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Make Up over 65

(61 Posts)
J52 Sun 13-Jul-25 18:32:26

My GD has introduced me to Charlotte Tillbury at the Space NK shop. Their mascara is the best I’ve ever used, a bit pricy, but lasts and you earn points.
I’m going to try their foundation next. Other than that I’ve found Elf products good. Pricewise from the sublime to the ridiculous!

NanaPlenty Sun 13-Jul-25 17:45:19

Silver lining - I know that feeling - I sometimes think I’m talking about someone else when I say I’m 66!

NanaPlenty Sun 13-Jul-25 17:43:41

Thank you I will take a look x

silverlining48 Sun 13-Jul-25 17:29:44

I can’t believe I just said that I am 77 I really don’t recognise that coukd possibly be me ( recent birthday).

silverlining48 Sun 13-Jul-25 17:27:50

Basically there isn’t much difference really, a friend spends a fortune on makeup but doesn’t look any younger than anyone else like me who doesn’t.
My fav mascara is Poundland, recommended on GN as it doesn’t make my eyes itch as other makes did, but I don’t use much makeup. Don’t bother with foundation , it just sticks in the creases. So it’s a bit of eye shadow, mascara and lipstick for high days and holidays, otherwise nothing, I am 77.
If you want advice go to boots maybe, but they will be wanting to sell you stuff.

Georgesgran Sun 13-Jul-25 17:17:58

If you really haven’t a clue and your friends haven’t recommended anything, then yes, try a consultation at Boots - perhaps their own no7 range? You really need to get stuff to suit your skin, your colouring and how you’d like to apply it.
I like the Laura Geller mineral foundation, mainly online though.

AmberGran Sun 13-Jul-25 16:31:12

You could book at a Boots store to have your face done - their make up is usually very good, don't know about the people doing the make up though. I use their mascara. I use L'Oreal serum face tint for a very light cover with a little glow. All moderately priced.

NotSpaghetti Sun 13-Jul-25 16:19:09

I hardly ever wear makeup but love Charlotte Tilbury.
And you can try different colours online too!
I tried all the lipsticks on! - even the ones I knew I'd never wear.
I bought two and they were both excellent on.

petra Sun 13-Jul-25 16:15:08

NanaPlenty
The trouble with makeup, is: you have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince ( metaphorically speaking) 😂
Start with the cheapies first to decide if you want matte or liquid.
I always go for Clinique mascara.

fancythat Sun 13-Jul-25 16:02:32

I went to a lrage store[Boots], a couple of years ago, that had lots of different brands under one roof. And went between them all.
But I not a make-up expert.

NanaPlenty Sun 13-Jul-25 15:19:55

I desperately need some new make up (I’ve never worn loads) but struggling with knowing what to buy/which brand etc. and always feel the consultants in store are just trying to sell their brand. I need lipstick/eyeshadow/eyeliner and mascara plus a blusher - anyone found a particularly good well priced brand for over 65s?