A contradiction perhaps, but ‘No make-up make-up’ is how an mua (makeup artist) would be briefed to do a look for a photoshoot that makes the model appear as if they are wearing very natural or no make- up.
In life we often don’t have the time or the want to be wearing a lot of make up on a day-to-day basis, but still wish to look even skinned and glowing.
So, todays post is all about quick easy no make-up make-up.
Who better to demonstrate this look on than Viv (60) Pilates teacher, massage therapist and completely non make up wearer?
Viv, a small woman with large achievements has cycled Lands End to John O Groats twice, walked The Camino de Santiago Trail alone, suffered altitude sickness climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and was part of a team that played Rugby on top of Mt. Everest- the highest rugby match ever played. She has raised lots for charity and this is only a slice of her very energetic life. No wonder for her lack of make-up.
Beauty Chat
- How old are you, if you don’t mind me asking? 60
- Do you think your own life personal stresses has an impact on how you are visibly ageing? Yes, I believe so
- How do you feel within yourself as you get older including health?
I do feel ok and happy, I could do a little more ‘me time’ including exercise
- How do you feel about the physical signs of ageing when look in the mirror? It changes weekly- probably depending on stress levels and diet
I think It’s all ok for my age, sometimes I feel a bit ‘down’ as I realise many years have gone
- Have you or would you consider any intrusive anti-ageing treatments? Uncomfortable and probably not
- Do you think our societies attitude to ageing has any impact on how you feel about yourself? Not really – not me
- Do you think seeing non photoshopped positive imagery of older women can make a difference to societies attitude on age? Yes, definitely
- Do you think seeing non photoshopped and positive imagery of older women when you were younger would of made a difference to how you feel about yourself now? Most likely
- What is your can’t live without make up product and brand? Don’t use
- What is your favourite skincare product? Currently Neals Yard Facewash
After Make up
Have you enjoyed this experience? Oh Yes
Do you think having your make up done is an uplifting experience? Definitely makes you smile spontaneously
Do you like the make-up even if not how you would wear it every day? Yes
Viv’s Comments
Very relaxing and great fun. I liked the idea of not having to use a lot of make up even though I knew it was for a photo – the make up Karen did is very acceptable to wear going to the shops – which in fact I will be doing later and feeling very glam!
Make up How
I massaged in a little of Violet Jordan moisturiser that is formulated for older skin and sits very well under make up. I then applied an even layer of Bobbi Brown tinted moisturiser to give extra moisture and a very light coverage to Vivs face, then groomed her eyebrows, filling in a little with Look Fab Forever Bring back brow in grey and held them in place with MAC eyebrow gel. Not wanting to fuss with eyemake up I used a little contour along the eye socket bone and under the cheek bone which lifts the eye and shapes the face. Quick sweep of black mascara on the top lashes only, which lifts and gives depth to the eye. I wanted to try out Violet Jordans Glow and Go set which was kindly gifted to me, so I used the dew stick across the cheek forhead and down the nose, the Berry on the apples of the cheeks, sliding up the cheek bone towards the ear and the Pearl on top of the cheek bone and up on to the temples for that all important youthful glow. The berry also doubles up for a moisturising lip stain. I added a Revolution pout bomb gloss in candy. Such a pretty and very easy look to achieve.
Make up used
Moisturiser https://violetjordan.co.uk/collections/shop/products/the-multitasker
Tinted moisturiser https://www.bobbibrown.co.uk/products/14017/makeup/face-and-cheek/foundation
Contour https://www.lookfabulousforever.com/enduring-summer-bronze
Glow set cheek and lip[ https://violetjordan.co.uk/collections/shop/products/glow-and-go-set
Brows https://www.lookfabulousforever.com/brows
Brow set https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13834/305/products/makeup/eyes/brow/brow-set?shade=Clear
Lips https://www.revolutionbeauty.com/uk/en/makeup/lips/lip-gloss
Photos
The photos are taken by me on my phone with light – no retouching
Hair make up styling by me
Workshops
Graceful Disgraceful Make up Experience
My face to face step by step make up and full face experience for women 50+ based in Wiltshire UK
Sunday 20th March 2022 3pm – 5.30pm Booking Now
Friday 25th March 2022 10am-12.30pm Booking Now
Details at: Graceful Disgraceful – Karen Lockyer Make Up Artist
One to Ones
Please contact me if you would like a one to one make up or make up lesson
My make up studio is in the Salisbury Wiltshire area of UK
About This Blog
My aim as a make up artist and positive age warrior is to produce fun, untouched, non- stereotypical beauty images of faces, all different ages 50+ showing great make up and style. It is not about looking younger, just fabulous and hope to capture a little of the character of my models who are all local women. I’m not a photographer, but have a keen eye on how I want my image to look.
My blog is also a platform to inform you about my Graceful Disgraceful workshops, the experience and what women have said about it.
I wonder if when we look in the mirror our dread of ageing is partly triggered from how we are made to feel in our society. So, let’s try and change that narrative.
One face at a time
