More Make up Advice from Karinda RisticYour Questions and more Make Up Advice for mature women from Karinda Ristic If you would like to get more make up advice from Karinda please send a short description of your make up problem to me via my contact me page and we will try to include an answer for you next time. Giving make up advice is what Karinda Ristic likes to do most. Her Company, Make-Up Access is dedicated to educating women in the art of make up. Take a look at her As a fashion and make up artist, she has worked for Elle, Cosmopolitan, Vogue, Marie Claire, Glamour and Shape and her work has been published all over the world.  My hair is dark and I have a tan most of the year. I am always careful in the sun, wear sunscreen and a hat to protect my face. I love to wear rich, deep shades of lipstick especially for evenings. Lately I have noticed that the lipstick color runs into tiny lines and makes for a very fuzzy lip line. I am 59 and live in a warm climate . Is there any make up advice that I can use to keep my lipstick in place?Terry, USA A. Terry, this is a common concern amongst women and I would recommend 4 easy steps to younger lips and making your lipstick last longer : 1) Exfoliate your lips at least once a week, since lipstick adheres best to a smooth surface. 2) Lip liners are a great way of making lipstick last longer. Choose a liner colour that is similar to your natural lip shade. Start by lightly tracing the ouline of the lips and then 'colour-in' the entire lip with the lip liner. This will create a base for the lipstick and ultimately make it last much longer during the day. 3) Choose a lipstick formula that is matte. The less moisture or cream a lipstick has, the longer it will last. Keep in mind that matte lipsticks have changed a lot in the last few years and instead of being dry and thick, they are thinner and more comfortable to wear with silicone formulas. 4) Apply a layer of lipstick to your lips then using a one ply tissue, blot the lips and apply another coat. This will make your lipstick last much longer. Finally, avoid using lip gloss if you want a long-lasting effect. My social life is better now than ever before in my life. I am blonde with a very fair skin and I wear lots of dark evening clothes. I want to accentuate my eyes more. I love the smoky look but don't want to overdo it (I'm over 60) I need some make up advice on which eye shadow colors I could try and can you give me some tips on how to get a good effect?Anne, Ireland A.A soft grey shadow will look beautiful with your complexion. I do however also understand your concern not to overdo it. I am a big fan of the classics and prefer an eyeshadow look that is sexy, but still sophisticated.  In my e-book, the Apply the darker shade (in your case the grey shadow) through the crease of the eyes, blending it slightly upwards towards the eyebrows. This will create a smoky, sexy look but ultimately still make the eyes look open and fresh. Finally, apply a charcoal shade eyeliner close to the eyelashes and gently smudge it to enhance the smoky eyeshadow look. You'll find lots more make up advice on application in the 10 step guide. My problem is my rosy cheeks. As I get older what used to be attractive is becoming a menace. Some tiny broken veins add to the redness and I find it hard to cover without my make up looking too heavy. I am using a calming moisturizer and hope that will help in the long run but need some make up advice on what I can do now.Gloria, Canada A.Start with applying a lightweight foundation over the entire face to even out your skin tone. You do not want to apply too much foundation, since this will only create a heavy look. Next, dab your finger in a tub of concealer (cream formula) and gently 'pat' the concealer over the red areas on your cheeks. Again, remember that you do not want it to be too thick. Rather apply a little at a time and slowly build it up until the redness is covered. Finally, apply loose powder over the cheeks to 'set' the foundation and concealer With a little practice these make up techniques can make you look years younger. If you would like more make up advice for a problem we have not covered here, please write to me via my "contact me" page and we will try to include your question the next time. We will have more make up advice from Karinda Ristic soon so keep sending your questions to me. Don't miss the first page in this series there are answers to the most frequently asked questions and more make up advice from Karinda. Foundation Primer Magic for Mature Skin! How to make Up Brows and Lashes Best Anti Aging Product for very Mature Skin Make Up Ideas for Mature Women Natural Mineral Make Up, Myth or Magic? Make Up Techniques for Mature Women View All My Topics and Page Titles for Mature Women Return from More Make up Advice to Homepage |
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