Ten Reasons Why Older Women Don't Wear Makeup
What Do You Think?
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20 Oct 2022
"desperately clingling' Under Item #3. Because I'm a grammar nazi and really like your blog. Feel free to delete after reading!
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19 Oct 2022
I have never really worn make. When I was a teen, I couldn’t afford it. I did my hair instead. When I got older, I tried foundation but I could not find a tint that worked with my skin tone(olive). It looked weird. By the time colors were better I had wrinkles and the foundation accentuated them. So I gave up and now I’m older and don’t care anymore. Besides makeup colors and styles keep changing and that costs money. I believe in good skincare instead of makeup. And now I wear a mask a lot so no one sees my face anyway.
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24 Feb 2022
I don't agree! I am 60 and have been only using serums and moisturizers since I was 20! No foundation ever! I keep a light powder in my purse in case I get a bit shiny but often, just a dab of water and paper towel will freshen and take away any oil. The only makeup I will wear is: lipstick, light blush and a bit of kohl eyeliner + drop of shadow. I have pretty even skin for someone my age. I have always felt that foundation just clogs pores. I think pores are necessary for hydration .. why clog them up? A tinted moisturizer is a good idea and I have played around with that now and then (it can equalize the skin as well as moisturize but I still would only use it in specific areas ... less is more.) I have 4 grandchildren and they think I am 40! Their dad (my son) is 41 !! Anyway, I know that I am 60 but I think taking care of my skin since I was quite young, has saved me from freaking out at this age! I don't have splotches or uneven skin or at least, not to the extremes I see when watching "how to apply eyebrow pencils!" That is my weakest area. I have very light brows now and they are thin. I hope this gives you some ideas ... take care of skin from age 20 or younger. You probably will never need heavy makeup.
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20 Oct 2022
I think it is wonderful that you look so wonderful at your age and frankly I am jealous. As opposed to your minimal routine, my sister and mother are lifelong foundation wearers and I now wonder, as my spots and wrinkles increase, being a no makeup person all my life, if the foundation protected their skin, because they too look 20 years younger. Or perhaps it's because I inherited my father's skin. Keep in mind that we all age differently and our genes are a major factor in aging. Best from a 62 year old who looks 62 and is experimenting with makeup!
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10 May 2021
Been wearing makeup since I was 16 I am 51 now wouldn’t matter if I was 71 will be wearing till I depart the earth . My mother taught me that if worn right it does enhance your natural beauty. U don’t overdo it but wearing none makes one look less than flattering. Have never understood why some women don’t wear it. Why not have fun with it . I don’t wear a lot but always foundation, eyeshadow with eyeliner a little blush abs lipgloss or lipstick.
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2 Dec 2019
I am a 54 year old african American women. I have great skin. I absolutely love makeup. It does take time, but I believe every women should love themselves enough to have a makeup routine. Lip gloss is a must, eyeliner , highlighter, foundation to even out skin. Makeup can take years off of your appearance. It also shows you care about yourself and your appearance.