2 common makeup mistakes women over 40 make
- Jan 15, 2025
- 2 min read
In this tutorial (filmed live on Instagram, please show your support and follow me!) I show you two common makeup “mistakes” women over 40 are making with their makeup, and what to do instead … and why!
I don’t really like the idea of mistakes… it’s makeup, it’s all about how it makes you feel, so if you’re loving what you’re doing and you’re doing these two things stick with it!
If however you’re doing these two things, and not loving how your makeup is looking … I give you a solution that is more flattering for your beautiful, textured, mature skin!
Yes, I am very aware that these shades of foundation are not right for me! It’s the texture and finish that I am explaining. I would go find me the right shade in a full coverage matte foundation, but I just literally never use it. Like ever.
OLD MAKEUP FAVES NOT WORKING FOR YOU ANYMORE? READ ON ...
You are not alone .Many of the products we loved in our 20s and 30s just aren’t made for mature skin. The colours can be a bit off for mature skin, and they often sit in our wrinkles and crinkles (argh). I have been there, and it’s one of the reasons I created Amanda Ramsay Makeup. All products in my store have been carefully selected because they work for over 40s skin (yes, that does in clude ANYONE aged over 40, 50, 60, 70 and beyond). All have been tried tested and much loved by me, your over 40s makeup expert with more than 22 years in the makeup and beauty biz!
Book a ‘Personal Consult’ and together we will review your products and make tweaks and adjustments that will make a BIG difference to your makeup game.
Or, maybe you’d like to go a step further and get expert help creating a brand new makeup routine that suits you AND your (busy) life?
Which ever option you choose, your online beauty consult will be completely personalised and customised for you. Your top, most pressing beauty questions will be answered!
That's all from me for now.
Shine bright beautiful
Amanda Ramsay is a multi-award winning, over 40s makeup artist. You can find out more about her here.
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