7 Makeup Trends That Fit Your Face After 50 -Spring 2024

Somebody needs to say it… the beauty industry does not care about your personal color palette, your preferences, or your personality – but I do! Are you ready to dive into the latest makeup trends for Spring 2024 and see which one’s are right for YOU?

Hey there, Sister! Buckle up because we’re about to try out various looks that I’ve customized to every individual’s unique beauty.

In a world where the beauty industry often pushes one-size-fits-all trends, my mission is to empower you to embrace your true identity and express yourself authentically. Let’s celebrate our individuality as we experiment with these makeup trends, adding our own unique touch.

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Insider Secrets: What you need to know about the makeup trends you’ll see everywhere this spring…

TREND #1 – CC CREAMS:

While CC creams have become a staple for many, let’s remember that not everyone needs or desires the same level of coverage. Embrace your skin’s natural beauty and use products that enhance your unique complexion, whether it’s a lighweight CC cream or full coverage foundation.

TREND #2 – BLUSH IS BACK TO THE APPLES OF THE CHEEKS:

Who doesn’t love a rosy glow on the cheeks? While the “doll blush” trend is undoubtedly cute, remember to apply blush in a way that complements your face shape and features. Embrace your individuality and find the placement that makes you feel confident and radiant.

Expert Recommendation: Lipstick Boss Beauty Glow Cream – Available in three shades based on your personal color palette.

Lipstick Boss Beauty Glow Cream for Cheeks, Lips & Eyes

TREND #3 – GO MONOCHROMATIC:

While monochromatic looks can be stunning, don’t feel confined to one color palette. Pumpkin Spice, Strawberry girl and Latte makeup are all Tik Tok speak for monochromatic looks. Experiment with different shades and textures that resonate with your skin tone and personal style. Let your creativity shine and create a makeup look that’s uniquely you.

Expert Recommendation: Lipstick Boss Beauty Glow Cream for Cheeks, Lips & Eyes Monochromatic Look

TREND #4 – USE PRODUCTS WITH HYALURONIC ACID TO BOOST MOISTURE:

Yes, Hyaluronic Acid is a skincare superstar, but remember that skincare is NOT one-size-fits-all. While it offers incredible hydration and plumping benefits, it’s essential to listen to your skin’s specific needs and preferences. Find products that work for you and incorporate them into your routine mindfully.

Expert Recommendations: DermResults Advanced Serum with Hyaluronic Acid or Holy Hydration! Serum

Hyaluronic Acid - Makeup Trend
Use Products With Hyaluronic Acid

TREND #5 – COLORED MASCARA:

Colored mascara can be a fun way to switch up your look, but don’t feel pressured to follow trends blindly. If blue or purple lashes make you feel fabulous (like my friend Jill, who started wearing blue mascara in the 80’s and never stopped), go for it! But if you prefer classic black mascara, that’s perfectly okay too. Embrace what makes you feel beautiful and confident.

TREND #6 – CONCEALER ONLY:

While it may seem convenient to skip heavy foundation in favor of a concealer only trend, this approach can leave mature skin looking uneven and lacking vitality. As we age, our skin deserves more attention and care, and simply relying on concealer may not provide the necessary coverage and radiance. Instead of limiting ourselves to concealer alone, let’s explore makeup techniques that enhance our natural beauty while addressing the specific needs of mature skin.

TREND # 7 – OMBRE LIPS:

The 90’s are back…again! Ombre lips can add dimension and fullness to your pout, but don’t feel pressured to follow every lipstick trend that comes along! Experiment with different lip looks and find what makes you feel most comfortable and confident. Lipstick Boss Beauty has liquid lipsticks that match your color palette; when paired with a lipstick or gloss create a beautiful ombre lip.

Expert Recommendation: Lipstick Boss Beauty Lipstay Liquid Lipsticks

How To Do Ombre Lips in Two Minutes

The ombre lip trend offers a fun and fresh twist, but achieving the perfect gradient can be tricky. Start by selecting two complimentary lipstick shades – a darker tone for the outer edges and a lighter shade for the center. (A matte liquid lipstick for outer edges is easy and effective!)

  • Begin by applying the darker lipstick to the outer edges of your lips using the wand applicator for precise application.
  • Then, fill in the rest of your lips with a lighter shade (A lipgloss works well for this!), focusing on the center.
  • Gently blend the two shades together using your fingertip or a lip brush, ensuring a seamless transition between colors.
  • Voila! You’re ready to flaunt a beautifully contoured pout that adds dimension and fullness to your lips.

BONUS TREND #8 – FEATHERED BROWS:

Feathered brows may be all the rage, but it’s important to honor the unique shape and texture of your brows. Instead of chasing after trends, embrace your natural brow shape and enhance it with products that complement your features. Whether you prefer a soft, natural look or a bold, defined arch, let your brows reflect the beauty of your individuality.

The Eyebrow Trend Evolution

One of the biggest trends in beauty – brows. Why are they always messing with women’s eyebrows? Over the past several years brow styles have been bushy, bleached, bedazzled, bold and even shaped like a Nike™ logo.

Speaking of eyebrows, you’ll enjoy this story: I was doing makeup for a wedding and the bride requested makeup for her grandmother, specifically her eyebrows. Grandma was striking with her snowy white hair – yet, no eyebrows. I jumped right to it with my “taupe” colored eye brow pencil and started creating grandma’s eyebrows from scratch by using her nose, eye and ear measurements – just like I learned in makeup school. She was not happy. After two more attempts she said the color was “off”, and she gave me her own eyebrow pencil to use. It was black. Yes, you read that right, black.

Two more attempts to recreate granny’s eyebrows and no luck. “It isn’t me”, she said, then took her black eyebrow pencil and shuffled off to the bathroom, reappearing minutes later with black eye brows – looking like she used the hook from a plastic coat hanger as her stencil! I would have never gone there! Now I know why the granddaughter wanted me to do her grandmother’s eyebrows so badly.

Grandma was excited, “Now, this is me!”

Her eyebrows were her signature and they had nothing to do with the vertical measurement from the inner corner of her eye, angle from the outer corner of the nose or the iris of the eye upward. And, no one would have recognized her without her brows.

Makeup Trends Come and Go, but True Beauty is Forever

As we move through the ever-changing world of beauty trends, let’s remember that true beauty lies in embracing our authentic selves. Instead of following what everyone else does, let’s celebrate our individuality and unique beauty.

Whether you choose to embrace the latest trends or march to the beat of your own drum, let your beauty shine from within. Remember, it’s not about changing or covering up who you are – it’s about enhancing and highlighting the beauty that already exists within you.

Your Personalized Beauty Experience is Here

Are you ready to embrace your true beauty and express yourself authentically through makeup? As an experienced esthetician and professional makeup artist with over 16 years in the beauty field, I believe that taking care of your skin and wearing makeup goes beyond vanity. It’s actually a form of self care that can significantly enhance your mental health!

Hi, I’m Nancy Joseph, (aka The Lipstick Boss), Professional Makeup Artist, Esthetician & Beauty Educator turned Personal Beauty Coach – Let’s work together to build a customized skin care routine and create a capsule makeup collection that celebrates your unique identity and style. Contact me today to begin a journey of self-discovery and empowerment through beauty! For more information and to Book Your Experience.

Because you deserve to look good, feel good, and live a life full of beauty and happiness

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“Before a young women’s turn came to go in to King Xerxes, she had to complete twelve months of beauty treatments prescribed for the women, six months with oil of myrrh and six with perfumes & cosmetics” Esther 2:12

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DIY Coffee Face Mask: Brighten DULL Skin Women 50+

Is coffee good for a face mask? For a radiant and glowing complexion, you can try a coffee mask.  

Hi Beauty!

Let’s face it; stress, anxiety and depression can leave you looking washed out, tired and dull your SHINE.

Well, lucky for you, waking up your skin is as easy as making your morning coffee!  

Does coffee REALLY brighten skin?

Yes!

Coffee grounds make a great exfoliate – they scrub away dead skin cells.

Other Insane Beauty ‘Perks’ of Coffee on Skin…

1.  Caffeine – Reduces the appearance of wrinkles.  

2.  It also has anti-inflammatory properties which reduce inflammation of the skin.  You can use coffee to treat puffy eyes and dark circles.

3.  Coffee is also rich in antioxidants which improves the elasticity of your skin.

4.  Coffee will help you repair and prevent damage done by UV rays.

5.  Coffee applied to your skin increases the production of collagen and elasticity, giving you younger looking skin.

So whether you’re looking to brighten and tighten your skin, or you’re fighting dark circles and wrinkles, kick start your day with these COFFEE beauty treatments.

How to Make Coffee Mask at Home (like a boss)

Recipes for Glowing Skin!


Transformative Coffee Scrub/Mask for Dry Skin – FACE

This super simple scrub mask smells absolutely delicious and softens and exfoliates skin. 

Ingredients:

Ground coffee, Coconut oil 

Instructions:

  • Mix 1 tablespoon fresh coffee grounds  with 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • Gently massage this all over your face and neck and let it sit for five minutes.
  • Rinse well with warm water to reveal beautiful, healthy, glowing skin!
  • Use it once or twice a week.

Why it works?

  1. Coffee grounds scrub away dead skin cells…
  2. Caffeine acid is an antioxidant and boosts collagen levels…
  3. and reduce the premature aging cells.

Delicious Exfoliating Coffee Scrub – LIPS

This flavor-packed scrub will exfoliate dead lip skin, moisturize and plump lips!

Ingredients:

Ground coffee, Honey, Coconut Oil and Cinnamon Powder

Instructions:

  •  Combine 1 tablespoon fresh coffee grounds, 1 tsp. raw honey and 1 tsp. coconut oil & a pinch of cinnamon powder – mix until a paste is formed.
  • Take a pea sized amount of this coffee lip scrub and gently rub it over your lips.
  • Scrub 30 seconds, let it sit another 30 seconds, rinse clean.

Why it works?

  1. The ground coffee exfoliates dead lip skin…
  2. Honey and coconut oil moisturize dry lips…
  3. and cinnamon makes lips look plump!
GETTING READY Bible Study (Delicious Lip Sugar Scrub)

Not a coffee drinker?  

Try this DIY Green Tea & Raspberries Face Mask to brighten dull, blah skin.  

Here’s how you do it.

Step 1.  Steep an organic green tea bag in hot water for 2 minutes.  Remove the bag and allow it to cool to room temperature.

Step 2.  Cut tea bag open and combine tea leaves with 6 smashed fresh raspberries.

Step 3.  Apply to the skin for 5-15 minutes.  Rise clean.

Coffee cheers to waking up with glowing skin!

For more BIZARRE, easy to apply and fun to concoct, DIY Food Face Masks, Facials and Scrubs…

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Is Contouring Necessary for Faces Over 50? {VIDEO}

As a makeup artist, next to “Can you show me how to do a smokey-eye?”,

“Can you show me how to contour?” is the second biggest request that I get.

If you’re over the AGE of 50 you might not know what contouring is.  I’m here to help you.

I’m here to let you know if it relates to you and your mature beauty.

CONTOURING is the art of using shade & light to create depth in your face or literally change your entire face shape (like Kim K.-style)

As we mature, our skin thins and we naturally have more depth in the hollows of our cheeks – causing our cheek bones to be more prominent!  Yay!  Celebration Time!!!

You do not need to contour your cheeks and risk looking crazy and overdone.

However, we can contour our “jowls” and “double chins.  Use a shade that is just one shade darker than your foundation color.  Watch the 90 Seconds With Nancy video below.

Now you can say… “I came.  I saw.  I contoured!”

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