s/o makeup threads

You didn't miss the window. If you want to start, there were are plenty of resources like YouTube and blogs. I have always worn makeup, some times more than others. I am currently "back into it" with increased interest and I can tell you that, like all things, it takes practice. I play around a lot, especially since I work at home now. But it is not instinctive at all. I learn techniques and tips mostly on YouTube, especially Angie at Hot & Flashy (she is more, ahem, mature like me).

I wear mascara on my top lashes. Probably 3-4 days a week I wear foundation too because I think my skin looks better with it. But other than that? I'm just not very interested. When I go out on a Saturday night I will wear some eyeshadow and lipgloss. But only if I'm going out. I feel like I need to improve my look too. At the very least I should be wearing a better quality foundation than the Neutrogena acne clearing I've been wearing for twenty years now. I don't even have acne. I have thought about having some kind of a makeover but I'm not sure where to go.

If you want to start wearing makeup there are easy ways to go about it. Do you have an Ulta or Sephora store near you? Both stores have women who work in them that will help you choose products that will be a great match for your skin color. They will both try products on you with no obligation to buy, and I've found the women that work there to be very helpful and warm to me, with no pressure to buy. 

I've found this is the best way to buy products because you can see a product on your skin, and you can get a perfect match to your skin color rather than choosing something online or even choosing a color yourself from an array of products on a store shelf. I've been wearing makeup since I was 15 and I'm 55 now, and I still like to go to both stores (Ulta is easiest for me to get to) and either try the samples on my skin, or ask for help when choosing a color. 

To start with you'll probably want a foundation to even our your skin color and cover any imperfections.  Personally I love this product-Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Liquid Makeup. It feels like you have nothing on (which isn't true of all foundations), it lasts a solid 8 to 10 hours, and covers shine beautifully. It creates a nice, dewy finish. It's not cheap, at $40.00 but to me it's worth it, because of what it does, how it feels and how long it lasts.

For lips, I have very dry lips. I wasn't able to ever use lipstick until I found this brand 3 years ago. I love this brand! It is the very best of lip balm with amazing color combined. It's called "Lipstick Queen" Ulta carries this brand. So far I've tried, Hello Sailor, Medieval, Butterfly Ball (comes in various shades), and my all time favorite Frog Prince-which turns your lips a gorgeous rose. Each person is different, for me it's a deep rose. This one has shea butter and vitamin E. It's the most moisturizing of all of the ones I've tried. It also stains your lips a beautiful color. 

For cheek color I went cheap and chose a product from L'Oreal, but it doesn't last long, and I need to replace it with a better product. 

For mascara I've been using a product for years called Blinc mascara. Ulta doesn't carry it, but Sephora does. I really like it because it doesn't just paint your lashes, it actually forms a plastic tube around each lash. For me this is great because I wear contact lenses. It means no sticky lashes, but mascara that lasts through getting wet. It also looks very naturally. They slide off when I wash my face. 

That's all I wear. It's very minimal and simple. But it makes me feel better about myself when I go out. 

There are a lot of videos on youtube about doing your makeup but for me I've always learned better by reading books. Check your local library if you are like me, or even Amazon. There are a lot of books on makeup for women our age. I've checked out a few books from my library on this subject. 

Debbie in MD.

Definitely go to Ulta or Sephora and ask. They are happy to help. Sephora will give samples too.

I could have written this post.  Back in the eighties in my mid teens, I used to wear lots of slap when I wasn't in school.  If I was wearing a red, yellow and purple top, I had those colours of eyeshadows on too lol.  

For the next 20 years or so, I used a little face powder, some eyeliner and blusher every day, with more on a night out, but never foundation.  Then when I hit my early forties, I seemed to get more unevenness in my skin and added daily foundation to the eyeliner, blusher routine.  Thanks to the peas, DH gave me a Naked 2 palette and that set me off down the 'full slap every day' route including mascara which I seldom wore before.  Most days I wear the lot, but I vary the foundation routine but need to cover age spots now.  Most mornings I'm not in a huge rush to get out the door and I quite enjoy the few minutes I spend at the dressing table, painting my face and listening to music.  It's a bit of me time before the day begins in earnest. 

I've  worn and loved make up since I was 13 years old. I don't have an even skin tone so a little foundation and concealer make me feel more confident. I love eye make and do lots of different colours and looks, no two days are the same!
There are lots of videos on YouTube that will show you absolutely everything you need to know about make up application. Once you have the basics down I think the best thing is just to play around with it and see what you like. It's easily removed if you don't like it or make a mistake.

As for your husband not liking it, sorry but it isn't his face.

My husband does not care one way or another if I wear make up.

I wear it because I want to. I feel I look better in it. OP, you can wear as much or as little or none if you want. It's all good.

Do they let you return it if you don't like it? 

I think Wal Mart, Walgreens and others will also take returns.

I love makeup and have a lovely collection of great products. I really like Mary Kay foundations and eye shadow, but prefer elf mascara and such.

That being said, I haven't actually worn any in about 7 months.

I know, makes no sense.

Makeup takes practice. I've been wearing it since 13 and I'm still practicing and learning. I don't know of anyone who instinctively gets it right. 

I'm not clear on whether you actually want to wear makeup. But if you do, I suggest a very natural line like Bobbi Brown cosmetics. Their salespeople are very knowledgeable and will show you how to enhance your features in a natural-looking way. 

Yes!

That's why I shop there for all my makeup.