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TrendyNannie6 Sun 11-Apr-21 11:16:59

Before covid I wouldn’t go anywhere without foundation mascara lipstick, but now it’s just mascara. And actually I love to feel the fresh air on my face, who would have thought!

Chardy Sun 11-Apr-21 18:54:39

Until March 2020, I used eyeliner and mascara when I went out to see people. Now I don't seem to go out.

Georgesgran Sun 11-Apr-21 18:54:34

Everyday for me - I can get it all done in 3 minutes - have for years, so I suppose I’ve got it down to a fine art. Feel and look better too.

dragonfly46 Sun 11-Apr-21 18:53:17

Yes tinted moisturiser, mascara, blusher, eyebrow makeup but no lipstick because it is under the mask.

Patsy70 Sun 11-Apr-21 18:53:12

Every day, but minimal. Moisturiser, blusher, tinted lip gloss.

grannysyb Sun 11-Apr-21 18:49:06

I'm with Hopikins, every day, feel naked without it. On holiday I usually just put mascara on during the day.

Hopikins Sun 11-Apr-21 16:50:45

Every day without fail. Unless I am ill. It makes me feel good and at 73 I need all the help I can get. It's one of the fun things of being a woman. I do remember many years ago picking my son up from school and I had a skin rash on my face, so no makeup. He was horrified and said not to let his friends see me. I must add I also wear jewellery and perfume every day. It must help as my darling old husband 78 tells me every morning I am beautiful.

AGAA4 Sun 11-Apr-21 16:38:46

Just tinted lip gloss when I go out and lots of moisturiser.

rafichagran Sun 11-Apr-21 16:32:24

Lipstick and moisturizer.

NanKate Sun 11-Apr-21 16:18:08

I have worn makeup every day since I was 17.

I have noticed how much I have aged during the Pandemic and so it is a necessity even if I am not going anywhere, as has been the case this last year.

I regularly watched the videos Tricia Cusden does on YouTube with her Look Fabulous Forever website. She shows women of a certain age how to subtly put on their makeup. She shows you herself minus makeup and then gradually there is a transformation.

NotAGran55 Sun 11-Apr-21 15:55:53

Yes, every day . I wouldn’t feel ready for the day without it .
Tinted moisturiser, blusher , mascara , lipstick and perfume.

DanniRae Sun 11-Apr-21 15:39:49

No make-up at all -just moisturiser (when I remember)

honeyrose Sun 11-Apr-21 14:59:31

I haven’t worn any makeup for just over a year apart from once or twice last summer. I shall have to buy some new makeup as it has a shelf life, but I hate waste so may try to see if I can get away with wearing the old makeup. I don’t see much point in wearing foundation and lipstick when there is a need to wear a mask inside, but my mascara and kohl eyeliner are also gathering dust in the drawer.

eazybee Sun 11-Apr-21 14:57:07

Every day.
Cleanse, tone,serum, tinted moisturiser, eye shadow, eye pencil, mascara and scent. Don't bother with lip gloss; forgot the other day and found out why when I took off my mask.
Always loved makeup although I only use small quantities.
It's the ritual I like, rather, I suppose, as shaving is for men.

Sparkling Sun 11-Apr-21 14:54:31

Only Chanel no 5, I would never open the door without maje up before Covid, now I’ve long white hair and just lipstick or balm on tgem a# they dry out. My priorities changed.

DiscoDancer1975 Sun 11-Apr-21 14:47:54

No, I’ve never got on with it. It always smudges and I look like I’ve missed copious amounts of sleep ?

Amberone Sun 11-Apr-21 14:44:14

Only if I am going out usually, although I've stopped while wearing a mask.

For some reason a few weeks ago I did put makeup on, totally forgetting I would be wearing a mask while we went to the supermarket. When I got home most of my makeup had rubbed off on the inside of my mask.

Allegretto Sun 11-Apr-21 14:35:29

I use moisturiser night and morning. Daily routine is a wee brush with bare minerals original foundation, a wee brush of rouge, a touch of eyebrow pencil and a tiny bit of eyeliner. I put on lipstick before I head out for my walk.

Daisymae Sun 11-Apr-21 14:25:48

Yes, every day. Tinted moisturiser, eye pencil and a lip gloss of some sort. Not bothering with mascara at the moment! Oh and a good spray if Chanel No. 5

MayBee70 Sun 11-Apr-21 14:17:19

Haven’t worn make up for over a year except for uv protection foundation when I walk the dog. But I’m seeing my grandchildren in their garden tomorrow for the first time in over a year and don’t want to frighten them so I’m going to put make up on.

muse Sun 11-Apr-21 14:02:34

Grannybags I've started again. It's done me a world of good.

I've used moisturiser day and night - for as long as I can remember.

Since about the age of 16, every day, I've used eye makeup but don't touch my eyebrows except for keeping them neat. With lockdown I stopped (kept the eyebrows in control though) but have recently started again. I'll never stop again, whilst I am able to do it.

Only exception to this, was my wedding day, when I also put on foundation and lippy.

So don't wait to show off that glamorous you Grannybags.

felice Sun 11-Apr-21 13:59:20

Only eyebrow pencil most days, a gift from my lovely hairdresser a couple of years ago.
Mine have almost disappeared and one day after my usual, he unwrapped a rather nice pencil and put it on one eyebrow, it made a difference so I now use it regularily on both.
He lives nearby so I can be caught out anytime.

Whitewavemark2 Sun 11-Apr-21 13:56:20

Not at home or out and about in the country except sun screen always.

I wear makeup only if I’m going out to eat or theatre or friends home etc. So I can’t really remember the last time.

Smileless2012 Sun 11-Apr-21 13:56:18

Eye liner and mascara but not every day. Only worn foundation once and that was on my wedding day because mum said I looked "very pale"!!

Blondiescot Sun 11-Apr-21 13:55:33

EllanVannin

No need to gild the lily grin

Or in my case - you can put lipstick on a pig, but it'll still be a pig!

NotSpaghetti Sun 11-Apr-21 13:54:06

No, I wear no makeup at all.
I do use a moisturiser though.