I love this video! As a woman in my 60s, it's refreshing to see a woman who's not 22 demonstrating the products and techniques you use to look so fabulous. Thanks for your great content and incredible beauty. You also crack me up, so that's a nice bonus. Please keep doing what you're doing!
Wow! It DOES exist! Someone who does makeup realistically for us old school gurls!!! Thanks for this! These younger girls do make me feel sooo old and lost! 🤣😋 XOXO
This video changed my life! I was wearing the SAME makeup as I did in my 20s, and I will be 60 next year! Black eyeliner and dark shadow UGH! This changed my life when I did a search for mature make up and found you and now I am hooked! Yes, it took twice as long to look like I was wearing half as much makeup but it looked amazing! I really felt like I was able to highlight my assets and downplay what was not necessary. Thank you!! You are such a great teacher!! And thank you also for now being my absolute favourite influencer!! You are a superstar!!! Gorgeous, fun, engaging, honest, and full of kindness towards your pets!! I adore you!! Thank you!!!!
I accidentally stumbled upon your video and decided to watch. Rarely have I seen beautiful "mature" women creating makeup videos until now. You are absolutely beautiful and seemingly so down to earth. I have subscribed and I'm really looking forward to viewing more of your videos. You are a prime example of 50 and fabulous! I'm weary of the videos created by younger makeup "gurus" who use only high dollar brands. I admit, most of my makeup falls under that category so it was refreshing to see a high dollar model using mostly low dollar brands and achieving a high dollar look. I was also impressed with the fact that you didn't have to use 6 eye shadows to achieve your look nor did you contour! So glad I've found you - you're a breath of fresh air! Keep up the great work. I'm a fan!!!
Kira, You might want to re-check your info on Loreal. Many years ago when I found out Loreal did animal testing I swore off any and all Loreal products and followed that up with with a very "strong" letter to them. Several years later I saw in the news in several different places that loreal made a statement that they no longer do any animal testing, apologized, and committed to absolutely no animal testing or products derived from any animal source. I waited a bit, examined their labels and did a little research, and that did seem to be the truth, so eventually I went back to using some of their products. I can't imagine that they would go backward on that knowing what a huge issue that is to so many people. If I am wrong or if you have found out something new, please share because I would definitely want to know that.
Hey Robyn...my words exactly. Her down to earth quality is so refreshing in an industry overwrought with somewhat pretentious personalities and attributes...Something like that. Anyways, I enjoyed her presentation as well. As you said,She truly is a prime example of 50 and fabulous.
I've just watched, paused, written down your instructions, watched more, paused again to write more, and on and on. I needed this video. Thanks a bunch.
Thank you so much beautiful lady ! I am 65, but never knew how to put on makeup. So desperate to be blessed with your help. Now I need to go shopping, and am grateful to have your guidance on purchasing the proper makeup and for what usage and then directions on how to apply each one. Am looking so forward to a new phase in my life. And thanks to you for your gift of knowledge.!!! May our Lord bless you greatly!!!
What a fantastic video and you truly are a breath of fresh air. You're comical, REAL and I love your personality. You're the kind of lady I like. Shows us how to do the makeup without a gazillion, ridiculously priced products. I'm subscribing, I can't wait to see what else you do on your channel. Sending you some love from England.xxx
I'm 36 and just don't have the tight, poreless skin loads of younger ladies do. A lot of the tutorials I've been watching go full monty on the makeup, and I don't have time for that, either. I love how engaging your video is, talking to the camera like it's a human being projects the same feeling through to the viewer. You have a lot of the same "problem" issues I do, the dark circles and "spots". I was glad to find a mature face tutorial that I could actually use. Thanks!
Years ago, I started doing my eye makeup before my foundation and powder. Saves a lot of cleanup and redoing - from eyeshadow fallout and the occasional liner or mascara boo-boo. I really like what you're doing with your tutorials, and look forward to watching more of them. Cheers.
Beautiful! I worry about young women and teenagers these days. Thanks to UA-cam they think they can't leave the house without 2-3 thick layers of foundation, buckets of concealer, loads of powder "baked" on the face, heavy contouring & highlighting, liquid liner & false eyelashes...SLAVES to some false idea of beauty (and the makeup industry is LOVING it). Love you keeping it real, those makeup tools/brushes are as real as it gets, haha!
First time I watch your video. What I like the most is you are just sooo down to earth. You don't need nothing more than a $2 brush because you already count with the most valuable quality: acceptance. You have learned to accept what you have and what you won't have, no need to fake. Being humble and authentic is what it makes you beautiful!.
Hello Monique, I just wanted to say that I have finally found your channel and you are the US version of me. I started my Uk channel a year ago and as a TV presenter and beauty editor I realised that women our age are desperate for someone 'age appropriate' to offer advice. If only I lived near you we could collaborate. With best wishes from London X Nadine
I love your tutorials! My Mom rarely wears makeup and asks me to "doll" her up. It's been a challenge in the past because we have very different complexions and I don't want to make her look like she's wearing spackle!
I am 48 & I am LOVING your videos! I have similar eye color & skin color so I’m really excited to try a lot of what I’ve seen in your videos! PLEASE keep making these videos...you’re REALLY good with makeup & I love that you don’t use only high end expensive products! You just seem very honest, down to earth & you are, without a doubt, very talented! ❤️👍🏻
You are too cute. You remind me of Jamie Lee Curtis! Thanks for keeping it real. I'm in my forties and am glad to see someone with more of my makeup style do a tutorial like this. Nice job.
Been watching all these young girls do makeup and as I get closer to 40, none of that applies to me... so glad I found your channel! 💗💗💗 love the way you talk through the video! Kept me interested 😊 and you’re beautiful!
You kill me “hag hair”. I was giggling half the time. Love your humour. I’m 57 and model part time. So pleased to pick up your tips and recommendations. Thank you - and you look fab. Heading off to Smash Box website now. Cheers xx
I'm loving this tutorial... I'm 55 and my body is changing and my skin as well. This totally help's me verse's the younger gal's with all contouring & painting on their face... My fine lines and wrinkles need to be less noticeable... You are so me!! SIMPLE..You're funny and make me laugh!! You are so beautiful!
Hi Monique ! I loved your tutorial ! I am an ("oldie & moldie") 71 yrs old, so I need all the help I can get. I found you very delightful & charming, to say nothing of your beauty ! I've used makeup since I was 14 yrs old & I've changed & used almost every type & kind of makeup through the ages. I found your techniqes so useful & fun. Thank you so much & I'll be checking your future videos. It was fun & keep up your great tutorials.
You get straight to the point, love that..thank you for the tips. I'm 40, an work as a nurse. So I don't have much time for make up. Awesome tip for eyeshadow too.
I’m so glad I found your channel! You said you didn’t think you were qualified enough to do a make up tutorial? You are waaay better than any tutorial I’ve ever seen. I also have very fair skin so everything you said helped me a lot. Thank you! Your make up is amazing thank you for the close ups on the type you use:)
i just bought make up at Ulta (first time ever ) and I'm 45 years old so I went on youtube to see if there was anything written about the spf 50 and I found so many... oh my! so many channels with incredibly beautiful women showing all kinds of fun stuff. Here i found you. You are absolutely adorable .. I will stay tuned. Thank you for being so real
I am elated to report how this tutorial completely transformed my look from "wah!" to "fab!" in just one trial sitting after buying most of the products you recommended. (How do I post a before and after pic on here? ...) Very grateful too is my husband as I had scheduled a make-up session with my hair stylist and cancelled just a few days before my appointment (saving a few $$ scores points with the man every time!). I love how you relate to issues your audience has and deliver your information with such natural poise and overall simplicity. I look forward to tuning into your other Utube posts. Thanks for all the tips and representing some of women's most important self-improvement issues. Cheers! - Bella BTW: I've been using the Boomstick product line for a couple of years and absolutely LOVE IT! And of course I will continue to do my easy 3min Boomstick Wow Look from time to time. However, my reason to upgrade from "natural mature beauty" to "super-natural mature beauty" is I wanted a upgrade to looking and feeling like a $BILLION$ bucks ... equatable to my 20s when I used to 'do-it-up' with various facial products following my very 1st make-over. Most of my life I have done mostly cheap and super simple "look lifts" with cheap make-up lines consisting of: eye shadow, eye liner, mascara, blush and lipstick - DONE! Completely bypassing the moisturizer, primer, concealer, foundation and setting powder. Now I'm ready to WOW mostly myself cuz I ain't getting any younger! Again, many thanks, sweet lady, and all the best to you always for sharing.
I have watched any makeup tutorials and like I said I'm 50 years old and I cannot find one I love watching them but most of them that I watch are for younger skin type you so far the best tutorial ever watched and I'm only to your concealer
I keep sticking with that tried and true Maybelline pencil, toor! No matter how many products I explore with, I ended up going back to that pencil.As soon as you picked up that angled brush, I knew you got it in the art supply because I have it too, ha ha! Paint brushes are just good, if not better than actual makeup brushes.
Just discovered this video but it was like a breath of sunshine. I'm 45 & my vision isn't what it was, so I could totally relate to what you were saying. Thank you for not using all expensive products either. I'm sure I'm not the only one that appreciates you using products we can get from a drugstore.
Loved watching your video! I'm 45 and always looking for makeup videos that are geared more toward my age. I have tried contouring but it's just too much work and not something for an everyday look. I look forward to seeing more of your tutorials. P.S I LOVE your personality and that you saved feral cats. I'm a huge animal lover and currently have 4 dogs and 3 cats, all are rescues.
Lately Im really enjoying watching tutorials from more mature women and their more realistic approach. That overly highlighted and sculptured face is not for everyone/every day. Very pretty.
Love your videos! I just found you on UA-cam and I am so glad that I am not the only one that thinks contourring is a total overcrazed trend. Like you, I don't have time to do that. I'm in my early 40's and have never contourred before and I'm not about to start now. Hang on for a few minutes and contourring will be so yesterday. Kinda like the pink and blue eyeshadows of the 80's!!
Paige Wells hello if I can give my younger self any makeup tips it's to wear Sunblock !I can't do that so I hope you will take my advise because you are young.: )
Beth, I second your advice. I've always used sunblock and worn wide-brimmed hats in the sun when possible. At 75, my fair, freckle-prone skin compares well with that of friends who are in their fifties. Eating well is also important, as what's inside affects our skin as much as what's outside.
Paige Wells It's good that you're watching this now because you too will be in your 50s one day. Hahaa I'm not going to say old or older cause 50 isn't old. 80 is old lol
21 is the age you need to start watching these; and applying collagen and a good moisturizer EVERY night i.e., Oil Of Olay (Total Effects is good) or ROC. Strivectin when you're 35 is a good idea. Time flies and you'll pat yourself on the back when you're 45 and the other ladies are asking you what in the world you do to stay so young-looking. ;-)
By far, one of the best videos I've stumbled on that doesn't require the latest musts like contouring. I'm 45 and all I have with contouring is a muddy mess.
When you mentioned buying a lighted mirror ( magnifying mirror ) and you'll see stuff that you never really wanted to see-- I said to myself, that's exactly why I've never bought one :). Btw, great video as always....
Hi Monique, just wanted to say I loved your brilliant tuturial, it was just honest and refreshing and is actually something I can see myself following, I love your no-nonsense approach to make-up, there are no airs and graces about your products & I love the robbing cat you have!!
Very nice refreshingly simple tutorial. More like the reality of what over 40 working woman have time for. Thanks for being real and for emphasizing the fact that you don't need $30 mascara or liners to look nice :)
I have learned in my years of doing and teaching beauty that a lot of people use contouring and highlighting for the wrong reasons. I believe it's because they are told to contour and highlight: it shows the make up artist within. Contouring is only necessary to alter the face to give the imagination or illusion of a next to perfect shaped face and to recede prominent areas on the face. I'm very happy to see Madam Monique not take those steps just because. Honestly she doesn't need contouring. Sooooo Beautiful Monique!
So random, but for anyone looking for that orange highlight, I noticed that you have a Ben Nye LID on the pot, so you said it was Ben Nye, but the actual brand is Joe Blasco on the back, which is another theatrical makeup brand. We used to use that in photo shoots long time ago when I did makeup for those glamour shots type studios, haha. It really is good stuff though. Not daily for a whole face, but perfect how you have used it here!
I just turned 50 and I came across this video while searching for new makeup ideas....you are beautiful! Thank you for the informative tutorial and listing the products you used. I'm fair skinned like you and really appreciated that. Thank you!
Monique, I stumbled into your videos and love them. I just love your sweet sassy attitude. It is great to find someone doing videos with fair skin, silver white hair and of a mature age.
Just subscribed....did not grow up knowing a lot about applying makeup now I am trying to figure it out more as I age (52) I love your stuff; you rock! Thanks for sharing
I usually don't leave any comments on videos I look at and tutorials like this one but I honestly have to say, I really do love your old school unique style Monique on how to apply makeup, it is simple, can be cheap and it is easy (YAAAAYY)!!! Monique you don't go overboard on how and what to apply to your face (love it) but I have seen so many tutorials where the person is naming off a SHIT load of so many product in order to get a beautiful look and I am like "oh my hell"!! Monique you are awesome and just so amazing, please keep these videos coming!! I at times look at tutorials like this one and so so many women have and apply WAY TOOOOO MANY products to their face and that is fine for them if they want to, it's like a form of artwork for them and they really do look completely AMAZING!! But for some people like myself are not going to buy a SHIT load worth of products that can be really costly, especially when I know the old school way is a lot less confusing and it won't cause me a headache when choosing or trying to select the correct shade or product for my face. Not everyone like myself are informed or have the knowledge base of "the makeup world. Monique I think old school is the most legit, fast, easy and real way to apply makeup because I was taught old school and plus back in the days the makeup was not what it is today and I see (just speaking for myself here) no wrong here but less chemical or product on your face, the less damage your skin will be!!!
I just discovered your channel, I am totally blown away how natural and beautiful you are. I am at that point in my career as a 52 yo that I needed that little bit of sparkle and you just provided it, so Thank You. Just like a magic genie, you popped into my life. You are deffo my go-to girl for fabulous looks..Loving your zest...Lettuce Stark..Author.
This is great! I love your look, and the fact that you show products you have been using for years, rather than pushing something that you have just “unboxed.”
Just happen to come across ur channel, I watched bc I'm 59 young and I want my makeup to be look like the younger women but it's not going to happen . When u started to say the spots that u started to notice I said yes me to lol , I like how fast, how real you are about what u use , ur funny and I enjoyed watching you I subscribed and will watching and waiting for more informative vids.
Love your humor, loved the comment on contour and love the look! Been looking for a refreshing, beautiful look for a mature face. Also, I was hooked with the kitty!
Thank you for posting your video; it reignited a flame that sputtered out about 20 years ago and you inspired me to retrieve my lighted make-up mirror from a nearly forgotten spot and find a cozy corner to play in. I've had a lot of fun experimenting with the new generation of products. Your tips are much appreciated and your warm and light-hearted delivery really connects well with the viewer. I subscribed to your channel and looking forward to seeing more of your videos.
Wow!! Wut a great video for Mature women. I have to be honest its probably one of the best make up tutorials I've seen out of all UA-cam videos. You surpass some of the top beauty influencers. I hope you do more!! You're a beautiful woman.
It's so refreshing that you are one of few that I've seen that are truly so real and honest about yourself, us older woman, are hair and makeup and that you use tips that also involve a lot of the same brands that a lot of us normal people use... so it's very cool... thanks !!!
Where've you been hiding all this time?! I just saw you in my "recommended" list, and I'm so glad I did! I love your style, your personality, your preference for the simple. And I'd kill for your eyebrows! 😂 I'm 46, rarely wear makeup (applying makeup is actually uncomfortable and sometimes painful for me, so don't care much anymore, and hubby doesn't care either; yay for me! lol), but when I do, I don't want to try to look 20. Most makeup tutorial videos I find for "mature" women are done by girls under 30, so of course they're not dealing with the new issues we have. Finally, videos by someone right in my age range, who does a beautiful job, and makes a fun video to boot! Oh, and I'm cheap, too. 😉
Oh my GOD! I just found your chanel today, IT IS AMAZING! I'm 21 years old and I've spent the whole day watching your videos with my mom, she's 57. we love you, such a Role Model. Love, from Mexico.
We must be from the old school when it comes to eyebrows. So even of the people on UA-cam almost have unibrows and that's not how I was taught. Good to see someone who knows what they're doing!
Pam I have never seen Monique not look amazing with her makeup techniques....even when she's going as natural as possible. What she understands and focuses on with brows is to accentuate what we already have and not trying to replicate the more "popular eyebrow trends" that so many others are doing and have been doing for years. The problem with following the trends is they focus on having naturally fuller brows like many middle eastern women are born with and it's easier to work with. Many of us don't have that because our natural color is much lighter in certain areas and very deceiving. We also wind up spending too much time on the brows for no reason because they are not meant to look like the others. I'm 38 right now but I'm finding myself heading more towards the looks for mature faces because when my face begins maturing more noticeably I want to have already known the tricks and what to avoid. I feel like I've spent most of my makeup wearing life having the makeup stand out to get attention rather than making my features stand out from the makeup.
That's why I never got rid of my eye brows. In the 70's everyone was all oh you look like Brooke Shields (I wish) and I stayed with them. I never liked the idea of getting rid of them and frankly can't stand the tiny, thin drawn on ones I see. I pluck the odd stray that grows way out of line but that's it
I love the Revlon Stain Balms and I use the same first pink one in the line up. They have real staying power and do not bleed into lip lines. You are so talented and I love your tips and advice for us older gals XOXO.
I love this. It's like watching me do my own makeup! Finally someone who is normal and fun and beautiful and not difficult to watch. Thanks so much for posting this. Awesome
I love the way you used your own things rather than cracking open brand new everything,I even have the same blush brush as you😉 I'm 40 in a couple of months and your so beautiful and seem so down to earth,I've finally found someone worth subscribing to❣
Have watched several "mature" make up tutorials recently and yours hit home with me. I just don't want to spend too much time on my everyday look. Love your sense of humor and confidence. I too am fitting pretty good into my big girl panties!
You are so stunning! I have red/strawberry blonde hair and always wondered how I would transition to gray when I get older. I only hope to look as stunning as you do. Really enjoyed this video, I am a self taught makeup artist and my boyfriend's mom has been asking me for help with her makeup and I saw this video and decided to watch it. Glad I did, you've got yourself a new subscriber here!
I agree. I love your hair color. How can i get it. I got my long hair cut and quit coloring but Im thinking of using a color remover first then coloring it gray, Ill be 59 this year and my sisters have done it. So why not ?
I'm going to jump in here about hair color. I'm a color educator and I can't stress enough to not handle your color by yourself. If you want to go from tinted hair, there really are only two effective ways: 1. Grow out hair to the point where you have at least 2-3" root area. Have your stylist do a very heavy foil highlight and lighten the tinted hair ONLY(not any of the new outgrowth) to as close to pale yellow (which is close to white) as possible. This will give you a canvas upon which she can then apply a grey toned hair color. Know this: very few stylists know how to formulate grey color. it's tricky! Most turn either blue-ish or lavender. Personally, I would stop women who have beautiful highlights and ask for their stylist's name. After you hear the same name 2-3 times, make a consultation appointment. Make sure if she suggests a highlight that you tell her you don't want your new growth touched. It will be a backward step, even though it won't exactly match the final results on the ends. You're looking for something to get you by, but your goal is to wear your natural color, so I can't stress enough, don't let anyone touch your roots. Also, if she charges a lot, she probably has a lot of experience and goes to extended education classes. it will be worth it. 2. Grow out your hair and if your tinted or natural hair is light enough, purchase shampoo and conditioner that has pigment in it. Use those to shade the "incoming" grey/white hair so it blends with the rest.As soon as you get enough outgrowth to cut your hair into a stylish short hairstyle, just do it! You may have to a "detox" treatment to remove the temporary color from the color/shampoo, but it's not a big deal. Lastly, DON'T touch your own hair or attempt any sort of fix. This is a tricky thing to do even for many stylists. Sorry to hijack this conversation, but these tips will prevent some possible major disasters. Once it's all grown out, if you have more grey than white, then you can have a GOOD stylists weave in some bright white pieces to remove the dullness steely grey can often cast, and it will also brighten up your eyes and complexion. I enjoyed the video. Many thanks!
Mary Toney Thank you so much for the great and useful advice for our hair. What happens when a person uses a color remover and then colors their hair a different color?
Monique, you don't need to get better. Your style is friendly and approachable. And older women get that you can't see without a magnifying mirror. It happens to all of us. Great tutorial!
Thank you for doing this! Your makeup is beautiful, you didn't use a ton of products and they were not too expensive! Exactly what I'm looking for! You know what you are doing! I'm glad I found your channel. Thanks for sharing!
This is the best tutorial I've seen to date. It's realistic and can be done by most people . I'll be following Monique parent to see what she comes up with next
I'm amazed how much make up is applied on these tutorials (especially with younger UA-camrs), looks good on camera... walk outside outside it's a mask. I was at Universal Studios and saw soo many women/girls walking around who'd obviously been watching YT make up tutorials, they all had white strips of highlighter & dark contouring all over, layers of foundation, cover up, concealer & whatever else. They all must of used the same stencil to spray on really dark, really thick eyebrows that didn't match their faces. I had to stop myself from being very rude by staring, some of them literally looked like clowns, my son even brought attention to it. Even though this woman looks great, it's still a LOT of make up. No matter how good the make up is, it looks caked & mask like when you step outside. Am I the only woman who feels this way?
Lucretciela I don't like the cafe face look personally, but some women can wear heavier makeup & it looks nice on them. I think Monique's makeup is very becoming. I enjoy a nice, soft, pulled together look. I don't see the point to the "no makeup" makeup look. If i want my face to look bare, I moisturize and I'm done.
One does not find too many makeup channels featuring women over 40. Thanks, I just turned a fabulous 49 and these tips and pieces of information are very helpful. I want a more enhanced version of myself in makeup but do not want to come off looking over done. Thanks again!💋
This is the first post I’ve found that mentions Revlon lip stain balm. I’m so glad because I love the stuff! I use the “honey” and “adore” colors the most. This was a great post.
just watched Monique and her video for the very first time and love it. She didn't brag at all! I beginning to believe that as you become the mature age of 50, I really don't want to spend a lot of time in the AM getting ready for work, Her tips were right on point! Thanks Monique, I just subscribed.
Best tutorial I’ve seen (and I think I’ve seen hundreds!). You look amazing and you’re hilarious to boot. 🤣 Thank you so much for showing us “mature” women that we can wear makeup without looking old! (Referring to other videos I’ve watched where the women doing the tutorials have said ridiculous things like that).
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! 53 and feeling pretty fabulous! I have been looking for videos that were more to the look I wanted and in tune with how I feel. Your attitude and humor is awesome! Thanks for sharing.
I came across your videos accidentally and I love them. Very useful tips, greatly - and entertaining - explained! I never used very much make up before, let alone a primer, but it really makes a difference! Thank you very much for these wonderful videos, keep going! I´ m a fan!
I love how you use affordable make up, you do nothing over the top, and you look beautiful, I'm sick of all the youtubers that use expensive makeup and they plaster it on. You are my kinda gal, I subscribed
You are gorgeous. And your fave makeup trick is mine, too. I recently (in the last couple of years) have discovered what a profound difference tightlining the upper water line of my eyes makes. It adds a LOT of definition without being obvious. In fact, when I first started, my friends would comment on my eyes, but couldn't pinpoint what the difference was. That's a win-win in my book. Love your vids.
Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks. I never thought to use a brush on my upper eyelid on my eyeliner to soften it. I tend to use cotton swabs to remove any excess eye makeup especially eyeliner.
Love your personality and channel. I haven't worn make-up consistently since High School and I'm 54 years old. I want to start wearing a little make-up again and e-gads -- I don't know how to do it anymore! I mean, now there's all these lines and chin hairs and age spots and where the heck did all my eyelashes go??? LOL I also have green eyes and fairer skin, so I was so happy to stumble upon your channel in trying to re-educate myself.
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I love this video! As a woman in my 60s, it's refreshing to see a woman who's not 22 demonstrating the products and techniques you use to look so fabulous. Thanks for your great content and incredible beauty. You also crack me up, so that's a nice bonus. Please keep doing what you're doing!
Finally, I found a natural, person who shows me how to wear makeup at the age of 68!! Thank you!!
Wow! It DOES exist! Someone who does makeup realistically for us old school gurls!!! Thanks for this! These younger girls do make me feel sooo old and lost! 🤣😋 XOXO
This video changed my life! I was wearing the SAME makeup as I did in my 20s, and I will be 60 next year! Black eyeliner and dark shadow UGH! This changed my life when I did a search for mature make up and found you and now I am hooked! Yes, it took twice as long to look like I was wearing half as much makeup but it looked amazing! I really felt like I was able to highlight my assets and downplay what was not necessary. Thank you!! You are such a great teacher!! And thank you also for now being my absolute favourite influencer!! You are a superstar!!! Gorgeous, fun, engaging, honest, and full of kindness towards your pets!! I adore you!! Thank you!!!!
I accidentally stumbled upon your video and decided to watch. Rarely have I seen beautiful "mature" women creating makeup videos until now. You are absolutely beautiful and seemingly so down to earth. I have subscribed and I'm really looking forward to viewing more of your videos. You are a prime example of 50 and fabulous! I'm weary of the videos created by younger makeup "gurus" who use only high dollar brands. I admit, most of my makeup falls under that category so it was refreshing to see a high dollar model using mostly low dollar brands and achieving a high dollar look. I was also impressed with the fact that you didn't have to use 6 eye shadows to achieve your look nor did you contour! So glad I've found you - you're a breath of fresh air! Keep up the great work. I'm a fan!!!
Kira, You might want to re-check your info on Loreal. Many years ago when I found out Loreal did animal testing I swore off any and all Loreal products and followed that up with with a very "strong" letter to them. Several years later I saw in the news in several different places that loreal made a statement that they no longer do any animal testing, apologized, and committed to absolutely no animal testing or products derived from any animal source. I waited a bit, examined their labels and did a little research, and that did seem to be the truth, so eventually I went back to using some of their products. I can't imagine that they would go backward on that knowing what a huge issue that is to so many people. If I am wrong or if you have found out something new, please share because I would definitely want to know that.
P.S. Tim Russert is a fake name my used to set up this acct. a long time ago. My name is Lauren and I'm 58 years ago.
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Me too!!!! Ill be 46 in Aug... and wow you are stunning and yourvideos are amazing!!! Thankyou!!
Hey Robyn...my words exactly. Her down to earth quality is so refreshing in an industry overwrought with somewhat pretentious personalities and attributes...Something like that. Anyways, I enjoyed her presentation as well. As you said,She truly is a prime example of 50 and fabulous.
WOW! What a stunning lady before and after. She's down to earth, funny and not annoying like these silly young things. (I'm 52)
"Screw that, I want the blackest black..." Amen sister! Love your work, and you're drop dead gorgeous!!
Of all the make up tutorial for older women, yours by far is the best I have seen.
Thank you!
I've just watched, paused, written down your instructions, watched more, paused again to write more, and on and on. I needed this video. Thanks a bunch.
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me too!!!
Thank you so much beautiful lady ! I am 65, but never knew how to put on makeup. So desperate to be blessed with your help. Now I need to go shopping, and am grateful to have your guidance on purchasing the proper makeup and for what usage and then directions on how to apply each one. Am looking so forward to a new phase in my life. And thanks to you for your gift of knowledge.!!! May our Lord bless you greatly!!!
What a fantastic video and you truly are a breath of fresh air. You're comical, REAL and I love your personality. You're the kind of lady I like. Shows us how to do the makeup without a gazillion, ridiculously priced products. I'm subscribing, I can't wait to see what else you do on your channel. Sending you some love from England.xxx
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Very helpful video. I'm on my way to the dollar store looking for brushes in the craft isle!
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I'm 36 and just don't have the tight, poreless skin loads of younger ladies do. A lot of the tutorials I've been watching go full monty on the makeup, and I don't have time for that, either. I love how engaging your video is, talking to the camera like it's a human being projects the same feeling through to the viewer. You have a lot of the same "problem" issues I do, the dark circles and "spots". I was glad to find a mature face tutorial that I could actually use. Thanks!
2 things! 1) I seriously hope I age as gracefully as you have!!! 2) I pray my hair ends up so beautifully white!!!! Gorgeous!!!
Years ago, I started doing my eye makeup before my foundation and powder. Saves a lot of cleanup and redoing - from eyeshadow fallout and the occasional liner or mascara boo-boo. I really like what you're doing with your tutorials, and look forward to watching more of them. Cheers.
Beautiful! I worry about young women and teenagers these days. Thanks to UA-cam they think they can't leave the house without 2-3 thick layers of foundation, buckets of concealer, loads of powder "baked" on the face, heavy contouring & highlighting, liquid liner & false eyelashes...SLAVES to some false idea of beauty (and the makeup industry is LOVING it). Love you keeping it real, those makeup tools/brushes are as real as it gets, haha!
I started working with my daughter on that. Fortunately she likes the more natural look. I call the heavy look The Bratz Doll look, lol!!
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make up done right is very pretty. dont try to fill in deep wrinkles with heavy cream make up..Amen and Amen
First time I watch your video. What I like the most is you are just sooo down to earth. You don't need nothing more than a $2 brush because you already count with the most valuable quality: acceptance. You have learned to accept what you have and what you won't have, no need to fake. Being humble and authentic is what it makes you beautiful!.
Hello Monique, I just wanted to say that I have finally found your channel and you are the US version of me. I started my Uk channel a year ago and as a TV presenter and beauty editor I realised that women our age are desperate for someone 'age appropriate' to offer advice. If only I lived near you we could collaborate. With best wishes from London X Nadine
You can collaborate by ZOOM!
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I love your tutorials! My Mom rarely wears makeup and asks me to "doll" her up. It's been a challenge in the past because we have very different complexions and I don't want to make her look like she's wearing spackle!
I am 48 & I am LOVING your videos! I have similar eye color & skin color so I’m really excited to try a lot of what I’ve seen in your videos! PLEASE keep making these videos...you’re REALLY good with makeup & I love that you don’t use only high end expensive products! You just seem very honest, down to earth & you are, without a doubt, very talented! ❤️👍🏻
LOVE your personality! Great realistic video unlike A LOT that one can find on UA-cam. Keep em coming.
Finally a video to meet my needs, am 62 years old and look forward to trying your tips. Thank you so much.
You are too cute. You remind me of Jamie Lee Curtis!
Thanks for keeping it real. I'm in my forties and am glad to see someone with more of my makeup style do a tutorial like this. Nice job.
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Monique.. first-time viewer. I am 85 now and still use your some of your techniques..never too old to look good!
Been watching all these young girls do makeup and as I get closer to 40, none of that applies to me... so glad I found your channel! 💗💗💗 love the way you talk through the video! Kept me interested 😊 and you’re beautiful!
I hardly ever subscribe to anything, but your channel...YES! Thank you! You’re amazing! Funny, honest, and pleasure to listen to!
You kill me “hag hair”. I was giggling half the time. Love your humour. I’m 57 and model part time. So pleased to pick up your tips and recommendations. Thank you - and you look fab. Heading off to Smash Box website now. Cheers xx
I'm loving this tutorial... I'm 55 and my body is changing and my skin as well. This totally help's me verse's the younger gal's with all contouring & painting on their face... My fine lines and wrinkles need to be less noticeable... You are so me!! SIMPLE..You're funny and make me laugh!! You are so beautiful!
Hi Monique ! I loved your tutorial ! I am an ("oldie & moldie") 71 yrs old, so I need all the help I can get. I found you very delightful & charming, to say nothing of your beauty ! I've used makeup since I was 14 yrs old & I've changed & used almost every type & kind of makeup through the ages. I found your techniqes so useful & fun. Thank you so much & I'll be checking your future videos. It was fun & keep up your great tutorials.
You get straight to the point, love that..thank you for the tips. I'm 40, an work as a nurse. So I don't have much time for make up. Awesome tip for eyeshadow too.
I’m so glad I found your channel! You said you didn’t think you were qualified enough to do a make up tutorial? You are waaay better than any tutorial I’ve ever seen. I also have very fair skin so everything you said helped me a lot. Thank you! Your make up is amazing thank you for the close ups on the type you use:)
i just bought make up at Ulta (first time ever ) and I'm 45 years old so I went on youtube to see if there was anything written about the spf 50 and I found so many... oh my! so many channels with incredibly beautiful women showing all kinds of fun stuff. Here i found you. You are absolutely adorable .. I will stay tuned. Thank you for being so real
I am elated to report how this tutorial completely transformed my look from "wah!" to "fab!" in just one trial sitting after buying most of the products you recommended. (How do I post a before and after pic on here? ...) Very grateful too is my husband as I had scheduled a make-up session with my hair stylist and cancelled just a few days before my appointment (saving a few $$ scores points with the man every time!). I love how you relate to issues your audience has and deliver your information with such natural poise and overall simplicity. I look forward to tuning into your other Utube posts. Thanks for all the tips and representing some of women's most important self-improvement issues. Cheers! - Bella
BTW: I've been using the Boomstick product line for a couple of years and absolutely LOVE IT! And of course I will continue to do my easy 3min Boomstick Wow Look from time to time. However, my reason to upgrade from "natural mature beauty" to "super-natural mature beauty" is I wanted a upgrade to looking and feeling like a $BILLION$ bucks ... equatable to my 20s when I used to 'do-it-up' with various facial products following my very 1st make-over. Most of my life I have done mostly cheap and super simple "look lifts" with cheap make-up lines consisting of: eye shadow, eye liner, mascara, blush and lipstick - DONE! Completely bypassing the moisturizer, primer, concealer, foundation and setting powder. Now I'm ready to WOW mostly myself cuz I ain't getting any younger! Again, many thanks, sweet lady, and all the best to you always for sharing.
She’s a real natural beauty. Love her videos.
I have watched any makeup tutorials and like I said I'm 50 years old and I cannot find one I love watching them but most of them that I watch are for younger skin type you so far the best tutorial ever watched and I'm only to your concealer
OMG! I'm so glad I'm not the only one to use art dept. brushes as makeup brushes! I love the ones from Michael's with the rubberized handles!
It's so nice to see a makeup tutorial for fair skin. .and for us over 50's :)
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I keep sticking with that tried and true Maybelline pencil, toor! No matter how many products I explore with, I ended up going back to that pencil.As soon as you picked up that angled brush, I knew you got it in the art supply because I have it too, ha ha! Paint brushes are just good, if not better than actual makeup brushes.
Just discovered this video but it was like a breath of sunshine. I'm 45 & my vision isn't what it was, so I could totally relate to what you were saying. Thank you for not using all expensive products either. I'm sure I'm not the only one that appreciates you using products we can get from a drugstore.
Loved watching your video! I'm 45 and always looking for makeup videos that are geared more toward my age. I have tried contouring but it's just too much work and not something for an everyday look. I look forward to seeing more of your tutorials. P.S I LOVE your personality and that you saved feral cats. I'm a huge animal lover and currently have 4 dogs and 3 cats, all are rescues.
God… finally after a nauseating amount viewing videos I found you! So real authentic and straight forward! THANK YOU❤️
Lately Im really enjoying watching tutorials from more mature women and their more realistic approach. That overly highlighted and sculptured face is not for everyone/every day. Very pretty.
Whole face in under 30 minutes!! Love it. Who has time for hours of makeup. Thanks
I love how she breaks ever makeup rule in the book for aging skin and looks great
Love your videos! I just found you on UA-cam and I am so glad that I am not the only one that thinks contourring is a total overcrazed trend. Like you, I don't have time to do that. I'm in my early 40's and have never contourred before and I'm not about to start now. Hang on for a few minutes and contourring will be so yesterday. Kinda like the pink and blue eyeshadows of the 80's!!
At 21 years old I'm not sure why I'm watching this, but I love your personality so I watched the whole thing!
Paige Wells hello if I can give my younger self any makeup tips it's to wear Sunblock !I can't do that so I hope you will take my advise because you are young.: )
Beth, I second your advice. I've always used sunblock and worn wide-brimmed hats in the sun when possible. At 75, my fair, freckle-prone skin compares well with that of friends who are in their fifties. Eating well is also important, as what's inside affects our skin as much as what's outside.
At 67 Sunblock is paramount in your 20s and all through your life. Face sunblock gives me watery eyes, so I wear moisturizer and wide brim hats.
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It's good that you're watching this now because you too will be in your 50s one day. Hahaa I'm not going to say old or older cause 50 isn't old. 80 is old lol
21 is the age you need to start watching these; and applying collagen and a good moisturizer EVERY night i.e., Oil Of Olay (Total Effects is good) or ROC. Strivectin when you're 35 is a good idea. Time flies and you'll pat yourself on the back when you're 45 and the other ladies are asking you what in the world you do to stay so young-looking. ;-)
By far, one of the best videos I've stumbled on that doesn't require the latest musts like contouring. I'm 45 and all I have with contouring is a muddy mess.
When you mentioned buying a lighted mirror ( magnifying mirror ) and you'll see stuff that you never really wanted to see-- I said to myself, that's exactly why I've never bought one :). Btw, great video as always....
Just found you tonight, and you're already my makeup guru. Thanks for keeping it real and affordable.
Great tips, from another "mature skin" viewer, it's so refreshing to see someone else approaching this on you tube 👍🏻
I wish more "mature" youtubers out there--we need our own set of trick and techniques!
Hi Monique, just wanted to say I loved your brilliant tuturial, it was just honest and refreshing and is actually something I can see myself following, I love your no-nonsense approach to make-up, there are no airs and graces about your products & I love the robbing cat you have!!
Very nice refreshingly simple tutorial. More like the reality of what over 40 working woman have time for. Thanks for being real and for emphasizing the fact that you don't need $30 mascara or liners to look nice :)
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I have learned in my years of doing and teaching beauty that a lot of people use contouring and highlighting for the wrong reasons. I believe it's because they are told to contour and highlight: it shows the make up artist within. Contouring is only necessary to alter the face to give the imagination or illusion of a next to perfect shaped face and to recede prominent areas on the face. I'm very happy to see Madam Monique not take those steps just because. Honestly she doesn't need contouring. Sooooo Beautiful Monique!
Great Video. I am 44 years old and I needed this video. I subscribed. Thanks so much. 😊
Glad I was able to watch you Monique. No one has shown me how to use makeup. I am 56.. Thanks for sharing your way of aplying makeup.
So random, but for anyone looking for that orange highlight, I noticed that you have a Ben Nye LID on the pot, so you said it was Ben Nye, but the actual brand is Joe Blasco on the back, which is another theatrical makeup brand. We used to use that in photo shoots long time ago when I did makeup for those glamour shots type studios, haha. It really is good stuff though. Not daily for a whole face, but perfect how you have used it here!
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I just turned 50 and I came across this video while searching for new makeup ideas....you are beautiful! Thank you for the informative tutorial and listing the products you used. I'm fair skinned like you and really appreciated that. Thank you!
An absolute joy watching you do the same things I do. Great voice and personality. Young at heart.
very nice Monique! I do not mind being over 50 now with all the fantastic makeup tricks and new makeup to look our best!
Your attitude when putting on your face is so relaxed and honest. It's relaxing to watch and I've learned a lot from you! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Monique, I stumbled into your videos and love them. I just love your sweet sassy attitude. It is great to find someone doing videos with fair skin, silver white hair and of a mature age.
Just subscribed....did not grow up knowing a lot about applying makeup now I am trying to figure it out more as I age (52) I love your stuff; you rock! Thanks for sharing
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I usually don't leave any comments on videos I look at and tutorials like this one but I honestly have to say, I really do love your old school unique style Monique on how to apply makeup, it is simple, can be cheap and it is easy (YAAAAYY)!!! Monique you don't go overboard on how and what to apply to your face (love it) but I have seen so many tutorials where the person is naming off a SHIT load of so many product in order to get a beautiful look and I am like "oh my hell"!! Monique you are awesome and just so amazing, please keep these videos coming!!
I at times look at tutorials like this one and so so many women have and apply WAY TOOOOO MANY products to their face and that is fine for them if they want to, it's like a form of artwork for them and they really do look completely AMAZING!! But for some people like myself are not going to buy a SHIT load worth of products that can be really costly, especially when I know the old school way is a lot less confusing and it won't cause me a headache when choosing or trying to select the correct shade or product for my face. Not everyone like myself are informed or have the knowledge base of "the makeup world. Monique I think old school is the most legit, fast, easy and real way to apply makeup because I was taught old school and plus back in the days the makeup was not what it is today and I see (just speaking for myself here) no wrong here but less chemical or product on your face, the less damage your skin will be!!!
Most older women do not look like a model. Lucky you, perfect features makes for a very good make up tutorial.
I just discovered your channel, I am totally blown away how natural and beautiful you are. I am at that point in my career as a 52 yo that I needed that little bit of sparkle and you just provided it, so Thank You. Just like a magic genie, you popped into my life. You are deffo my go-to girl for fabulous looks..Loving your zest...Lettuce Stark..Author.
Your haircut is absolutely beautiful
This is great! I love your look, and the fact that you show products you have been using for years, rather than pushing something that you have just “unboxed.”
Just happen to come across ur channel, I watched bc I'm 59 young and I want my makeup to be look like the younger women but it's not going to happen . When u started to say the spots that u started to notice I said yes me to lol , I like how fast, how real you are about what u use , ur funny and I enjoyed watching you I subscribed and will watching and waiting for more informative vids.
Great video. Quick, no fuss, no muss, makeup applications that look great.
Love your humor, loved the comment on contour and love the look! Been looking for a refreshing, beautiful look for a mature face. Also, I was hooked with the kitty!
Thank you for posting your video; it reignited a flame that sputtered out about 20 years ago and you inspired me to retrieve my lighted make-up mirror from a nearly forgotten spot and find a cozy corner to play in. I've had a lot of fun experimenting with the new generation of products. Your tips are much appreciated and your warm and light-hearted delivery really connects well with the viewer. I subscribed to your channel and looking forward to seeing more of your videos.
Wow!! Wut a great video for Mature women. I have to be honest its probably one of the best make up tutorials I've seen out of all UA-cam videos. You surpass some of the top beauty influencers. I hope you do more!! You're a beautiful woman.
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It's so refreshing that you are one of few that I've seen that are truly so real and honest about yourself, us older woman, are hair and makeup and that you use tips that also involve a lot of the same brands that a lot of us normal people use... so it's very cool... thanks !!!
Where've you been hiding all this time?! I just saw you in my "recommended" list, and I'm so glad I did! I love your style, your personality, your preference for the simple. And I'd kill for your eyebrows! 😂
I'm 46, rarely wear makeup (applying makeup is actually uncomfortable and sometimes painful for me, so don't care much anymore, and hubby doesn't care either; yay for me! lol), but when I do, I don't want to try to look 20. Most makeup tutorial videos I find for "mature" women are done by girls under 30, so of course they're not dealing with the new issues we have. Finally, videos by someone right in my age range, who does a beautiful job, and makes a fun video to boot!
Oh, and I'm cheap, too. 😉
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Oh my GOD! I just found your chanel today, IT IS AMAZING! I'm 21 years old and I've spent the whole day watching your videos with my mom, she's 57.
we love you, such a Role Model.
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We must be from the old school when it comes to eyebrows. So even of the people on UA-cam almost have unibrows and that's not how I was taught. Good to see someone who knows what they're doing!
Pam I have never seen Monique not look amazing with her makeup techniques....even when she's going as natural as possible.
What she understands and focuses on with brows is to accentuate what we already have and not trying to replicate the more "popular eyebrow trends" that so many others are doing and have been doing for years. The problem with following the trends is they focus on having naturally fuller brows like many middle eastern women are born with and it's easier to work with. Many of us don't have that because our natural color is much lighter in certain areas and very deceiving. We also wind up spending too much time on the brows for no reason because they are not meant to look like the others.
I'm 38 right now but I'm finding myself heading more towards the looks for mature faces because when my face begins maturing more noticeably I want to have already known the tricks and what to avoid. I feel like I've spent most of my makeup wearing life having the makeup stand out to get attention rather than making my features stand out from the makeup.
I agree..i just wish I still had enough eyebrows to make them look good! :)
That's why I never got rid of my eye brows. In the 70's everyone was all oh you look like Brooke Shields (I wish) and I stayed with them. I never liked the idea of getting rid of them and frankly can't stand the tiny, thin drawn on ones I see. I pluck the odd stray that grows way out of line but that's it
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I love the Revlon Stain Balms and I use the same first pink one in the line up. They have real staying power and do not bleed into lip lines. You are so talented and I love your tips and advice for us older gals XOXO.
look better than most 40 yr. olds ! you go girl !
I love this. It's like watching me do my own makeup! Finally someone who is normal and fun and beautiful and not difficult to watch. Thanks so much for posting this. Awesome
Thank you so much Monique for sharing this fantastic tutorial.i haven’t enjoyed a more enjoyable one for years.i think your amazing.🦋
I love the way you used your own things rather than cracking open brand new everything,I even have the same blush brush as you😉 I'm 40 in a couple of months and your so beautiful and seem so down to earth,I've finally found someone worth subscribing to❣
Beautiful eyes! Love her personality
Have watched several "mature" make up tutorials recently and yours hit home with me. I just don't want to spend too much time on my everyday look. Love your sense of humor and confidence. I too am fitting pretty good into my big girl panties!
You are so stunning! I have red/strawberry blonde hair and always wondered how I would transition to gray when I get older. I only hope to look as stunning as you do. Really enjoyed this video, I am a self taught makeup artist and my boyfriend's mom has been asking me for help with her makeup and I saw this video and decided to watch it. Glad I did, you've got yourself a new subscriber here!
lbhmakeup love it!
I agree. I love your hair color. How can i get it. I got my long hair cut and quit coloring but Im thinking of using a color remover first then coloring it gray, Ill be 59 this year and my sisters have done it. So why not ?
I'm going to jump in here about hair color. I'm a color educator and I can't stress enough to not handle your color by yourself. If you want to go from tinted hair, there really are only two effective ways:
1. Grow out hair to the point where you have at least 2-3" root area. Have your stylist do a very heavy foil highlight and lighten the tinted hair ONLY(not any of the new outgrowth) to as close to pale yellow (which is close to white) as possible. This will give you a canvas upon which she can then apply a grey toned hair color. Know this: very few stylists know how to formulate grey color. it's tricky! Most turn either blue-ish or lavender. Personally, I would stop women who have beautiful highlights and ask for their stylist's name. After you hear the same name 2-3 times, make a consultation appointment. Make sure if she suggests a highlight that you tell her you don't want your new growth touched. It will be a backward step, even though it won't exactly match the final results on the ends. You're looking for something to get you by, but your goal is to wear your natural color, so I can't stress enough, don't let anyone touch your roots. Also, if she charges a lot, she probably has a lot of experience and goes to extended education classes. it will be worth it.
2. Grow out your hair and if your tinted or natural hair is light enough, purchase shampoo and conditioner that has pigment in it. Use those to shade the "incoming" grey/white hair so it blends with the rest.As soon as you get enough outgrowth to cut your hair into a stylish short hairstyle, just do it! You may have to a "detox" treatment to remove the temporary color from the color/shampoo, but it's not a big deal.
Lastly, DON'T touch your own hair or attempt any sort of fix. This is a tricky thing to do even for many stylists. Sorry to hijack this conversation, but these tips will prevent some possible major disasters. Once it's all grown out, if you have more grey than white, then you can have a GOOD stylists weave in some bright white pieces to remove the dullness steely grey can often cast, and it will also brighten up your eyes and complexion.
I enjoyed the video. Many thanks!
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Thank you so much for the great and useful advice for our hair.
What happens when a person uses a color remover and then colors their hair a different color?
Monique, you don't need to get better. Your style is friendly and approachable. And older women get that you can't see without a magnifying mirror. It happens to all of us. Great tutorial!
Thank you for doing this! Your makeup is beautiful, you didn't use a ton of products and they were not too expensive! Exactly what I'm looking for! You know what you are doing! I'm glad I found your channel. Thanks for sharing!
This is the best tutorial I've seen to date. It's realistic and can be done by most people . I'll be following Monique parent to see what she comes up with next
I'm amazed how much make up is applied on these tutorials (especially with younger UA-camrs), looks good on camera... walk outside outside it's a mask.
I was at Universal Studios and saw soo many women/girls walking around who'd obviously been watching YT make up tutorials, they all had white strips of highlighter & dark contouring all over, layers of foundation, cover up, concealer & whatever else. They all must of used the same stencil to spray on really dark, really thick eyebrows that didn't match their faces. I had to stop myself from being very rude by staring, some of them literally looked like clowns, my son even brought attention to it.
Even though this woman looks great, it's still a LOT of make up. No matter how good the make up is, it looks caked & mask like when you step outside. Am I the only woman who feels this way?
Lucretciela no you're not on your own, I never use foundation, prefer make-up on eyes and lips only.
I totally agree with you !
Lucretciela I don't like the cafe face look personally, but some women can wear heavier makeup & it looks nice on them. I think Monique's makeup is very becoming. I enjoy a nice, soft, pulled together look. I don't see the point to the "no makeup" makeup look. If i want my face to look bare, I moisturize and I'm done.
I was thinking the same thing. Halfway through the video I'm thinking, "this much makeup to run errands?"
Karen B LOL !!!
One does not find too many makeup channels featuring women over 40. Thanks, I just turned a fabulous 49 and these tips and pieces of information are very helpful. I want a more enhanced version of myself in makeup but do not want to come off looking over done. Thanks again!💋
This is the first post I’ve found that mentions Revlon lip stain balm. I’m so glad because I love the stuff! I use the “honey” and “adore” colors the most. This was a great post.
just watched Monique and her video for the very first time and love it. She didn't brag at all! I beginning to believe that as you become the mature age of 50, I really don't want to spend a lot of time in the AM getting ready for work, Her tips were right on point! Thanks Monique, I just subscribed.
Best tutorial I’ve seen (and I think I’ve seen hundreds!). You look amazing and you’re hilarious to boot. 🤣 Thank you so much for showing us “mature” women that we can wear makeup without looking old! (Referring to other videos I’ve watched where the women doing the tutorials have said ridiculous things like that).
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! 53 and feeling pretty fabulous! I have been looking for videos that were more to the look I wanted and in tune with how I feel. Your attitude and humor is awesome! Thanks for sharing.
I came across your videos accidentally and I love them. Very useful tips, greatly - and entertaining - explained! I never used very much make up before, let alone a primer, but it really makes a difference! Thank you very much for these wonderful videos, keep going! I´ m a fan!
I love how you use affordable make up, you do nothing over the top, and you look beautiful, I'm sick of all the youtubers that use expensive makeup and they plaster it on. You are my kinda gal, I subscribed
Subbed, too! I wish more people had channels like yours! Your beautiful inside and out.
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Just found your channel. So lovely to find a woman who is not full of fillers and botox. You are gorgeous
I thoroughly enjoyed this! You are fun and I'm so glad you didn't highlight and all that complicated stuff!!
Wagner Family highlighting is easy though. You just sweep a bit of highliter on the top of your cheeckbones
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You are gorgeous. And your fave makeup trick is mine, too. I recently (in the last couple of years) have discovered what a profound difference tightlining the upper water line of my eyes makes. It adds a LOT of definition without being obvious. In fact, when I first started, my friends would comment on my eyes, but couldn't pinpoint what the difference was. That's a win-win in my book. Love your vids.
Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks. I never thought to use a brush on my upper eyelid on my eyeliner to soften it. I tend to use cotton swabs to remove any excess eye makeup especially eyeliner.
Gorgeous! I love the fact that you’re not using things that cost an arm and a leg and it just looks amazing!
Love your personality and channel. I haven't worn make-up consistently since High School and I'm 54 years old. I want to start wearing a little make-up again and e-gads -- I don't know how to do it anymore! I mean, now there's all these lines and chin hairs and age spots and where the heck did all my eyelashes go??? LOL I also have green eyes and fairer skin, so I was so happy to stumble upon your channel in trying to re-educate myself.
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