Fun fact: a "buttload" is a real unit of measurement. It's 126 gallons of wine.. so cheers and drink up! 🍷 Side note: "boatload" (not to be confused with "buttload") is also a real term, but does not have a specific unit of measurement attached to it. It just means a large quantity.
I am 60🤯. Can’t believe it, my brain is stuck in my 40s. Up until late 50s I just threw eyeshadow, liner, mascara with lip stick and blush. ( focus on my eyes) 😢I still do that but my focus has become my foundation, contouring my nose ( nose is wider), eyebrows and lipstick with liner. I’m naturally platinum blond and for some reason my right eyebrow decided to give 15 blond hairs, that can’t be seen by the naked eye and they both have gotten thin. Lips have gotten thin and of coarse my skin has changed. Primer is key now. I never used primer I barley used foundation. The primers I like are elf pore putty primer, beauty blender pore primer and thrive sun screen. The changes in my face is what brought me to the beauty community on UA-cam and I love it!!!💗‼️
@@acph3nv894 it’s definitely not everyone’s cup of tea, my my dry skin loves it. It feels exactly like a hydrating lip balm, and gives such a lovely tint and color that makes me look vibrant and glowing. It seems to last pretty well throughout the day. I do reapply after 6-8 hours. A little goes a long way. It’s pretty sheer.
Yes girl!!!! As we age like fine wine, certain cosmetic enhancements get added to our daily routine. Face primer and lip liner is an absolute must every day. Great video!!
When she says that ?? First she is only talking about aging when she looks young and pretty and second I cant see a good video here , didn't give actually a good tip or anything at all . Not for me . Glad was helping other women.
You are so pretty and I really think that you should embrace your beauty rather than your flaws. Aging is a fact of life and we need to accept it and work with it rather than focusing on the wrinkles, age spots and texture.
I’m 60 and I’m using a more natural look. I ensure that I thoroughly moisturize and then only use foundation where I need it and blend, blend, blend. Then only use a small amount of neutral eyeshadow to define and mascara. I’ll tightline if I feel like it. I don’t leave the house without doing my eyebrows and I love lip liner to fill in my lips with small amount of balm. Thank you Mandy for your honesty and great picks.
That Smashbox Primerizer is one of the most hydrating primers I’ve ever tried. It isn’t really talked about but on my very dry skin it leaves my skin hydrated longer than anything else I’ve used.
I've added an essence to my skincare routine, what a difference for my almost 60 dry skin! And...the Laneige lip balm and hydrating sleep mask. I always had chapped, dry, peeling lips. No more, that stuff is just wonderful! 👄
Yes, our lips actually do get smaller as we get older--as well as paler! And they also become more downturned. And as a makeup artist who is over fifty and who focuses on working with women over fifty, I would absolutely agree with you that there definitely are makeup techniques that we need to tweak as we get older! And we also often need to go from powder products to cream products as our skin gets drier. Thanks for your always wonderful reviews and lovely style. It's always a pleasure tuning in to your channel.
Loved this video. Ladies need tips. I also have been paying more attention to my brows… but in my case I’ve been trying to grow more of them, with products like revita brow and rapid brow. I was an 80s child so I tweezed too much. An added bonus is that the products have darkened my faded brows too. I also have been getting back into primers… tatcha silk liquid canvas is nice but it is pricey so something cheaper would be good. I agree lip liners are important! I’ve been using them for years as my lips are not big pouty ones so overdrawing is a great tool for me. I have brought my line in a little though as I recently developed the sagging line at the corners of my mouth due to my age (48) so to avoid ‘sad lips’ I stop just short of the corners and I prefer a satin lipstick to the glossy ones if doing a red lip (so it doesn’t sink into lines).
Loving the holiday background, Mandy! I'd love to have a lip liner tutorial from you! I'm where you were a few years ago; lip liners feel like an extra step that I just skip. But I am certainly starting to notice the fine lines in my lips, and if I wear lip colors - they now bleed or smear. I generally avoid putting products on my lips because I'm self-conscious of looking like a clown! I'd appreciate hearing your tips and tricks!
My personal favorite primers are the Tatcha Silk Canvas balm and Tarte Timeless Smoothing Primer. I love lipliner but don’t need to use it every day because I have lip filler. I usually only need it for longevity of my lipstick and not for overlining purposes. At 48 I haven’t needed to change a lot about my makeup preferences because my skincare regimen was significantly upgraded in my early forties to include prescription tretinoin, vitamin C and AHA’s. Good skincare is essential for good makeup days from my experience!!!
Me too but I'm currently having a very hard time finding a blush that looks natural. Because i spent decades not wearing blush, now that I'm older and my cheeks don't have a lot of natural color, i don't have the years of experience like some so blush is really giving me grief right now. I'm terrified of looking like a clown 🤣
The 3 things that come to mind for me that I've changed in my makeup routine over the last couple of years are starting to use a brow pencil, targeted setting powder in the summer or over concealer on a blemish all year, also a champagne liner color in my lower waterline for an everyday makeup routine
Hi Mandy! Great video! My favorite pore filling primer is the Caliray So Blown Primer. It works great for me! I love it. :) I agree with you on brows, lipliner and contour, big difference!
Same as you, I’ve added eyebrow products & lip liner. I can’t put on false eyelashes either. I’m trying the Eyelure. As a test, I think I’ll make pair I have into half lashes just for fun.
It’s funny , a few years ago, my step daughter was buying a brow pencil, and I remember thinking- just an added step, I don’t need that /// now I’m in my 40’s, and I can’t believe I ever didn’t do this !!! It makes such a difference to my entire face when my brows are shaped and filled in……
I’ve really tried to take the less is more approach with my dry skin. I use a cleansing balm and a really thick moisturizer: either Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Cream or Estée Lauder. I don’t use anything drying such as toner. I use a foaming cleanser in the mornings. But these changes have made a great difference in my skin
I use to never be into primer either till the Caliray one. It literally is like Magic. I have huge pores and dry skin. Most por minimizing primers make you more dry and show texture. The Caliray one does not. I have 3 as back up cause I never want to be without it. It blurs yet hydrates. Best primer I've ever tried.
I am 100% on the primer and lip liner train. One of your viewers recommended Revlon lip liners (in the shade mink specifically) and they are amazing!! My newly discovered primer is the danessa myricks powder balm. It's perfect for my oily yet mature skin. I say butt load all the time. Perhaps it was popular during our generation!
I am using fewer products but, more color. I do not blending with brushes. I am mature...oh heck....I'm just old, yep 70 is old. Thank you for this video, I need lip liner but tend to forget it.
Hi Mandy ~ Love this video. I loved Everything you talked about. A suggestion I have for the pore primer is the e. l. f. Poreless primer. I suffer with very Dru skin and lips too. I live in Massachusetts so you know our Winters Are brutal on the skin. I have used Josie Maran Argan Oil for the last 7 years And it really does make a difference. I have Alopecia of (just the eyebrows) Thank goodness. So, I've used eyebrow Pencils for the last 38 years. One thing I have added for approx the last 2 years Is using one of those tiny woman's razors For the face. Getting rid of all the peach Fuzz really changes the way my makeup Goes on. Everything goes on so much Smoother !! Also, you are so right about The lip liner, the difference is night & day!! Thanks so much, take care ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Another great video. I used to contour my cheek bones but stopped doing that… I’m not sure why! I am obsessed with bronzer though! That’s one product I have to put on if I do my makeup. I’m too pale not to. I have combo skin so I don’t have a great primer recommendation. Your eyes look stunning today. More than usual. I have longer lashes like you so I’ve never tried false lashes for that reason. But I may dip into the half lash. They’re gorgeous.
Great video as always!! I have dryness and use primers for all the reasons you mentioned and I hate my make up without a primer. One drug store primer that Tati recommended about a year age that I love is Wet n’ Wild’s IMPOSSIBLE primer - it is silicone free, pore filling and smoothing. I apply it after moisturizer. For high end the Tacha liquid silk canvas is fantastic.
I agree with you that I think most of these changes are due to you looking t yourself so much in a mirror. I am in my 60’s and never wear a lipliner. Also I disagree with you that you have harsh features, you are beautiful.
Hey! I am someone who didn’t wear foundation, let alone primer, until my 40s. I have NEVER had a single zit, but now, because my skin is crazy dry, I have done texture. I could never use any primer that isn’t VERY moisturizing, double priming, using pore-filling/smoothing and another hydrating primer didn’t seem to work. I don’t know if you have used Caliray’s so blown blurring primer with collagen peptides, but it is the dust primer that blurs the pores, and is hydrating enough for me. If you have not tried it, give it a go! ❤I love it, hope you do, too!!
I love the Touch In Sol No Pore-blem primer and I can't think of the other primer I use. I will look for it and edit my comment. Remembered: Benefit Cosmetics Pore-fessional Hydrating version
Hi Mandy. Just started following you and am so pleased that I found you. At 73, following your makeup routine has been a major plus! I have fair skin with a sprinkling of freckles) and blue eyes so your recommendations are spot on for me. Following your eyeshadow application is perfect for my eye shape and color. THANK YOU!
I know you probably get a ton of suggestions in these comments so take this as just thst...A suggestion. IM not a dermatologist. I'm 65 and I have minimal texture on my skin. I've used alpha hydroxy acid and beta hydroxy since the 80s. Paula's Choice exfoliate is a nice daytime step under makeup. This also helps with breakouts. I also use a glycolic acid (that's an alpha hydroxy acid)facial wash with a physical exfoliator in the formula that polishes the skin for ultra smoothness. Anyway I'll leave this here for you.
I'm cracking up at the "buttload" comment. When I met my husband over 30 years ago, he would use that phrase all the time and still uses it from time to time. I happened to use it while I was with my 23 yr old daughter and she looked at me and said," Please don't ever use that again!!! Do you know what that means????" After I put some thought into it, I really wish I didn't know what this means 🥴🥴🥴 Why do kids these days have to ruin our slang phrases??? 😜
Try Salon Perfect false eyelashes. They have the invisible band AND the band isn't quite as long as other brands. Have you tried putting the eyelash glue directly on your eye lid like eyeliner and putting it on the band itself? I always do that and then I wait 15 to 20 seconds for the eyelash glue to dry first. I HAVE to use false eyelashes because mine are SO fine and blonde that NO mascara un the market is going to do a dang thing for mine!!! Just a suggestion
I've noticed my lips are definitely changing. I've been tossing around the idea of starting to use a lip liner for that exact same reason. For some reason my skin does not enjoy most primers. Sure, my makeup looks a bit better but when i use a primer on a regular basis i notice my skin looks worse when i'm doing a no makeup day. I've tried several different primers and all of them seem to sort of irritate my skin. BUT i do find that the Hourglass primer doesn't. That's my typical luck because it's expensive but it seems to be a primer that doesn't bother my skin. Girl, i don't even go out to the mailbox without doing my brows 🤣 as i age, i can really see my brows are taking a hit. The days of not doing my brows are over.
Applying my foundation and concealer with a brush and then pressing in setting spray with a sponge, using a damp sponge to apply setting powder, doing my brows and choosing colors from the same color family for my blush and lip color (I never used to wear lip color).
Don’t worry about saying ‘butt load’. I change it to ‘sh*t load and say it all the time. Are you a Midwesterner? Could be a thing, I’m a displaced Iowan.
All good suggestions for changes as we age! Also wanted to tell you that BK Beauty just came out with a line of lashes including a half lash. This is a collab with Risa Does Makeup. Check them out.
I’m in my mid 40’s and noticing the texture on my face in the same area you referred to and I’ve found the Laura Mercier Ultra Blur Powder does blur those areas in a gorgeous way! And may I ask your age? It’s nice to find YTbers close to your own age to watch.
For a pore filling primer, I highly recommend the Peace Out Instant Pore Perfector. Unfortunately I have huge pores on my nose and this stuff is great at blurring them. You can buy it at Sephora for $28.
I heard somewhere (some UA-camr, but I cant think of who) a LIFE CHANGING trick with falsies. I too always hated the way falsies look and I am HORRIBLE at applying. Trick - take a full pair and cut them in half and then only use the inner half section and apply that to your outer half of your lashes. the inner section is always less dramatic so it helps them to look more natural... good way to use up lashes that you dont like or use.
I went for years without using primer or doing my eyebrows. Now I do both. My favorite primer is Maybelline master prime blur and pore minimize. It’s fills my pores without drying out my skin. I use Burt’s Bees eyebrow pencil in the blonde shade. Perfect for my barely there brows. I need to find a good shade of lip liner that isn’t too drying because I know I would look better wearing one.
I have tried so many primers that claim to disguise or fill pores and I really enjoy NYX Pore filler. It is a great substitute for Benefit’s “The Porefessional,” at half the price. I also like Elf’s poreless putty primer. Since my skin has changed so much with age, I also need hydration. Therefore, I have started only using the pore filling primer in my t-zone(which is really the only place I need it)and stick with moisturizer everywhere else and my foundation looks so much more natural.
This was such a good video! 💖 You've inspired me. I'm going to try the quarter lashes and the contour. Thanks a million. btw, have you ever tried the MAC lipsticks in Creme in Your Coffee and Taupe? For some reason, I think they'd look great on you. Especially Taupe with that shirt color. Have a wonderful Christmas season. Blessings to you and your precious family.
Hi! I rarely use primer but when I do, I use the Elf Poreless Putty Primer. I don't know how, but It literally makes your skin flawless, and it doesn't feel heavy on your skin. It fills every pore and covers every flaw, no kidding!
I can’t put on false lashes either. I also wonder what is wrong with me? I’ll try these. Lip liner does make a difference. I’m my 50s I agree with all of this.
I wish I were aging as beautifully! My very favorite pore filling Primer is Loreal Magic Perfecting Base in the small glass jar. "Just a dot" pressed onto problem skin areas and the skin looks so much smoother!
Hey, Mandy. Have you tried LED devices? They are really effective for removing texture and softening wrinkles. I use one and have noticed some changes. My skin glows more and the texture has been diminished considerably. Thank you for the video.
How much of the e.l.f. do you use, and how long do you let it sit (if at all) before you put foundation on top? I bought the poreless putty primer on pretty much everyone's recommendations however whatever foundation I put on top seems to separate, especially on my forehead and between my eyebrows (which is where my pores are largest of course lol).
@@erinderooy3472 I put the putty primer on and let it sit for a minute. I only use it on my t zone and then I put my foundation on. I have definitely had the separating happen if I was heavy handed with the putty or didn’t let it dry. Some people prefer the gripping primer for that reason too!
I have had to use lip *primer* for years now because of hereditary lip wrinkles, in addition to lining. I found that Colourpop's Lippies have a primer that is epic. Used to use a NYX crayon one, but Colourpop's is much better. Lining without lip primer doesn't really do as well for me at 66 years old. Just an FYI if there are more ladies my age dealing with feathering lip color. Our lips do become thinner looking as well, as you mentioned. I've also had to use brow products in recent months for the first time ever-though I have very thin hair, as you can imagine from my channel name, reviewing wigs, my brows have recently begun to thin. I still have decent enough lashes that mascara does a good enough job-I can't imagine putting glue next to my eyes so it will be horrible if all my lashes eventually fall out and I'm tempted to use false lashes for the first time ever. They have become much less lush in the last few years, for sure. We sure do have to make changes with the times of our lives! ~Cynthia
Thanks Mandy! A recent change for me: trying to apply way less foundation when I wear it. It’s an old habit from when I was younger to try to cover up every single imperfection, but as I get older I’m trying to embrace the natural look of my skin,..and also too much foundation on skin with fine lines and texture doesn’t look any better. Trying to be okay with less :)
Mandy, stop using cerave and go back to your cetaphil. I have noticed a huge improvement in my dry skin when I started using Cetaphil again after cerave dried my skin out horribly. I guess I got sucked in but Cetaphil has moisturizing properties and Cerave is full of ceramides that are made from fish. Yes it is that's why the cream in the tub smells like fish if you rub your hands in it. About the pores issue, really buff and stipple your foundation in with a brush without primer. Primers make your foundation slip around. I never use them when on set. If something worked for you in the past, go back after trying all this and you'll see why you loved things in the past, it's for a reason. Trying all this stuff makes an impact on our skin and stresses it.
I hate to say it, I’ve tried so many costly primers including Tatcha and YSL, but elf‘s affordable putty primer has turned out to be the best for me 40+ skin, closely followed by Charlotte Tilbury‘s primer cream with SPF. I keep reverting back to those.
Hi Mandy! I’ve followed you for years & I have enjoyed your channel so much! I have a couple of years on you, but just recently found myself really worrying with my brows, too & noticing how skin prep makes so difference. I still cannot get lashes on though! Maybe you could do a video on half lash application & I might be brave enough to give it a try 😊 Your skin looks absolutely stunning in this video, but you always look amazing ❤ Happy holidays to you!
Mandy you have to try the "Bright Lashes" by fellow UA-camr Angela Bright! Her lashes are so nice, they're comfortable, easy-to-use and at a great price point!
Elf poreless putty primer is nice, and benefit " the pore professional" are two products I like. I want to try the half lashes I like you cannot wear them,or put them on but I will try again My face is much drier so using good hydration products and I like the Elf primer haven't tried the griping primer though. Happy for you that you mastered the false lashes. You look beautiful as always I still don't get contour but I try it again. Just like my blush.❣️💯👍❗❣️
I’ve definitely have made some significant changes that have worked out for me really well. I am 62 1/2 years young. I have invested in really good skin care, which has allowed me to wear less foundation over all. I start in the center part of my face. By taking my time in applying moisture and making sure my skin is thoroughly hydrated, which is different than being moisturized.
Pore filling primer Favorito I learned a few years ago are : 1) beautyblender THE LEVELER Pore Minimizing Primer 2) No7 - Airbrush Away Tinted Skin Perfector Can’t wait for your next video on this I’m always trying or learning what works best for others I work out 7 days a week it’s important to me to use pore primer in T zone , use concealer & use a natural lip liner & lip tinted balm , dab a little on checks as well simple but pretty I look like Im alive lol 😂 quick run to stores as well
I’m with you on the brows. I don’t fuss with them much, but I do like to run a bit of pencil through them and blend with a spoolie. A bit of definition makes a lot of difference when I’m wearing a full face of makeup.
Same! I can’t believe how little foundation I now need due to the results of prescription Tretinoin Vit C and AHA’s!! I need less coverage now than I did in my 20s and 30s
The taste clean slate primer is really good. I have the tatcha and that is too fussy and doesn't work with a lot of products. Taste is definitely the best I've tried and I've tried them all. I literally have an entire box of lashes that I can never seem to get to stick in my inner corner.......I may have to pull that box out
Fun fact: a "buttload" is a real unit of measurement. It's 126 gallons of wine.. so cheers and drink up! 🍷
Side note: "boatload" (not to be confused with "buttload") is also a real term, but does not have a specific unit of measurement attached to it. It just means a large quantity.
LOL!
I am 60🤯. Can’t believe it, my brain is stuck in my 40s. Up until late 50s I just threw eyeshadow, liner, mascara with lip stick and blush. ( focus on my eyes) 😢I still do that but my focus has become my foundation, contouring my nose ( nose is wider), eyebrows and lipstick with liner. I’m naturally platinum blond and for some reason my right eyebrow decided to give 15 blond hairs, that can’t be seen by the naked eye and they both have gotten thin. Lips have gotten thin and of coarse my skin has changed. Primer is key now. I never used primer I barley used foundation. The primers I like are elf pore putty primer, beauty blender pore primer and thrive sun screen. The changes in my face is what brought me to the beauty community on UA-cam and I love it!!!💗‼️
One major change: I’ve transitioned to nearly all cream makeup products and my skin is so much happier.
Hi, Lisa. Which products?
@@kimerickson5403 the new Makeup Forever Face Palette, Stila or Armani eye tints, Jones Road Miracle Balm
Same!
@@WriterSnider I have heard lots of bad reviews of the miracle balm. How is the coverage and does it wear through the day?
@@acph3nv894 it’s definitely not everyone’s cup of tea, my my dry skin loves it. It feels exactly like a hydrating lip balm, and gives such a lovely tint and color that makes me look vibrant and glowing. It seems to last pretty well throughout the day. I do reapply after 6-8 hours. A little goes a long way. It’s pretty sheer.
Hey Mandy! Love how you decorated your makeup studio! Beautiful!
Great video! I would love to see a tutorial on your hairstyle, including what products you used. It's so pretty!
Im really loving the Impossible primer from Wet N Wild. I got it as a recommendation from Julia Adams🥰
Yes girl!!!! As we age like fine wine, certain cosmetic enhancements get added to our daily routine. Face primer and lip liner is an absolute must every day. Great video!!
Yes 100% agree
When she says that ?? First she is only talking about aging when she looks young and pretty and second I cant see a good video here , didn't give actually a good tip or anything at all . Not for me . Glad was helping other women.
You are so pretty and I really think that you should embrace your beauty rather than your flaws. Aging is a fact of life and we need to accept it and work with it rather than focusing on the wrinkles, age spots and texture.
I’m a lot older than you so I have to have upper eyelid surgery so waiting for them to heal!So I’m excited to see what eyeshadow looks like afterwards
I’m 60 and I’m using a more natural look. I ensure that I thoroughly moisturize and then only use foundation where I need it and blend, blend, blend. Then only use a small amount of neutral eyeshadow to define and mascara. I’ll tightline if I feel like it. I don’t leave the house without doing my eyebrows and I love lip liner to fill in my lips with small amount of balm. Thank you Mandy for your honesty and great picks.
That Smashbox Primerizer is one of the most hydrating primers I’ve ever tried. It isn’t really talked about but on my very dry skin it leaves my skin hydrated longer than anything else I’ve used.
I love it too!!
I've added an essence to my skincare routine, what a difference for my almost 60 dry skin! And...the Laneige lip balm and hydrating sleep mask. I always had chapped, dry, peeling lips. No more, that stuff is just wonderful! 👄
I’ve stopped wearing most face makeup because I love snuggling my face into my baby’s face. I still enjoy eye makeup though.
Yep. I never wear lip products because I want to smooch and smoosh those little child faces without leaving residue behind/messing up my own face
@@mtjc5336 exactly! Same here. You gotta love the little ones.
I say, "But load" and it's not weird. It's funny and awesome!!!
Yes, our lips actually do get smaller as we get older--as well as paler! And they also become more downturned. And as a makeup artist who is over fifty and who focuses on working with women over fifty, I would absolutely agree with you that there definitely are makeup techniques that we need to tweak as we get older! And we also often need to go from powder products to cream products as our skin gets drier. Thanks for your always wonderful reviews and lovely style. It's always a pleasure tuning in to your channel.
Loved this video. Ladies need tips.
I also have been paying more attention to my brows… but in my case I’ve been trying to grow more of them, with products like revita brow and rapid brow. I was an 80s child so I tweezed too much. An added bonus is that the products have darkened my faded brows too. I also have been getting back into primers… tatcha silk liquid canvas is nice but it is pricey so something cheaper would be good. I agree lip liners are important! I’ve been using them for years as my lips are not big pouty ones so overdrawing is a great tool for me. I have brought my line in a little though as I recently developed the sagging line at the corners of my mouth due to my age (48) so to avoid ‘sad lips’ I stop just short of the corners and I prefer a satin lipstick to the glossy ones if doing a red lip (so it doesn’t sink into lines).
I have been using the hard candy putty primer. I find it way more hydrating than other brands
Loving the holiday background, Mandy! I'd love to have a lip liner tutorial from you! I'm where you were a few years ago; lip liners feel like an extra step that I just skip. But I am certainly starting to notice the fine lines in my lips, and if I wear lip colors - they now bleed or smear. I generally avoid putting products on my lips because I'm self-conscious of looking like a clown! I'd appreciate hearing your tips and tricks!
My personal favorite primers are the Tatcha Silk Canvas balm and Tarte Timeless Smoothing Primer. I love lipliner but don’t need to use it every day because I have lip filler. I usually only need it for longevity of my lipstick and not for overlining purposes. At 48 I haven’t needed to change a lot about my makeup preferences because my skincare regimen was significantly upgraded in my early forties to include prescription tretinoin, vitamin C and AHA’s. Good skincare is essential for good makeup days from my experience!!!
I use to never wear blush lol but now it’s so helpful and it does make you youthful , so I’m here for the blush trend
Me too but I'm currently having a very hard time finding a blush that looks natural. Because i spent decades not wearing blush, now that I'm older and my cheeks don't have a lot of natural color, i don't have the years of experience like some so blush is really giving me grief right now. I'm terrified of looking like a clown 🤣
Question: do putting on and removing false lashes cause your own lashes to fall out? Thank you.
The 3 things that come to mind for me that I've changed in my makeup routine over the last couple of years are starting to use a brow pencil, targeted setting powder in the summer or over concealer on a blemish all year, also a champagne liner color in my lower waterline for an everyday makeup routine
I always contour!! I use wet and wild Where’s Waldo. I have round face and am able to lengthen the look of it .
Tacha primer 🎉. I loooooove the bloopers 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Keep. Makes influencers so relatable 🥰
If you want, give ELF putty primer a go. I enjoyed it
Hi Mandy! Great video! My favorite pore filling primer is the Caliray So Blown Primer. It works great for me! I love it. :) I agree with you on brows, lipliner and contour, big difference!
Same as you, I’ve added eyebrow products & lip liner. I can’t put on false eyelashes either. I’m trying the Eyelure. As a test, I think I’ll make pair I have into half lashes just for fun.
It’s funny , a few years ago, my step daughter was buying a brow pencil, and I remember thinking- just an added step, I don’t need that /// now I’m in my 40’s, and I can’t believe I ever didn’t do this !!! It makes such a difference to my entire face when my brows are shaped and filled in……
I’ve really tried to take the less is more approach with my dry skin. I use a cleansing balm and a really thick moisturizer: either Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Cream or Estée Lauder. I don’t use anything drying such as toner. I use a foaming cleanser in the mornings. But these changes have made a great difference in my skin
I use to never be into primer either till the Caliray one. It literally is like Magic. I have huge pores and dry skin. Most por minimizing primers make you more dry and show texture. The Caliray one does not. I have 3 as back up cause I never want to be without it. It blurs yet hydrates. Best primer I've ever tried.
I am 100% on the primer and lip liner train. One of your viewers recommended Revlon lip liners (in the shade mink specifically) and they are amazing!! My newly discovered primer is the danessa myricks powder balm. It's perfect for my oily yet mature skin.
I say butt load all the time. Perhaps it was popular during our generation!
I am using fewer products but, more color. I do not blending with brushes. I am mature...oh heck....I'm just old, yep 70 is old. Thank you for this video, I need lip liner but tend to forget it.
It's interesting, all of the changes I have made personally recently you touched on here. I guess it's age. sigh. Thank you for the video!
Hi Mandy ~ Love this video. I loved
Everything you talked about. A suggestion
I have for the pore primer is the
e. l. f. Poreless primer. I suffer with very
Dru skin and lips too. I live in Massachusetts so you know our Winters
Are brutal on the skin. I have used Josie
Maran Argan Oil for the last 7 years
And it really does make a difference.
I have Alopecia of (just the eyebrows)
Thank goodness. So, I've used eyebrow
Pencils for the last 38 years. One thing
I have added for approx the last 2 years
Is using one of those tiny woman's razors
For the face. Getting rid of all the peach
Fuzz really changes the way my makeup
Goes on. Everything goes on so much
Smoother !! Also, you are so right about
The lip liner, the difference is night & day!!
Thanks so much, take care ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love the matchy matchy nail polish and your outfit. That is sooo up my alley! Thanks for the video!
Another great video. I used to contour my cheek bones but stopped doing that… I’m not sure why! I am obsessed with bronzer though! That’s one product I have to put on if I do my makeup. I’m too pale not to. I have combo skin so I don’t have a great primer recommendation. Your eyes look stunning today. More than usual. I have longer lashes like you so I’ve never tried false lashes for that reason. But I may dip into the half lash. They’re gorgeous.
Great video as always!! I have dryness and use primers for all the reasons you mentioned and I hate my make up without a primer. One drug store primer that Tati recommended about a year age that I love is Wet n’ Wild’s IMPOSSIBLE primer - it is silicone free, pore filling and smoothing. I apply it after moisturizer. For high end the Tacha liquid silk canvas is fantastic.
I agree with you that I think most of these changes are due to you looking t yourself so much in a mirror. I am in my 60’s and never wear a lipliner. Also I disagree with you that you have harsh features, you are beautiful.
I’m right there with you on all of it! I like the No. 7 primers.
A “buttload” is an ACTUAL QUANTITY. It’s a specific barrel size for an ‘adult beverage.”
Hey! I am someone who didn’t wear foundation, let alone primer, until my 40s. I have NEVER had a single zit, but now, because my skin is crazy dry, I have done texture. I could never use any primer that isn’t VERY moisturizing, double priming, using pore-filling/smoothing and another hydrating primer didn’t seem to work. I don’t know if you have used Caliray’s so blown blurring primer with collagen peptides, but it is the dust primer that blurs the pores, and is hydrating enough for me. If you have not tried it, give it a go! ❤I love it, hope you do, too!!
Eyelashes are a struggle. I like your approach. I would. Enjoy more content on that , technique and products
I love the Touch In Sol No Pore-blem primer and I can't think of the other primer I use. I will look for it and edit my comment.
Remembered: Benefit Cosmetics Pore-fessional Hydrating version
Hi Mandy. Just started following you and am so pleased that I found you. At 73, following your makeup routine has been a major plus! I have fair skin with a sprinkling of freckles) and blue eyes so your recommendations are spot on for me. Following your eyeshadow application is perfect for my eye shape and color. THANK YOU!
Isn’t she a gem?!
I know you probably get a ton of suggestions in these comments so take this as just thst...A suggestion. IM not a dermatologist.
I'm 65 and I have minimal texture on my skin. I've used alpha hydroxy acid and beta hydroxy since the 80s. Paula's Choice exfoliate is a nice daytime step under makeup. This also helps with breakouts. I also use a glycolic acid (that's an alpha hydroxy acid)facial wash with a physical exfoliator in the formula that polishes the skin for ultra smoothness. Anyway I'll leave this here for you.
I'm cracking up at the "buttload" comment. When I met my husband over 30 years ago, he would use that phrase all the time and still uses it from time to time. I happened to use it while I was with my 23 yr old daughter and she looked at me and said," Please don't ever use that again!!! Do you know what that means????" After I put some thought into it, I really wish I didn't know what this means 🥴🥴🥴 Why do kids these days have to ruin our slang phrases??? 😜
I have success using Elf poreless Putty primer dabbed onto my problem areas then Nyx marshmallow spread all over.
Try Salon Perfect false eyelashes. They have the invisible band AND the band isn't quite as long as other brands. Have you tried putting the eyelash glue directly on your eye lid like eyeliner and putting it on the band itself? I always do that and then I wait 15 to 20 seconds for the eyelash glue to dry first. I HAVE to use false eyelashes because mine are SO fine and blonde that NO mascara un the market is going to do a dang thing for mine!!! Just a suggestion
I've noticed my lips are definitely changing. I've been tossing around the idea of starting to use a lip liner for that exact same reason. For some reason my skin does not enjoy most primers. Sure, my makeup looks a bit better but when i use a primer on a regular basis i notice my skin looks worse when i'm doing a no makeup day. I've tried several different primers and all of them seem to sort of irritate my skin. BUT i do find that the Hourglass primer doesn't. That's my typical luck because it's expensive but it seems to be a primer that doesn't bother my skin. Girl, i don't even go out to the mailbox without doing my brows 🤣 as i age, i can really see my brows are taking a hit. The days of not doing my brows are over.
Most nude lip products are too orange or yellow for me. I think mauve is more nude for me. I have pigmented lips so idk maybe that's why.
You might try Lilac Street for lashes. They have good brands and very affordable. I love the eye look you have today. Beautiful as always.
Applying my foundation and concealer with a brush and then pressing in setting spray with a sponge, using a damp sponge to apply setting powder, doing my brows and choosing colors from the same color family for my blush and lip color (I never used to wear lip color).
Don’t worry about saying ‘butt load’. I change it to ‘sh*t load and say it all the time. Are you a Midwesterner? Could be a thing, I’m a displaced Iowan.
All good suggestions for changes as we age! Also wanted to tell you that BK Beauty just came out with a line of lashes including a half lash. This is a collab with Risa Does Makeup. Check them out.
Best thing ever for dry thin lips is Tarte Maracuja Juicy LIp.
I’m in my mid 40’s and noticing the texture on my face in the same area you referred to and I’ve found the Laura Mercier Ultra Blur Powder does blur those areas in a gorgeous way! And may I ask your age? It’s nice to find YTbers close to your own age to watch.
I still cannot figure out the whole lip liner thing. i'm 52 and still not very good with makeup
What liner color do you wear with the Fussy Fenty Lip Bomb?
I have blonde lashes and brows so definitely hard to choose between brows and mascara
I also always do my brows where I never did before and use lip liner more often. I don't know if it is b/c I am older (56) or what.
For a pore filling primer, I highly recommend the Peace Out Instant Pore Perfector. Unfortunately I have huge pores on my nose and this stuff is great at blurring them. You can buy it at Sephora for $28.
Speaking of butt load, I have been using that term for over 30 years. Where did it come from?
Love all of these tips!! I would like to try the corner lashes but I'm wondering what type of glue do you use?
Nice holiday background :)
I would recommend the hourglass mineral veil primer
I heard somewhere (some UA-camr, but I cant think of who) a LIFE CHANGING trick with falsies. I too always hated the way falsies look and I am HORRIBLE at applying. Trick - take a full pair and cut them in half and then only use the inner half section and apply that to your outer half of your lashes. the inner section is always less dramatic so it helps them to look more natural... good way to use up lashes that you dont like or use.
Jen Phelps came up with that trick.
Thank you Mandy. Great video. I've been thinking of adding a primer. I think it would help with hydration as mentioned. Have a great day!
I think primer firms a protective layer and there is less acne...i use one with sunscreen ( milani) so it helps stop dark spots too.
I went for years without using primer or doing my eyebrows. Now I do both. My favorite primer is Maybelline master prime blur and pore minimize. It’s fills my pores without drying out my skin. I use Burt’s Bees eyebrow pencil in the blonde shade. Perfect for my barely there brows. I need to find a good shade of lip liner that isn’t too drying because I know I would look better wearing one.
I have tried so many primers that claim to disguise or fill pores and I really enjoy NYX Pore filler. It is a great substitute for Benefit’s “The Porefessional,” at half the price. I also like Elf’s poreless putty primer. Since my skin has changed so much with age, I also need hydration. Therefore, I have started only using the pore filling primer in my t-zone(which is really the only place I need it)and stick with moisturizer everywhere else and my foundation looks so much more natural.
Lipliner also good to stop lipstick from bleeding
Really great video. Very helpful and to the point. Well done
This was such a good video! 💖 You've inspired me. I'm going to try the quarter lashes and the contour. Thanks a million. btw, have you ever tried the MAC lipsticks in Creme in Your Coffee and Taupe? For some reason, I think they'd look great on you. Especially Taupe with that shirt color. Have a wonderful Christmas season. Blessings to you and your precious family.
You eyes look beyond amazing!!!!
I like Nyx Marshmallow primer.
Hi! I rarely use primer but when I do, I use the Elf Poreless Putty Primer. I don't know how, but It literally makes your skin flawless, and it doesn't feel heavy on your skin. It fills every pore and covers every flaw, no kidding!
Your eyes look great..
I love your makeup look!!
I can’t put on false lashes either. I also wonder what is wrong with me? I’ll try these. Lip liner does make a difference. I’m my 50s I agree with all of this.
I wish I were aging as beautifully! My very favorite pore filling Primer is Loreal Magic Perfecting Base in the small glass jar. "Just a dot" pressed onto problem skin areas and the skin looks so much smoother!
Hey, Mandy. Have you tried LED devices? They are really effective for removing texture and softening wrinkles. I use one and have noticed some changes. My skin glows more and the texture has been diminished considerably. Thank you for the video.
I love the Elf putty primer. It is so so smoothing and incredibly affordable
How much of the e.l.f. do you use, and how long do you let it sit (if at all) before you put foundation on top? I bought the poreless putty primer on pretty much everyone's recommendations however whatever foundation I put on top seems to separate, especially on my forehead and between my eyebrows (which is where my pores are largest of course lol).
@@erinderooy3472 I put the putty primer on and let it sit for a minute. I only use it on my t zone and then I put my foundation on. I have definitely had the separating happen if I was heavy handed with the putty or didn’t let it dry. Some people prefer the gripping primer for that reason too!
I have had to use lip *primer* for years now because of hereditary lip wrinkles, in addition to lining. I found that Colourpop's Lippies have a primer that is epic. Used to use a NYX crayon one, but Colourpop's is much better. Lining without lip primer doesn't really do as well for me at 66 years old. Just an FYI if there are more ladies my age dealing with feathering lip color. Our lips do become thinner looking as well, as you mentioned. I've also had to use brow products in recent months for the first time ever-though I have very thin hair, as you can imagine from my channel name, reviewing wigs, my brows have recently begun to thin. I still have decent enough lashes that mascara does a good enough job-I can't imagine putting glue next to my eyes so it will be horrible if all my lashes eventually fall out and I'm tempted to use false lashes for the first time ever. They have become much less lush in the last few years, for sure. We sure do have to make changes with the times of our lives! ~Cynthia
Thanks Mandy! A recent change for me: trying to apply way less foundation when I wear it. It’s an old habit from when I was younger to try to cover up every single imperfection, but as I get older I’m trying to embrace the natural look of my skin,..and also too much foundation on skin with fine lines and texture doesn’t look any better. Trying to be okay with less :)
Mandy, stop using cerave and go back to your cetaphil. I have noticed a huge improvement in my dry skin when I started using Cetaphil again after cerave dried my skin out horribly. I guess I got sucked in but Cetaphil has moisturizing properties and Cerave is full of ceramides that are made from fish. Yes it is that's why the cream in the tub smells like fish if you rub your hands in it. About the pores issue, really buff and stipple your foundation in with a brush without primer. Primers make your foundation slip around. I never use them when on set. If something worked for you in the past, go back after trying all this and you'll see why you loved things in the past, it's for a reason. Trying all this stuff makes an impact on our skin and stresses it.
Good skincare is the key to success. Makeup wear better smoother and lasts longer and I don’t need a primer.
True. Ill say more - good posture and a healthy life style is the key to success.
I hate to say it, I’ve tried so many costly primers including Tatcha and YSL, but elf‘s affordable putty primer has turned out to be the best for me 40+ skin, closely followed by Charlotte Tilbury‘s primer cream with SPF. I keep reverting back to those.
Hi Mandy! I’ve followed you for years & I have enjoyed your channel so much! I have a couple of years on you, but just recently found myself really worrying with my brows, too & noticing how skin prep makes so difference. I still cannot get lashes on though! Maybe you could do a video on half lash application & I might be brave enough to give it a try 😊 Your skin looks absolutely stunning in this video, but you always look amazing ❤ Happy holidays to you!
Mandy you have to try the "Bright Lashes" by fellow UA-camr Angela Bright! Her lashes are so nice, they're comfortable, easy-to-use and at a great price point!
I'm 51 with dry skin. Tarte Timeless Smoothing Primer is great for my t-zone textured areas. Benefit Porefessional is a beautiful primer as well.
Elf poreless putty primer is nice, and benefit " the pore professional" are two products I like. I want to try the half lashes I like you cannot wear them,or put them on but I will try again My face is much drier so using good hydration products and I like the Elf primer haven't tried the griping primer though. Happy for you that you mastered the false lashes. You look beautiful as always I still don't get contour but I try it again. Just like my blush.❣️💯👍❗❣️
I’ve definitely have made some significant changes that have worked out for me really well. I am 62 1/2 years young. I have invested in really good skin care, which has allowed me to wear less foundation over all. I start in the center part of my face. By taking my time in applying moisture and making sure my skin is thoroughly hydrated, which is different than being moisturized.
Pore filling primer Favorito I learned a few years ago are :
1) beautyblender THE LEVELER Pore Minimizing Primer
2) No7 - Airbrush Away Tinted Skin Perfector
Can’t wait for your next video on this I’m always trying or learning what works best for others I work out 7 days a week it’s important to me to use pore primer in T zone , use concealer & use a natural lip liner & lip tinted balm , dab a little on checks as well simple but pretty I look like Im alive lol 😂 quick run to stores as well
I love both the tatcha silk canvas primers for pore filling primers and i love watching yoir videos❤
I love the NYX Pore Filler. I am 58 and have large pores and this works wonderful for me. And by the way, you are absolutely beautiful!
I’m with you on the brows. I don’t fuss with them much, but I do like to run a bit of pencil through them and blend with a spoolie. A bit of definition makes a lot of difference when I’m wearing a full face of makeup.
Big change is wearing little or no foundation now that better skin care has improved my complexion. Went from medical grade full coverage to none!
Same! I can’t believe how little foundation I now need due to the results of prescription Tretinoin Vit C and AHA’s!! I need less coverage now than I did in my 20s and 30s
I heard tarte has a great pore filling primer. Happy Holidays 🇦🇺😘 from Australia
Love the Christmas background!
The taste clean slate primer is really good. I have the tatcha and that is too fussy and doesn't work with a lot of products. Taste is definitely the best I've tried and I've tried them all. I literally have an entire box of lashes that I can never seem to get to stick in my inner corner.......I may have to pull that box out