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Make-up tutorial

(8 Posts)
f77ms Sun 27-Dec-15 14:18:18

Primer , a bit of foundation . Grey eye liner , mascara and lippy . Takes about 5 mins . I feel like I am stuck in a make up rut though and would love to try something different .

I have had a free make over in The Body shop but I wasn`t impressed with the result except for the little tip they gave me about using grey eyebrow pencil instead of black , it looks much more natural . I usually dye my eyebrows about once a month with a kit I buy , it makes so much difference now they are a bit faded .

tanith Sat 12-Dec-15 12:32:31

Clean and tone bit of moisturiser, eyebrow pencil, eye liner and bit of Mascara and I'm done takes probably 2 mins . I've been doing it for 50yrs on the same face so know my way around now grin I did more of course in my youth.

Pittcity Sat 12-Dec-15 10:02:25

Yes, the lips are mine.
I don't think anyone is expected to take the time to do everything the videos show but I picked up some useful tips.
For example I am now applying concealer with a brush which, as well as looking better, means I use less. I am also using primer on my lips ( yes, we were given free samples! ) and my lippie stays put far longer.
Of course it is advertising, but informative too.

annsixty Sat 12-Dec-15 10:00:17

I asked the same question a few days ago shysal but as yet no takers. I did say I wasn't that Ann

ninathenana Sat 12-Dec-15 09:52:27

It's a great transformation but what's the total cost of all those products for heavens sake.

posie Sat 12-Dec-15 09:32:28

I struggle with trying to do my eyes bacause i need my glasses on to see properly, but still only takes about 5mins.

I know in the make up tutorial the "luscious lips" one is Pittcity as she outed herself the other day smile Don't know about the others though.

ninathenana Sat 12-Dec-15 09:22:46

Wipe over with cleanser, bit of moisturizer, powder the shiny bits and add mascara.
As you say a bit longer for a special occasion.
I've never had a beauty routine for my skin and I think its looking ok for my age.

shysal Sat 12-Dec-15 09:00:44

www.gransnet.com/life-and-style/style-and-beauty/flawless-face-makeup-tutorial-for-over-50s
Has anybody watched this video? It lasts 7 minutes just for the skin, without even including eyes, lips and brows. Can anyone be bothered to faff around for that long? I take me about 2-3 minutes from start to finish, perhaps a bit longer for a special occasion, how much time do you spend, if any, on your make-up?

Is anyone going to own up to being the GNetter featured? I would love to put a name to the face, and hear how she found the experience. It seems to be an advertising exercise.