Tips by Ariane Poole There are so many more choices available to us in terms of make-up. But do we use the new make-up products for mature skin in the right way, or do we apply new products using old techniques. Celebrity make-up artist Ariane Poole shows us the best techniques for women over 50 for applying the latest primers, foundations, concealers and highlighters. Best way to apply Primers over 50 What is a primer? (more…)
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Tips from Ariane Poole What colour lipsticks are best to choose in our 50s and beyond? What is the best way to line our lips in our 50s? Can we wear red lipstick once we reach 50? How do we deal with lipstick bleed? Why does lipstick change colour once we apply it? Ariane Poole answers all these questions in her latest video make-up tutorial. Again, I’m her camera shy model! This is (more…)
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Tips from Ariane Poole Ariane continues with our series of make up tips specifically for women over 50. As we age, so does the shape of our face. Celebrity make-up artist Ariane Poole explains how we should apply our blusher on our cheeks to enhance our features, and detract from jowls and dark circles! Again , Ariane has used me as the (camera shy) model. I learnt a lot from my session with Ariane, and (more…)
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Tips from Ariane Poole Ariane Poole has made up lots of famous faces- including Lulu, Cilla, Penelope Cruz, Rachel Weisz, so we’re thrilled to have Ariane as our resident make-up expert on Fabafterfifty. So many of us use the same make-up products and techniques we used when we were younger and Ariane was keen to show how we can look our best once re reach 50 and beyond by changing some of our techniques and (more…)
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Article by Ariane Poole This festive season it’s all about sparkle, shimmer and shine. It’s everywhere you look but none more so than in make-up. Every product seems to be infused with some kind of sparkle. The trick is striking the right balance so you create an exquisite feminine sexy look no matter what your age. Pick key areas that you would like to accent. It is easy to go over the top so think (more…)
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Article by Ariane Poole Now let me tell you how to look Sensational in 30 mins!!! Face: To give your complexion a smoother more radiant appearance by starting with a Retexturizing Face Primer. Apply after moisturizer. The Primer will also help your make-up last longer. Next apply a Mineral Tint Foundation. I love using a foundation brush to apply it because it gives you an air brushed look. Now use concealer to hide any imperfections. (more…)
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Article by celebrity make-up artist Ariane Poole Beat the heat – you can avoid make-up meltdown this summer. It’s Summer and it’s warm, sometimes even hot. But mostly it is humid even on cloudy days. That humidity can wreak havoc with your make-up. And add to that a hot flush if you are having them and you have make-up melt down!! If you are on holiday it may not be such an issue as you may not (more…)
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Article by celebrity make up artist Ariane Poole As we get older it is a sad fact that our lips get thinner, lose definition and develop fine lines develop. But don´t despair – a few clever tricks can help restore that perfect pout. As always, preparation is the key. If lips are dry, apply a little lip balm and exfoliate gently with a soft toothbrush. Invest in a lip primer to smooth the surface and (more…)
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Article by celebrity make up artist Ariane Poole When it was suggested in the press recently that women over 50 shouldn’t wear red lipstick ( but could start again at 70!) we were inundated with questions as to why! I immediately called Ariane who happily confirmed we could. Here are her tips for choosing the right red lipstick – at any age including over 50! Find the right shade of red Red is the colour of the (more…)
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Article by Ariane Poole Well it’s that time of the year. As it gets warmer, sunnier and the days longer the season is tempting us to get our legs out. Now to many of us over fifty that liberated feeling from tights may fill us with dread not freedom. I know women that mere thought of exposed legs makes them reach for the long skirts and dresses. And I must say up to about two (more…)
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