On the Coast – Over 55 Issue 28 I March/April 2019 | Page 20

Beauty at any age
we bust the myths!
by Sam & Jordi Woods
T
here are so many fallacies around “age appropriate”
makeup that it is no wonder women get overwhelmed
and often lack confidence when the prospect of makeup
application is desired.
I (Sam) have been a trained makeup
artist for over two decades and Jordi
for a decade herself. Therefore, in that
time we have both made over many
faces of various ages. The one common
denominator is that no matter what
the age of a client they always look
better when the correct colours and
correct products for their skin type and
complexion have been applied. When
makeup is used to accentuate and
enhance our natural beauty it does just
that – enhances and accentuates.
Now on the other hand, when the
wrong colours and the wrong types
of products are applied naturally the
reverse happens.
So this article is not about “selling”
you a particular brand or product (for
that you may visit our Style Studio at
Erina or the many local makeup stores).
This article is designed to give you an
insight into what you should be looking
for, where those products go and their
benefits. Plus we hope to abolish some of
those fallacies and myths that our more
mature clients have been exposed to.
So let’s look at some products to create
a natural makeup and also the fallacies,
generalisations and myths that surround
them. Sam (52 years – proud to say has
had no cosmetic surgery, botox or fillers!)
is living proof that the below product
application and the myths surrounding
them can be busted, as she does
EVERYTHING with her makeup that is
often said not to be done (at her age)!
Below are 10 products and how and why
you can use them at any age!
Foundation  
Why Used to even out skin tone and
create a smooth canvas.
Myth Foundation will exaggerate any
fine lines and wrinkles.
How When foundation is in a colour/
tone that perfectly matches your
complexion and is the correct consistency
1
for your skin type a glowing, smooth
finish is achieved. In the market today
there are many “oxygen” foundations
that are perfect for a more mature or
dehydrated skin type.
2 Why
Concealer
Used to conceal dark circles or
blemishes and lighten areas on the face.
Myth Creates additional creases under
eyes, exaggerates wrinkles and fine lines.
How Always choose a shade that perfectly
matches your complexion but is a shade or
two lighter. Opt for a liquid cream as it will
not be heavy and gluggy on the more
delicate, finer skin around the eyes.
3
Why
Cream or Powder Highlighter on
cheek bones & browbones
Creates the illusion of defined bone
structure ultimately uplifting the face
and giving it a healthy glow.
Myth It isn’t necessary if I am not doing a
glamour make up.
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