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[Crankin]

I haven't used foundation in close to 30 years.... I would caution, though, against mineral based make up if you are over 50, as it shows every nook and cranny.
Make up is one thing I pay for. I've changed brands over the years, right now I'm using Bobbi Brown. My cousin works for them, at Bloomies, and is always happy to give me free advice. Before that, I used Paula Dorf.
However, I use Neutrogena cleanser I buy at CVS and Clinique skin/eye cream, which I buy from Amazon.

[emily_in_nc]

I used to use liquid foundation back when I worked and wore makeup daily. I used a Revlon moisturizing foundation but can't recall exactly what it was called. Now I rarely wear any makeup other than tinted lip balm, but when I do get dressed up a bit to go out to dinner, I use Maybelline Dream Smooth Mousse. It helps cover my age/sunspots and evens out my complexion. I like that it is a cream formula applied with a sponge, as it gives sheerer coverage and allows me more control when applying.

I agree with Crankin about the mineral makeup. I bought some a couple of years ago and need to throw it out. It really does accentuate the lines.

[ny biker]

I wish I could not bother with makeup, because I'm lazy, and some days when I have to leave early for work I don't have time for it. But my face is really starting to look old and some makeup seems to help with that. (The bags under my eyes are especially bad. Depressing.)

I found some reviews for a Bare Skin liquid foundation from Bare Minerals that say it's good on older skin. But maybe it's not? Or is just mineral powder that's a problem? Meanwhile, reviews of the Cover Girl foundation I was going to try say it is scented. WHY IS THIS NECESSARY? Really, Proctor and Gamble, stop adding stupid scents to products that do not need them. Anyway that's now the absolute last thing I will try. I looked at something from Maybelline in the store last night and their lightest shade is not light enough for my snow white skin. But it was not a mousse, so I will look for that product.

But first I think I will try a tinted moisturizer. Neutrogena has one that gets good reviews, and I'm already using a similar moisturizer from them which I like.

Meanwhile I complained to Revlon on their website and they sent me a coupon in the mail for $10. Props to them for getting it to me so quickly. Not sure what I'll spend it on, but I can probably find something.

[Pax]

Guess I'm lucky, first, I have a lot of color in my face (my mom looked albino), red lips/dark brows/pink cheeks; so I never bothered to learn about makeup in high school. Then start doing nontraditional jobs where I couldn't wear it, and now I just don't care enough to bother. I think I look fine, my beloved thinks I look fine, so it's all good.

[Crankin]

I've always worn makeup, but nothing that looks overdone... my skin is fair and I have freckles. And horrible nasolabial fold lines. Oher than those, not so many wrinkles. I need some color on my cheeks. If I do that with either bronzer or blush, all I need is concealer under my eyes, which always looks reddish. I am addicted to lipstick, though. Mostly neutral colors, but I really like changing up the shades. I do wear eye shadow and mascara in neutral shades for work days and when I go out.
Both of my parents had darker, more olive skin than me. But, my dad had blue eyes, as do I, and both of his parents were fair.

[shootingstar]

I gave up on makeup about 6 yrs. ago. So I am barefaced at the office where I work with lots of men and women. Yes, I do have some age spots, etc. on face. I am like this even wearing more formal suits, dresses and dress shoes/heels.

I don't want makeup accentuating the lines even more. I don't want to worry about make-up and running the washroom just because of that.

THis article talks about minimalism fashion http://vancouversun.com/life/fashion...nimalist-style Well, honest my style isn't that plain all the time. But the philosophy of non-patterns, for me, jewel/deep rich colours against black (not near the face), crème, white and good fitting clothing with fabrics that will last. It doesn't have to be expensive, because I tend to be mid-price or cheaper.

I got excited several wks. ago when buying several pairs of tights that were only $15.00CAN each, to do light cycling around town. These weren't padded. I really didn't want to invest $80.00 for pair of tights again when I already have some in that price bracket for longer bike trips.

I've bought 2 business/fashion tops and 2 GAP pair of dark jeans (different shades) this year which are all intended to last me 3-5 yrs. minimum. It probably costed me in total around $300.00. THis is what I look for in style (classic), quality and colour as time marches along. This is my typical office attire: black jeans and deep purple turtleneck. 8 yr. old pair of patent leather black low dress shoes. I work in govn't and don't meet members of the public. Part of me is trying to drag my butt to put on career upward mobile clothing.....I went through that stage for about 15 years. for several employers.

There's a huge part of me now, that just wants to focus on who I am at work...the best part of me. But in the career game, it's how you look, etc. also. Competence doesn't always mean being picked for that.

I think aging and style is handled differently for women of different heights and ethnicity. I was chatting with a Filipino woman at work who is 4'11" who is in her late 30's and petite build also. Much younger than I. However we both agreed that we continue to wear skirts above our knees....because being short (I'm 5' 1"), long skirts on petite women as they age, looks a lot less flattering. And clothing for small, petite women should be more fitted to flatter, not to drown them in miles of fabric where they get "lost". To me it's not inappropriate for me to wear skirts 2 inches above my knee... maybe I've been a cyclist too long in my mentality. I've lost my self-consciousness about my legs... ages ago.

[Crankin]

I totally agree, Shooting Star. Longer skirts and dresses make me look dowdy. I am a hair over five feet now (I shrunk). A lot of women around here wear that "big" clothing look. It's a certain professorial/Cambridge/Harvard Square look that I abhor. I look better in fitted clothing.
My style is kind of minimalist, too. Maybe not quite as much as yours, but almost. I buy all of my clothes at Banana Republic, the Gap, or Ann Taylor, with occasional J Crew. I guess I haven't strayed far from my preppie roots. But these are the only stores that have things that fit me. I work 3.5 days a week and I'd say on 2 of those days, I wear a dress or skirt, some more dressy than others. But, I don't have to impress anyone. One day last week a client told me I looked like I was going skiing, as I was wearing leggings and a cozy long sweater!
And, good make up does not make you look older. I don't have to run to fix any of it, except re-apply lipstick.