I was recently asked to make a new “five minute makeup” video now that I have grey hair, so here it is!
Now the video is more than 5 minutes long (cos I was chit-chatting with you) but I wanted to let you know that I did actually time how long it takes me to apply my makeup, on my average morning and I discovered that it takes me only 4 minutes. That’s because I do the same thing all the time so I’m not having to think about it and because I’ve practiced it every day now for years!
Tutorial Video on Choosing Makeup and Makeup Application Techniques for Grey Hair and Mature Skin
Makeup doesn’t have to take a lot of time, but it can have a big impact on how you look.
All the products I used are available here if you’re interested. I’ve categorised all my makeup into Warm and Cool – so that you can easily choose makeup that will flatter you if you know your undertone.
Makeup Colours I Used
Foundation: Creme Beige
Mineral Powder: Medium Light
Concealer: Light
Blush: Mauve Rose
Eyeshadow: Pink Glow, Cashmere Matte, Steel Blue Ice (as eyeliner), Silver
Eyebrow pencil: Pewter
Lipliner: Cherry Wine
Lipstick: Ultimately Lavender
In the video I chat about a foundation brush that’s like this one here.
If you’re looking for more tips on choosing makeup colours – check out this post.
If you’d like more tips on choosing the right makeup colours and other tips and techniques – check out my hair and makeup masterclass
Hi Imagen,
That is a wonderful video and a tremendous help to me as it will be to many. Such a big effect in so little time. Once out of bed, putting on makeup is part of my day even if no one else sees me. I see me so it is worth not scaring myself to death.
My makeup stash needs to be pared down and the ‘oldies’ pitched. I would be ashamed to confess how old many items are. I will do that very soon.
You are looking beautiful. I appreciate your generosity in sharing so much helpful information. I send many woman your way for many reasons. Your explanation of body types is not something Ecuadorian women know about so we look together and then I do my best to explain more of the details in Spanish.
Take care and best wishes.
Elaine Ness
Macas, Ecuador
Thanks so much Elaine! It’s great that it’s helping you an others there – sadly my Spanish is negligible so I have no ability to translate. WIth makeup, always smell it, if it smells anything but fresh or has a smell rather than no smell that’s a good sign to let it go.