The Makeup Table + Hair

I found a hidden gem that most women over 40 have never tried, a creamy color crayon that works on eyes, cheeks and lips with one swipe. As a licensed makeup artist in Denver, I am always looking for products that simplify your routine instead of adding more steps. Wherever Walnut is also a beautiful shade for everyday wear! Comment EDIT and I will send you my makeup edit with my favorite multitasking products for mature skin. SIMPLIFY EDUCATE CREATE MAKE UP FOR EVER

No filter, no finished face, just skin prep before anything else goes on. Fresh faced confidence is not about looking a certain way, it is about feeling settled in your own skin before you add a single product. As we age, skincare becomes less about vanity and more about self care, a few quiet minutes to yourself before the day starts. Women who know who they are do not need a filter, they show up authentically as they are. As a licensed cosmetologist in Denver, I always start here first because good skin is the foundation everything else builds on.

Finger waves will forever be one of those techniques that reminds me why I fell in love with doing hair. ✨
There’s something so satisfying about creating that classic S shape with nothing more than your fingers, a comb, product and a little patience.
After more than 25 years as a hairstylist and cosmetologist, I still love going back to techniques that have been taught in our industry for generations.
Trends come and go, but good technique never really goes out of style.
And yes, I still practice on myself. 😉
Would you wear finger waves today?
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Her reaction says EVERYTHING. 😂

I was working with this lovely client during her Signature Edit when I decided to have her try the Prime Prometics color changing foundation.

Part of an Edit is exploring what you already use, but also introducing you to options outside of your traditional makeup routine when I think something might work beautifully for you.

This one was especially fun because the foundation comes out WHITE. 👀 Watching her face as I started blending it into her skin was priceless.

As a professional makeup artist and beauty educator, I love giving my clients the opportunity to try different products and techniques on their own skin before deciding what actually works for them.

And that is really what an Edit is about.

Not telling you that you need more makeup.

Helping you understand your options and find what works for YOU.

Now I need to know...

Would you try a color changing foundation, or would seeing that white foundation come out of the bottle make you nervous? 😂

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Cream contour or powder bronzer…which do you prefer on mature skin?

I tested the Hung Vanngo Beauty Tan Sculpt Contour Balm in Intentional on one side and NARS Laguna Bronzing Powder on the other.

The cream contour creates soft, sculpted definition, while the powder bronzer adds warmth and dimension. Neither is wrong. It all depends on the finish you love and how you prefer to apply your makeup.

Can you see the difference?

Comment CREAM or POWDER and tell me which side wins! 👇

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AD Does color changing foundation actually work? I put Color Changing Foundation to the real time test and the transformation still gets me every time. As a licensed cosmetologist and certified makeup artist, I am always skeptical of “one shade fits all” claims, but this formula adjusts to your exact skin tone as you blend it in. Perfect for anyone over 40 looking for a natural, buildable base that does not settle into fine lines.

Pro tip from a makeup artist who’s made this mistake more times than she’ll admit: patience beats panic wiping every time.

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