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Every month we give away prizes and this month is no exception…however we want to introduce you to a new make up line that we are super excited to share with you!
Sue Devitt is a make up artist with a twist…all her makeup is natural and inspired from nature! It is so beautiful and will make your skin radiant!
Remember how beautiful Lauren Hutton was in American Gigolo? Well, the over-40 actress and supermodel wanted a way to stay current in the youth-obsessed beauty industry despite her age – and she’s sharing her secrets with the world! Her signature line of beauty products and cosmetics, called “Good Stuff,” addresses the issues women have when trying to make up an older face.
Many of us have outgrown the heavy, shimmer-packed formulas that are on the market. Those can really age you! Instead, Lauren has come up with sheer, lightweight products that work with, not against, aging skin. We love how you can choose colors and products based on your skin tone. And what beautiful colors they are!
What’s new for Spring in make up? We asked our Fabulous after 40 Beauty expert Beke Beau for some tips to get your skin glowing! Here’s what she said:
As expected, make-up trends for Spring are characterized by pastel to bright colors from nature. According to Allure magazine (March 2009), we’ll be seeing lip colors in lilac, blood orange and deep rose, while hot new eyeshadow looks include shades of pastel pink, pear green and plum – throw in some bronze eyeliner for good measure.
Here are my tips for those of you over 40 who want to keep up to date with these trends:
The new lip colors can be a lovely way to add color in and around the face, where over-40 complexions can sometimes lose vibrancy. Keep the colors believable, clear and moist–avoid matte lipsticks and resist glosses. While pretty in the tube, they are too bright and too shiny to be flattering.
Pastel pink shadow should be reserved for under-brow highlighting.
Gray and brown-based plums can be great as neutrals, especially for those with brown, hazel or green eyes, but avoid red-tones unless you want to look really, really tired!
Pear pear green goes works well with mid-tone neutrals. Apply to inner corner of lid for a hint of color.
A bronze eyeliner is great for honey-haired women with blue eyes, but make sure it’s not a frosty or shimmery product.
Bright pink blush – it’s a basic for every woman and should be applied with a light hand from the apple of the cheek blending up and back.
Beke says, ” Approached with moderation, make-up trends can be enjoyed no matter what your age.”
I (JoJami) in conjunction with my favorite local charity, Fund for Women, held a membership, Make-Over Madness, party!
To keep things interesting, we invited 4 women to dare to try a new look!
The hair was done by Cristy, who is Co-owner of the Robert Cris Salon, in Wilmington, Delaware andiod make up was by Nicole, from Mix the Studio in Hockessin, De.
If you are ready to make a change, check out our online consults!
Here are the results:
First off all the gals met with me had me do a color analysis on them, so that they had outfits to be shot in that were
Make over #1, was letting her hair grow out, but it was too long and had lots of split ends. We trimmed it up, and gave her some soft layers and long bangs. She did not like to wear makeup, so we did a light makeup to even out her skin tone! Simply gorgeous!
Makeover #2: This gal (art teacher) had let her roots go too long. Also she confessed to never wearing make up and wanted to learn how. Her hair was in desperate need of a trim. After styling her curly hair to make it more updated and straight, she looks certainly looks more polished and professional.
Makeover #3 Had just had her color done, but we felt it was washing her out. We went with a richer color and her eyes just popped! She has called and reported that she LOVES her new cut and color and has gotten rave reviews.
Have you ever gone to the makeup counter at a department store to replace a mascara and 1/2 hour later the counter is covered with blush, shadows , etc…..and before you know it you’re signing your credit card with $150.00 or more charge on it!
We all have our favorite “splurge” (like YSL lipstick in a gorgeous gold tube with a little mirror at the bottom) but who needs it at $24.00. Do you really need a $34 vibrating mascara when a $3.99 tube will get those lashes looking just as good?
Well, here are some of our best finds for great drug store products that will save you money and keep you looking young and gorgeous!
JoJami:A friend of mine has been looking pretty gorgeous these days. Her skin glows, so I asked her what she uses and she told me – Visible lift. I found a color that matches my skin tone, started wearing it, and love it! It’s especially made for women over 40 and it’s a great buy at only $14.00!
The packaging of this eyeliner makes it super easy to put on. It also fits nicely into a makeup bag. The black tends to look a little harsh on lighter skin tones, so if you have a fair complexion go with brown. It costs about $7.49.
Maybelline is hands down the best when it comes to mascara. Their famous Great Lash mascara (in the infamous hot pink and green tube) will always have a place in our makeup drawer. But their newest one, has such a fun name, we couldn’t resist listing it! Mascara is one item that needs replacing often, so why bother paying for all the fancy packaging when this one works just fine.
Jojami: My mother swore by this and so do I. Sometimes you just can’t fix what’s not broken. This works on all types of mascara and doesn’t leave any grease behind. Say no more…LOVE it!
O.K., If the smell of Ponds is just too Grandma-like for you, Deborah has the next best thing. She swears by this gentle gel remover that is great if you wear contact lenses, or if you simply have sensitive eyes. It gets every last bit of make-up off color off without stinging your eyes and leave the delicate skin around your eyes soft.
Last but not least, sunscreen. It’s one of the most important things you can put on our face everyday to help keep you from harmful rays that age you. This is our #1 choice out there in either the 40 or better the 60 SPF. Deborah wears it all the time and it is also a favorite of Dermatologists. We love that it works without leaving that greasy sunscreen smell. It is definitely Worth the Splurge!
Know of anymore great drugstore finds? Let us know.
Question: I am starting to get wrinkles and bags around my eye area and feel like they look even “crepe-y” when I put on makeup. What can I do to get it to look better, without having to turn to plastic surgery?
We turned to Philadelphia make-up artist and beauty expertBeke Beau to get some answers!
It turns out if you’re having this problem, you are not alone. According to Beke, this is the top make-up issue for women over 40! She also said, “As we get older, we lose that lovely elasticity we took for granted in our 20’s and 30’s, and smoothness gives way to, well, skin that is less than smooth. On the down side, we can no longer get away with vivid eye shadow colors and multi-dimensional textures. Anything frosted, overly shimmery or colorful will only accentuate the crepe-iness we’re trying to hide. On the upside, we can streamline our eye make-up routine and look refreshed and polished in no time!”
Here are some of her tips for a more youthful look:
Use velvety matte shadows in medium-toned neutral shades.
Use an eye shadow primer over an eye cream, and follow with a sheer powder before sweeping shadow across the lids, blending into and just above the eye socket.
Lightly line the upper lid at the lash line, with a soft pencil or shadow in dark brown or a blackened jewel tone – this is the place where you can have some fun with a dash of color, like navy, purple or emerald green.
A touch of light shimmer can be used just under the brow bone to dress up the look when appropriate
Use mascara, on the top lashes only.
Use a curler and a lash primer to coax fullness and length from your fringes.
While a good plastic surgeon is the only cure for under-eye bags, the latter can be camouflaged by:
Start with a rich moisturizer under your eyes
applying a thin layer of a creamy concealer, in a shade one step darker than your skin tone. (You’re trying to make the area recede, not stand out, and using a too-light product will just add to the baggage.)
Dust very lightly with sheer powder to set—leftover shine will leave you looking tired. Avoid using mascara on the lower lashes and any liner should be soft – no black or dark shades that drag the eye downward.
Give these tips a shot before you visit the plastic surgeon, and you might just end up embracing your over-40 eyes (at least for a little while…).
I know as far as makeup goes, less is more. BUT, I have terribly dark circles under my eyes that make me look like the victim of a good kick by Mr. Ed! How do I diminish these circles without having concealer in all the little lines and wrinkles?
Jeanie Robinson,
Hickory, NC
Dear Jeanie,
To give you the most up-to-date answer on this age-old problem, we consulted makeup artist to the stars, Sana Young from Meccage. She tells us there are lightweight concealers out there that give maximum coverage. Estee Lauder has one – it comes in a navy blue tube with a gold cap and it’s called Estee Lauder Smoothing Creme Concealer. Sana says a little of this goes a long way.
Also, if your dark circles are deep, not puffy, Sana says try Vitamin K. You can get it in a gel, or some eye moisturizers even have it as an ingredient. It does help!
Lastly, if you really want them to go away for good, you can try having Restylane injected just below your eye. This will fill in the depth and help with the discoloration. If you like the appearance then you can consider having a fat transplant.
We’re always on the lookout for great little beauty tips to keep you looking Fabulous after 40. So, when when we were at the MORE Magazine Reinvention Convention and we spotted Tim Quinn, the renowned make-up artist who heads up the Giorgio Armani Beauty team, we rushed over and had a chat.
Tim has worked with celebs like Glenn Close, Helen Mirren, Sarah Jessica Parker, Minnie Driver, Kim Cattrall, and Barbara Walters. Here are Tim’s Top 3 Tips to Help you Look Age-mazing!
Jojami and I have both used products from the Armani beauty line and like everything else Armani does these are luxurious, quality products.
Lets talk make up! What’s out there this fall to make us look hip and updated?
Who better to ask, but a new gal we bumped into when out shopping this weekend.
It just so happened that freelance writer and beauty expert, Ellen Mirza was out buying a new outfit to wear at Toronto’s Film Festival when we ran into her!
JoJami overheard her say, she was a fashion writer and nearly tackled the poor woman,…”Really, so do we!!! Who do you write for?”
She said, ” I write for several publications, but also, I have my own blog called, Lipstick, Powder, N, Paint.”
“Wow! How intriguing…. Can’t wait to look you up!”
So we did, and we were impressed. Basically, its a very informative site, full of all the newest and lasted high quality makeup. The good part is, when you see something you like, its easy to click and buy it!
Here is a sample of Ellen’s September beauty picks for fall! After reading her picks, we found #1Lancomes new plumping lipstick and the #5 Powder Flanger, new interesting products for us Fabulous after 40 gals.
Sarah Palin is becoming famous for her signature updo. Her hairstyle is easy to wear, and an updo can bring some class to an outfit.
Wondering what your hair would look like up?
Check out this fun and easy video from Cosmetic makeovers show.com to learn how to “get the look” in just a few minutes.
One note about this video:
While the idea is nice, and we liked the way the stylist approaches the style, we don’t like the “barette clip in the back” look-too high schoolish!
If you are going to try and get a good updo, we suggest using hair combs instead, and don’t leave any kind of ponytail hanging on top. Combs will give you a lovely look without the bulk of a clip, which is also not sophisticated.
We thought this sounded too good to be true, but it seems that its the real thing! The popular brand e.l.f. (short for eyes, lips, face) has just been sold to Nordstomes and is trying to liquidate all its products, so they can re-brand it.
Just go to this link, and you can buy eyeshadow,nail polish and even eye make up removal pads…as much as you want, and most everything is only $1.00 each!!
They even have an entire make up brush kit, for only $15.00 (wow, one brush usually costs that much!)
One more thing….if you spend $15.00 then you can enter this special code:CAROLINA
and you will get another $5.50 off your shipping!
Have fun and happy shopping… tell your friends you heard it here first!
We’ve never liked the look of brown lipstick on a woman. It seems so unnatural, and after 40 it can make you look harsh and scary.
But shades of brown on lips, eyes, and nails seems to be what’s in for fall. Just take a take a look at the yummy new Estee Lauder ads for Autumn 2008 called Chocolate Decadence.
They’re promoting chocolate browns (and shades dipped in chocolate) with gold highlights. The make-up looks all swirly and pretty like delicious candy, and lipstick comes with names like creme carmel and berry truffle.
A tempting treat, but instead of diving right in, be sure to experiment a little at the make-up counter. Caramel colors like these work best on warmer skin tones, but even then, can be too heavy or glitzy for when you are 40+.
Chanel has also jumped in on this warming trend. They’ve introduced a line of sparkly gold cosmetics that are pretty, but, are they realistic for boomer babes? Check out what the beauty blog Fabulousover40.com has to say. We tend to agree.
First it was mineral make-up, now it’s bamboo clothing and organic skin creams….
We all know that going green is all the rage in the fashion industry these days, and probably that inspiration comes from things like, high gas prices, global warming and more…
So, why not check out some ways to try and save our planet like a car that gets 180 miles per gallon (Now that’s what we call going GREEN!)
This, and so much more awaits you at the Blogging Boomer’s Carnival- a round-up of some of the best boomer friendly blog posts on the net.
Have you noticed how the fashion and makeup industry has jumped on the “Going Green” bandwagon?
One of my (JoJami) all time favorite products is Dr. Bronner’s Peppermint soap.Here’s how they describe it….”Our most popular fragrance. The peppermint essential oil tingles the body and clears the mind. Because therapeutically peppermint oil is a mild stimulant it increases vitality and clarity. All oils and essential oils are certified organic .”
Yes, I can attest, this is a truly yummy product!!!
When I had little ones, and was constantly cleaning their highchair, I wanted to make sure that the tray was clean but not full of detergent, so I used Dr. Bronners, which is all natural. Moreover, this soap is like 10 soaps in one! You can use it as a hand wash, bodywash and shampoo!
Also, if you are going to support an organic company like Dr Bronners, it’s great to see that the people over there have a wonderful sense of humor.
Here’s fun video that everyone should watch, to see if the soap you are using is “real soap” or “fake soap”, which means soap full of petroleum products and not organic at all.
Oh, to have long curly lashes! Don’t know about you but I (Deborah) was born with average length eyelashes that stick straight out instead of flutter upwards, so if I was stuck on a desert island one of the things I’d want with me is a great eyelash curler.
The other day I was out with my friend and I whipped out my eyelash curler to do a touch up. To my surprise, my friend got all excited. She had never seen the cute Sephora brand go curl eyelash curler that I’ve been using for 3 years. I forgot how much I love it. It’s small enough to slide into my jam packed cosmetic bag, and it works really well.
Believe me, I’ve tried them all …Max Factor, Revlon, Shisedo, Tweezerman and even Shu Uemura, which everyone raves about but, which actually chopped off my lashes taking me over 6 months to fully grow them back! Sephora’s cool little curler works great for me.
One tip- as with all eyelash curlers, make sure to curl before applying mascara to avoid spindly clumped lashes. Also, someome once told me to use my blowdryer to heat up my eyelash curler before I curled in order to set the lashes the way a curling iron would set hair. But, I’ve never found it works. Have any of you tried this?
Now speaking of mascara, I’ve noticed in the last few years that I’m always rubbing just below my lower lashes to get rid of the mascara smudges caused by mascara on my upper lashes ( I don’t wear mascara on my lower lashes).
I don’t know why this smudging happens because I don’t use much moisturizer under my eyes during the day and I even put a little powder there to catch the smudges, but I still get them. It must have something to do with the way my eyes are wrinkling as I age.
I honestly didn’t think it would make a difference, but it did. I’m sticking with it because I’ve tried other types before- ones that are advertised as waterproof, but they seem to dry out my lashes . Also, it’s murder getting waterproof mascara off at night becasue you have to use the kind of eye make-up remover that makes an oily mess.
Do you have a favourite mascara or eyelash curler? Let us know!
Picked up great beauty tip a few weeks ago at my monthly AICI meeting. The guest speaker was celebrity make-up artist Dino Dilio. Dino says the key to looking young to use a great concealer.
As we age our skins gets dull and uneven. You know, dark circles under the eyes, age spots, sun damage rising to the surface. In Hollywood make-up artists spend hours and hours carefully applying concealer, foundation and powder to make stars like Meryl Streep look like they have flawless skin.
“Concealer makes you look younger and you don’t have to wear as much color”, says Dino.
What concealer is best? Dino recommends a brand called Cover FX. It was invented by two dermatologists in Toronto to help burn patients. He advises you you choose a color 1-2 shades lighter than your foundation.
If you have redness or rosacea, then he says shade M30 from Cover FX is perfect.
I ran out an bought some and it works really well. Make sure you also get the translucent setting powder that comes with it to keep it in place.
Also, I’d suggest you use a make-up brush to apply the concealer instead of your finger, as it’s really rich in pigment and you only need a tiny bit. Just dab a tiny bit on and spread it out.
Are you a potential Glam Gal?? Kind of a half baked cookie that looks pretty good for her age, but with a few more minutes in the oven, you could be, oh SO much more YUMMMY!!!
Think it’s too much work to go that extra mile. Then think again.
Here are 7 simple things you can do to take 10 years off in 10 minutes, and make you look Fabulous!
1. Lower your Neckline
An easy way to turn back the clock a few years is to open up your neckline. Steer clear of tops and t-shirts that sit at the collarbone and opt for lower rounded necklines and v-necks. Another great option is to try a wrap top which will create the illusion of sexy. If you find that too low, just add a camisole to peek out at the V neck. A chunky necklace also helps to fill in the bareness.
2. Layer Your Hair
Want to keep your hair long, but don’t to look like you are desperate to hang onto your youth. Then try this simple tricky. Layer your hair. Too many older women with long hair wear it dead straight like they are still in high school. Follow the lead of celebs like Terri Hatcher, Cindy Crawford, Goldie Hawn, Jaclyn Smith and Renee Russo and add a little bounce with a good cut and a few layers to frame the face and create volume.
3. Get Rid of the Glitter
What is it about some women that makes them want to light themselves up like a Christmas tree- even during the daytime? We’re talking about those 40+ gals that go overboard with glitter and sparkles thinking shiny will make them look young. Maybe this really is a problem that comes with declining eyesight after 40??? Whatever the reason, we encourage you to look a little closer. Too much flash can really age a gal. If you want to sparkle, do it with your jewelry, and keep the glitz on your garments to a minimum.
4. Forgo the Frosted Make up
Some gals who would never wear glittery clothes think nothing of frosted make-up. But you know it’s really the same thing. And it’s no help that the makeup companies, just love to put frost in everything from eye shadow to blush to lipstick to bronzer. Although it can be tempting to wear frost, be forewarned… Frosted eye shadow, really shows up all the little fine lines and creases. If you must, just dab it on right below the brow, for a nice evening shimmer, but other than that, you’d be smart to steer clear.
5. Pass on Small Prints
Conjure up an image of a little dowdy little old lady and you probably visualize a granny in a tiny flower print dress. Small prints (especially ones with little flowers) can look really matronly. And, if you have some meat on your bones, small prints will make you look really fat too. Got the picture??!!
6. Pass on Pearl and Gold Buttons
We know a lot of you are attached to your favorite old cardigans with the pearl buttons and shiny gold buttons, but these look old fashioned and too conservative for a true Glam Gal. Instead opt for sweaters with modern plain flat buttons. And don’t forget you can always replace buttons too. A beautiful button on a plain sweater can create a knock-out look.
7.Exfoliate, Exfoliate, Exfoliate
So easy to do and so often overlooked, exfoliating your skin can make dull aging skin glow! Once a week will keep your skin looking fresh and flawless. We love Estee Lauder’s Idealist Micro –D Deep Thermal Refinisher. It heats up on your skin creating a warm sensation and leaves you skin dramatically radiant. It’s an at home alternative to microdermabrasion and makes you feel like you’ve shed mask.
Just came across this scary picture of Liz Taylor, and it reminded us of a really important beauty rule you must follow if you want to be a Boomer Babe.
For heavens sakes, GO EASY ON THE MAKE-UP.
As our hair lightens and begins to go grey, (or in Liz’s case, goes blonde!) our eyebrows also lighten, our skin pales and we start to look washed out.
Many of us try to compensate by piling on the make up. We think that bright lipstick, lots of blush, tons of eye shadow, and dark eyeliner will restore our youth. Here’s proof that bright make-up after 40 will make you look like a clown or female impersonator!
So here’s what you do:
1. Avoid Heavy Foundation
Since your skin dries and dulls as it ages, it’s best to switch to a dewier look. Trade in your heavy matte foundation, which gives you that mask look, for a tinted moisturizer (We love the one by Laura Mercier).
If you want more coverage try, mixing your foundation with some moisturizer to thin it out, or mix your foundation with a tinted moisturizer. You may also want to check out ‘light reflecting foundations’ especially created for mature skin because they reflect light off those little wrinkles.
2. Put away the Powder
Too much powder can make you dry and cakey. If you must use powder because you have oily skin, use loose powder in the T-zone, only.
3. Switch Your Blush
Powder Blush is heavy looking on mature lined skin. Instead try a cream blush. It’s more natural looking and will make you look vibrant.
4. Examine your Eye Shadows
Be careful with shimmering shadows. Too much sparkle accentuates creepy eyelids. Also avoid too much bright color on your eyes. Neutral colored eye shadows- beiges, browns, creams, gays, taupes, will show off your eyes instead of your eyelids.
5. Don’t let Eyeliner Overpower
Don’t use black…too harsh. Instead, try dark brown and then blend well with a brown powder. Best way to apply it is as close to the eyelash as possible, dotting between lashes and then smoothing out the line, or even better just under your upper lashes. Your eyes will appear much bigger.
6. Baby your Brows
Your eyebrows create a beautiful frame to showcase your eyes so don’t neglect them as you age. Be sure to keep them in good shape so they don’t get scraggly. After 40 Many women tend to let the brow go pale and darken the lips at this stage, when in fact you should darken the brows so they frame your eyes (but don’t get as carried away as Liz), and lighten up the lips.
7. Lighten Your Lips
Soften lips with pinks, corals, light browns, nothing too dark or too bright or there will be too much contrast between your lips, skin and hair. Too much contrast makes you look hard.
8. Use a Light Hand with Lip Liner
Good idea to use a liner to prevent lip bleed, but keep it soft in color and application. You should not be able to tell you have it on.
9. Banish Pasty Face
The older we get the paler we get and that old lady look starts to kick in. To avoid this try using a very light bronzer to finish off your look and give your skin a youthful sun kissed glow. To apply: Hold your bronzing brush at your temple and round it down in a sweeping motion to your cheekbone (creating a backwards c motion). From your cheekbone, round it down in a sweeping motion to just below the jaw line (creating another backwards c). Repeat on the other side.
Got a few make-up tips of your own to share? We’d love to hear from you!
Have a great week!!
The popular brand e.l.f. (short for eyes, lips, face) has just been sold to Nordstomes and is trying to liquidate all its 
But shades of brown on lips, eyes, and nails seems to be what’s in for fall. Just take a take a look at the yummy new Estee Lauder ads for Autumn 2008 called 
Oh, to have long curly lashes! Don’t know about you but I (Deborah) was born with average length eyelashes that stick straight out instead of flutter upwards, so if I was stuck on a desert island one of the things I’d want with me is a great eyelash curler.
that I’ve been using for 3 years. I forgot how much I love it. It’s small enough to slide into my jam packed cosmetic 
lashes ( I don’t wear mascara on my lower lashes).
Picked up great beauty tip a few weeks ago at my monthly 
Just came across this scary picture of Liz Taylor, and it reminded us of a really important beauty rule you must follow if you want to be a Boomer Babe.
