I love how natural you are in your videos. I only just found them but I think they may change my life! I am 54 and struggling a bit with all the changes that brings. You are giving me hope that I can still be attractive. Thank you x
I thought I started looking like a clown in my thirties and stopped using makeup. I then thought I was missing some polish to my look. I like the no makeup look now that I figured it out.
In London I see made up teens/20’s women who look like a mortician made them up for an open casket funeral. It looks eerie and so unappealing. All that heavy contouring!
Also it is kind of ageist to judge women for wearing makeup in their 50’s. If it makes one feel happier to wear more makeup and to have fun with it, then why not!
Enjoying all your videos. For my “no makeup” makeup look I use BB cream, tinted lip balm, mascara and eye brow pencil. I agree that less is more at any age.
Thank you, Marie-Anne. I spend more money on skincare products (especially moisturizers with SPF 50 or higher) than on makeup. Like you,I don’t use a lot of makeup, just a little mascara and some Vaseline tinted lip balm. I will try to brush my lips before putting on any lip product next time. Also, I needed to buy some shoes today and thought, “What would Marie-Anne do?” before purchasing a lovely pair of navy blue pumps. 🙂 You are such an inspiration!
After I moisturise the skin, I use cream versions of all cosmetics to combat the drying of the skin. I personally don't use powder any more. Very nice tips.
@@bordeauxhouse Oh, I don't know, I first heard Marie-Anne's sense of humor when she talked about leggings (!), and Capri pants ("automatic leg shorteners")! So glad that you are talking about makeup over 50, Marie-Anne, I certainly do need the help!! I just don't have the time to do a bunch of makeup anymore!! Merci bien, Madame, et a bientot!!😊😊💗💗✝️⚜️
True, I buy E.L.F. (eyes lips face). It's very inexpensive and I think it is surprisingly good for the cost. Most items can be about $3-4 dollars. They have their own website and are sold in some stores. I don't think I'll find a reason to ever spend more.
@@annoldham3018 I like the Rimmel blush. I think I was around 15 when I first used it and I'm quite a bit older than you lol. I always keep one as a handbag touch up along with a lipstick in a small make-up purse in whatever handbag I'm using that day. Sometimes those older brands are such good staples, and I don't think the price of rimmel has changed that much since I was a teenager lol
Great topic! Thank you! Makeup is tricky, especially for fair skin. Eye shadow is difficult for me. Less is more, except lipstick!! I 😍lipstick and lip gloss.
GR CinqMars I agree. I am very fair as well. I was buying makeup recently to go to a wedding. Haven’t worn foundation for ages. I bought one from Clinique because the sales assistant was so helpful. Never thought I’d buy a compact foundation but it was great! I did use a moisturising balm underneath. It was a gift with purchase and I’d definitely buy it again.
Totally appreciate this video! Several years ago, to my horror, I discovered that my old tried and true makeup routine simply did not serve me any more! I looked HORRIBLE-scary, even. I learned to spend more on skin care, and less on cosmetics! I loved the result. I felt more like myself than I had in YEARS! Next I took a picture of a style I liked, sat in my hair stylist’s chair and got my hair cut-short! No more hair color, no more overdone makeup, and I feel great! Natural and minimal work for me!
Learning so very much from you, Marie-Anne! It’s such a joy to return to being ME! Thank you for all that you do! I especially thought it was charming the way you referred to the eyelash curler as a torture device. Your wit is delightful, Friend!
Yes, I agree. A good hair cut and skin care can be the best way to look more youthful! Some women fuss about style and clothes, but neglect these important factors. I think if you have a good cut, makeup, diet and exercise, then you can wear just a tee and jeans and look a million dollars 😁😁
I love using a lip scrub to remover dry skin in my lips. I use 1/4 teaspoon of sugar with just a a drop or two of extra virgin olive oil. I only wipe the sugar off and some of the oil remains.
Technically this can be used for ANY age 😊 I am 22 and I tend to tone it down more and more versus how I used to like 4 years ago (ie: bright colors, thick liner, a mask of foundation, full contour and highlight). Being more minimal also is more economical! Thanks for sharing!
@@MarieAnneLecoeur I went on a trip recently, and I put on my makeup. To begin with, I brought as little as possible, but the finished result was really pretty and I think I might want to stick to that from now on 🤣😂👏🏻
I eschewed make-up altogether. I like the straightforward look of photos from the turn of the 20th century, but also, every time I wore make-up, no matter how light and minimal, I was told I looked like David Bowie.
53,and much more relaxed about how many products I use,and it it isnt perfect it doesnt bother me. If my base shifts during a day out it means I'm having fun!
That Laura Mercier primer is really good - I worked on an LM counter very briefly, and clients in this age range were always very impressed with it. With foundation, how you apply it makes all the difference: with a beauty blender sponge, for example. This makes sure that the foundation is mainly where you need it. Definitely agree about Benefit eyebrow products - best I've tried. I tend to spend more on skincare now than I used to, but in some ways I am more adventurous. The trick for me is to do the whole look together: make up, outfit and how I feel that day, where I'm going etc. Thank you for doing a video for women over 50: I like all kinds of make up videos, but as you say, most are for women in their 20s, with looks that just aren't appropriate for someone older. Moreover, they use a lot of make up.
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Actually, I am an artist and I am already building up one Instagram account just with hand-drawn images, no personal stuff or photography as such. I started last October, with a social media challenge called Inktober, and I have added to it gradually. I am doing a Masters in Illustration, so it ties in with that. I am gwenllianpark on Instagram if you are interested! If I start something connected with beauty and women's health, etc. then that would be a different account, but not much time at the moment!
I am in my 30s, but I like such tips. The first wrinkles are already here and in the age of 30 I became rosacea 😔 Less makeup is difficult. In summer I dont wanna wear foundation, but my cheeks are very red, so I enjoy all the other seasons more. I prefer a light coverage, I like it natural and show my freckles, but I must cover my redness. The older I get and with rosacea I must be gentle to my skin and always wear sun protection. Sun protection and read the INCIS in your products is so important. And like you I dont wear much eyeshadow. I do not own palettes anymore, just single eyeshadows 😃
I don't know if it can work with rosacea, but I swear by L'Oreal's magic skin beautifier BB cream. I have flushed cheeks (especially in the summer when I'm hot!) and this works like magic. It comes out quite liquid and green out of the tube. Once applied, it turns beige to match your skin tone. You can apply several "coats" in areas that need it most. It works on reasonable summer days (not when sweating heavily, you have to give up then). It also tones down other blemishes, while remaining semi transparent. You barely feel it once it's on, and others can't tell you are wearing anything foundation like. It's also quite inexpensive. I get it at Walmart. Don't get it on your clothes, though, it doesn't come off. To treat the underlying issues, try to limit the amount of ultra processed foods you eat.
Fantastic topic. As I get older I use less makeup and what I do use I blend ... blend.... blend so I get a natural look. Even lipstick I use more as a stain by rubbing my finger over to take off the excess. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and techniques.
Hi Marie-Anne, I am 66 and work as a nurse, so my makeup is very little to none, mostly none on work days. Special occasions I will use mascara on top lashes, lipstick either a neutral or a tone that is similiar to the tones in clothes. My skin is dry, crepy, so I leave powdered things off, especially eyeshadow, since the shadow makes my eyelids drag down more than they already do (Id make a nice bloodhound with my eyes LOL). I use lots of Benefit especially the lip and cheek tint. Love your videos!!!!
This is a very good video. Make up becomes a whole different story I am noticing. Product formulation and density becomes so important. I stopped using foundation but started using concealer. Good quality powder and eyeliner is essential to look somewhat human like 😉
I am a very pale redhead. I also live in the state of Georgia where it is hot/ warm most of the year. I use Clinique City Block instead of foundation. It’s a tinted sunblock with a high spf. The color is very sheer.
My skin is definitely getting drier as I get older. I find I am buying less makeup and more moisturizers nowadays. A trick I’ve learned is to use very, very, light coats. If you use a brush, lightly stipple it rather than sweep it around to hide pores. I don’t use powders anymore, but if you do, put it lightly on the brush and gently roll it across your skin to keep it from settling in too much. Start as thin as possible and build on any places that need more. Ultra thin layers is how Leonardo painted. :-) I can also share some company information I have collected - All Cruelty Free: Hourglass (also has vegan and gluten free collections), Too Faced (also has vegan collection), CoverFX (vegan), Gabriel (vegan, gluten free), Marc Jacobs, Ilia, Anytonym, Juice Beauty, Mineral Fusion (most products are vegan), Tatcha, Bite Beauty, Urban Decay (has some vegan products), Dr. Hauschka (gluten free, most skin care, foundation, concealer, and eyeliner are vegan).
My mothers generation (1930s born) she wouldn't be seen with no makeup ...even at home all day. Bare Minerals...is excellent for a no makeup look..I prefer IT for the face..CC cream as it has sunfactor 50 and very light..They do a great simple to use pressed mineral powder. ( from QVC ).. goes on well and looks natural. Wayne Goss has good advice for makeup on You Tube.
I have to say I use way more makeup than you do because I love makeup and perfumes and because...that's how I roll in this life. I like the simplicity of your style, though. I have been following Hot and Flashy for some years and I like her channel very much. Another great channel and lady I love is Dominique Sachs. She is a beautiful woman and she is really great with all lifestyle and wellness stuff. Thank you for your video, I appreciate all your work and I wish you all the best. I also speak French and I love French culture (my writing is not very good, so I will continue commenting in English).
I try to keep my skin moisturized and I notice my make up goes on much more smoother and the foundation won’t cake. I try to take care better care of my skin now that I am approaching my 50’s. I wished I had started younger but I think it’s never too late. Also like dressing we need to apply make up appropriate for our age. Nothing flashy, just keep it natural
I am 58 and I am now only using Caviar sticks by Laura Mercier over the Tatcha The silk canvas primer on my eyes. It has made a big difference. No creasing and lasts all day. On my face I like Bobbi Brown moisturizing foundation and creamy blush. I have gotten away from powders accept for the bareminerals original as just a light dusting setting powder on my nose at the end.
Excellent video Marie-Anne! I love your beautiful pink, black and white backdrop and your new video format. Regarding makeup, I agree that too much is very aging. We have all seen "women of a certain age" (at least in Canada and the U.S.) wearing mask like foundation that ends at the jawline, powder that accentuates wrinkles and dark lipstick that bleeds into lip lines. I am 65 and suit bright lipstick, red or fuschia, but have toned this down to neutrals for during the day. I mix a high SPF moisturizer with my foundation and apply with a rounded sponge. I always wear powdered blush as I am very pale. My eyes are my best feature, so I use eyelid primer, a thin line of charcoal kohl pencil on the upper lid and mascara on the upper lashes. Sometimes I'll add a little gloss to my lips. I am definitely going for a more natural look as I age.
I was raised "less is more" and as I age, I find that more & more true. My routine is good skin care products & then a BB or CC cream for day wear, light blush & mascara. I love to buy lipsticks, I'm partial to berry colors.
One nice thing about being older is that you don't need as much eye makeup. I think that may be because the eye socket is less plump and so it's already more defined. I focus on disguising blemishes and adding light to the skin, then liner, light lipstick and defining brows. When I was younger I had lovely full brows with a beautiful arch. Now they're disappearing!
Thank you! I just turned 60 and I quit wearing makeup a few years ago because it doesn't look good anymore. I had just given up until I saw your videos. Specifically, my skin has thinned and developed fine lines. The makeup sits in the wrinkles and makes me look worse. Also, I am a small framed woman, and my face now looks so bony now and the dark circles are terrible. Your look so beautiful and chic. That gives me hope. This is just what I need to be able to develop a new look.
I have learned from many makeup artists that foundation just accentuates wrinkles and will never cover them up. By the time I put on my La Roche Posay moisturizer, blush and mascara, I only need some foundation used as concealer on the dark circles and around my nose and that is it.
I am 63, American, and have never worn foundation and never will. I have never worn lipstick but may do a tinted balm or gloss. Doesn't lipstick just come off when you eat, drink, kiss, blow your nose, etc. ? I am mostly about concealer, mascara, blush and now brow color. I rarely wear sunscreen. I think I look a few years younger than my age and am pretty pleased.
I find I am using much less make now as I have gotten older. I too have noticed the difference in my skin. I use a red lip as well to brighten my face.
My main Point: *Take care if your skin* you’ll thank yourself later! I looked better when I wore the natural look makeup when I was in my 20’s. Everything I used improved my look. When I washed it off at night I looked less pretty, but okay due to good bone structure. I *began using the highest quality skin care products possible at the age of 18*. Now that I’m older my skin looks better than ever and *I wear no makeup, no coverup, no blush because it all looks better without anything*. I look at least half my age. I do wear lipgloss most days. Makeup at this age doesn’t make me look better. Taking care of the skin is what made it look better. I apply mascara to the tips of my lashes about once per week.
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Yes, I do the no-makeup look. For many years I just did no makeup at all. My routine is similar to yours. Prime, mix moisturizer with BB cream, very lightly brush with tranluscent powder, hint of blush, a bit of eyebrow (powder not pencil), and mascara. Some occasions I may use a bit of eye shadow if I need some extra vavavoom. I love the no-makeup look. I feel more polished than when I used none at all. Yet I could never embrace the cosmetics mask so prevalent in the States (especially here in southern California). For a time I did enjoy drawing on the cat eye with liquid liner. Now that I'm in the second half of my thirties, that doesn't "glide on" easily, as you put it. So I let that go along with my long hair. After watching your video on the French chic hair philosophy, I've kept it above shoulder length and stopped highlighting.
@@MarieAnneLecoeur i enjoy all of the formats you've used, but especially like when you're in the studio having a "girl chat" with our community. I love it when you model outfits for us as well.
I used to wear make up (foundation, eye-shadow, mascara & lots of lips & nails) now at 58 I only wear moisturizer & vitamin E & almond oil, a little blush (cream) & eyebrow pencil (applied lightly)& a tiny bit of lip color & my skin is better mow then when I was younger. Skin elasticity is essential to maintain so I don’t stretch my skin & am much gentler. I do exfoliate, use an occasional mask to maintain clean skin & occasionally pluck some tiny hairs. I believe too much makeup ages women. I am often mistaken for being in my forties, I think its the exercise, as I am also a fitness instructor 😁 . I love your videos , thank you.🙏🏽❤️
When my kids were small and even teenagers, I did not make time for makeup.. now I am enjoying taking more care.. with ex foliation, moisturiser and natural looking makeup. Adding just enough definition and colour that I look well rested.
I stopped using foundation about two years ago. My skin is nice enough (I use Retin-A) and I think I look better without. I do use Burberry’s Radiance primer mixed in with my moisturizer. I put on about 50 coats of black mascara😉 because I wear thick glasses, loads of blush and RED lipstick everyday! I will look into the Bourjois lipstick as my YSL is hard to find now that I live in the US.
I'm a singer song writer & have always felt very young for my age, but I've been struggling with my usual make-up the last few years. Thank you for the advice, you are so stylish and eternally beautiful & I'm so glad I found you.
I have rosacea. I used to think of it as 'Yorkshire farmer's wife syndrome'! I've found that keeping sugar and additives out of my diet helps, but make up has been hit and miss. However, I have been introduced to Rosalique foundation. It works a treat. I am 64 and now have a better skin care and make up approach than I've ever had. I think your approach is so simple and your videos really fun. My next job is to simplify my wardrobe and get rid of some of those mistakes!!
I have changed to a more sheer foundation that leaves a slight dewy finish and a cream blush just for the top of my cheekbones. I have also changed to matte powder eye shadows. I love the products from Elate Beauty as they have very clean ingredients which are healthy for me and there packaging is healthy for the environment.
@@MarieAnneLecoeur I’m enjoying your channel and all the tips you share. I admire the class of French women, especially those over 50. I prefer classic styles as well
Bonsoir ✨ Thank you for this forum to share. I very much enjoy your humor, wisdom and knowledge for the art of feminine beautification 🥰 through personal style and claiming an authentic simple system to grace our lives through the stages of womanhood. I have always focused on inner beauty, knowing this part of me is eternal and to take care of my body which houses my spirit. My routine care focuses on eating well, exercising, nourishing both body and the face with oils with essential oils and facial masks, while apply minimal makeup because I believe I shine without it. Daily oil self body massages are essential ! For an occasion I may wear mascara, blush and a red lipstick - Chanel. Otherwise a clean face, face massage, and a lip emollient daily whether I’m home or out and about. 😘
Marie-Anne, like you, I wore Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer for years. I added only blush and lipstick. Then, sadly I became allergic to the chemical sunscreen additive. Recently I discovered a brand of makeup that looks skin-like if applied appropriately. The brand is called Chantecaille. I use their Future Skin gel foundation. It looks like I woke up with great skin. Now that I’m sixty, I need to brighten my best feature - my eyes. I now wear mascara and a single, subtle eyeshadow for a wash of color. (Nothing on the bottom of lashes because I look like a shadowy mess. Ha!) I also discovered that cooler toned lipsticks brighten my grey eyes and face. Indeed, I found “my shade” of Red! My favorite red lipstick is Chanel #607, Camélia Rouge Métal. It’s very wearable. I use a lip pencil only to accent and define my Cupid’s bow. Ooh la la! 💋 The most important product in my makeup bag, however, is mineral sunscreen. This is my last step before applying makeup of any kind. I am currently using HydroPeptide Solar Defense SPF 50 or Glo Skin Beauty Solar Shade SPF 50. I use sunscreen every single day. xxoo
I agree, less is more. I only use foundations on special occasions, weddings etc. Some of my other favorites are Elisa in Montreal and Schellea from fabulous50s.
At age 67, with nearly invisible eyebrows, I decided to have them microbladed. It was like an instant facelift! The best part though, is that it really accentuates my eyes.
My skin has become much more reactive to certain products. This is to the point of having chemical burns below the eye. I have to have completely dry skin before I apply anything. My skin is fair, dark blond to brown hair and blue eyes. I am 69 years old. I use Aquaphore products for moisturizing. I use Tracy Martyn for cleansing. I go to the spa associated with my dermatologist every six weeks to two months for dermaplaning and facial. They will do a skin check for me every 6 months (looking for suspicious lesions). I use a concealer, primer mixed with a small amount of foundation, mascara, eyebrow pencil and lipstick. Less is truly best! I love your presentations. I feel more confident and comfortable when I watch them. Thank you for your help!
Finding that bb cream is better than foundation now, and less powder but bronzer to make me look Alive. I have fun with makeup for special events, but my motto is less is more.😁
The Marie-Anne the Vegan part is very good, and you look Fabulous, I cleanse and moisterise well, and wear make-up lightly,enhance my eyes as they are big,but i never over do it, just subtle tones, and highlight top of cheeks, use creamy eye shadows, a bit of bronze at the mo,no mascara, a little bit of pencil end of eyes and a creamy med blush,and Tres bon Xx
Hi Marie-Ann, I badically do brows, mascara and nude lips. For some reason my eyeshadow doesn't stay on even when I use a primer. I also use a red colour reduction primer and a blurring primer from Smashbox. I'm 52 and blessed with fairly good skin so don't use foundation.
Hair color is something that should be discussed. Coloring grey hair actually ages you because your skin color changes too with aging . I look younger with grey hair kept in a modern style. Grey hair brings out your eye color too.
Merci. I've read that coconut oil is good to put around the eyes and lips. It's also treat for eyebrows and eyelashes. Elbows, knees and feet. Also hair. Finger and toe nails. Olive oil is supposed to be good also. Castor oil for eyebrows and eyelashes, said to promote hair growth.
I’m over 60, and my skin is pretty good, no age spots or uneven texture. Of course I have my share of wrinkles, lines and loose skin- which makes makeup tricky! Like you, I keep it simple, and I remind myself that beauty is ageless. Looking for a red lipstick that looks good with my cool skin tone. 💄
I switched out my makeup this year to Bobbi Brown cosmetics because out of all the brands I have tried, this line looks the best on my mature skin. I’m 53, and I have a minimal makeup routine. I wear a moisturizer mixed with a little foundation, tinted lip balm, taupe cream eyeshadow and 2 coats of mascara. For evening I add a lipstick and blush …that’s it. I love how quickly I can be out the door in the morning these days. I think the most important thing for women over 50 is to have a good moisturizer. If i could only afford 2 things…moisturizer and lipstick are the two beauty items I would buy…if I could afford a 3rd I would buy a mascara :)
Thanks for mentioning vegan products and cruelty free. I’ll be 45 this year and have been vegan/cruelty free for over 20 years. Dr Dray is a dermatologist on TH-cam who really recommends great products most are fragrance free. With age my skin is drier and I moisturize day and night. I stay away from foundations that are matte, no eyeliner because it makes my eyes look smaller and I always wear mascara.
hi London Calling . I just found Marie Anne's channel I also use cruelty free /vegan products . I found Dr Drays channel in May and think she is fantastic . I recently switched to fragrance free as well I also appreciate that she has cruelty free/vegan options . Have a good week
I never wear much makeup, skin has to breathe and being petite I choose strong eyes or lips. I like that Dior taupe eye shadow. I still have Chanel eyeshadow and lipsticks cause they last a while. Clarins make lovely lipsticks.
I have always used very little makeup. I use avocado oil with a drop of frankincense and lavender oils on my face, eyebrow pencil, mascara, sometimes eyeliner, and lip balm sometimes with lipstick. I'm 51 years old and my skin is in excellent shape!
Thank you Thank you. Perfect topic. Interesting comparison with French ladies. Still, we all want to look nice. For my lips I use a bit of brown sugar as a lip scrub. Ps Love that navy dress in the background. Tres chic!
I like Urban Decay eyebrow powder and pencils, easy to use and do not smudge!!! With age you need more color so I do use blush to brighten my face!! I love the Dior eyeshadow quads and I have one in navy . Thanks Marie-Anne, another informative video
I too am in my mid 50s and have noticed that some makeup doesn't sit well on my skin. Especially under my eyes. It looks flakey. Love listening to you read in french. So enjoy your videos.
I found after 50 I needed to "shave" my face and upper lip areas. The hair growing everywhere but the head (of course) is going crazy. Foundation goes on much smoother without all that hair.
I am 58 years old and do not have a lot of wrinkles, just two little lines between my eyebrows.. I use less make up now. Every night I use oils like rosehip seed oil or argan oil. For make up tutorials, I love watching LittlePoet.
I used to love more eyeshadow! Now, all I look decent in is eyebrow pencil to fill in my now sparse and faded eyebrows. I do a very thin touch of eye liner on upper lash line and mascara upper lashes and a touch on lower. No more does eye liner or shadow look good under my lower lashes as before😢 either. A barely their pinkish more toward violet or mauve lip color...I must have in my purse. I give up on blush now completely! My skin is normal to dry but blotchy and occasionally I smear a light concealer to cover the spots that look bad.
I'm nowhere near 50, but I find that powder, lipstick, mascara, blush, & sometimes eye pencil is enough for me. My eyebrows are naturally strong, so I only need to have them threaded every now & again.
When younger I read in Vogue that french women all go to estheticians and take extra care of their skin. I had never heard of this before, but did pay attention to not just putting on make up but also taking better care of my skin (inside and out.) Now that I am much older it has really paid off and can get away with the no make up look.
Hi Marie-Anne, I am 56 and overall I have good skin. I have never smoked, don't drink and eat 'reasonably' ok, (but could do better). The biggest change in the past five years I've seen in my skin is most definitely around the lower eye area. I have a very simple but effective skincare routine, as I too believe it's not about makeup but more about radiant skin. I cleanse, tone, apply serum, moisturiser, primer, all with hyaluronic acid (key ingredient), and all in very thin layers, then my miracle worker is 'Fabulift' under the eye, it's a temporary tightening and lifting solution that lasts until you choose to remove it. I never put any other product under Fabulift as it can interfere and it is full of good nourishing ingredients. Then I apply L'Oréal True Match Mineral foundation, very finely buffed until it gives a flawless, natural application. I then add a touch of baked blush. For the eyebrows I love Micro-pencils L'Oréal eye contour (incorporates a highlighter) as they give a perfect, filled in tiny hair look to the brow, creating a very natural, effective brow for my sparse eyebrows and you can highlight the arch and inner corner. Then another great product Barry M gel waterproof eyeliner in brown (brown is fabulous for blue eyes and better for anti-aging), I tightline the top and add a fine line in the lower. Then I ADORE Maybelline Push Up Angel, I use waterproof because I have 'sweaty' eyes 🤭. This mascara gives you uplifted anti-aged lashes you never thought you had, and a wide awake look, I really love it. Then I use a pinky/peach nude lipstick as I feel all this out together gives a radiant, fresh look. It takes me 20 minutes and I'm ready to go. I actually think I've now found all of my hero products that actually deliver exactly what I'm looking for and we ladies over 50+ should celebrate what we have. We're daughter's, sisters, mother's, grandmother, nurturers, problem solvers, counsellors....and if like me yesterday (painter & decorator) etc.....we should show the world how special we are our faces have been lived in and achieved so much, enhance it don't mask it x
I also switched from foundation to tinted moisturizer [Laura Mercier] and changed my black eyeliner for brown or grey. I also need to fill in my eyebrows with pencil which surprised me because they were always so thick! I guess nothing lasts forever, helas. But definitely less makeup with a lighter hand is more flattering after 50 [if not at every age] because you look like a better version of yourself rather than, as you say, "a mask". My skin has become duller with age so I now do a gentle scrub once a week with a mixture of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide [ a mix of about 2:1]: it takes off dead skin cells and brightens your complexion without being too harsh.
I love your look, you always look so beautiful and put together, and you have a pleasant, conversational manner that makes watching you so nice and uplifting. I am 52, my hair is a mixed gray and dark, I feel like I look seriously aged and washed out if I don’t have my eyes done. I love lipstick but with the masks, I only wear a tinted lip balm so it doesn’t smear but I still have some color for when I’m outdoors or in the car. Most of my makeup now is for my eyes now.
The pinks and navies around you are gorgeous, Marie-Anne. This video is right on time, you must’ve known I turn 50 at the end of this month! Your makeup is always perfect, so natural, but just right. This was a very useful video. I love a minimalistic makeup, especially very minimal eye, but a matte red lip always is so classic...my favorite. I do believe upper lash mascara is very necessary as we age. You shouldn’t see the makeup, just a better looking lady, is how I feel. I’m a huge fan of benefit eye bright! I’ve been using it for years. Silly thing, I’ve always been afraid curling my eyelashes, I don’t know why, it’s really silly. As I age, I think I’m afraid of losing any of those precious lashes. By the way, I could listen to you speak French forever! Thank you for another great video, Marie-Anne💖xx
Marie-Anne Lecoeur the flowers are really a beautiful addition! Yes, to keep my lashes supple, I sleep with an extremely light coat of Vaseline (truly the very tiniest amount) applied ever so lightly and gently with a Q-tip. Keeps them nicely moisturized. Thank you for adding in a little French for us, I only understand a few words, but honestly, I enjoy it so much. 💖xx
Hello, Marie-Anne. My name is Maria, I am 60 and I live in Cagliari, Italy. Minimal and natural makeup is my favourite one. Just a veil of lipstick or lip balm, blush or bronzer, some mascara and eye pencil. This is the maximum I can wear on my skin now that I am sixty, as well as in the past when I was in my teen. I never felt confident using foundation, unless I apply it as a concealer, just in strategic places. Of course I am paying more attention to skincare. What I am noticed about eyebrows is they are becoming gray and much longer. I need to cut them sometimes. And eye lids are dropping, sob. Thank you for the video.
I turned 60 few weeks ago. I never have been consistent about anything, I can go month without putting make up or anything on my face, only soap and water. You inspired me
I focus on the condition of the skin...I use Argan oil under my makeup as a base and let it soak in...and then apply a thin layer of foundation, a touch of cream blush, mascara, and a sheer lip color...no powder products If I want an eye look..I use a touch of cream highlighter in the center of my lid..
Those pops of pink in the background are gorgeous! Love the flowers and the cushion, and I recognize that top from your previous video--it suits you beautifully! 🏵🌸🌹
Reading through all these comments from my fellow over 50 ladies … I hope you understand how much you’re helping so many of us regain confidence!
That is very kind of you Jean 🤗 it is the magic of authentic French Chic 😘
@@MarieAnneLecoeur it’s the magic of the humble, French chic Marie Anne.
I love how natural you are in your videos. I only just found them but I think they may change my life! I am 54 and struggling a bit with all the changes that brings. You are giving me hope that I can still be attractive. Thank you x
I totally agree. As we age less is definitely more. Heavy makeup on aging skin can look garish.
I thought I started looking like a clown in my thirties and stopped using makeup. I then thought I was missing some polish to my look. I like the no makeup look now that I figured it out.
Heavy makeup looks vulgar at any age and makes middleaged women look older
In London I see made up teens/20’s women who look like a mortician made them up for an open casket funeral. It looks eerie and so unappealing. All that heavy contouring!
Having minimal makeup at ANY AGE, means being CONFIDENT in your own skin. Makeup should enhance natural beauty.
Also it is kind of ageist to judge women for wearing makeup in their 50’s. If it makes one feel happier to wear more makeup and to have fun with it, then why not!
Letting your hair grow out a bit is such a flattering and wise choice. You look so vibrant and pretty
"Different texture" of our skin is so true! Heavy or sparkly makeup makes me look like an unscaled fish.
The biggest makeup change I made recently was I went out and bought a stunning red lipstick after watching your videos.
I did the same!!!
Your videos are wonderful. As a women over 60.. I appreciate you so much . I feel hope to still be stylish and happy! Please keep them coming.
Enjoying all your videos. For my “no makeup” makeup look I use BB cream, tinted lip balm, mascara and eye brow pencil. I agree that less is more at any age.
Thank you, Marie-Anne. I spend more money on skincare products (especially moisturizers with SPF 50 or higher) than on makeup. Like you,I don’t use a lot of makeup, just a little mascara and some Vaseline tinted lip balm. I will try to brush my lips before putting on any lip product next time. Also, I needed to buy some shoes today and thought, “What would Marie-Anne do?” before purchasing a lovely pair of navy blue pumps. 🙂 You are such an inspiration!
After I moisturise the skin, I use cream versions of all cosmetics to combat the drying of the skin.
I personally don't use powder any more.
Very nice tips.
This whole time watching your channel, I never noticed something until today: you have a lovely, quick sense of humor!
Was it when she called the eyelash curler an instrument of torture? I laughed out loud.
@@bordeauxhouse Oh, I don't know, I first heard Marie-Anne's sense of humor when she talked about leggings (!), and Capri pants ("automatic leg shorteners")!
So glad that you are talking about makeup over 50, Marie-Anne, I certainly do need the help!!
I just don't have the time to do a bunch of makeup anymore!!
Merci bien, Madame, et a bientot!!😊😊💗💗✝️⚜️
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@ Diana: I so agree; quick and witty! 😊🌹💕
I love all the pink in this scene. Fresh + cheerful.
Yes. It works well.
Too much foundation settles into crevices and makes them more pronounced.
You don't need expensive makeup to look good.
True, I buy E.L.F. (eyes lips face). It's very inexpensive and I think it is surprisingly good for the cost. Most items can be about $3-4 dollars. They have their own website and are sold in some stores. I don't think I'll find a reason to ever spend more.
Rimmel powder, Maybelline mascara and 2 lipsticks, one red and one pink, both Barry M. That's it. I'm 52.
@@annoldham3018 I like the Rimmel blush. I think I was around 15 when I first used it and I'm quite a bit older than you lol. I always keep one as a handbag touch up along with a lipstick in a small make-up purse in whatever handbag I'm using that day. Sometimes those older brands are such good staples, and I don't think the price of rimmel has changed that much since I was a teenager lol
You don’t need expensive make-up, but a Chanel eye shadow pallet has more pigment and requires less effort. But to each it’s own.
Great topic! Thank you! Makeup is tricky, especially for fair skin. Eye shadow is difficult for me. Less is more, except lipstick!! I 😍lipstick and lip gloss.
GR CinqMars I agree. I am very fair as well. I was buying makeup recently to go to a wedding. Haven’t worn foundation for ages. I bought one from Clinique because the sales assistant was so helpful. Never thought I’d buy a compact foundation but it was great! I did use a moisturising balm underneath. It was a gift with purchase and I’d definitely buy it again.
Totally appreciate this video! Several years ago, to my horror, I discovered that my old tried and true makeup routine simply did not serve me any more! I looked HORRIBLE-scary, even. I learned to spend more on skin care, and less on cosmetics! I loved the result. I felt more like myself than I had in YEARS! Next I took a picture of a style I liked, sat in my hair stylist’s chair and got my hair cut-short! No more hair color, no more overdone makeup, and I feel great! Natural and minimal work for me!
Learning so very much from you, Marie-Anne! It’s such a joy to return to being ME! Thank you for all that you do! I especially thought it was charming the way you referred to the eyelash curler as a torture device. Your wit is delightful, Friend!
Yes, I agree. A good hair cut and skin care can be the best way to look more youthful! Some women fuss about style and clothes, but neglect these important factors. I think if you have a good cut, makeup, diet and exercise, then you can wear just a tee and jeans and look a million dollars 😁😁
I love using a lip scrub to remover dry skin in my lips. I use 1/4 teaspoon of sugar with just a a drop or two of extra virgin olive oil. I only wipe the sugar off and some of the oil remains.
Interesting! Ill try it!
Great idea!
Technically this can be used for ANY age 😊 I am 22 and I tend to tone it down more and more versus how I used to like 4 years ago (ie: bright colors, thick liner, a mask of foundation, full contour and highlight). Being more minimal also is more economical! Thanks for sharing!
@@MarieAnneLecoeur I went on a trip recently, and I put on my makeup. To begin with, I brought as little as possible, but the finished result was really pretty and I think I might want to stick to that from now on 🤣😂👏🏻
I agree. I am 30, but I find that a heavy hand with makeup ages me. This makeup look brings out the best in my face without accentuating the flaws
I eschewed make-up altogether. I like the straightforward look of photos from the turn of the 20th century, but also, every time I wore make-up, no matter how light and minimal, I was told I looked like David Bowie.
53,and much more relaxed about how many products I use,and it it isnt perfect it doesnt bother me. If my base shifts during a day out it means I'm having fun!
I am almost 54 and utilize less make up. I do not wear foundation. You are lovely.❤
Enjoying watching the d day landing commemorations this morning in Normandy so moving x
That Laura Mercier primer is really good - I worked on an LM counter very briefly, and clients in this age range were always very impressed with it. With foundation, how you apply it makes all the difference: with a beauty blender sponge, for example. This makes sure that the foundation is mainly where you need it. Definitely agree about Benefit eyebrow products - best I've tried. I tend to spend more on skincare now than I used to, but in some ways I am more adventurous. The trick for me is to do the whole look together: make up, outfit and how I feel that day, where I'm going etc. Thank you for doing a video for women over 50: I like all kinds of make up videos, but as you say, most are for women in their 20s, with looks that just aren't appropriate for someone older. Moreover, they use a lot of make up.
@@MarieAnneLecoeur I'm not sure I use enough products to do a whole video, but maybe that could work with Instagram. Thank you for the idea!
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Actually, I am an artist and I am already building up one Instagram account just with hand-drawn images, no personal stuff or photography as such. I started last October, with a social media challenge called Inktober, and I have added to it gradually. I am doing a Masters in Illustration, so it ties in with that. I am gwenllianpark on Instagram if you are interested! If I start something connected with beauty and women's health, etc. then that would be a different account, but not much time at the moment!
Love it also
I am in my 30s, but I like such tips. The first wrinkles are already here and in the age of 30 I became rosacea 😔 Less makeup is difficult. In summer I dont wanna wear foundation, but my cheeks are very red, so I enjoy all the other seasons more. I prefer a light coverage, I like it natural and show my freckles, but I must cover my redness. The older I get and with rosacea I must be gentle to my skin and always wear sun protection. Sun protection and read the INCIS in your products is so important. And like you I dont wear much eyeshadow. I do not own palettes anymore, just single eyeshadows 😃
I don't know if it can work with rosacea, but I swear by L'Oreal's magic skin beautifier BB cream. I have flushed cheeks (especially in the summer when I'm hot!) and this works like magic. It comes out quite liquid and green out of the tube. Once applied, it turns beige to match your skin tone. You can apply several "coats" in areas that need it most. It works on reasonable summer days (not when sweating heavily, you have to give up then). It also tones down other blemishes, while remaining semi transparent. You barely feel it once it's on, and others can't tell you are wearing anything foundation like. It's also quite inexpensive. I get it at Walmart. Don't get it on your clothes, though, it doesn't come off. To treat the underlying issues, try to limit the amount of ultra processed foods you eat.
Fantastic topic. As I get older I use less makeup and what I do use I blend ... blend.... blend so I get a natural look. Even lipstick I use more as a stain by rubbing my finger over to take off the excess. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and techniques.
Hi Marie-Anne, I am 66 and work as a nurse, so my makeup is very little to none, mostly none on work days. Special occasions I will use mascara on top lashes, lipstick either a neutral or a tone that is similiar to the tones in clothes. My skin is dry, crepy, so I leave powdered things off, especially eyeshadow, since the shadow makes my eyelids drag down more than they already do (Id make a nice bloodhound with my eyes LOL). I use lots of Benefit especially the lip and cheek tint. Love your videos!!!!
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Hey, my English escapes me sometimes as well LOL! Love your videos!
This is a very good video. Make up becomes a whole different story I am noticing. Product formulation and density becomes so important. I stopped using foundation but started using concealer. Good quality powder and eyeliner is essential to look somewhat human like 😉
I also think that keeping the hair healthy with conditioner, body, shine, a good style for your face, and you will be beautiful.
I am a very pale redhead. I also live in the state of Georgia where it is hot/ warm most of the year. I use Clinique City Block instead of foundation. It’s a tinted sunblock with a high spf. The color is very sheer.
My skin is definitely getting drier as I get older. I find I am buying less makeup and more moisturizers nowadays.
A trick I’ve learned is to use very, very, light coats. If you use a brush, lightly stipple it rather than sweep it around to hide pores. I don’t use powders anymore, but if you do, put it lightly on the brush and gently roll it across your skin to keep it from settling in too much. Start as thin as possible and build on any places that need more. Ultra thin layers is how Leonardo painted. :-)
I can also share some company information I have collected - All Cruelty Free: Hourglass (also has vegan and gluten free collections), Too Faced (also has vegan collection), CoverFX (vegan), Gabriel (vegan, gluten free), Marc Jacobs, Ilia, Anytonym, Juice Beauty, Mineral Fusion (most products are vegan), Tatcha, Bite Beauty, Urban Decay (has some vegan products), Dr. Hauschka (gluten free, most skin care, foundation, concealer, and eyeliner are vegan).
My mothers generation (1930s born) she wouldn't be seen with no makeup ...even at home all day.
Bare Minerals...is excellent for a no makeup look..I prefer IT for the face..CC cream as it has sunfactor 50 and very light..They do a great simple to use pressed mineral powder. ( from QVC ).. goes on well and looks natural.
Wayne Goss has good advice for makeup on You Tube.
58southwinds Yes I agree, Wayne Goss has good advice
I have to say I use way more makeup than you do because I love makeup and perfumes and because...that's how I roll in this life. I like the simplicity of your style, though. I have been following Hot and Flashy for some years and I like her channel very much. Another great channel and lady I love is Dominique Sachs. She is a beautiful woman and she is really great with all lifestyle and wellness stuff. Thank you for your video, I appreciate all your work and I wish you all the best. I also speak French and I love French culture (my writing is not very good, so I will continue commenting in English).
I try to keep my skin moisturized and I notice my make up goes on much more smoother and the foundation won’t cake. I try to take care better care of my skin now that I am approaching my 50’s. I wished I had started younger but I think it’s never too late. Also like dressing we need to apply make up appropriate for our age. Nothing flashy, just keep it natural
I am 58 and I am now only using Caviar sticks by Laura Mercier over the Tatcha The silk canvas primer on my eyes. It has made a big difference. No creasing and lasts all day. On my face I like Bobbi Brown moisturizing foundation and creamy blush. I have gotten away from powders accept for the bareminerals original as just a light dusting setting powder on my nose at the end.
Marie-Anne Lecoeur Your welcome! If you haven’t tried the Caviar sticks give them a go!
Melissa55 is a good over 50 youtuber for makeup/ fashion
Thanks, I'll check her out.
Excellent video Marie-Anne! I love your beautiful pink, black and white backdrop and your new video format. Regarding makeup, I agree that too much is very aging. We have all seen "women
of a certain age" (at least in Canada and the U.S.) wearing mask like foundation that ends at the jawline, powder that accentuates wrinkles and dark lipstick that bleeds into lip lines. I am 65 and suit bright lipstick, red or fuschia, but have toned this down to neutrals for during the day. I mix a high SPF moisturizer with my foundation and apply with a rounded sponge. I always wear powdered blush as I am very pale. My eyes are my best feature, so I use eyelid primer, a thin line of charcoal kohl pencil on the upper lid and mascara on the upper lashes. Sometimes I'll add a little gloss to my lips. I am definitely going for a more natural look as I age.
I was raised "less is more" and as I age, I find that more & more true. My routine is good skin care products & then a BB or CC cream for day wear, light blush & mascara. I love to buy lipsticks, I'm partial to berry colors.
One nice thing about being older is that you don't need as much eye makeup. I think that may be because the eye socket is less plump and so it's already more defined. I focus on disguising blemishes and adding light to the skin, then liner, light lipstick and defining brows. When I was younger I had lovely full brows with a beautiful arch. Now they're disappearing!
Thank you! I just turned 60 and I quit wearing makeup a few years ago because it doesn't look good anymore. I had just given up until I saw your videos. Specifically, my skin has thinned and developed fine lines. The makeup sits in the wrinkles and makes me look worse. Also, I am a small framed woman, and my face now looks so bony now and the dark circles are terrible.
Your look so beautiful and chic. That gives me hope. This is just what I need to be able to develop a new look.
You are very welcome ma chèrfe - I hope you love your style journey from now on x
I have learned from many makeup artists that foundation just accentuates wrinkles and will never cover them up. By the time I put on my La Roche Posay moisturizer, blush and mascara, I only need some foundation used as concealer on the dark circles and around my nose and that is it.
I am 63, American, and have never worn foundation and never will. I have never worn lipstick but may do a tinted balm or gloss. Doesn't lipstick just come off when you eat, drink, kiss, blow your nose, etc. ? I am mostly about concealer, mascara, blush and now brow color. I rarely wear sunscreen. I think I look a few years younger than my age and am pretty pleased.
I find I am using much less make now as I have gotten older. I too have noticed the difference in my skin. I use a red lip as well to brighten my face.
My main Point: *Take care if your skin* you’ll thank yourself later! I looked better when I wore the natural look makeup when I was in my 20’s. Everything I used improved my look. When I washed it off at night I looked less pretty, but okay due to good bone structure. I *began using the highest quality skin care products possible at the age of 18*. Now that I’m older my skin looks better than ever and *I wear no makeup, no coverup, no blush because it all looks better without anything*. I look at least half my age. I do wear lipgloss most days. Makeup at this age doesn’t make me look better. Taking care of the skin is what made it look better. I apply mascara to the tips of my lashes about once per week.
I follow HotandFlashy. Love it! My father was a frenchman, whom I miss very much. I love hearing your accent.
Yay! Always I am so excited to click and watch your latest upload!
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Yes, I do the no-makeup look. For many years I just did no makeup at all. My routine is similar to yours. Prime, mix moisturizer with BB cream, very lightly brush with tranluscent powder, hint of blush, a bit of eyebrow (powder not pencil), and mascara. Some occasions I may use a bit of eye shadow if I need some extra vavavoom.
I love the no-makeup look. I feel more polished than when I used none at all. Yet I could never embrace the cosmetics mask so prevalent in the States (especially here in southern California).
For a time I did enjoy drawing on the cat eye with liquid liner. Now that I'm in the second half of my thirties, that doesn't "glide on" easily, as you put it. So I let that go along with my long hair. After watching your video on the French chic hair philosophy, I've kept it above shoulder length and stopped highlighting.
@@MarieAnneLecoeur i enjoy all of the formats you've used, but especially like when you're in the studio having a "girl chat" with our community. I love it when you model outfits for us as well.
You remind me so much of a modern, more down to earth Coco Chanel. I just adore your style and simplicity.
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I used to wear make up (foundation, eye-shadow, mascara & lots of lips & nails) now at 58 I only wear moisturizer & vitamin E & almond oil, a little blush (cream) & eyebrow pencil (applied lightly)& a tiny bit of lip color & my skin is better mow then when I was younger. Skin elasticity is essential to maintain so I don’t stretch my skin & am much gentler. I do exfoliate, use an occasional mask to maintain clean skin & occasionally pluck some tiny hairs. I believe too much makeup ages women. I am often mistaken for being in my forties, I think its the exercise, as I am also a fitness instructor 😁 . I love your videos , thank you.🙏🏽❤️
Gorgeous routine
When my kids were small and even teenagers, I did not make time for makeup.. now I am enjoying taking more care.. with ex foliation, moisturiser and natural looking makeup. Adding just enough definition and colour that I look well rested.
At 53, I mix my foundation with a moisturiser. My skin has a lot of texture, but no lines. I try to soften the look
I stopped using foundation about two years ago. My skin is nice enough (I use Retin-A) and I think I look better without. I do use Burberry’s Radiance primer mixed in with my moisturizer. I put on about 50 coats of black mascara😉 because I wear thick glasses, loads of blush and RED lipstick everyday! I will look into the Bourjois lipstick as my YSL is hard to find now that I live in the US.
I'm a singer song writer & have always felt very young for my age, but I've been struggling with my usual make-up the last few years.
Thank you for the advice, you are so stylish and eternally beautiful & I'm so glad I found you.
I have rosacea. I used to think of it as 'Yorkshire farmer's wife syndrome'! I've found that keeping sugar and additives out of my diet helps, but make up has been hit and miss. However, I have been introduced to Rosalique foundation. It works a treat. I am 64 and now have a better skin care and make up approach than I've ever had. I think your approach is so simple and your videos really fun. My next job is to simplify my wardrobe and get rid of some of those mistakes!!
I have changed to a more sheer foundation that leaves a slight dewy finish and a cream blush just for the top of my cheekbones. I have also changed to matte powder eye shadows. I love the products from Elate Beauty as they have very clean ingredients which are healthy for me and there packaging is healthy for the environment.
@@MarieAnneLecoeur I’m enjoying your channel and all the tips you share. I admire the class of French women, especially those over 50. I prefer classic styles as well
Bonsoir ✨
Thank you for this forum to share. I very much enjoy your humor, wisdom and knowledge for the art of feminine beautification 🥰 through personal style and claiming an authentic simple system to grace our lives through the stages of womanhood.
I have always focused on inner beauty, knowing this part of me is eternal and to take care of my body which houses my spirit.
My routine care focuses on eating well, exercising, nourishing both body and the face with oils with essential oils and facial masks, while apply minimal makeup because I believe I shine without it.
Daily oil self body massages are essential !
For an occasion I may wear mascara, blush and a red lipstick - Chanel.
Otherwise a clean face, face massage, and a lip emollient daily whether I’m home or out and about.
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Marie-Anne, like you, I wore Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer for years. I added only blush and lipstick. Then, sadly I became allergic to the chemical sunscreen additive.
Recently I discovered a brand of makeup that looks skin-like if applied appropriately. The brand is called Chantecaille. I use their Future Skin gel foundation. It looks like I woke up with great skin.
Now that I’m sixty, I need to brighten my best feature - my eyes. I now wear mascara and a single, subtle eyeshadow for a wash of color. (Nothing on the bottom of lashes because I look like a shadowy mess. Ha!) I also discovered that cooler toned lipsticks brighten my grey eyes and face. Indeed, I found “my shade” of Red! My favorite red lipstick is Chanel #607, Camélia Rouge Métal. It’s very wearable. I use a lip pencil only to accent and define my Cupid’s bow. Ooh la la! 💋
The most important product in my makeup bag, however, is mineral sunscreen. This is my last step before applying makeup of any kind. I am currently using HydroPeptide Solar Defense SPF 50 or Glo Skin Beauty Solar Shade SPF 50. I use sunscreen every single day. xxoo
Thank you for the minimal make up tips. I like to use a sheer lip color, but I've been told I should add a bit of color. You look beautiful!!
I agree, less is more. I only use foundations on special occasions, weddings etc. Some of my other favorites are Elisa in Montreal and Schellea from fabulous50s.
I watch Fabulous50s as well and I think she IS fabulous. I was just trying to remember her name before I added my comment! Thank you!
Any eyeshadow now makes me look tired but a cream shadow stick makes a lovely eye liner and always red lipstick
Can you tell me what cream shadow stick your use? I have a drawer full and find many of them irritate my eyes.
At age 67, with nearly invisible eyebrows, I decided to have them microbladed. It was like an instant facelift! The best part though, is that it really accentuates my eyes.
My skin has become much more reactive to certain products. This is to the point of having chemical burns below the eye. I have to have completely dry skin before I apply anything. My skin is fair, dark blond to brown hair and blue eyes. I am 69 years old. I use Aquaphore products for moisturizing. I use Tracy Martyn for cleansing. I go to the spa associated with my dermatologist every six weeks to two months for dermaplaning and facial. They will do a skin check for me every 6 months (looking for suspicious lesions). I use a concealer, primer mixed with a small amount of foundation, mascara, eyebrow pencil and lipstick. Less is truly best! I love your presentations. I feel more confident and comfortable when I watch them. Thank you for your help!
Finding that bb cream is better than foundation now, and less powder but bronzer to make me look Alive. I have fun with makeup for special events, but my motto is less is more.😁
The Marie-Anne the Vegan part is very good, and you look Fabulous, I cleanse and moisterise well, and wear make-up lightly,enhance my eyes as they are big,but i never over do it, just subtle tones, and highlight top of cheeks, use creamy eye shadows, a bit of bronze at the mo,no mascara, a little bit of pencil end of eyes and a creamy med blush,and Tres bon Xx
It makes me happy watching your videos. I love all the tips because I really appreciate the natural look:)
Hi Marie-Ann, I badically do brows, mascara and nude lips. For some reason my eyeshadow doesn't stay on even when I use a primer. I also use a red colour reduction primer and a blurring primer from Smashbox. I'm 52 and blessed with fairly good skin so don't use foundation.
Nikol Johnson is excellent for older women make up. She also does some fashion but primarily focuses on make up.
Thank you for the recommendation Happy Zebra - I don't do makeup tutorials anymore 😃
Hair color is something that should be discussed. Coloring grey hair actually ages you because your skin color changes too with aging . I look younger with grey hair kept in a modern style. Grey hair brings out your eye color too.
Merci. I've read that coconut oil is good to put around the eyes and lips. It's also treat for eyebrows and eyelashes. Elbows, knees and feet. Also hair. Finger and toe nails. Olive oil is supposed to be good also. Castor oil for eyebrows and eyelashes, said to promote hair growth.
I’m over 60, and my skin is pretty good, no age spots or uneven texture. Of course I have my share of wrinkles, lines and loose skin- which makes makeup tricky! Like you, I keep it simple, and I remind myself that beauty is ageless. Looking for a red lipstick that looks good with my cool skin tone. 💄
Karenf I'm pretty sure MAC ruby woo would look good on you
Belladonna - many thanks! I’ll be sure to look for that. 🌺💄🌺
I switched out my makeup this year to Bobbi Brown cosmetics because out of all the brands I have tried, this line looks the best on my mature skin. I’m 53, and I have a minimal makeup routine. I wear a moisturizer mixed with a little foundation, tinted lip balm, taupe cream eyeshadow and 2 coats of mascara. For evening I add a lipstick and blush …that’s it. I love how quickly I can be out the door in the morning these days. I think the most important thing for women over 50 is to have a good moisturizer. If i could only afford 2 things…moisturizer and lipstick are the two beauty items I would buy…if I could afford a 3rd I would buy a mascara :)
Thanks for mentioning vegan products and cruelty free. I’ll be 45 this year and have been vegan/cruelty free for over 20 years. Dr Dray is a dermatologist on TH-cam who really recommends great products most are fragrance free. With age my skin is drier and I moisturize day and night. I stay away from foundations that are matte, no eyeliner because it makes my eyes look smaller and I always wear mascara.
hi London Calling . I just found Marie Anne's channel I also use cruelty free /vegan products . I found Dr Drays channel in May and think she is fantastic . I recently switched to fragrance free as well I also appreciate that she has cruelty free/vegan options . Have a good week
I never wear much makeup, skin has to breathe and being petite I choose strong eyes or lips. I like that Dior taupe eye shadow. I still have Chanel eyeshadow and lipsticks cause they last a while. Clarins make lovely lipsticks.
I have always used very little makeup. I use avocado oil with a drop of frankincense and lavender oils on my face, eyebrow pencil, mascara, sometimes eyeliner, and lip balm sometimes with lipstick. I'm 51 years old and my skin is in excellent shape!
Thank you Thank you. Perfect topic. Interesting comparison with French ladies. Still, we all want to look nice. For my lips I use a bit of brown sugar as a lip scrub. Ps Love that navy dress in the background. Tres chic!
Marie-Anne Lecoeur Oh I wish you were an affiliate. I would buy it. Love navy for summer. Very nice style
I like Urban Decay eyebrow powder and pencils, easy to use and do not smudge!!! With age you need more color so I do use blush to brighten my face!! I love the Dior eyeshadow quads and I have one in navy . Thanks Marie-Anne, another informative video
I too am in my mid 50s and have noticed that some makeup doesn't sit well on my skin. Especially under my eyes. It looks flakey. Love listening to you read in french. So enjoy your videos.
I found after 50 I needed to "shave" my face and upper lip areas. The hair growing everywhere but the head (of course) is going crazy. Foundation goes on much smoother without all that hair.
I am 58 years old and do not have a lot of wrinkles, just two little lines between my eyebrows.. I use less make up now. Every night I use oils like rosehip seed oil or argan oil. For make up tutorials, I love watching LittlePoet.
I used to love more eyeshadow! Now, all I look decent in is eyebrow pencil to fill in my now sparse and faded eyebrows. I do a very thin touch of eye liner on upper lash line and mascara upper lashes and a touch on lower. No more does eye liner or shadow look good under my lower lashes as before😢 either. A barely their pinkish more toward violet or mauve lip color...I must have in my purse. I give up on blush now completely! My skin is normal to dry but blotchy and occasionally I smear a light concealer to cover the spots that look bad.
I hope you find the less is more approach better for you and your skin Happy 😘
I find I wear less foundation at my age 75yrs, but you have given things to think about
That is perfect Marielle 🤗
I tend to use more tinted moisturizer instead of base now.
My Mother was born in Lourdes -Thank you for your share you are a beautiful woman!
I love your bright beautiful brown eyes Marie-Anne! 🌹
@@MarieAnneLecoeur De rien! 🤓
All facial skin is bumpier than earlier years. I like the idea of an eye shadow primer to make shadow application easier. Thank you Marie-Ann! 😊
I'm nowhere near 50, but I find that powder, lipstick, mascara, blush, & sometimes eye pencil is enough for me. My eyebrows are naturally strong, so I only need to have them threaded every now & again.
Great video. Good tips even for the gals out there over 70 ( like me!) 😻
Your mise-en-scène is especially attractive today !!
Thank you for making this video. It is helpful and reinforces what I am doing and bew ideas. Please list products. 🌷
When younger I read in Vogue that french women all go to estheticians and take extra care of their skin. I had never heard of this before, but did pay attention to not just putting on make up but also taking better care of my skin (inside and out.) Now that I am much older it has really paid off and can get away with the no make up look.
I’ve never been one to wear much makeup. I have a lot of it, but I usually only wear it for special occasions.
Hi Marie-Anne, I am 56 and overall I have good skin. I have never smoked, don't drink and eat 'reasonably' ok, (but could do better). The biggest change in the past five years I've seen in my skin is most definitely around the lower eye area. I have a very simple but effective skincare routine, as I too believe it's not about makeup but more about radiant skin. I cleanse, tone, apply serum, moisturiser, primer, all with hyaluronic acid (key ingredient), and all in very thin layers, then my miracle worker is 'Fabulift' under the eye, it's a temporary tightening and lifting solution that lasts until you choose to remove it. I never put any other product under Fabulift as it can interfere and it is full of good nourishing ingredients. Then I apply L'Oréal True Match Mineral foundation, very finely buffed until it gives a flawless, natural application. I then add a touch of baked blush. For the eyebrows I love Micro-pencils L'Oréal eye contour (incorporates a highlighter) as they give a perfect, filled in tiny hair look to the brow, creating a very natural, effective brow for my sparse eyebrows and you can highlight the arch and inner corner. Then another great product Barry M gel waterproof eyeliner in brown (brown is fabulous for blue eyes and better for anti-aging), I tightline the top and add a fine line in the lower. Then I ADORE Maybelline Push Up Angel, I use waterproof because I have 'sweaty' eyes 🤭. This mascara gives you uplifted anti-aged lashes you never thought you had, and a wide awake look, I really love it. Then I use a pinky/peach nude lipstick as I feel all this out together gives a radiant, fresh look. It takes me 20 minutes and I'm ready to go. I actually think I've now found all of my hero products that actually deliver exactly what I'm looking for and we ladies over 50+ should celebrate what we have. We're daughter's, sisters, mother's, grandmother, nurturers, problem solvers, counsellors....and if like me yesterday (painter & decorator) etc.....we should show the world how special we are our faces have been lived in and achieved so much, enhance it don't mask it x
I also switched from foundation to tinted moisturizer [Laura Mercier] and changed my black eyeliner for brown or grey. I also need to fill in my eyebrows with pencil which surprised me because they were always so thick! I guess nothing lasts forever, helas. But definitely less makeup with a lighter hand is more flattering after 50 [if not at every age] because you look like a better version of yourself rather than, as you say, "a mask".
My skin has become duller with age so I now do a gentle scrub once a week with a mixture of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide [ a mix of about 2:1]: it takes off dead skin cells and brightens your complexion without being too harsh.
I love your look, you always look so beautiful and put together, and you have a pleasant, conversational manner that makes watching you so nice and uplifting. I am 52, my hair is a mixed gray and dark, I feel like I look seriously aged and washed out if I don’t have my eyes done. I love lipstick but with the masks, I only wear a tinted lip balm so it doesn’t smear but I still have some color for when I’m outdoors or in the car. Most of my makeup now is for my eyes now.
The pinks and navies around you are gorgeous, Marie-Anne. This video is right on time, you must’ve known I turn 50 at the end of this month! Your makeup is always perfect, so natural, but just right. This was a very useful video. I love a minimalistic makeup, especially very minimal eye, but a matte red lip always is so classic...my favorite. I do believe upper lash mascara is very necessary as we age. You shouldn’t see the makeup, just a better looking lady, is how I feel. I’m a huge fan of benefit eye bright! I’ve been using it for years. Silly thing, I’ve always been afraid curling my eyelashes, I don’t know why, it’s really silly. As I age, I think I’m afraid of losing any of those precious lashes. By the way, I could listen to you speak French forever! Thank you for another great video, Marie-Anne💖xx
Marie-Anne Lecoeur the flowers are really a beautiful addition! Yes, to keep my lashes supple, I sleep with an extremely light coat of Vaseline (truly the very tiniest amount) applied ever so lightly and gently with a Q-tip. Keeps them nicely moisturized. Thank you for adding in a little French for us, I only understand a few words, but honestly, I enjoy it so much. 💖xx
Hello, Marie-Anne. My name is Maria, I am 60 and I live in Cagliari, Italy. Minimal and natural makeup is my favourite one. Just a veil of lipstick or lip balm, blush or bronzer, some mascara and eye pencil. This is the maximum I can wear on my skin now that I am sixty, as well as in the past when I was in my teen. I never felt confident using foundation, unless I apply it as a concealer, just in strategic places. Of course I am paying more attention to skincare. What I am noticed about eyebrows is they are becoming gray and much longer. I need to cut them sometimes. And eye lids are dropping, sob. Thank you for the video.
I got a chuckle from the captioning. It read your name as Marian Liquor. So congrats on being so intoxicating!
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I enjoy your videos. Thank you so much for your informative information.
I love your videos and your makeup look, just iconic! 👌💖
I turned 60 few weeks ago. I never have been consistent about anything, I can go month without putting make up or anything on my face, only soap and water. You inspired me
I focus on the condition of the skin...I use Argan oil under my makeup as a base and let it soak in...and then apply a thin layer of foundation, a touch of cream blush, mascara, and a sheer lip color...no powder products If I want an eye look..I use a touch of cream highlighter in the center of my lid..
Those pops of pink in the background are gorgeous! Love the flowers and the cushion, and I recognize that top from your previous video--it suits you beautifully! 🏵🌸🌹
Really like your hair that way 😀