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The 12 makeup products I swear by after turning 50, from hydrating lip gloss to the perfect mirror
Keep experimenting with different products and don’t be misled by social media: these standout tints, blushes and eyeliners are my new go-tos Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things I’ve always been a fan of wearing makeup. Not only is it a nice way to enhance the way I look naturally, but it offers creativity, self-expression and a comforting ritual. However, since I turned 50, my preferences have changed. I went from reveling in smoky eyes, funky eyeshadow shades and a bold lip to choosing makeup that seems more like, well, I’m not wearing any. This is mainly because I feel like the more makeup I wear, the older I look. And maybe because all of a sudden, I’m not as interested in attracting attention to myself. Which, you know, can be a bummer. Vivian Baker , a makeup artist, who has worked with A-listers such as Bette Midler and Blake Live
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According to The Guardian’s source item, The 12 makeup products I swear by after turning 50, from hydrating lip gloss to the perfect mirror, Keep experimenting with different products and don’t be misled by social media: these standout tints, blushes and eyeliners are my new go-tos Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things I’ve always been a fan of wearing makeup. Not only is it a nice way to enhance the way I look naturally, but it offers creativity, self-expression and a comforting ritual. However, since I turned 50, my preferences have changed. I went from reveling in smoky eyes, funky eyeshadow shades and a bold lip to choosing makeup that seems more like, well, I’m not wearing any. This is mainly because I feel like the more makeup I wear, the older I look. And maybe because all of a sudden, I’m not as interested in attracting attention to myself. Which, you know, can be a bummer. Vivian Baker , a makeup artist, who has worked with A-listers such as Bette Midler and Blake Live
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