Be prepared for some raw photos! I’m sharing all the imperfections that I have on my face with you here. I’m finding it harder and harder to take makeup-free photos as the years go by. I know I felt more confident showing a makeup-free face here four years ago!
I’ve been kindly gifted a couple of new items to try from one of my favourite makeup brands Look Fabulous Forever. I hade run out of my Hydration Hold Serum and was desperate to get some more, so I’m really happy about that.
Hiding the lines and redness
So today I’m sharing tips and tricks that work for me that might just work for you too. I don’t wear or prepare my face every day like this. If I’m taking outfit shots then I will be wearing it all (anything to look better in those photos!) If I’m staying in I like to be makeup free, And depending on time if I’m going out, I always do my best to look my best.
Here are the three new items that I was gifted. Hydration Hold, I wouldn’t be without this now. Colour Radiance Neutraliser – I wanted something to get rid of some red blemishes plus the pesky broken vein that I have on my nose. I’ve had it lasered twice and it’s still not gone. I use concealer on the redness but it’s not quite covering.
A new Instant Bright Highlighter. I’ve chosen this to use under my eyes to help conceal the lines.
So here’s that makeup-free face! A bright red spot (broken vein) on the nose, lip lines, a deep dent straight up the forehead! Some pigmentation plus darker skin on the eyelids and some nice jowls forming around the chin. What more could a girl want eh?
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The first item I apply is the Smooth Like Silk Face Prime. This is great for before applying foundation, it stops the foundation seeping into the fine lines . It’s clear so you can’t see it on.
Then I apply Never Feather Lip Prime. This is great for providing a barrier and stop pencil or lipstick sinking into the lip lines. It takes a minute or so to dry. I carry on to the next step while it’s drying.
Conceal!
One thing I would like to say about any brand that I’m using is that when I’m concealing any of these impurities that I have, I use a shade lighter than my foundation. Light brings out the depth and just works so much better than my actual skin tone. So give that a try at some point if you haven’t before.
The Instant Bright Highlighter Pen is very light and not heavy at all. The light reflecting particles work well. Best used over foundation, but once I patted in with my fingertip I can say I’m pleased with it. Excuse the mad woman look! Trying to do this without a mirror in front of a camera is tricky!
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I’m applying the Colour Balance neutraliser. I’m surprised at how bright it is! I applied around the nostrils and a pinkish blemish on my cheek too and once patted with my finger tip I find it hides my veins around the nose well. I have to apply it twice to that pesky broken vein on my nose though!
Now the lip prime has set, I’m adding my Look Fabulous Forever Cover to Cover Conceal. I use the flat brush from the LFF brand too. It’s brilliant for applying. I pat the flat brush to my lips and I find this really helps hide those lip lines.
A brush of the concealer into that deep line on the forehead. I hate it! the concealer really helps though. I mean’t to say. I would normally apply this after foundation. I’m not using foundation here so you can see what the product is like.
I patted in some concealer over the green Colour Balance Neutraliser after. It’s definitely helped hide the redness. The concealer over the top finishes the job nicely
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Getting rid of dark eyelids
I absolutely love the LFF Eye Prime. It really helps conceal my darkened older skin. It helps stop eyeshadow creasing too. This has lasted for ages but I will be getting this on repeat. I apply with the wand and pat in again with my fingertip.
Just a touch – in the corner
Just before applying any shadow to my eyes I always use an off white shadow just in the inner corner of my eye. It really brightens them and makes your eyes pop! I use a non-sparkly one though. A matt eyeshadow like this one I’m using.
My favourite find of 2018 was the Look Fabulous Forever Bring Back Brow Shape. There’s barely a day that I don’t use it but as the finest of eyeliners to help look like I do actually have some eyelashes. I wear it on it’s own or I sweep some dark eyeshadow over the top.
It’s actually for sparse eyebrows. I have applied some above to mine but I don’t think I really need it. The brush is super fine and if your brows need filling in and you want them to look natural then this could be perfect for you. Look at the difference in colour from the left eye to the right. The Eye Prime really does work.
shade
This last trick that I’m sharing I learned on a makeup shoot with Look Fabulous Forever last year. Use a blusher brush with some bronzer under your chin and along the jawline. Not heavy of course, just a light dusting. I’m surprised how this works but it does!
Happy with my base, I would normally go about adding the rest of my makeup. The only difference being that I would conceal after foundation. I know a lot of makeup artists recommend before but I find my way works better for me.
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Thanks for the tip of using a lighter color concealer.
Laurie, you really have beautiful skin even in your makeup free photo. It is true that we are our own worst critics! I am starting to notice my jowls sagging a bit now and I think that is the one thing I dislike most! I really notice it in photos more than I do in the mirror. And in the past few years with the premenopause hormones gone crazy, I get terrible acne or rosacea outbreaks (I am not sure which it is). It is uncomfortable, itchy, and very unsightly so I need to find ways to cover the redness and the bumps. Although, I am currently documenting the effects of flax oil for my skin and will be sharing a post about that in a few weeks. Thanks for sharing your makeup tips and linking up!
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You have really great skin! Thanks for sharing your tips.
Thank you for the step by step!
I think your skin looks great even without make up Laurie but I know how you feel. It’s hard to get used to our aging faces when we feel so much younger on the inside! These products sound great and your tips were helpful! I am so happy you shared this on our Style Six link up!
xo,
Kellyann
Great tips, Laurie, that I intend to follow #b!oggerclubuk@_karendennis
I think you look gorgeous with or without it! I don’t wear make up, only when I’m extremely sleep deprived and look like a zombie! These are great tips though xx #dreamteam
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Thanks Wendy. Glad you enjoyed reading. I hope you return for more xx
Laurie, I know that Gail loves the moisturiser from Trish. I have not tried her products yet. I must give them a go. Thanks for linking.
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Yes. The moisturiser is good. I really like the Deeply Dreamy night cream xx
I haven’t started wearing much makeup, but I have noticed that I need a much better moisturizer as I age. Plus I’ve added a night serum to my routine so I can rejuvenate while I sleep. #DreamTeam
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The best advise I can give you regarding your moisturiser Heather is to make sure there’s good SPF added. The higher the better. xx
I feel too that the concealer is my best friend now. o) I like Color Balance Neutraliser. I think, this product can help a lot. I didn’t use makeup for years, but now it makes me more confident. I like your decent makeup. It looks perfect. You are a pro, Laurie. o)
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Thanks Anna. I hope you found this post helpful xx
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I’m so pleased to hear this Marilyn! xx
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Thanks for hosting xx
I’m entering the stage of life where I have to actually “conceal” things and I have the brow wrinkle too that I hate. Thanks for sharing these makeup tips and the items you are using. Thanks for linking up with us at #OMHGWW and hope to see you next week!
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Thanks Alice. What we have to do at our age eh? Just takes that little bit longer xx
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Glad you enjoyed the post Alice xx
Half of the joy of makeup is being able to conceal and cover those blemishes. You always look so great. I love how you’ve talked through the stages x #MixItUp
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Thanks so much Rosie. Not the prettiest of looks here but I’m super pleased with the Colour Balance Neutraliser xx
I enjoyed reading about your make up routine. Great tips here! Thanks for sharing with Thursday Favorite Things! I’ll be featuring you this week. Angelina @ Petite Haus
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Thanks so much, Angelina xx
Great to read, usually too lazy to use full makeup and am eye only kind of a girl, but well there are those times we just want a little extra help, usually with those nasty dark circles under my eyes in my case…. #dreamteam
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Glad you enjoyed the post Isabel. Thanks for stopping by xx
I’ve never been that bothered about using make up, but the older I get the more I’m realising I need at least a little! 😉
Thanks for sharing with #pocolo
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Hope this post was helpful to you then Morgan xx
For someone who has better skin then me, you are awfully hard on yourself. But I think most women are their own worst critics. You gave some great tips too…
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Thanks Christine. Hope you find any of these tips helpful xx
This is a nice post showcasing the beauty products that you are using. There’s so many out there that it always make it difficult to choose which ones will do the job. I don’t wear a lot of make up but always up for a good ol concealer!
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Good to find the ones that work too isn’t it Maureen xx
Rally helpful post, you look lovely by the way X #pocolo
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Thank you so much Sam. Thanks for stopping by xx
You have some really good tips here I am going to have to try out. I don’t wear make up often these days or very much due to dry, temperamental skin. I tend to stick to mineral foundation too. #pocolo
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Thanks Tracey. I’ve not really tried mineral foundation yet but looking into trying xx
You have such beautiful skin Laurie! Thanks for all the tips – these products look fabulous xx
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Thanks, Maria. The LFF brand has made its way into my daily makeup bag. I get on with these products so well. xx
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You look well Laurie. x The renovations are going okay I hope. Thanks for joining the #chicandstylish #linkup Jacqui Mummabstylish
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Thanks Jacqui xx
You always look striking and attractive, Laurie! Thank you for sharing your makeup routine. I have very fair, delicate skin and have rosacea and I get occasional zaps of BBL – broad band light laser treatments and they have worked so well – I should send you a pic.. They also remove pigmentation. I have always kept out of the sun, which is so hard living in Australia with no ozone layer.. anyway, I think you look fab!! Donna 🧚🏻♀️❤️🙏 donnadoesdresses.com
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Thanks Donna. I bet you need extra high SPF! I’ve had laser and found it to be very good xx
Well that’s very brave of you. But it’s not as bad as you say it is. I think you still have a good teint without make up. I lasered my gains too years ago but it didn’t help at all. Especially around the nose it’s awful. Thank you for your tips!
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Thanks, Nancy. I’m desperate to get rid of that broken vein! I hate it! The first zap I had got rid of it completely but it returned and I swear it’s getting bigger! xx