In Partnership with McCarthy Stone
Summer Makeovers

In Partnership with McCarthy Stone
Summer Makeovers

We teamed up with our friends at McCarthy Stone to carry out a summer makeover for two of their lovely homeowners, Veena and Annie. Veena is 69 and Annie is 80. 

McCarthy Stone build retirement apartments, bungalows and cottages, with stylish facilities and thoughtful services on-site. In these easy to follow tutorials we show you how to update your makeup for a summer look that’s perfect for older women.

Got an upcoming holiday or summer event? See all the best techniques to enhance ageing skin and help you to look and feel fabulous this Summer below...

Watch the videos below and see our simple step-by-steps

We teamed up with our friends at McCarthy Stone to carry out a summer makeover for two of their lovely homeowners, Veena and Annie. Veena is 69 and Annie is 80. McCarthy Stone build retirement apartments, bungalows and cottages, with stylish facilities and thoughtful services on-site. 

In these easy to follow tutorials we show you how to update your makeup for a summer look that’s perfect for older women. Got an upcoming holiday or summer event? See all the best techniques to enhance ageing skin and help you to look and feel fabulous this Summer below...

 

Watch the videos below and see our simple step-by-steps... 

Veena's Summer Makeover

Annie's Summer Makeover


We’ve teamed up with our friends at McCarthy Stone to offer you the chance to win a wonderful treat. One lucky winner will receive a Look Fabulous Forever Neutral Makeup Kit and a Skincare Essentials Kit worth £148.

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We’ve teamed up with our friends at McCarthy Stone to offer you the chance to win a wonderful treat. One lucky winner will receive a Look Fabulous Forever Neutral Makeup Kit and a Skincare Essentials Kit worth £148.


See the products we used and easy to follow step by step instuctions on how to create both Veena and Annie's summer makeup looks below...

See the products we used and easy to follow step by step instuctions on how to create both Veena and Annie's summer makeup looks below...

Step 1. Apply Your Primers

Step 1. Apply Your Primers

> Apply 2 pumps of Smooth Like Silk Face Prime to the back of your hand and then use your fingertips to smooth it over your entire face

> Use a small amount of the Smooth Out Eye Prime on the moveable part of your eyelids to create a soft and even base for eye shadows

> Use the applicator of the Never Feather Lip Prime to outline the outer edge of your lips - do not apply to the lips directly, only the outer edge

Step 2. Ace Your Base

Step 2. Ace Your Base

> Apply your Light Look Beauty Balm all over your face and blend it out using a Foundation Brush

> Touch up any discoloured areas of your face with a little Cover to Cover Concealer, using a Concealer Brush

> Use a sweep of Translucent Finishing Powder all over your face to set your base

Step 3. Add Definition

> Pat a small amount of Real Radiance Blush onto your cheekbones and then use a Blusher Brush to blend in sweeping motions up and out towards the hairline

> For a subtle contouring effect apply our Enduring Summer Bronze to your cheek bones and jawline

> Add a final touch of defnition with our Instant Bright Highlight, use the built in brush to apply under the arch of your brows and to your cheekbones

Step 4. Accentuate Your Eyes

> Sweep a lighter shade of our No Shimmer Eye Shade softly across your lids, and then use a slightly darker shade to add definition to your socket 

> Line your eyes with one of our soft Eyeliners, gently pushing across your upper and lower lash line

> Finish your eyes with a generous application of Lithe Lash Mascara

Step 5. Define Your Lips

> Line your lips with our Defining Lip Liner, start and your cupid bow and then work your way round your lips following your natural lip line. Then fill in your lips with the pencil for an even base. 

> Finish your makeup look with your choice of Lustrous Colour Lipstick


Watch More Makeup Tutorials for Older Women...

Watch More Makeup Tutorials for Older Women...

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