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Midlife Magic: 45+ skin and makeup secrets
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items People ask me all the time what my secret is to looking so young. So I'm letting you in on a few of my secrets! If you're over 45, this is my tried and true makeup that doesn't smear and run and look like the Joker or a clown, doesn't sit in creases and wrinkles or make you look like grandma who couldn't get her eyeliner on straight.
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Prep work
Foundation
Work of Art
How to (or not do)
Prep work
Pre makeup to prepare the canvas
Prepare your skin pre makeup and literally "shave" off years! I'm a little disgusted by how much dry skin (and yes, peach fuzz) comes off every time I use this. But then my face is so smooth and soft!
Prep your skin before you begin!
Foundation
Every masterpiece needs a good foundation
Seriously - smooths those little lines. It's like having a filter on your face in real life! I call it spackle but that's purely from how serious it covers those lines. It feels super light and not like caked on make up.
SEPHORA
Smooth those fine (and not-so-fine) lines! Ladies, for real. It's like resurfacing your skin without feeling like you have make up caked on. Yes, please!
IL MAKIAGE Power Redo Wrinkle Fix 20ML
Love this! Feels so light and covers all those sun spots, imperfections, and lovely signs of aging. It smooths skin and leaves your face feeling soft. It's so light I can easily forget to take it off at night. (Guilty secret!)
PÜR Beauty 4-in-1 Longwear Foundation & Concealer
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A little cheat to keep those eyes wide open! Pro tip- clear tape is way better than the "nude" color tape.
600PCs Invisible Double Eyelid Tape for Hooded Eyes
Work of Art
The finishing touches
Easy to create an instant lift. I love that they provide you a guide. I had no idea what I was doing my first time- so I needed all the help I could get! This is so creamy and light and lasts forever!
Contour sticks to lift
Avoid shadow caking in the creases. Easier to travel with too! No worries about your shadow breaking and spilling all over your make up bag and getting everywhere. I love convenient items!
Cream Eyeshadows
Don't look like grandma drew your eyeliner on in the car. I love the smooth precision of liquid eyeliner, with the versatility of different thickness.
Complete your Look with Persuasion Eyeliner - Cosmetics
Don't ignore your brow power! A well defined brow can lift your face better than the best plastic surgeon! I love this kit has everything you need to perfectly line your arc and make it stay all day. (No Uncle Leo eyebrows here!)
Aesthetica 16-Piece Brow Contour Kit
Nourish your lashes. I don't know about you but I have started to notice my eyelashes disappearing. I'm doing everything I can NOW to prevent this madness! Starting with mascara that's actually good for my eyelashes!
Toplash Extra Ebony Mascara with Keratin
Thicker lashes and brow. Again- we are slowly losing our hair. Be proactive now.
Skinny Confidential Brow Peptide Serum
Red lips make teeth look whiter! With Wonderskin, wear it on your lips, not on your teeth! This lip mask stays on all day for real. I tested it with coffee drinking. Nope, still there. Four hours later- still there! I actually had to scrub lightly...
Wonderskin Wonder Blading Lip Stain Masque
How to (or not do)
Don't make these mistakes!
The Worst Contour Mistake To Avoid Over 40, And What To Do Instead
Don't let your brow define your age!
Aging Eyebrows: Get Thicker, Fuller, Youthful Brows | Dr. Sam Ellis
Check this out for some help with contouring
Over 40 Contouring MAKEUP HACKS to look YOUNGER