Read More at Sixty and Me [[{“value”:” Do beauty trends make you cringe or run to try the newest thing? As a professional inhaler of fashion and beauty trends, I can say that the majority are ghastly and make me wonder how 99% of the western world could wear them, especially if you have mature skin! On the flip side, keeping up with trends can keep you looking current and stylish in an otherwise repetitive and doldrum makeup world. 2024’s spring/summer beauty trends do not disappoint with statement looks like crazy blue eyeshadow, fake shiny doll-like skin, and black death lipstick. (Gotta try the last one and scare my kids). All of this begs the question, what trends can you actually wear? In this video/article, we highlight three fun and functional makeup looks that mature women can wear and look…
‘I’ve Been a Makeup Artist for 18 Years, and This Is the Concealer I Swear By for Hiding Dark Circles and Looking More Awake’
Read More at Well+Good We all go through periods when we’re simply run down and exhausted. While prioritizing rest is the best thing you can do, sometimes you need a little help to fake it. And if coffee is the key to helping you feel more awake, concealer is the key to hepling you look it. Mary Irwin, a celebrity makeup artist who has been in the industry for nearly two decades, knows exactly how to make herself and her clients look like they just got eight blissful hours of sleep. “I love the Surratt Perfectioniste Concealer Palette,” says Irwin. “It gives you a huge range of coverage whether you need just a hint of concealer or a whole I-definitely-didn’t-sleep-last-night’s worth.” Surratt Perfectioniste Concealer Palette — $58.00 Shop Now The Surratt Perfectioniste Concealer Palette ($58) is a high-coverage, buildable palette that comes…
4 Common Mistakes That Are Making Your Skin Look Even Drier, According to an Professional Makeup Artist
Read More at Well+Good Putting on makeup over dry, flaky skin isn’t easy. And while you may turn to products like foundation and concealer to enhance the look of your complexion, if you don’t apply them correctly, you can actually make that dryness more apparent. So we tapped Neil Scibelli, a makeup artist in New York City, to share the dry-skin makeup mistakes you don’t want to make. “It can be tricky to apply makeup to dry skin when there isn’t much hydration to bind to,” says Scibelli. “This results in seeing the makeup texture on top of the skin rather than it seamlessly blending in. I think it’s also important to go for formulas that complement dry skin, or the drying effects can accentuate pores and settle into fine lines on the skin.” To prevent having your makeup draw…
’I’m a Sephora Beauty Director, and These Easy Tricks Keep My Makeup in Place for 12+ Hours in 90-Degree Heat’
Read More at Well+Good The shift into late summer signals that it’s time to switch up your makeup routine, and one of the most notable challenges during these transitional months when temperatures are still (somehow) sticky-hot is getting makeup to stay in place throughout the day. “Sometimes it’s hot and humid, other days can be blustery,” says Helen Dagdag, a national artist with Sephora Collection. “Popping on an extra layer can accidentally swipe away your makeup, and humidity can melt it away as well.” In order to ensure that your makeup lasts all day—whether it’s 65 degrees or 95—Dagdag says it’s best to “prep for all elements” so your look stays flawless for rain, shine, or anything in between. 1. Prep your skin A solid makeup routine starts with skin care, because you want to make sure your complexion is healthy, hydrated,…