The Easy Soft Glam Routine for Women 50+, by Glam Girl Gabi on YouTube. 18 min 17 s.
- Video length
- 18 min 17 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 10
What you need
Steps
Cleanse and moisturize your face. Apply a peptide serum first, then a moisturizer, and let both sink in for a few minutes before any makeup goes on.
Fill in your brows with a pencil using short, light strokes, then brush a tinted brow gel through them to set the shape.
Sweep a light neutral shadow over the whole lid. Place a slightly deeper shade in the crease and blend upward so the color still shows when your eyes are open.
Line the upper lash line with a dark brown pencil. Keep the line thin and close to the lashes, and stop short of the outer corner so it does not take over a hooded lid.
Clean up any stray liner or shadow with a cotton bud dipped in a little concealer, then apply a tubing mascara to top and bottom lashes.
Dot concealer under the eyes and on any spots, then blend with a damp sponge. Apply a light tinted serum or foundation in thin layers and build only where you need it.
Press a small amount of translucent powder over the T-zone and lightly under the eyes. Use less product under the eyes so fine lines do not look heavier.
Swipe cream bronzer along the cheekbones and jawline and blend well. Add blush to the apples of the cheeks and blend up toward the temples for a lifted look.
Outline your lips just slightly outside the natural line, then fill in with lipstick. Keep the overline small so the shape still looks natural.
Apply a light pair of lashes along the lash line, pressing the band down gently. Place them so they frame the eye without covering your eyeshadow.
Tips and common mistakes
Use less concealer under the eyes, since too much product settles into fine lines.
Choose a dark brown liner over black for a softer look on mature eyes.
Blend cream bronzer and blush with a light hand and build in thin layers.
Trim false lash strips to fit your eye before gluing so they sit comfortably.
Questions
How do I stop eyeliner smudging on hooded eyes?
Use a thin line close to the lashes and set it with a matching shadow. A tubing or long-wear formula also helps it stay put through the day.
Why does my eyeshadow disappear when my eyes are open?
The crease folds over the lid and hides the color. Place your deeper shade higher in the crease and blend upward so it stays visible.
Do I need to change all my makeup after 50?
No. You can keep the products you like. Focus on using less product and placing it where it flatters your features.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
