LUXURY MAKEUP THAT ARE WORTH
THE SPLURGE
So I tried the Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream and Hello!
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Question: "Where have you been all my life?
When it comes to makeup shopping , I seem to gravitate to the same selection at every beauty counter, Bronzers! So it seems only right that I try out every bronzer until I find that perfect one and I did! This has a very beautiful glow when you buff it on your skin. Its velvety, non sparkle finish has a slight wetness to it. It looks beautiful on your skin and it does not break up the make up underneath. |
I find that this really enhances the appearance of my complexion and this offers buildable coverage that won't become clumpy or look dry.
What stands out?
So Bottom line: HELLO, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE............ Where have you been all my life! |
Lets go through the products I use on repeat
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What I can tell you is that you will definitely feel the difference with these premium beauty products. You are applying products to your face everyday, so why not make the investment?
These are products are advanced hybrid formulations by adding skin-care infused formulas like vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, Vitamin E and caffeine. Stay tuned for more...... |
Lets Create a Glowing Base on Mature skin.
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First: Primer- This is the unsung hero of your beauty routine as we age. Hydrating Primer's prompt plumper more radiant skin and they improve the longevity of your makeup. Think of primer as a double sided skin tape for the face, it locks in your skincare and prevents it from setting into fine lines and wrinkles. If you're looking for a Primer that caters to mature skin, take a look at Valentino Beauty V lighter as it contains hyaluronic acid and light reflecting pearls. It fills in your pores and allows my face products to seamlessly glide on.
Second: Bronzer- Knowing how to apply bronzer is a great skill. Bronzer can make your skin look like it has a sun kissed glow all year round. Another term for this is Under-painting. This |
will help create a look that appears more natural, blended and glowy on your skin as this builds dimension from underneath . Bronzer will warm up your skin and it has colour correcting properties. When putting on think of doing the number 3- forehead, hollows of your cheeks, and under your jawline. I am using the Westman Atelier.
Third: Foundation- Foundation is meant to enhance your skins appearance, not to have a mask like effect that covers your complexion. Less is more is a good rule to follow. Heavy, thick formulas will exaggerate fine lies and wrinkles. This is why I use La Prairie Skin Caviar Foundation as this is a hydrating formula. Mature skin tends to be drier and needs maximum hydration, Matte formulas aren't great for this, look for something dewy.
Third: Foundation- Foundation is meant to enhance your skins appearance, not to have a mask like effect that covers your complexion. Less is more is a good rule to follow. Heavy, thick formulas will exaggerate fine lies and wrinkles. This is why I use La Prairie Skin Caviar Foundation as this is a hydrating formula. Mature skin tends to be drier and needs maximum hydration, Matte formulas aren't great for this, look for something dewy.
MAKE UP IS LIKE AN INVESTMENT PLAN
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Let's explore Makeup that truly preforms
Luxury makeup are made with premium ingredients, and do offer advanced benefits. But I have learned with trail and error that luxury makeup brands are not created equal. In this series I will show you my HOLY GRAIL MAKEUP! These are the products you will buy over and over again. |
Step 1: The first thing you want to do is fully immerse you sponge in water. Squeeze it a few times to allow the sponge to slowly absorb the water. Then thoroughly wring out to remove any excess water. The best tip is knowing when it's ready to use. This is when the sponge doubles its original size. So Why wet the sponge? A dry sponge is super absorbent. So by wetting the sponge it will ensure the product won't get soaked up the tool before it reaches your face. By dampening the sponge it adds a bit of moisture to the application and it will prevent the product from being too heavily absorbed into the sponge. Then use a padding motion to blend it into your skin. This procedure will also save you from wasting any product, and your makeup application will be more even and smooth with a streak free and flawless finish.
Step 2: Dot and Dab the foundation all over your face. I use the large side of the sponge and sendtly dab out on my skin.
Powder: This is when I use a dry sponge.
Contouring and highlighting: I use a damp sponge to blend with contouring.
Tips for caring for your makeup sponge
Because you're constantly wetting your makeup sponge and tapping it across your face it can become a Petri dish for dirt and bacteria. So maintenance is a key. I properly and frequently cleaning your sponge you will reduce the risk of breakouts and stretch the shelf life of your makeup sponge. I use baby shampoo to clean my sponge daily.
Step 2: Dot and Dab the foundation all over your face. I use the large side of the sponge and sendtly dab out on my skin.
Powder: This is when I use a dry sponge.
Contouring and highlighting: I use a damp sponge to blend with contouring.
Tips for caring for your makeup sponge
Because you're constantly wetting your makeup sponge and tapping it across your face it can become a Petri dish for dirt and bacteria. So maintenance is a key. I properly and frequently cleaning your sponge you will reduce the risk of breakouts and stretch the shelf life of your makeup sponge. I use baby shampoo to clean my sponge daily.
Benefit Bad Gal Mascara
I have read allot about this product and was impressed when I was sent a sample from Sephora . So I went and bought the larger tube.
I do have very sensitive eyes and was so impressed that I can use this and my eyes don't water or burn. I love this intense jet black colour and it's an easy product to layer up for a more dramatic eye. The wand has a plastic bristle brush and it's longer than most mascaras that I have tried, but it's flexible. So it lifts and give a slight volume to the lash. What it does is really well is it lengthen the lashes. Was trying to find out why this product is so different and it contains aero-particles which is one of the lightest materials from space technology. |
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It has an infusion on ProVitamin B5, which is used to promote healthy hydration in the skin by reinforcing the skin barrier, and it does the same nourishing benefits for your lashes
I think the most impressive thing about this mascara is that your lashes don't droop even with multiple coats, it seems to have a very lightweight formula. It gives you a false eyelash effect. Have to say I love this and excited to try more from Benefit Cosmetics |
My New Favourite Foundation is:
La Prairie's Skin Caviar Essence-in-foundation
This cushion compact is large and it does come with a refill . This cushion releases fresh foundation every use. I am a big fan of this delivery system. I did go to the Nordstrom's counter to get colour matched. My colour match is Honey Beige NW_30. This foundation is targeted for dry and mature skin types which is me. This foundation has SPF 25 in it which impresses me. You can apply it several ways, I do prefer using a beauty blender as it works into my skin and it gives me great coverage. The pigmentation in this product is phenomenal, a little of this product does go along way. What I love about this product is that it doesn't breakdown or fade throughout the day, it lasted all day long and my skin still looks radiant at the end of the day. It's an easy product to use. I just ordered my second foundation, so I will go through 2 in a year.
This foundation is so radiant and luminous without being too dewy or wet looking. This foundation really prefects the skin. Your pores are non-existent and your skin looks plush and radiant. my skin definitely feels much softer and looks more radiant with this product and I am now a fan of this skin nourishing foundation. |
Lets Chat about Gucci Westman's line: Westman Atelier
Ok I have to admit I have been reading about this line for years and was sceptical about a Clean beauty line. I do want a natural beauty line but also want products that actually work. But wow, after using it I am a huge fan of her "No-makeup Makeup line". Being 56 my skin has changed an my makeup needs and application has had to change with it. There are No Rules when it comes to makeup, just some good tricks and techniques. My rule is : "Wear the makeup, don't have it wear you." Instead of trying to hide you flaws, enhance what you have. I think at 50 we have to embrace the light-handed technique. I want my makeup routine to b e simple and products that are fast, easy, flawless and safe on my skin.
What I love about her products is the botanical-powered ingredients she uses like jojoba oil, raspberry stem cells, caper extract, vitas vita grape extract, cocoa seed butter, camellia oils and coconut oils. There are so many makeup lines out there now but this one defiantly stand at the front of the line as your skin will look radiant.
What I love about her products is the botanical-powered ingredients she uses like jojoba oil, raspberry stem cells, caper extract, vitas vita grape extract, cocoa seed butter, camellia oils and coconut oils. There are so many makeup lines out there now but this one defiantly stand at the front of the line as your skin will look radiant.
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So ladies my review on this line is 5 Star. The result is a dewey, radiant, and healthy looking skin that is effortless and not overdone.
I tried out two of her products: 1. Beauty Butter Matte Powder Bronzer: I did order the darker shade Soliel Riche and ladies they knocked this one out of the park. This is such a gorgeous bronzer and it apply's like butter despite being a powder. This bronzer is clean, velvety matte bronzer that leaves your skin looking healthy, a natural sun kissed bronze glow. I was so impressed how it applied effortlessly and warmed up my skin. I also applied this to my eyes and loved the finished look. |
ONCE YOU TRY
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Remember bronzer just isn't for the cheeks. I think every women over 50 should use bronzer because it warms up the skin in a natural way. I sweep it under my cheekbones, down the sides of my nose, across the forehead, and under the jawline for a chiseled glow. And don't forget you neck below your chin. Typically this area gets less sun than the rest of our face.
2. Baby Cheeks lip, cheek cream and blush stick: Ok Wow I love this and I have tried allot of cream blushes before and this one is my new favourite. The blush stick is gorgeous, multi-purpose cream, colour for cheeks, lip and even your eyes and it gives a flash of this blendable colour. This product is buildable but ladies a little goes along way. Tip: I like to apply blush at the top of my cheekbone and then blend it inward. You want to pay attention to the 'up to enhance" This product is definitely worth the investment. What I love personally about the line is that the products all really work to make your skin look more radiant. So have fun with makeup. BlushBronzer |
V-LIGHTER FACE BASE PRIMER AND HIGHLIGHTER
I am using the shade Ambra
So what can I say about this product: I absolutely love it, Like seriously STOP THE PRESS! This is the new holy grail for me. I highly recommend this product. When you apply this to your face it goes on smooth and gives a glow to your skin and your make up will go on so smooth and it gives you this dewey Sunkist look. And since this does have hydraulic acid, it doubles as a moisturizer which I love. This gives you that LIT-FROM-WITHIN health glow that we are all striving for right now.
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This is a multi tasking, lightweight makeup primer, formulated with skincare ingredients to provide 24 hour hydration and instant glow and smoother complexion. You can wear this alone, under or onto of your foundation to highlight and illuminate your skin. Benefits: -24 hour hydration -Multitasking primer and highlighter -Hydraulic acid -Skincare Ingredients -Illuminating What I look for in Makeup: As I have mature skin, I am looking for a high quality product that lasts throughout the day and makes me feel beautiful. This product exceeded my expectations as it gave my skin this vibrant glow and being 56 with dry skin this is a hard task to achieve. |
Fenty Beauty by RihannaI went Shopping at Sephora and bought some of Rihanna's Fenty Beauty products . I have read so much about her line and wanted to try them and ladies this brand is fabulous. Cheeks out Petal Poppin:
This cream blush is a medium pink with a moderate warm undertone. I applied this with my fingertips and has a semi sheer to a medium colour with buildable coverage. This is very pigmented and you don't need allot of product, but if you want it to be darker just add a bit more.
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I find its essential for women over 50 with matures skin who may deal with redness of age spots, the powder alone doesn't cover it. Powder can and will sink into to your fine lines.
About Fenty Beauty: Rihanna launched Fenty Beauty in 2017, her vision is "Beauty for all". I am excited to try more of her products. |
Lets Contour and get that glowing skin with NUDESTIX
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Overall, I love these products . I purchased these at Sephora and ladies these are easy to use and fabulous. It gives you the wet look, but not sticky, I am excited to try more from NUDESTIX
TIPS FOR USING
Highlighting and Contouring have been around for a long time but have gained extensive popularity recently. Simply put it involves applying a darker contour and a lighter shimmer highlight make up to certain specific areas of your face. Contouring helps make part of your face stand out and appear slimmer and more defined.
For Highlighter I suggest using a colour tow shades lighter than your skin tone as you will put this in the areas where you will want to bring forward or simply conceal. These areas for most people would be the bridge of the nose, chin, under eye area and the middle of your forehead
For Contouring you will use a colour that is two or more shades darker as this is put on areas that you want to add more depth. For most people these areas are the inside of your nose, jawline, the hollows of your cheeks, and the perimeter around your forehead .
Blend out all the harsh lines you created with contouring and highlighting. Contouring is meant to look as natural and effortless as possible. You can use a brush or a sponge to blend. When the blending is done, I set my makeup with a translucent powder so that the makeup won't easily wipe off.
For Highlighter I suggest using a colour tow shades lighter than your skin tone as you will put this in the areas where you will want to bring forward or simply conceal. These areas for most people would be the bridge of the nose, chin, under eye area and the middle of your forehead
For Contouring you will use a colour that is two or more shades darker as this is put on areas that you want to add more depth. For most people these areas are the inside of your nose, jawline, the hollows of your cheeks, and the perimeter around your forehead .
Blend out all the harsh lines you created with contouring and highlighting. Contouring is meant to look as natural and effortless as possible. You can use a brush or a sponge to blend. When the blending is done, I set my makeup with a translucent powder so that the makeup won't easily wipe off.
Gucci Stylo Contour Des Yeux Pencil Review
This is my new favourite Eyeliner for Tightlining my eyes as this is both long wearing and waterproof. It offers and instant, intense bold black colour creating a vibrant waterline. The consistency is smooth and it glides right on. This Stylo des Yeux does come in six colours and the pencils pointed tip is perfect for creating a range of looks.
TIP: There is a sharpener on the other end
This I give a Five Star and it has a spot in my makeup bag
TIP: There is a sharpener on the other end
This I give a Five Star and it has a spot in my makeup bag
Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation
This is a medium-full coverage foundation in a very lightweight, fresh long wear formula.
- Hydrating formulation with hyaluronic acid
- Designed to support the skin's moisture barrier
- enriched with antioxidants, vitamin C and E and caffeine
- Soft focus matte finish that won't look flat, cake or dry
- Combines soft-focus microsphere powders to blur imperfections
- Wear-extending pigments provide medium to full buildable coverage
- Has a sold and silky texture that is easy to blend
- Resists settling into pores or lines
- Gives a natural skin finish
- Humidity and sweat resistant
- Stays true to colour for 10 hours
- Available in 40 shades
What I love about this foundation is how smooth it makes my skin look. I am 55 years old and I do have fine lines and wrinkles and I do have enlarged pores on my chin and nose. What I love about this foundation is that it doesn't gather in the lines. Another thing is that this is a matte foundation, so I don't need powder.
- Most important is to start with a clean canvas
- Moisturize your skin! I use Medical Grade Skincare from Zo Skin health which I gently massage into my skin. this boosts circulation and will reduce puffiness. Wait 15 minutes for everything to sink into your skin( this is important). Remember that makeup can settle into the creases, so if your face hasn't been properly cleansed and moisturized your foundation won't look right.
- Prime your skin, I use a dual sunscreen and primer from Zo Skin health.
- Foundation: I use the Tom Ford Beauty foundation. Apply from the Center and move outward. Start in the centre of the face, on the cheeks and slowly blend out with a damp beauty blender(Soak your sponge and squeeze out extra water until No water drips, Most people don't get their Beauty Blender wet enough and this is the key to achieving even coverage and minimizing product absorption ). I do prefer a beauty blender as it was designed to provide an easy airbrushed look. Or: You can use your fingers. Our fingers are probably the most used tool in our arsenal. I do prefer using a sponge as your fingers are unable to buff or distribute foundation as well. Make sure your hands are clean as your don't want a breakout. Most important Don't erase your skin ladies, foundation is meant to give you a cleaner look, then dab concealer!
- Blend by dabbing not rubbing
- Cover the redness and acne with foundation and then add concealer.
- Last step, Set your foundation with powder. Gently swirl the powder over the areas that get shinny like your T-Zone
Oh Gucci Beauty I give you a 5 star on this Mascara.
I purchased this Mascara at Sephora Canada. This mascara is a luxury brand so it's a higher price point at $49.00.
Remember ladies that all ingredients are not created equal. High end products have premium formulations, higher quality ingredients and include costly technologies on the creation of the products. High end products have cleaner ingredients.
The Gucci Mascara L'Obsur brush was smaller than expected but it grabbed the smallest lashes at the top and bottom of my eyes and lengthened and separated them. I loved that this mascara as it gave me natural defined lashes and you can build it up to be dramatic for the days you want to look like your wearing face eyelashes. You can get a natural minimal look or load this product on. This mascara is meant to be versatile and buildable. This is a very wet mascara which is a bonus as its less likely to flake and smudge through the day.
Fact: Gucci Beauty's New Mascara L'Obscur lengthens defines and adds volume to your lashes.
Overview: This mascara definitely exceeded my expectations. It now has a permanent spot in my make up bag.
I purchased this Mascara at Sephora Canada. This mascara is a luxury brand so it's a higher price point at $49.00.
Remember ladies that all ingredients are not created equal. High end products have premium formulations, higher quality ingredients and include costly technologies on the creation of the products. High end products have cleaner ingredients.
The Gucci Mascara L'Obsur brush was smaller than expected but it grabbed the smallest lashes at the top and bottom of my eyes and lengthened and separated them. I loved that this mascara as it gave me natural defined lashes and you can build it up to be dramatic for the days you want to look like your wearing face eyelashes. You can get a natural minimal look or load this product on. This mascara is meant to be versatile and buildable. This is a very wet mascara which is a bonus as its less likely to flake and smudge through the day.
Fact: Gucci Beauty's New Mascara L'Obscur lengthens defines and adds volume to your lashes.
Overview: This mascara definitely exceeded my expectations. It now has a permanent spot in my make up bag.
One coat gives you a natural daytime look and a few coats will give you drama.....
Add a few more and you will get Drama.......
Add a couple more coats and you will have a runways worthy desired look.
This is the Tom
I purchased this at Sephora and it's only available online.
At 55, I do have mature skin and putting eyeliner on can usually be a challenge. This was so easy to use. Tom Ford's EyeDefining Pen has been upheld as the be-all and end-all of eyeliners in the beauty world. Tom Ford's liner comes with two ultra-precise brush tips. You will not find and eyeliner with an applicator like this anywhere. The small brush tip allows for tweaks and touchups. This pen's application is so smooth, it's fabulous. What's even better is the formula. First, it deposits so much ink that there's never any skipping or uneven spots that force you to double up on application. And the pigment itself dried down to this rich, satiny black that looks luxurious and won't budge, even when you're in a humid climate. This is such an easy liquid liner to use, ladies its foolproof. Tom Ford Beauty was Launched in 2006 with Estée Lauder and started with the release of a bold signature fragrance "Black Orchid" . This is a luxury line that is made with high quality ingredients and does have an allergy Free ratings. Lets face it anything connected to Tom Ford is Fabulous |
This is a luxury Line at a more expensive product at $76.00. But there are many positive aspects of this, so it's worth the investment.
1. Allergy Free Fating 2. Flawless Application without the need of too much pressure. 3. Comes off easy with makeup wipes 4. Water resistant 5. Amazing staying Power 6. Paraben Free 7. Deep rich colour 8. Intensely pigmented |
There are many shades to chose from, since the formula is sheer, many f these shades can work for different skin tones. I opted for Shade 3: Light/Medium- neutral peach for light to medium skin, and its perfect for my skin. When this first launched I wasn't quite sure what this was. Simply put its a filter for your face.
Brides, Makeup Artists....You need this! It's a touch of Magic that will produce such a polished, flawless glow helping fine lines and pores appear smaller. |
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless FilterThis Complexion booster is fabulous and you can use it in a variety of ways for a radiant glow. This stuff is a beautiful glow in a bottle that can be used alone, mixed with foundation or as a highlighter. This complexion booster is one of a kind. It offers the imperfection-blurring benefits of a primer and the glow of a highlighter I am a fan of glowing skin and I love mixing this with liquid foundation. It's very pigmented and easy to blend. It melts into the skin and layers well with liquid foundation. Immediately after blending I was surprised and impressed with how radiant my skin looked. It instantly lifts your complexion, erases imperfections and leaves a dewy, soft finish. How to wear it
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