I'm almost 63 (in a few days) I never leave the house without my make up. I always wear mascara....why not? I don't put it on clumpy. I've never liked seeing that.

I do like to wear an eye shadow...but light. I don't mean in color but just not a lot.

I always wear a bit of blush...blended the best I can. I used to have an aunt that wore blush in a little red circle...she looked like a clown.

I'm not to big on lipstick..but I have started wearing just a little. I think when you get a little older you need a bit of color...everything else just goes blah....

I try not to get as much sun as I used to but I can't seem to stay away from it...I just don't bake like I did when I was younger.

I may not look as good as I feel when I have my makeup on....But I KNOW I don't look as bad as I could...LOL

My cousin is 77 and she never leaves the house without her's either...and she is still looking good...except shes lost a lot of weight and it makes her look older.
But she still looks nice in a pair of jeans...hehe..

patti

Magic...you like the new brushes...I've never tried them.

Do any of them have waterproof mascara?

I hate the kind that smears and runs.

I'll have to give one a try.

patti

Everyday? Don't wear it any day.
Don't wear make-up.

You might try smudging a bit of eyeliner pencil at the lash line of the outer corners of your eyes. Top, bottom or both, depending on your eyes.

I'm in my 50s and still wear mascara daily. I use a sheer moisturizing foundation (Clinique), a touch of powder blush and some light-toned lip gloss.

It doesn't look like a lot of makeup, but without anything I look washed-out.

Patti I like the Covergirl Lash Exact ones. They have a waterproof one as well as the regular. The Volume Exact one has the new brush too. I like the regular one for everyday, the waterproof for more active times and the volume one for night.

I think most companies have the new brush. It's just that I like Covergirl mascaras best. I don't like their eyeshadows at all though.

Not every day but always when I go out. I feel neeked without my mascara.A few months ago I left the house and remembered when I got to Wal-Mart that I had forgotten to put on my mascara.We were going other places when we left there so I bought a new tube and applied it in the car!LOL
I like the new brushes too.I think because they are flexible and the mascara goes on smoother.Not as many clumps. I never leave the house without makeup.I need all the help I can get nowdays!LOL Up until a few years ago I always put my face on every morning.I don't wear makeup at home now unless I am going out or expecting company.Actually I think I should put on makeup every day because when I did I took better care of my skin.If I have makeup on I'm more conscious of cleaning and moisturizing every day.

I seem to have an allergy to mascara these past 8 years or so. As a result, I tend to use only eye liner.

I quit wearing mascara years ago. Where I worked it was hot and dusty in the summer time. Between sweat and dust it wasn't a pretty sight. It's been so long that I haven't even thought about wearing it now, but if I leave home today I might just go shopping for some.

Linda

This is a nice look for someone over 50.

Here is a link that might be useful: over 50 makeup

I wear it...never black, but dark brown.

If your eyelids are a bit droopy or crepey, avoid shiny shadows.

Yep, I put it on in the morning, before I leave the house. I have changed colors thou. I read somewhere that woman over 50 should start wearing brown colored mascara. It gives the eyes a softer look, not as harsh as the black color. I also put on either lip balm or a light colored lipstick. To keep them moisturized in this cold weather. NancyLouise

I never leave home without a little makeup and mascara.
I use the bare essentials mineral makeup.

organic donna - what a clever idea!!!That was a great link and the over 50 make up suggestions are so stylish. I just don't think I can handle the long hair. I see myself more as the Tammy Faye Baker type - you know, shorter hair with fake eyelashes and mascara to match.

I most always wear mascara - brown - on the top lashes only. I sometimes use a liner pencil (dark olive color) on my lower lash line and smudge it in well. I use the Bare Essenctuals mineral makeup only - foundation and blush. Very natural looking. For lips I use either a lip balm or a very sheer tinted lip gloss. Maybelline's Shiny-licious is my favorite. The color is called "Jam 'n Jelly" and is a very pale mauve color. That is my entire makeup program and it takes about 5 minutes to apply in the morning. Lasts all day - except for the lips - I touch them up a few times during the day.

~Betsy

Just lipstick for me. I've been blessed with great skin...must be in the genes ;o) I think many times make-up tends to make certain women look older. I also don't color my hair because after a certain age folks know your hair is colored and you're not foolin' anyone LOL. Salt and pepper power!

I'm 52 and it's a rare occasion when I will leave the house without at least some makeup on. I've never made it a habit to wear foundation, though. I've gone through periods when I think I should (uneven skin tones), so I'll buy some, wear it a couple of days, then quit. Don't like the way it feels, and subconsciously I feel as if I'm wearing a mask. But liner and mascara EVERY day. Sometimes shadow. Occasionally lipstick.

I only put on makeup if I'm going somewhere. If I run to the grocery store, I don't bother. I use a moisturizer, then a liquid foundation by Clinique, mascara by Elizabeth Arden, and a lip gloss. Sometimes blush, sometimes not. I used to have a problem with mascara, until I found out it was the fibers (for making the lashes longer) that irritated my eyes. I use a brown/black.
Leslie

sheila joyce,

I too have problems with mascara. I sneeze the minute I put it on. LOL!

I don't put on make-up unless I'm leaving the house. I usually scrub the make-up off the minute I get home.

Gayle

If you guys says so, but Donatella Versace looks horrid to me.

LOL, I thought the link was a mistake. I was looking for some good tips.
Leslie

me too...lol...I was going to ask donna ....if that was a joke...

I don't look like I want to look...but I sure don't want to look like that...before or after...LOLOL

patti

mrsmarv....it's not always true that if your hair is dark that it's dyed.

There is a lady at our church that has never dyed her hair..she is in her 70 and yes she has a gray or two poked in there but 99% or more is dark hair.

And my husband is 66 and he has some graying but when you see him , you see a guy with dark hair...and a lot of it. He's always had real thick hair.

I keep telling him if he goes first, I'm using the insurance money to have his hair transplanted to me...and bury him in a cardboard box..hehe

I, too, thought the link was a joke. I wouldn't want to look over madeup like she does.
I wear Almay brown mascara when I go out. Don't wear any makeup around the house. If I am going to the grocery store, I put on a little blush and liptstick.

I'm 64 and I don't color my hair. I have a few grays but since my hair is naturally many colors--light brown, some blond and some reddish they just sort of blend in. When the time comes, I sure will color it.

I don't wear makeup at home but always if we go out--even to the grocery. I need it 'cause I look washed out and have no eyes without the mascara!

I'm 61 and still use eye shadow, eyeliner and mascara when I go out. Sometimes just here at home when I get tired of passing a mirror and wondering who that tired old hag is in my house. LOL I use a brown/cinnamon colored shadow, dark brown liner and black mascara. So far, I feel I can pull it off. I may go to lighter colors as I get older tho. I never go out in public without makeup. I just can't be comfortable bare. I don't have the complexion for it.

Just about! I won't leave the house without it cuz it would scare the crap outta people.

I use liner every day, but mascara only rarely. I don't even have bottom lashes..I don't know why. I also use eyeshadow, blush and sometimes lipstick.

I'm 47. No makeup here and don't dye my hair. What you see is what you get. (Might be kinda scary first thing in the morning)
And, I agree, that Donatella looks horrid!

I can't anymore. The last thing I want to do is emphasize the bags under my eye. I have the top lid hanging over and bagging underneath.

I'm about this close to calling someone. :-)

I didn't think donna was serious - I'm sure she was just being humorous. And please don't think I want to resemble Tammy Faye - just thinking about her drippy mascara makes me shiver.

But I do wear mascara every day, that's the only way you can tell I have eyelashes. No lipstick, just Burt's Bee's lip gloss.

I'm not a makeup kind of a gal. What you see is what you get. Never did like the artificial look of makeup on people's faces.

When I retired, I "weaned" myself off of make-up! I used to wear it all -- foundation, concealer, powder, blush, eyeliner, eye shadow, brow gel, lipstick, mascara.

Now, I'm down to a dab of undereye concealer, powder brush foundation and mascara. I do wear a neutral tone moisturizing lipstick that puts just a tad of color on my lips.

I'm yet to be totally pleased with a powder foundation, but I may try Bare Minerals next.

I never wear mascara because I don't like the way it feels on me. I like the look, but I haven't worn it since I was in my twenties.

Funny thing about lipstick.......I would never go anywhere without it, but as soon as I come home--like the minute I walk through the door--it feels heavy and uncomfortable on my lips, and I take it off immediately. Same thing with my watch. Although I don't wear the watch on my lips. :-)

Pattico ~ I didn't mention dark hair in particular. There are women (and some men, too) whose hair looks obviously dyed because their hair color is very unnatural looking with their skin. Or there are those where you can see the gray roots alot and it's a striking difference between the gray and the dyed color. As you age your skin changes tone and color. Some folks keep dyeing their hair the color it was when they were younger and it looks unnatural. At least to me ;o)
I'm one of those folks who embrace gray hair and the force of gravity LOL.

Wear it every single day, even when I go nowhere, which is rare.

Thanks to this post I just tossed my old mascara and bought a new dark brown one. Also bought a light brown eyebrow pencil and a pretty Copperglow Berry lipstick.

Every morning, no matter what, eye liner and shadow...If working in public or going out I will add the foundation and mascara. I have been blessed with dark long lashes so don't worry too much on that point.

Now I'm wondering...I'm 53, should I not be wearing black eyeliner and mascara?
Also don't color my hair, stopped that decades ago and still wear it long. I'm always told I have pretty hair. Dishwater blonde with white, (my mom and grandma never grayed either, just turned white)! Will dark brown eyeliner and mascara look better?

Im 52 but stopped wearing mascara....I like to wear make up but cant deal with it anymore.

Foe my eyes I wear eye shadow and eye liner instead...and I curl my lashes.

I wouldn't step foot outside the house without all my makeup! LOL I don't wear it at home though.

One time we were traveling in India and were going to the Taj Mahal. For some reason I decided not to wear makeup that day. My reasoning was that it was hot, dirty and there wouldn't be anyone that I'd know there so I went bare faced. Now I could kick myself when I see all the pics we took that day and I look awful.

I hardly ever wore make up as a young person, since I have been watching What Not to wear I do the five minute make up and love it almost all Clinque stuff. I never feel made up but feel I do look better and the make up now days is so light you can feel it on you at all. I do not do this everyday but wish I would.

Only if I'm leaving the house for any reason. Without mascara I have no eyelashes, and, like my mother used to say, my eyes look like two burned holes in a blanket. The lashes are long enough, but sparse and pale. When in my "glam" phase (in the late 60's) I even wore false lashes! Couldn't get away with it now! Eyeliner is a must, and some subtle shadow, if I want to look reasonably good, and full makeup is when I want to impress someone. Not sure it it works.

I think makeup is MORE important now that I am over 50. I don't overdo it but I use a yellow based concealer under my eyes, beige eyeshadow, dark brown mascara, blush, and powder. I curl my lashes and wear lipstick when I go out.

Why would someone stop wearing mascara when they are over 50? I don't understand it.

I don't wear make up very much any more. When I do it is lipstick, blush and mascara. I thought the Donatella link was a joke. I think she looks horrible.

I haven't worn make up for so long that I don't even own any dried up make up, lol.

Here's a short skit of Donatella from Saturday Night Live greeting trick or treaters. The SNL character is hilarious and over the top, probably just like the real Donatella. Maya Rudolph plays the character. Linda

Here is a link that might be useful: Donatella skit on SNL

Good morning,
Yes, the Donnatella link was supposed to be funny. I do have some tips for over 50 makeup of my own. The number one ager is too thin eyebrows, you know the ones that are all pencil. Another is either too dark or too bleached hair. If you have thin lips, wear a shade that is the closest to the skin inside your mouth. A soft pink but not too bright. Wearing dark lipstick and lining lips makes you look older. Unless of course if you still have full lips. Lastly, go easy on eyeshadow. Too much just draws people to the ageing eyelid.

Is everyone over 50 adequately depressed now?

Donna

I saw a plastic surgeon on tv in an interview. He said women would look much better if they didn't use eyeliner on the bottom eyelid (upper eyelid ok), and that was advice he gave many women who came to him for eyelid surgery. Don't accentuate anything below the eye. That's my tip to share!

I always wear makeup to work, but not always on the weekend. I never wear mascara. I really hate the way it feels on my eyes.

Linda

Oh please tell me that the Donatella Versace link was a joke!! She's always looked like a drag queen to me.

I used to wear it everyday but since I "retired" I don't...in the winter I ususally do everyday but not the summer time if I Have yard work to do and when don't I have yard work in the summer...so I just keep my face protected and if we go out to dinner wear makeup then...STacy

Wanna never wear Mascara again? Look up the words 'Lash Lure' on google. In 1933, a woman named Mrs. Brown had her mascara professionally applied at a beauty shop. It didn't go well for her.

Rose

Here is a link that might be useful: Some info on cosmetics