I don't have much of a "beauty" regime but thought
I'd share a few of my favourite things ...
I need all the help I can get at this age 😎
For many years (starting in my late teens) I used a wonderful
facial cleanser from a company called Allouette.
The product had aloe vera in it and I loved it.
However, over time (quite a long time and into my 30s) I developed
an allergy to aloe vera.
My eye lids would swell up and get chaffed and it took a while to
realize that the aloe vera was the problem.
To this day I need to be careful not to buy certain products and shampoos
that contain aloe.
After experimenting with some expensive hypoallergenic skin care
products I discovered this locally made skin care line
and have been loving it ever since.
It's made with totally natural ingredients and can be purchased retail,
not through a consultant at a home party!
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| Also comes in small travel size containers - bonus! |
I'm pretty lazy when it comes to any sort of regime (especially at bedtime),
but I use these products almost every day.
My make-up is bare minimum and hasn't changed much since high school - eek!
I rarely ever (probably no more than 5 times in my life) use overall base make up,
but I do like to give my eyes and cheeks a little help!
Marcelle eye shadow quad, Covergirl eye enhancers, Loreal mascara,
and Loreal felt tip liquid eye liner are my go to.
For the cheeks - a quick dab of Marcelle Cream Blush does the trick.
My lips need some help too and for that I make my own lip balm.
I posted about it here.
When I want to be a little "fancier" I like to use a dab or two
of lipstick as well.
This process takes me literally only about 3-5 minutes a day!
That's about it for this old gal.
Some time I should bite the bullet and have a make-up consultation at a
beauty shop and see if I could change my old habits for some new ideas?
Perhaps they've developed an "airbrush look" technique by now!
Have you ever had your make-up done professionally and how did you like it?
My next "beauty" hurtle will be to make a decision about my hair.
To Dye or Not To Dye - That is the Question??
Till next time..... trying to keep it real.
You are lovely! I had a similar reaction to argon oil products.
ReplyDeleteYour products are doing the trick! I have a friend who works at a high end dept store and she signs me up for free makeovers! Somehow, it's never the same when I do it at home!!! But it's fun to look fancy schmancy for the day!
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed with anyone who can do what you do in 3-5 minutes. Once in a while I'll put on eyeshadow and mascara and lipstick. And as soon as I do I rub my eye and make a mess of it! ;)
ReplyDeleteRosella, don't change a thing! Your complexion is lovely which is why you can totally get away without using foundation or lots of "aids." I am lazy too about my bedtime routine, but I do not go out the back door without my makeup! ~shudder~
ReplyDeleteLooks good to me, Rosella! I just wash my face, put on a little moisturizer and lip balm for "hanging out." But if I'm going somewhere, I put on mascara and lipstick, which I really need with my pale skin and blonde eyelashes. My skin is definitely losing its color, though, and I'm considering mixing a drop of liquid makeup into my moisturizer to "liven" it up a bit.
ReplyDeleteOh boy! We are too much in the same place, but it's good to know we are all getting older together.
ReplyDeleteMy make up does not take long either and I'm in a rut that was started long ago.
I like the natural look too. I don't use a lot of make up either! You look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou look beautiful, Rosella! I am a make-up person, I confess! I have had my makeup done many times professionally, for big events, or, to try new looks. Try it! It's so much fun!
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