THE GLOW IS GONE

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

It appears matte makeup is back for fall/winter. Highlighter, juicy foundations, etc. are out...of course, that’s for the 15 yr. old models. Women of a certain age, still need skin that looks moist and dewey.

What do you think of matte?

2blonde · ‎03-10-2010

@Shanus ITA with you. I think matte makeup is aging. 21 year olds can wear anything and look OK, but I need some added color and "glow" for my 70 year old skin! When I was young, my skin was so oily, it was practically dripping (and I had the zits to match). I can see where oily skin might need some tamping down, but not for me now!

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Harpa · ‎03-10-2010

Is matte the trend now? (I don't follow.)

I would say, certain women (not necessarily of a certain age) need some semblance of moist & dewey.

But on the other end of the spectrum, I do not care for the high shine look. Most of us are not models in magazine ads.

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

I go for a dewey look on me....skin normal/dry. I add setting powder in t zone only. If cheeks still look too matte, I tap on a bit of whatever lip gloss I’m wearing...much more natural looking than highlighters with sparkle.

Effie54 · ‎09-08-2010

I agree - I think matte makeup is very aging. I tried every foundation around that was matte.....I looked much older, and it settled in the wrinkles. Ugh! What I prefer is Dr. Perricone "No Foundation, Foundation"....with a little glow powder. Otherwise I look like Mother Time. LOL

Porcelain · ‎02-19-2014

If this makes nose tip highlighting go away, I'm for it. Humans are not puppies. Our noses should not look wet.

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marmarbrooklyn · ‎04-28-2015

@Shanus

Hi I agree I always had oily acne prone skin . I still do at 56 , but even when I was younger I always felt too matte actually drew more attention to pores and breakouts . Now I keep it minimal with Colorscience sunscreen products and just brush t zone with their powder sunscreen tp top off . The finish is fresh and light with just the right amount of dewiness.

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@Porcelain wrote:
If this makes nose tip highlighting go away, I'm for it. Humans are not puppies. Our noses should not look wet.

That’s so funny @Porcelain . Just checked Molly’s nose. It’s black and shiny like patent leather!! 😂

Icegoddess · ‎03-19-2010

No matte for me, but that doesn't mean I shine. I am also seeing way too much highlighter on cheeks these days including hosts on the shopping channels. Big swaths of highlighter across the top of the cheeks. Too obviously added. I want my foundation to look like it's just my skin only better. Younger healthy skin isn't matte, so I'm not going there. Usually when I'm done applying all my makeup I VERY LIGHTLY tap iT Hello Light across the top of my cheekbones as a finishing touch, but no way is it obvious.

katwoman219 · ‎09-14-2011

@Shanus wrote:
It appears matte makeup is back for fall/winter. Highlighter, juicy foundations, etc. are out...of course, that’s for the 15 yr. old models. Women of a certain age, still need skin that looks moist and dewey.

What do you think of matte?

I am one of those women of a certain age and matte is not all that for me. I need the moist, dewey look.