Over 50¿ Try this 10 Minute Makeup Look.

Today I'm going to show you how to get plastic surgery, but without the surgery part in under 10 minutes. Hi, if you're new here, my name is Gabby. I've been a professional makeup artist and hairstylist for 20 years, and this is Laura, my beautiful 58-year-old friend who, like so many of us, is busy, but still wants to feel put together, but she wants to do it fast. Today I'm going to show you just how to do that. Let's go. Let's start with skin prep, because honestly, your makeup is only ever going to look as good as the skin underneath it. So Laura has dry skin. So the first thing I did is I applied a hydrating toner. I especially love using this toner under the eyes before concealer. It gives the area a nice plump from within. It gives it a really hydrated look without the weight or heaviness of a moisturizer, which can sometimes cause concealer to break down and crease throughout the day. If someone has combination or oily skin, I'll usually just use a hydrating toner under the eyes. But on drier skin like Laura's, I like to apply it all over the face before layering in the rest of the routine. Today for skincare, I am using a classic trio on her, which is vitamin C serum, a really good moisturizer, followed by sunscreen. For the serum step, I am using the SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic. It's an antioxidant formula with vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid. This is a blend that helps with brightness, firmness, and protecting the skin from environmental stress. As we get older and start to notice more dullness or a loss of elasticity, something like this can really help give the skin a healthier, more radiant look. Next, I'm going in with the AGE Interrupter Advanced Cream, but I'm mixing in a couple of drops of the Typology Tinted Bronzing Serum. The cream itself is super rich and nourishing, which is perfect for softening texture and giving the skin a little bit of bounce. And by adding just a touch of that bronzing serum, we get a really subtle, very natural-looking warmth to the skin before we apply foundation. It allows us to basically skip the bronzer step later and have the tan look like it's coming from within the skin, which is really, really cool. And to finish it off, of course, we have to go in with a sunscreen. Today I'm applying the SkinCeuticals Soothing SPF of 50. It's a mineral sunscreen that works really well if your skin leans sensitive or tends to get very red. It also layers seamlessly under makeup. There's no white cast or weird texture that we can sometimes get with mineral sunscreen. It really is great. You can see the difference in Laura's skin before skin prep and after skin prep right here. It's really amazing what something as simple as a little hydration can do. Now I'll be the first to say it before I read about it in the comments. SkinCeuticals is definitely an investment. I love, love, love the line. It's extremely, extremely high quality. That's why they sell it at a lot of dermatology offices and medical aesthetics offices. It's top of the top of the top of the line when it comes to skincare, but it's not exactly budget-friendly. If you already have a vitamin C serum, a moisturizer, and a sunscreen that you love, absolutely stick with what works for you. The biggest thing to remember in the skin prep stage is to apply your products from thinnest to thickest. So your serum goes on first, followed by your moisturizer, and then your SPF. While we give the skincare a couple of minutes to fully settle in, I like to move on to the eyes. To prep the lids, I keep it super simple. I just swipe a very thin layer of concealer over the entire eyelid, all the way up to the brow bone. The one that I'm using today is a drugstore favorite. It's Maybelline Instant Age Rewind. It's light and creamy, blends out really easily. On the lid, you'll wanna apply just enough to even out any discoloration or redness without feeling heavy. Once that's blended in, I set it with a touch of translucent powder. Now, I know powder can be a bit of a concern, especially as we get older. The skin on our eyelids can get drier and more delicate, and the wrong powder can really emphasize crepiness. So here is the trick. You actually wanna look for powder that's designed for dry or mature skin, and yes, that actually does exist, okay? It really does. You actually wanna look for something with hydrating ingredients, like hyaluronic acid in the ingredient deck. One of my favorites is the Laura Mercier Ultra Blur line. Look for Ultra Blur because those are the hydrating powders. They're actually formulated specifically for dry skin and uneven texture, and it gives the soft, smooth finish without drying anything out. 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It was just unbelievably validating. So if you are in the US and looking for really compassionate, expert care that's actually built around you, click on the link below to book your first midi visit. I really think it could make a huge difference for you, and I'm really excited, actually, that I have the opportunity to share it with so many people. Back to the makeup. For foundation today, I'm using the Jane Iredale Powder Foundation, and the reason that I love this for a quick, lifted look is because powder foundation is hands down the fastest way to even out the skin. It's swipe and go. There's no sponges, no waiting for things to set. It just really speeds everything up. Now, with saying that, I wanna emphasize that not all powder foundations are created equal. Some can sit on top of the skin and make everything look really dry and cakey. A bad powder foundation can actually be a complete disaster, especially for mature skin, but this one is really special. Once you buff it in, it doesn't just sit on the surface of the skin. It actually melts right in a lot like a liquid. So you get a soft, diffused coverage with zero heaviness. It also has an SPF of 20, which is a huge bonus, and it's really good for the skin. Again, another really huge bonus. To apply it, I like to use a dense kabuki brush. I swirl it into the compact, then tap off the excess. This helps distribute the powder evenly across the bristles so you don't end up with any patchy spots, and then I use a buffing motion to really work the product into the skin. If you notice areas where you need more coverage, you can also use a concealer brush, pick up more of the powder, and buff that into the more problematic areas or even stipple. All right, now that our base is on and evened out, I'm going in with a little bit of concealer, and again, I'm using the same one that I used on the lids, which is Maybelline Instant Age Rewind. You'll notice that I'm just focusing on the areas that need a little bit of extra brightening, which is the inner corner of the eyes where there's a little bit of darkness and a bit around the nose where a bit of redness was showing up, and that's about it for Laura. She has really beautiful skin. When it comes to concealer, especially under the eyes or around the eyes, less is definitely more. The skin here is super delicate, and too much product can settle into fine lines and really emphasize texture, so I keep it light and very intentional, and here is a pro tip that I think you will really, really like if you try it. After placing the concealer, let it sit for about 30 seconds or so. That little pause actually allows the formula to thicken slightly, which then gives you more coverage without having to pile more and more and more on, and then just pat and press the product into the skin to blend it while building its coverage. Then I set the concealer using that same Laura Mercier translucent powder, this time with a really small dome-shaped brush. I'm just using a super light hand here, enough to keep the concealer from settling into fine lines, but not so much that it dries out the under eyes. It's all about finding that sweet spot for your individual skin type. As you can see, the final result is skin that looks fresh, bright, and awake without looking like you're wearing a ton of makeup. Now for the eyeliner. This is where we really start to lift and define the eyes. I wanted to show you something brand new today that you've never seen on the channel and that you've probably never heard about before, so I'm using a technique called the Eye Fi, which was created by celebrity makeup artist Ray Morris, who's an amazing makeup artist. This technique is actually based on the golden ratio, which is a natural proportion you'll find in art, architecture, nature, and even the human face. The whole idea is to use this ratio to guide your eyeliner placement so that it works with your eye shape to subtly lift and elongate rather than drag the eyes down. So here's how I'm mapping it out on Laura. Point A is the highest point of the upper eyelid and point B is the lowest point of the lower eyelid. I mentally extend both of those points outward past the lash line and then I connect them. That's the angle I'll use to guide the liner. It's subtle, but it makes a huge difference in how the eyes appear. We want them to be more lifted, more open, and just more balanced. For this look, I am using a soft, lighter brown pencil. It gives me plenty of control, but it's less harsh than black and feels quite a bit more natural, less stark, especially for daytime. I'm keeping the liner close to the lash line and just flicking it out ever so slightly along that eye-fi angle that we just mentally mapped out. Because this technique is based on her natural bone structure, it looks flattering from every angle. Even if you have hooded or mature eyes. As you can see, once I place the liner, I soften it by smudging with a large angled brush. The one that I'm using is the N11 by BK Beauty. If your lids have a bit of texture or crepiness to them, this blending step is especially helpful. A super sharp wing can sometimes highlight that texture on the eyelid, but a soft smudged line gives you lift and definition in a way that's much more forgiving and extremely, extremely flattering. You can see in these clips how I go back and forth from placing the liner and then smudging it out. It's a funny thing because the right eyeliner in the right formula can be a game changer in your little makeup kit. Using a liner is way, way, way less work than fussing with eyeshadows and brushes and all the things, but it gives so much definition. If you pick the right liner color for your individual coloring too, it can also make the colors in your eyes pop a ton. Whenever I'm in a hurry, I'm always reaching for my liners because it gives me the most bang for my buck, the most visual impact with the least amount of time spent. Now let's move on to mascara. This step can really change the entire shape and feel of the eye. Here's how I approach it. If you apply mascara only to the top lashes, you'll get a more lifted wide awake effect. It draws the eyes upward and elongates the shape beautifully, but if you're going for something a little more rounded, applying it to both the top and bottom lashes gives you that softer, more doe-eyed and more enhanced effect. You'll wanna choose what to do depending on both your eye shape, but also depending on the vibe that you're going for on that day. Now, when it comes to curling the lashes, because I'm working over eyeliner, I'm not gonna use a traditional lash curler. Sometimes those metal curlers can lift off product from the lash line, especially softer kajal style liners, and that drives me a little insane. So instead of a curler, I'm actually using a heated lash comb. I got this off Amazon and it's honestly amazing. I usually set it to the highest heat setting and once the mascara is dry, I just gently press it against the lashes and I hold it up. It gives you a ton of lift without smudging or pulling up the liner. And best of all, it really does hold the curl all day long. It's basically a curling iron for your eyes. Let's move on to brows because even in a quick five minute look, a little brow shaping goes a long way in lifting and framing the face. I'm starting by softly shaping the brows, just evening out the structure and gently filling in any sparse areas to define the overall shape. I'm not trying to make them look super bold or blocky or defined, just really clean and natural and softly lifted. Once the shape is in place, I'm going in with the Versed Easy Brow Tinted Brow Gel. This is one of my go-tos for adding natural looking density, making them look fluffy and also covering any gray hairs that may be hiding in the brows. This brow gel is really lightweight, but it adds just enough color and hold to make the brows look a lot fuller without feeling stiff or crunchy. It's a very natural product, but it's still very impactful. So that's what I really, really love about it. And it's drugstore and very affordable too. Now for blush, this is where we bring some life back into the face. I'm using the RMS Blush in the shade Crystal Slipper. It's this beautiful soft pink with just a hint of sheen and it gives the skin that healthy natural glow without looking too shimmery or too overdone. I'm applying it a little higher on the cheekbones and slightly back towards the temples to help lift the face. This placement is especially flattering as we get older. It gives you that fresh awake look without dragging the features downwards. For the lips, I'm keeping it super simple. I'm using the Soft Nude Pink Lip Crayon by Suede. It's hydrating, easy to wear, totally low maintenance. You can just toss it in your bag, reapply it without a mirror, which I love. The formula is also really forgiving and the color isn't too bold. So it adds a nice wash of pigment without being the star of the show. What I especially love is how it ties in so nicely with the blush. When your lips and your cheek shades are in the same tonal family, it pulls the whole look together in such a soft and effortless way. Now, if you're rushing out the door, you're totally good to go. You're done. But if you've got an extra minute or two, I wanna show you a couple of bonus steps that you might really love. So first, if you wanna brighten up the eyes, try adding a nude or a brightening liner to the inner waterline at the bottom. The one that I'm using is by Suede and it's literally called bright. That's what it's called. It's made for this exact purpose. What it does is it extends the whites of your eyes down, which gives the illusion of bigger, more awake eyes. Now, that said, I find this trick tends to look best on fair to lighter complexions, especially people with lighter eyes. On someone with a deeper skin tone like mine, I personally find that it can sometimes look a little bit stark. That's just a personal opinion. But on someone like Laura, it's perfect. I love doing this trick on my lighter skin clients. Next, I set her makeup with the Jane Iredale hydration spray. It really melts all the powders into the skin, makes everything look like a second skin liquid foundation finish, but super, super natural. And finally, I added just a touch of mascara to the bottom lashes. I am a sucker for a defined eye, even in a very soft look. I knew Laura could pull it off beautifully, so I had to sneak it in as a final step. And here's the finished look. I love how this turned out. It is so natural, but still feels super polished and put together. This is one of those looks that you can wear absolutely anywhere, to the office, running errands, lunch with friends. It just works in every situation. And if you dress it up a little bit, like if you throw your hair half up, or you slip into something more formal, which I made Laura do in the studio, it really easily transitions into an event look too. If you like this video, but want more affordable drugstore options that work just as beautifully on 40 plus skin, then I've got you covered, because I made that video too. Click right here to watch it next, because this one's over.