FABULOUS, and WELL DONE GIRL 👍👏!! And I’ll NEVER grow tired of hearing an influencer of my age group tell me “ to work with what we’ve got” ! It reinforces the fact we’re still beautiful, and YES , we can still rock our beauty 💪👌🤩❣️
Well, sometimes I think that what we've got is BETTER than someone in their 20s! How beautiful it is to be our age & lived through what we have & still be rockin' gorgeousness!!
I must say. I am SO HAPPY to have come across your channel. You are instantly a new favorite! It is so refreshing how real you are and how you address real concerns us real women have! It is so easy to be fooled by filters and lighting and put ourselves down for not looking a certain way or getting the same outcome with makeup most of these other influencers get! I am a big fan Ms. Melissa! You are a Gem among the makeup community!
Oh my goodness Nina! First I'm so excited you're here! And super happy you're enjoying the content. You know I'm just like all of you, I watch the influencer & think, "what am I doing wrong?" Fact is, absolutely nothing! Except we don't have a MUA, hairstylist, Lighting director & photoshop to use everyday!!! Hahaha! So doll, you're in the right place. We're just a bunch of girlfriends that live makeup & fashion, getting together to have some fun! So glad to have you with us! Sending new friend hugs!
Thank u soo much for showing us that u do still have a little bit of texture after applying foundation!Alot of beauty influencers NEVER admit to that and there's soo many young girls and women who are self conscious about their makeup especially because they think its going to come out completely flawless like the influencers they watch and they end up soo disappointed that when they take a pic of themselves they photoshop it until it looks unrealistic.
Finally someone who has an honest approach to skin and texture 👏🏼 So happy to have stumbled onto your channel all the way from a very gloomy Scotland 💜
Melissa, I do really enjoy your videos and your upbeat, positive e delivery. I always learn something , but today was an affirmation that I too, at 70 years young, could look model perfect if only I had a permanent soft focus filter hanging over my face😁❤! Your honesty and genuine caring for your community with truth about products, prices, efficacy etc. are refreshing. Thanks for all you do. Be well and have a great week lovely lady.
LOVE that you encourage women to shave their faces (aka Dermaplaning). As a professional esthetician, I educate my patients about how beneficial this is. Truly, I appreciate the reminder that we are all beautiful and we ALL have skin issues that WE find problematic.
I just found your channel today! I learned some new tricks about applying foundation for over 40. Actually, I am way over 40 but your tutorial about applying makeup for people with texture skin was most helpful. Thank you!
I want to thank you so much for this video! I turned 37 this year and it just seems like my skin and body has just changed. My skin is now dry and my pores are very large. The fine lines seemed to have popped up overnight! Your videos are so helpful. I like how I look in makeup again.
Try the “ordinary” brand 30% aha peel. It’s like $8 and you can find it at ulta. They have a whole skin care line that is actually high quality and affordable.
The first one is a primer spray. They usually are quite hydrating & don't have ingredients that set your makeup. They are just to get your face ready for makeup. The other was a setting spray, those usually have ingredients that help dry down any break through of makeup. I don't use one's that contain alcohol because I'm too dry already, but a lot like Urban Decay All Nighter do use alcohol.
Oh, thank you for turning off your ring light and letting us see your skin in normal light! Sometimes it feels like trying to get the same look as you do is an exercise in futility. There is no way my skin can look the same without studio lights, no matter how closely I follow your tutorials. You still look gorgeous of course, it's just more realistic and achievable. Thank you so much. You are so honest and I love you to pieces.
Wow! First time watching and I must say that even at my age (75) - learned a ton!! You opened up my process thinking and I now see I have truly been stuck back where I first learned about makeup… many decades ago. I am anxious to try some of your ideas, sequencing, and products new to me. I do believe I am entering a new adventure, thanks so very much for sharing!!
Well hi there Cathi! First WELCOME! I'm so excited to have you here!! And second... Yay! I'm glad the video was helpful for you. I love to get your thoughts after you've tried it out. Have a fabulous weekend my new friend
So many great tips, Melissa! I agree, face shaving is essential for me. I am 62 and have been shaving my face for decades. Removal of the peach fuzz and flaky skin is key to a flawless foundation application and every single product that goes on top of it! You are always gorgeous, so glowy and radiant. Thank you for sharing techniques and opinions on products.
I agree at near 70 you must do this. Many women deny or don’t think they have facial hair but we all do, some with bifocals may not be able to see. Get a flashlight and shine under your face behind ears towards side of cheeks to really see the fuzz. It’s there and must go to have a smooth foundation or the things you apply will stick to the hairs and is visible to everyone even if you can’t see them yourself. Great video.
Hello there! I am 37 and starting to see fine lines on my forehead and crows feet around my eyes 😧 So I am so happy I found this video loaded with amazing tips 🙏 I have been wanting to shave my peach fuzz on my face for several years but I am sssooo scared to do it!!! Does it grow back thicker...or darker?! Does it feel like a "steel brush" when growing back in?! So many things scare me about this but I may be making a mountain out of a mole hill?! I already shave my arms and it grows back exactly the same texture and thickness as before I shaved it so maybe the face will too?!
Hello! I am 53 and sad to say I'm just now trying make up! I have always worn some but not much. I very much enjoy your channel BUT I wish I didn't shave. Maybe I did it wrong but my face feels awful.
I love watching you so much that I wasn’t ready for the video to end. I am so glad you showed how long it really takes. I felt so bad taking so long of a time to do my makeup, but the real deal takes some time to do, I see. I used to take 30 minutes and be done with the whole thing in my 20’s and 30’s. I miss those days, but I now see how to do things in my older age. Thank you so much Melissa. I would add just one thing….it takes practice, although watching you helps get it done the first time, going slowly. ❤
I was writing her instructions down or I'll forget several steps! I ordered the priming spray, never heard of it! My face is always tacky after serums & my moisturizer. Nice to know I can blot it with tissue. My tissues all have lotion in them so I need to buy lotion free ones. All the steps seemed like a lot of work but if it works for me I'll do it. Much easier & faster in our 20s & 30s!! Imconfused on the under eye steps. I'll have to watch it again for that.
I haven’t worn makeup in years. I’ve just had such a hard time finding foundation or even a bb cream that doesn’t make my pores look enormous. But I recently decided to start wearing some and came across your video. I saved it to watch again so that I can follow your tips. Thank you so much!
I am SO HAPPY to have come across this channel! My skin is so different than 20 years ago and I was still using the same routine! I was so unhappy on how I was looking (larger pores, fine lines, combination skin). Thank you so much for teaching us! You are a beautiful and generous human being!
So many great tips that you've shared before that I still follow to this day. They have made my makeup so flawless. I'm so incredibly grateful for you, and your wonderful tips. Thank you so much!
Wow this is such a fantastic tutorial so many nuggets of wisdom. I use a waterproof tinted sunscreen down my neck, it's like glue and it doesn't get on clothing. One thing I've learned is that at this stage of life, a 5 minute makeup routine in a hurry, is lipstick, mascara, color correcting dark circles under the eyes, and a quick swipe of blush. If I'm going to put on Foundation, I know that's going to take some time. I no longer skip skin care, primer, foundation/tinted spf, powder and setting spray. I've learned the hard way that it's mortifying to look at your makeup at the end of the day if you skip any steps.
Thank you for another great video! Great reminders and I appreciate your comments as well. I try to remember to set my sunscreen before starting makeup.
Hi Melissa !! Totally agree “work with what we have “ thanks for taking the time to share your experience and techniques so so helpful . You look radiant and your skin looks amazing . Practice makes perfect 🥰💕
I am glad to hear that you really push for foundation to go on the ears, the neck and the décolletage. I remember several years ago Laura Bush was being interviewed on CSPAN and all I saw was her face one color and her neck/chest was another.
So appreciate your open and honest information in this video! I have tried shaving, but felt a bit overwhelmed by it (I'm 66 and pretty fuzzy). After watching your video, I'm going to give it another go! Also, taking note of your info!
I’m 68 now and have discovered some out of the box beauty secrets over time (like egg white masks, and tinting my moisturizer myself for homemade BB creams before they were popular. I’m not into covering my skin with foundations, though you make it look so natural and looks beautiful! A few years ago my 42 year old daughter asked me how I kept my skin so smooth, since hers was getting fuzzy. I laughed and admitted to shaving for about the last 25 years. I just used one of those men’s triple rotary head razors my husband had. I think they call it “epilating” these days, with some cute little girly tools, which she is ok with using. 😂
Melissa you are so inspiring. So beautiful and your makeup looks so classy....I will try out your tips because I'm 52 and I can use all the tips I can get to make my makeup look nice. Thank you... Have a blessed day....😊
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I am turning 35 this year and I can't tell you how much I appreciate you keeping it real about skin. I keep finding videos of people older than me, giving the same advice for people my age and older as they do for the teens and young adults. My skin has changes immensely since I was I began my 20's and I still keep hearing the same advice from the same "beauty gurus" as if their own skin has not changed! I don't know if to consider my skin as mature or not but I do have these issues with my skin and found your tips here, to be extremely helpful! Thanks again!
Melissa, what's the difference between setting powder and finishing powder? I still get confused but I appreciate you so much.. I just learned a lot of great tips that I'm definitely going to try. Tysm 😊
Hi Traci. A setting powder usually is matte & it blurs imperfections. Most times a Finishing Powder have a subtle, or not so subtle, sheen to it & it give a tiny glow.
@@MrsMelissaM oh no I just saw your comment.. tysm I get it now. So you would use setting powder first and then a finishing powder at the end right? If you(or anyone else) see's this could you recommend any finishing powders from the drugstore? Please.. thank you!
I’m 48 and have been struggling so much with setting my under eyes. I am constantly using a damp sponge and using a setting spray, but I now see I have been using way too much powder under my eyes first- and will now only lightly dust AFTER using a setting spray on my sponge. I am binging your page now to find product recommendations. It’s so hard to follow super young influencers when you have aging skin. My under eyes and under my chin are really hurting my feelings lately and I’m so glad I found you! I also think my skin is the same shade as yours, as is my hair, so I feel like a found a Fairy GodMother!
These are such fabulous tips. I have yet to try the powder first application method, but I think I will try it tomorrow morning. The rest of your tips I already follow.💜
You are so correct. Especially the extra moisture on your skin before foundation! Took me forever to figure that out. I’ve been walking around like a cake face.
Thank you for these wonderful tips! I have a big event coming up next weekend so I am going to practice these techniques. I think your skin looks amazing, even when you turned your ring light down! I truly appreciate all the hard work you put into teaching us how to be the best version of ourselves. ❤💕💜
I'm glad I stumbled on your channel. I'm 52 & was having a hard time finding makeup videos for my age. I really like how you did your foundation. Tomorrow I'm definitely going to do these steps. I keep forgetting to use my straight razor. That's for sure tomorrow. Thank you for sharing
Ok, I went & looked, I think it's more about the blend on my lip liner. I'll link my technique video. I hope it helps a little. th-cam.com/video/I0hdFEwuwjI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=b2WitSV05HOyjI4q
This is, I think the first time I actually understand what the heck I am suppose to do to get flawless foundation ON!!!! You are Fabulously Awesome!!! Lots of love!
The best thing I learned about a year ago was to shave my face. I never thought to do that until I saw someone else recommended that. That is a great tip Melissa!!! I hope you are doing well beautiful!
Wow. What a difference before and after. You are beautiful. I’m new here. I really like your application technique. They are so much more realistic than most I’ve seen.
Thank you so much for showing us how to do all of these things. I picked up a lot of useful ways to change what I do now...let my moisturiser set in for longer than I do...and yes I do need to use primer, and setting spray and powder...I have now subscribed to your channel and will have a look at some of your other ideas xxx
OMgosh I slap it on like a face lotion and use no powder, BUT I will attempt these techniques... am 62 and finally beginning to show signs of aging and feel vulnerable and uneasy about my looks. Thank you just found you today and binging your chan
I love your accessibility and turning off the lights; the vulnerability of your camera presence is beautiful before, during & after. One question, though: why so MANY products?!?! I'm a daily exfoliator and love those little shave blades myself, and I do glycolics every 1-2 months. However, I could only see myself taking THIS MUCH TIME for a super-important event w. so many products, steps and time involved. Girl, it takes two days for my hair to dry...And the thing that got you into covering up down to your decolletage (and ears) is one of the most important foundations of "foundation": sunscreen, darlin'. The time we'd spend on flawless as possible foundation (and then laundry tips on how to get this stuff out of our clothes + cleaning brushes) ages me just watching it. *Would you consider taking the flawless foundation routine and tips here for those of us who don't have this kind of time doen to 15 minutes or less? And things we can carry in our bags (to work, etc.)?
Hi Melissa., I've used the powder before foundation trick since you first posted the original video and boy does it work wonders. You are looking so well, I hope you are feeling as amazing as you are looking. Keep making these wonderful videos. With Love xxx💖💖💖
You are such a delight & I absolutely love your videos! Please let me tell you how much I appreciate your not dumping on all of us all the negative things going on with you. Sadly, life isn't pain free & we all have hard things to deal with & grow from. Thank you for always leaving me feeling cheered up, enlightened & hopeful after watching your videos. You're so delightful!
I’m so glad I stopped here! 1st time watching your video & I am a fan already. Im older than you but have a long ways to go with make-up! (Yes started late in my life😮) Your realness is your essence! I feel most people using filters to demonstrate, have done us all a big disfavor! Looking forward to watching your other videos❤ Thank you for an awesome video!
Beautifully flawless!!! I appreciate you sharing your wonderful makeup/skincare routines!!💓💓💓 your face & smile light up the world Mrs. Melissa!!!♥️🥰💋❤️😘💄😍
I rarely ever wear make-up. It is such a job to apply everything. Thank you for going through the steps. I've learned a lot. It doesn't seem so bad watching you
FABULOUS, and WELL DONE GIRL 👍👏!! And I’ll NEVER grow tired of hearing an influencer of my age group tell me
“ to work with what we’ve got” ! It reinforces the fact we’re still beautiful, and YES , we can still rock our beauty 💪👌🤩❣️
Well, sometimes I think that what we've got is BETTER than someone in their 20s! How beautiful it is to be our age & lived through what we have & still be rockin' gorgeousness!!
💯Absolutely!
Simply wonderful
I must say. I am SO HAPPY to have come across your channel. You are instantly a new favorite! It is so refreshing how real you are and how you address real concerns us real women have! It is so easy to be fooled by filters and lighting and put ourselves down for not looking a certain way or getting the same outcome with makeup most of these other influencers get! I am a big fan Ms. Melissa! You are a Gem among the makeup community!
Oh my goodness Nina! First I'm so excited you're here! And super happy you're enjoying the content. You know I'm just like all of you, I watch the influencer & think, "what am I doing wrong?" Fact is, absolutely nothing! Except we don't have a MUA, hairstylist, Lighting director & photoshop to use everyday!!! Hahaha! So doll, you're in the right place. We're just a bunch of girlfriends that live makeup & fashion, getting together to have some fun! So glad to have you with us! Sending new friend hugs!
She took the words out of my mouth 😊
@@MrsMelissaM🎉
You're the first person I've found that actually gives thee very best and most honest advice on makeup for mature women. 👏
Oh wow! Thank you so much Christi. That really means a lot to me
I agree
Thank u soo much for showing us that u do still have a little bit of texture after applying foundation!Alot of beauty influencers NEVER admit to that and there's soo many young girls and women who are self conscious about their makeup especially because they think its going to come out completely flawless like the influencers they watch and they end up soo disappointed that when they take a pic of themselves they photoshop it until it looks unrealistic.
We are the same age. Finally! A practical makeup channel that gets my struggles. I'm trying all the things you did here. Thank you!
I'm so excited that you are enjoying the content! Yay!
Love your tips. Glad there is someone on utube that is more mature. Appreciate you.
Finally someone who has an honest approach to skin and texture 👏🏼 So happy to have stumbled onto your channel all the way from a very gloomy Scotland 💜
Welcome to my channel & thanks so much for subscribing! I think you're going to love it here. 😊💜
Hello so nice to hear
I love how humble and honest you are. I wish I had the energy you do to do my make up! You look flawless 😊
Thank you so much Rosie! 💓
Melissa, I do really enjoy your videos and your upbeat, positive e delivery. I always learn something , but today was an affirmation that I too, at 70 years young, could look model perfect if only I had a permanent soft focus filter hanging over my face😁❤! Your honesty and genuine caring for your community with truth about products, prices, efficacy etc. are refreshing. Thanks for all you do. Be well and have a great week lovely lady.
This was such a kind comment Bobbie! Thank you!
LOVE that you encourage women to shave their faces (aka Dermaplaning). As a professional esthetician, I educate my patients about how beneficial this is. Truly, I appreciate the reminder that we are all beautiful and we ALL have skin issues that WE find problematic.
Thank you Shari. That means a lot to me coming from a professional.
Being a professional can i ask you if its ok for women to dermaplaining? I have been told its not ideal & it can stop cellular turnover?
I just found your channel today! I learned some new tricks about applying foundation for over 40. Actually, I am way over 40 but your tutorial about applying makeup for people with texture skin was most helpful. Thank you!
I can appreciate how different everyone's routines and products are. Your skin and makeup looks very nice and enhances your pretty features.
Thank you so much Cynthia 💓
I want to thank you so much for this video! I turned 37 this year and it just seems like my skin and body has just changed. My skin is now dry and my pores are very large. The fine lines seemed to have popped up overnight! Your videos are so helpful. I like how I look in makeup again.
That's so great to hear Brandy. I love hearing experiences like yours! Thank you
Try chem peels….they’re amazing.
Try the “ordinary” brand 30% aha peel. It’s like $8 and you can find it at ulta. They have a whole skin care line that is actually high quality and affordable.
The tip of putting my foundation on my neck and chest is an absolute game changer - thank you, I'm so glad I found your channel
You’re so good at what you do! You provide the most helpful tips. Thank you for all the wonderful videos. ☺️
That's so kind of you to say Jackie! Thank you
Great!! Melissa is there a difference between the setting sprays you use? Another great video!Thank you so much!!
The first one is a primer spray. They usually are quite hydrating & don't have ingredients that set your makeup. They are just to get your face ready for makeup. The other was a setting spray, those usually have ingredients that help dry down any break through of makeup. I don't use one's that contain alcohol because I'm too dry already, but a lot like Urban Decay All Nighter do use alcohol.
@@MrsMelissaM b, no
Oh, thank you for turning off your ring light and letting us see your skin in normal light! Sometimes it feels like trying to get the same look as you do is an exercise in futility. There is no way my skin can look the same without studio lights, no matter how closely I follow your tutorials. You still look gorgeous of course, it's just more realistic and achievable. Thank you so much. You are so honest and I love you to pieces.
I'm so happy it was helpful Shelley. They're a necessary evil! Lol
Wow. I'm 71 and I think you're awesome. Love your direct and no-nonsense delivery. Thank you for getting to the point!
Wow! First time watching and I must say that even at my age (75) - learned a ton!! You opened up my process thinking and I now see I have truly been stuck back where I first learned about makeup… many decades ago. I am anxious to try some of your ideas, sequencing, and products new to me. I do believe I am entering a new adventure, thanks so very much for sharing!!
Well hi there Cathi! First WELCOME! I'm so excited to have you here!! And second... Yay! I'm glad the video was helpful for you. I love to get your thoughts after you've tried it out. Have a fabulous weekend my new friend
So many great tips, Melissa! I agree, face shaving is essential for me. I am 62 and have been shaving my face for decades. Removal of the peach fuzz and flaky skin is key to a flawless foundation application and every single product that goes on top of it! You are always gorgeous, so glowy and radiant. Thank you for sharing techniques and opinions on products.
Awesome that you do these steps already!!
I agree at near 70 you must do this. Many women deny or don’t think they have facial hair but we all do, some with bifocals may not be able to see. Get a flashlight and shine under your face behind ears towards side of cheeks to really see the fuzz. It’s there and must go to have a smooth foundation or the things you apply will stick to the hairs and is visible to everyone even if you can’t see them yourself. Great video.
Hello there! I am 37 and starting to see fine lines on my forehead and crows feet around my eyes 😧 So I am so happy I found this video loaded with amazing tips 🙏 I have been wanting to shave my peach fuzz on my face for several years but I am sssooo scared to do it!!! Does it grow back thicker...or darker?! Does it feel like a "steel brush" when growing back in?! So many things scare me about this but I may be making a mountain out of a mole hill?! I already shave my arms and it grows back exactly the same texture and thickness as before I shaved it so maybe the face will too?!
Hello! I am 53 and sad to say I'm just now trying make up! I have always worn some but not much. I very much enjoy your channel BUT I wish I didn't shave. Maybe I did it wrong but my face feels awful.
Is it ok to use those shavers, I thought the hair grew back thick??
I love watching you so much that I wasn’t ready for the video to end. I am so glad you showed how long it really takes. I felt so bad taking so long of a time to do my makeup, but the real deal takes some time to do, I see. I used to take 30 minutes and be done with the whole thing in my 20’s and 30’s. I miss those days, but I now see how to do things in my older age. Thank you so much Melissa. I would add just one thing….it takes practice, although watching you helps get it done the first time, going slowly. ❤
So very true! Practice is a must!
I was writing her instructions down or I'll forget several steps! I ordered the priming spray, never heard of it! My face is always tacky after serums & my moisturizer. Nice to know I can blot it with tissue. My tissues all have lotion in them so I need to buy lotion free ones. All the steps seemed like a lot of work but if it works for me I'll do it. Much easier & faster in our 20s & 30s!! Imconfused on the under eye steps. I'll have to watch it again for that.
@@cathyincolorado1432 here's the video where I show my concealer tips
th-cam.com/video/Wi3bSy-Ge68/w-d-xo.html
I just love watching you & that big ole IT Cosmetics brush looks amazing.
This was awesome!!
I have horribly dry skin and found your video after nearly giving up on my foundation routine lately. Thank youuu!! 🤗
I haven’t worn makeup in years. I’ve just had such a hard time finding foundation or even a bb cream that doesn’t make my pores look enormous. But I recently decided to start wearing some and came across your video. I saved it to watch again so that I can follow your tips. Thank you so much!
Your technique is truly flawless and beautiful! Hugs from Maryland ❤
Thanks so much Sherri
I tried shaving once- every wrinkle was accentuated, like my face was NAKED lol
I won’t do that again. Your makeup is perfect for you.
I am SO HAPPY to have come across this channel! My skin is so different than 20 years ago and I was still using the same routine! I was so unhappy on how I was looking (larger pores, fine lines, combination skin). Thank you so much for teaching us! You are a beautiful and generous human being!
Oh wow! That's so sweet of you! I'm glad you're here too Diana. Super glad to have you!😊💜
Same I don't like me with makeup or without. I just think I look worse which ever way. I know one thing I definitely need new makeup
I’m 54 too 😊 it’s nice to see product reviews for products that are suitable for my skin. You are a very pretty lady!
Thank you so much!
So many great tips that you've shared before that I still follow to this day. They have made my makeup so flawless. I'm so incredibly grateful for you, and your wonderful tips. Thank you so much!
I'm so happy they've been helpful for you Aundrea!
You go girl. I'm nearly 62 & get a lot of compliments regarding my make up ❤
Love that!
Hi Melissa. Thank you for the tips. Have a beautiful day❤
we need more people your age educating us on these things! wonderful video! you look really healthy and pretty with AND without makeup! ♥
Oh thank you so much!
Wow this is such a fantastic tutorial so many nuggets of wisdom. I use a waterproof tinted sunscreen down my neck, it's like glue and it doesn't get on clothing. One thing I've learned is that at this stage of life, a 5 minute makeup routine in a hurry, is lipstick, mascara, color correcting dark circles under the eyes, and a quick swipe of blush. If I'm going to put on Foundation, I know that's going to take some time. I no longer skip skin care, primer, foundation/tinted spf, powder and setting spray. I've learned the hard way that it's mortifying to look at your makeup at the end of the day if you skip any steps.
That's so true. If you want it to look great at the end of the day, it takes time for sure!
I've been following MUAs from almost their beginning. This was one of the best tutorials I've ever seen!!
Oh thanks so very much Kristin. I hope it helped
Thank you for another great video! Great reminders and I appreciate your comments as well. I try to remember to set my sunscreen before starting makeup.
Love the background ❤ glad to find an influencer older than 20😎
Thank you Lisa! Glad you're here!
Hi Melissa !! Totally agree “work with what we have “ thanks for taking the time to share your experience and techniques so so helpful . You look radiant and your skin looks amazing . Practice makes perfect 🥰💕
😘😘😘
I am glad to hear that you really push for foundation to go on the ears, the neck and the décolletage. I remember several years ago Laura Bush was being interviewed on CSPAN and all I saw was her face one color and her neck/chest was another.
So appreciate your open and honest information in this video! I have tried shaving, but felt a bit overwhelmed by it (I'm 66 and pretty fuzzy). After watching your video, I'm going to give it another go! Also, taking note of your info!
I hope it goes well for you Kim. You can also just use a regular razor too
So pretty! Thank you for the extra tips for making a more flawless look!
No matter what, you always cheer me up.
Aw, I'm so happy to hear that Linda!
I’m 68 now and have discovered some out of the box beauty secrets over time (like egg white masks, and tinting my moisturizer myself for homemade BB creams before they were popular. I’m not into covering my skin with foundations, though you make it look so natural and looks beautiful!
A few years ago my 42 year old daughter asked me how I kept my skin so smooth, since hers was getting fuzzy. I laughed and admitted to shaving for about the last 25 years. I just used one of those men’s triple rotary head razors my husband had. I think they call it “epilating” these days, with some cute little girly tools, which she is ok with using. 😂
How fun that your daughter was asking! Momma's secrets are the best!
Melissa you are so inspiring. So beautiful and your makeup looks so classy....I will try out your tips because I'm 52 and I can use all the tips I can get to make my makeup look nice. Thank you... Have a blessed day....😊
I'm so glad they were helpful Marisol!
You're beautiful either with or without foundation 💜
Please recommend products and or tips for mature combination skin women who still suffer breakouts?
Hi Mrs M 👋Great video. Loved it. Could you do an updated contour, blush and highlight application please 🙏 You look absolutely amazing 💯 xxxxxx
I sure can Christie. I'll try to get to it pretty soon
@@MrsMelissaM Thankyou so much. 🌸🌸🌸🌸
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I am turning 35 this year and I can't tell you how much I appreciate you keeping it real about skin. I keep finding videos of people older than me, giving the same advice for people my age and older as they do for the teens and young adults. My skin has changes immensely since I was I began my 20's and I still keep hearing the same advice from the same "beauty gurus" as if their own skin has not changed! I don't know if to consider my skin as mature or not but I do have these issues with my skin and found your tips here, to be extremely helpful! Thanks again!
Melissa, what's the difference between setting powder and finishing powder? I still get confused but I appreciate you so much.. I just learned a lot of great tips that I'm definitely going to try. Tysm 😊
Hi Traci. A setting powder usually is matte & it blurs imperfections. Most times a Finishing Powder have a subtle, or not so subtle, sheen to it & it give a tiny glow.
@@MrsMelissaM oh no I just saw your comment.. tysm I get it now. So you would use setting powder first and then a finishing powder at the end right? If you(or anyone else) see's this could you recommend any finishing powders from the drugstore? Please.. thank you!
I’m 48 and have been struggling so much with setting my under eyes. I am constantly using a damp sponge and using a setting spray, but I now see I have been using way too much powder under my eyes first- and will now only lightly dust AFTER using a setting spray on my sponge. I am binging your page now to find product recommendations. It’s so hard to follow super young influencers when you have aging skin. My under eyes and under my chin are really hurting my feelings lately and I’m so glad I found you! I also think my skin is the same shade as yours, as is my hair, so I feel like a found a Fairy GodMother!
Hahaha! I love that Terry! I'm excited you found me too! Thank you!
I adore you so much!!!!! I’m 30 but I suffer from acne scarring and dry skin. Your tips help so much!
Oh wow! You just made my day doll!
Just Stunning! The best thing about you is the fact that you don't mind being real & your big ❤
Aw, thanks my sweet friend
These are such fabulous tips. I have yet to try the powder first application method, but I think I will try it tomorrow morning. The rest of your tips I already follow.💜
I'd love to hear what you think Felicia
Thank you, I most appreciate that you show how to use the sponge and that you stressed taking the time to apply it.
Excellent video, Melissa! Great instruction and so helpful! Thank you!❤️
Thanks for sharing these great tips. I recently started using the stansout & love it.
I'm so very grateful for you !
That's awesome Lena.
When you don’t have any makeup on, I can picture what you looked like as a little girl. ❤
Thanks for this quick step by step tutorial. It helps when you get reminders about techniques.
Loved it! Please do the whole look!!! Thank you!
Wow! Beautiful. I had literal given up on foundation but now I have some tricks to try. Thank you
You are so correct. Especially the extra moisture on your skin before foundation! Took me forever to figure that out. I’ve been walking around like a cake face.
Like a cake face!!🤣🤣
Hey wait a minute...I LOVE cake! 🍰
Hahaha!
Love u girl!
So happy I found you. I am your age and need help with these big pores and everything else.
Thank you for these wonderful tips! I have a big event coming up next weekend so I am going to practice these techniques. I think your skin looks amazing, even when you turned your ring light down! I truly appreciate all the hard work you put into teaching us how to be the best version of ourselves. ❤💕💜
You're so kind Stacy! Thank you
I'm glad I stumbled on your channel. I'm 52 & was having a hard time finding makeup videos for my age. I really like how you did your foundation. Tomorrow I'm definitely going to do these steps. I keep forgetting to use my straight razor. That's for sure tomorrow. Thank you for sharing
I'm so glad to have you here Vicky!
Great tips, I appreciate all you do for us!💞
Love the comment in black box at end. That fits me to a tee.
Wow what a difference your make up
Makes. Thank you for sharing.
There is no way I’m going to put makeup on my neck and chest! 😳
Lol
Why not?
To bad..
🙄🙄🙄
Eh well then your face will look different to your neck and chest. Unnatural looking. Sounds like you’re new to makeup.
You're such a beautiful woman. Love how honest you are. Id love to see how you get your lips that perfect light pink without looking like lipstick.
Oh thank you Holly. I'll have to go back & rewatch this & see if I can remember.
Ok, I went & looked, I think it's more about the blend on my lip liner. I'll link my technique video. I hope it helps a little.
th-cam.com/video/I0hdFEwuwjI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=b2WitSV05HOyjI4q
New technique using powder before foundation. Can't wait to try! Thank you!
This is, I think the first time I actually understand what the heck I am suppose to do to get flawless foundation ON!!!! You are Fabulously Awesome!!! Lots of love!
The best thing I learned about a year ago was to shave my face. I never thought to do that until I saw someone else recommended that. That is a great tip Melissa!!! I hope you are doing well beautiful!
I would have liked to have seen how she did her eyemakeup 🥰 it looked lovely 😍
Thanks so much Linda. I do have several eyeshadow videos. I'll link one if you're interested
th-cam.com/video/4Crl6pSMUhg/w-d-xo.html
I just want to say your natural skin is beautiful. Amazing canvas already.
Yes, Queen! Thank you for taking the time to post this. Brilliant tips.
Wow. What a difference before and after. You are beautiful. I’m new here. I really like your application technique. They are so much more realistic than most I’ve seen.
Thank you so much Teresa
Thank you so much for showing us how to do all of these things. I picked up a lot of useful ways to change what I do now...let my moisturiser set in for longer than I do...and yes I do need to use primer, and setting spray and powder...I have now subscribed to your channel and will have a look at some of your other ideas xxx
Thank you Mellisa five more great tips you look amazing sending love and blessings to you and your family
You’re absolutely beautiful both inside and out! ❤
OMgosh I slap it on like a face lotion and use no powder, BUT I will attempt these techniques... am 62 and finally beginning to show signs of aging and feel vulnerable and uneasy about my looks. Thank you just found you today and binging your chan
I love your accessibility and turning off the lights; the vulnerability of your camera presence is beautiful before, during & after. One question, though: why so MANY products?!?! I'm a daily exfoliator and love those little shave blades myself, and I do glycolics every 1-2 months. However, I could only see myself taking THIS MUCH TIME for a super-important event w. so many products, steps and time involved. Girl, it takes two days for my hair to dry...And the thing that got you into covering up down to your decolletage (and ears) is one of the most important foundations of "foundation": sunscreen, darlin'. The time we'd spend on flawless as possible foundation (and then laundry tips on how to get this stuff out of our clothes + cleaning brushes) ages me just watching it. *Would you consider taking the flawless foundation routine and tips here for those of us who don't have this kind of time doen to 15 minutes or less? And things we can carry in our bags (to work, etc.)?
Your skin looks gorgeous!
Thanks so much Mary.
I love how you give time stamps
Your eyelashes look amazing and your eyes look lifted in the outer corners…kudos
Hi Melissa., I've used the powder before foundation trick since you first posted the original video and boy does it work wonders. You are looking so well, I hope you are feeling as amazing as you are looking. Keep making these wonderful videos. With Love xxx💖💖💖
I'm so happy you shared your experience with the technique Dawnie! Thanks my dear!
You are such a delight & I absolutely love your videos! Please let me tell you how much I appreciate your not dumping on all of us all the negative things going on with you. Sadly, life isn't pain free & we all have hard things to deal with & grow from. Thank you for always leaving me feeling cheered up, enlightened & hopeful after watching your videos. You're so delightful!
I'm so glad Kory. There are a few of those videos out of the 500+ I've made. But on the whole, I just live bringing the makeup to you.
Very nice Melissa I'm not into much make up but I'm learning now at 55 I feel I need some enhancements for my look....thanks
Great tips! I'm going to try the loose powder before foundation.
I’m so glad I stopped here! 1st time watching your video & I am a fan already. Im older than you but have a long ways to go with make-up! (Yes started late in my life😮) Your realness is your essence! I feel most people using filters to demonstrate, have done us all a big disfavor! Looking forward to watching your other videos❤ Thank you for an awesome video!
I totally agree with you! And I'm so happy you liked the video. Welcome my dear.
you are blessed with smooth under eyes. That goes a LONG way for your youthful face. 🤩
Beautifully flawless!!! I appreciate you sharing your wonderful makeup/skincare routines!!💓💓💓 your face & smile light up the world Mrs. Melissa!!!♥️🥰💋❤️😘💄😍
Agree!!! 😊❤️
Aw, thank you sweet lady! Big hugs
I'll try this, Melissa, you're looking so beautiful ! Have a good week.
Thanks so very much Cora
@@MrsMelissaM You are welcome, Melissa 💖
I rarely ever wear make-up. It is such a job to apply everything. Thank you for going through the steps. I've learned a lot. It doesn't seem so bad watching you
Glad it was helpful!
This was very helpful. I've never deplaned my face but now I may try it. Please wish me luck.
Absolutely beautiful, Melissa!
Thank you Dee
Jus found you - you are really sympathetic and lovely and beautiful! And you have so much energy, I love it. Thank you for your really good advices! 🖤
So refreshing for you to show us older gals especially a better method of applying makeup!!! Following you!!! JoAnn from Texas
I'm so glad you liked it Joann
You are so relatable, and beautiful. Love your tips
Thank u for this wonderful video!!! I downloaded and saved it and will use it every day from now on❤
My pleasure Natasha. I'm so happy it was helpful!
I'm almost 40 but I have textured skin, fine lines , deep forehead wrinkles, I'm so happy to find your channel!!!! Your tips have helped me so much!
just came across you on TH-cam today. My new favorite. I am 51. I love the way you apply your makeup. You are beautiful.
Oh yay! I'm so glad you're here! Welcome Loretta!!! 😊💜💜💜
You look so pretty. I really enjoy your channel. You explain everything perfectly.
Thank you so much!