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  1. Review of Jane Iredale Eye Shadow Kit.

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    Review by Ceri Wheeldon It is so easy to get stuck in a makeup rut, which is why I was happy to try the Jane Eye Shadow kit from clean beauty specialists Jane Iredale. All of their makeup is paraben free and they use only the highest quality minerals and botanical ingredients. I chose the palette with the Naturally Glam selection of colours which includes the shades Feather, Lace, Tulle, Velvet, Satin, Sequin The eye shadow glides on really easily. I like to build and blend multiple shades (as taught by makeup artist Jo Jewett) and the palette lends itself really well for this. It is heavily pigmented and doesn’t crease – definitely a plus in the hot weather we have been...
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  2. Review of Annabelle Minerals Makeup

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    Review by Ceri Wheeldon It is so easy to get stuck in a makeup rut. I know that when I first started to wear make up in my teens the whole objective was to look older. Not something I want my makeup to do today! Products and techniques have evolved since then. I was asked if I would like to try Annabelle Minerals Makeup. A range which is ideal for vegans. I cant remember the last time I used mineral makeup, so decided I would give it a go, and I’m glad I did. I tried the radiant foundation and the blusher. It could be that I am a bit thick, but my first challenge was determining how to open the foundation. I was sat...
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  3. Make Up Tips for Women over 50: Video tutorial with make up artist Jo Jewett

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    Article by Ceri Wheeldon Are you stuck in a makeup rut? Most of us started wearing make up at a time when we were wanting to look older and more sophisticated- and probably still apply it in the same way today as we did then. Make up artist Jo Jewett is on a mission to help women look their best at every age. She understands women’s faces and what works and doesn’t work. In fact early in her career she made up some very famous faces, including Princess Diana, Madonna and Bette Midler. Her very straightforward techniques are designed to bring out the best in each of us -knowing where o apply and where to apply shimmer can make a huge difference when it comes to minimising the appearance of wrinkles and disguising hooded eyes. Jo has been a guest on a series of chat...
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  4. Midlife Chat Show: Q &A on makeup over 50, style over 50 and looking for a job over 50

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      The last in our current series of the Midlife Real Life Chat show as we take a break for the summer. I am joined by makeup artist Jo Jewett and stylist Maggie McMillan as we answer readers questions on makeup over 50, style over 50 and how to best prepare yourself if you are looking for a new job post lockdown. Questions we discuss include: What foundation to wear over 50? How do you make up hooded eyes? What lipstick do you wear if you have thin lips? Will going grey age you? How do you change your makeup if you let your hair go grey? What is the best way to layer your clothes? What can you do if you are applying for jobs and are constantly rejected? How easy is it to change roles to do something different? What should you include in a CV? What skills should you highlight of you have had a...
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  5. 5 Biggest makeup mistakes women over 50 make and how to avoid them!

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    Article by Jo Jewett   I’ve been fighting the fight to give women the right to choose, use and buy the best makeup possible for them- regardless of age or lifestyle. Its a minefield out there! After years on the beauty front line I’ve acquired a real perspective - what works and what doesn’t and I’m ready to spill it all! We have all had enough of the beauty industry preying on our insecurities and we have paid the price with all the expensive mistakes - the ‘New seasons colours’ and ‘Miracle ingredient’ but even the smartest among us will have been duped by the industry marketing ploys. So here I am, telling the Beautiful Truth, I felt so strongly I wrote the book and started...
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  6. Podcast with Make-Up Trainer Jo Jewitt, on how Great Make Up can Transform your Confidence over 50

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    Available to listen on itunes Ceri Wheeldon of Fab after Fifty chats to make-up trainer Jo Jewitt of the Make-Up Training Company about how great Make Up can boost confidence over 50 and help midlife women look and feel fabulous. In the past Jo has worked her magic on Princess Di, Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand and Madonna. Today Jo wants all women to have the tools and techniques to transform their make-up in just 5 minutes using just 9 products in 9 steps. ...
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  7. Time Saving Beauty Tips for Busy Women over 50

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      Let’s face it: as much as we all want to walk out of the house in the morning looking like Jennifer Anniston, none of us really want to spend the time and expend the effort to get ready. Being a woman is hard work, and maintaining a healthy glow, a fresh face and shiny hair is difficult ( and becomes increasingly so over 50!) and something that a lot of us simply don’t want to do. Today though we are going to have a look at all of the simple and lazy ways you can improve your beauty routine and look after yourself so that every time you step out of the door you feel fabulous! Use charcoal toothpaste If you want to get a healthier smile and don’t want...
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  8. L’Oreal Age Perfect Make-Up Review

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    Review by Ceri Wheeldon I am so pleased to see big brands finally recognising our needs, as women over 50 and our spending power) and tailor products to reflect this stage of our lives. I was delighted to be asked to review L’Oreal’s Age Perfect makeup range - developed with the needs of mature skin in mind - products that don’t just improve how we look, but also improve the quality of our skin , lips and lashes over time. With Julianne Moore as the face of the range - it’s good to see that they are embracing and celebrating women over 50. Normally when I am sent products to review by companies I have a few samples from the range pop through the letterbox in a jiffy...
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  9. Giveaway: L’Oreal Paris Age Perfect Make-Up

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      This is such a treat!! I loved reviewing this new Age Perfect makeup range from L’Oreal Paris - it is fabulous. You can see my full review separately, but in the meantime L’Oreal have offered to give the same set to one Fab after Fifty reader. In really is super. In the set there are:   10 foundations 12 lipsticks 6 lip pencils 2 mascaras 2 brow pencils 2 blushers In total it has a value of approximately £300 Great timing if you want to experiment with your makeup for a new look to celebrate the new year. You can enter to win the L’Oreal Age Perfect MakeUp set by filling in your details below. Closing date is Monday January 22nd. Entrants...
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  10. How to choose the right lighting to apply makeup

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    Shedding some light on makeup application Research has shown that the average woman will spend as much as £22,000 on makeup and beauty products in her lifetime, and almost two years of her life applying it, which is the equivalent of nine days per year! Despite this hefty investment of both time and money, we can all relate to occasions where we’ve looked in the mirror some hours later, to see a streaky face and panda eyes staring back at us. So what do we do in these situations (beside cursing and wishing we hadn’t bothered leaving the house)? We go and purchase yet more makeup - more waterproof, more smudgeproof, more lifeproof makeup. But, what if it’s not the makeup that’s causing the problems?   Step into the light   New...
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