It's amazing that you've ended up such a strong, confident and grounded woman after years in the modeling industry with people poking holes in your soul. Using defiance as a saving grace, well done! It's also sound advice for the rest of us which I thank you for.
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IKR? It's so hard to be grounded & strong these days as an average woman or man, let alone in the modeling and fashion world! We're all told that we aren't good enough unless we buy this, wear that or surgically "enhance" something else. When did perfection become a prerequisite for love and for living our best lives?
Your so Precious..lol Have watched and loved everything you do.... Thanks to my beautiful mum, I started skin care at 14, now 62 and never miss a day applying day and night creams. Mum passed away in 2021 at 83 but looked 15 years younger..Every day she penciled the eyebrows, put the lippy and rouge on, fluffed up the red hair, perfume and a smile. I hope I'm half as gracious as she was and is in heaven. 💖 Thanks Nikol...stay safe. 🌹🙏
Amen to that! Maybe I'm just too vain about my little jowls. I had no choice but to take Prednisone occasionally, and each time my slim face bloated up like a chipmunk. Although I have very few lines, all that puffing over the years did take its toll. I don't want surgery - just a subtle way to minimize the jowls & slack skin under my chin. Like your Mum, I want to as lovely as I can be for the 2nd half of my life. 🦋🦋🦋
You're absolutely right about this! I'm 54, and as I got older, I realized that more makeup made me look like a clown who doesn't know she's not 25 anymore!🤣 So I've learned to spend my money on good skin care and since I started to, I've realized that glowing healthy skin with a BB cream is what looks best for me. I'm learning so much from you, Nikol!
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I agree 100%. I’m 62 and started to TRY to contour but I have a small oval face and it just looks wrong. I love makeup but agree less is more for mature women. Thank you!!
This video made me laugh...in a good way mind you. I love when you were like "Ladies...what time is it"...regarding so much work doing the contouring. Love this video!
I think why I subscribed to YOU is your great philosophy with less is more! Plus you are the sister I always wanted! And you do not need anything! You are gorgeous!
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Bravo! You are such an inspiration for beautiful, holistic aging! I am turning 73 next week and I've never felt so empowered and attractive. Every day is a blessing. Beauty has no age limit. Thank you for your wise advice and life-affirming philosophy. May you live to 120 in good health. To life!
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Nikol 🧡 You know I teach my clients that the best foundation is beautiful healthy skin🙌🏻 I think all of the make up and foundation and concealers and contouring actually makes women look older. I watch channels showing so much foundation and absolutely spackleing layers of make up and sending the message to women that we are not beautiful if we don’t completely change ourselves. I wish women would see some of these women in person, many are normal and their pictures have been filtered and changed. When new young clients come in and they have so much make up on it looks so bad, and it is simply heartbreaking. We need to send the message to women that they are enough and unique and exquisite. Love who you are and find someone to help you make the skin you have something to feel great about. Your skit was hysterical! Blessings 🙌🏻🍑🧡Lisa
@@PeachesSkinCare Yes u😂. Love the comments. At 69 I watch all the videos for fun and to catch up as I was in isolation for 5 yrs ( pic is from last month- no filter!) . I "take what I want, and leave the rest"👏🏼
@@StungbySamantha do you above all else🧡I only speak about no foundation and concealers Because of the billions of women that feel less than every day when they don’t Achieve luck that is really quite unattainable. Taking care of your skin and loving who you are is the most important above all and the best foundation is clear and beautiful healthy skin. Blessings Samantha 🙌🏻🍑🧡Lisa
I agree....just be who you are. Less is more as we age. I'll be 67 in a week and am wearing lighter cosmetics than I did when I was younger. It makes my skin look more radiant and my eyes brighter. Love you Nikol 😍
I agree Debby. The Lord created us like we are. And I wear Dermatology brand skin care and they have a tinted moisturizer that's absolutely fantastic it's got an SPF 45. And so many women are just raving about it it's wonderful.
Less is more at any age !! Strong makeup ages us at any age !! And of course, over 50 (and beyond), this "less is more" is a clear need, not a recommendation .. Thank you always for your smart, honest, "senior ageless" beauty tips ... Greetings from Spain !
Yes! Contour looks like mud most of the time. Thank you for sharing your experience, and stories. They are wonderful. Thank you too for sharing the word Defiance to affirm self-love. That’s a great message! I would add Courage is part of beauty, and this video was a great reminder. 🙏
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I just turned 70, and I never really wore anything but eyeshadow, mascara, and powder. Now I have added a BB cream and Nikol’s eye primer. I have always washed my face twice a day, and used great hydration all my life. I will not comply with the BS fads……I like me!!
@@StungbySamantha Yes it is, especially at my age, but some of the “playing” I wound never show anyone, well, maybe my husband. However, there were a couple of times that I came out of the BR, and showed him my “work,” and he said “oh sweet Jesus, don’t go out like that.” I married a younger man, 20 years my junior, so he is not some old fart with an outdated opinion. We went out to eat last week, and our waitress had on ‘long’ false eyelashes. After she took our order, he looked at me and simply said, “did she glue whisk brooms to her eyes? That sh*t is scary looking!” I have never felt the need to hide behind a lot of makeup, but I have always been pretty confident in who I am. Marrying a man 20 years younger says a lot about my personality. He has trouble keeping up with me. 😂😂❤️
No rules, but I’ve never seen anyone (but the youngest) pile on makeup and look attractive. It really starts with skincare and then highlighting or emphasizing your best features. How you do it is up to you! Personally, at 65, I don’t contour. Your advice is always spot on - thank you!
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That’s great and it makes you to look so reluctantly gorgeous as I saw your picture I must tell your beauty got me insane your beauty would save the world dear.
I agree 300 %…. We just have to love who we are, our skins, our souls….. if we love ourselves, that all it’s matter to be happy and love other people around us!!
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Hi dear I’m Carl from Cleveland hows things working out for you over where you are right now hows the weather conditions over there hope you keep safe?
Hi dear I’m Carl from Cleveland hows things working out for you over where you are right now hows the weather conditions over there hope you keep safe?
I follow the French idea regarding beauty and cosmetics, that less is more and it's about accentuating our naturally feminine features. It's about grace and acceptance of our looks and aging.
Thank You so much Nikol for your positive attitude! You are so inspiring! and personally I find you perfect! So beautiful and talented. Kisses from France 🥰😘
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This is a fantastic video. I love the lion king reference. Made me laugh . I agree with you. This is way too much work for little payoff. Thank you so much for this content.
Thx for the great video.. I contour a little and also when I blend in my cream blush, makeup and contour I spray my sponge with a vitamin C mist. It always feels nice. Thank you for your time and have a great day🙂
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SOOOOOO TRUE! I'm 68 and figured out a long time ago that less is more. And that's OK. I've enjoyed doing my makeup since I was in high school but guess what? There's a big difference between what looks good at 18 and what works at my age. I watched a Sweet Young Thing on CZcams awhile back put on so many layers of makeup and contouring and more makeup and God knows what and at the end I thought, "She's buried herself." As for practicality, what is she going to do if she's outside and it's hot and steamy? And what is she going to do at age 50 or 60 or more? Life has enough pressure without demanding physical perfection. Thanks, Nikol! Keep spreading the word!
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Too much trouble I honestly can’t be bothered with it. Happy with my 71 year old face and agree it’s better to use less not more. Thanks for a really interesting video
Yes, to everything you said. I love doing makeup every day to look the best that I can be and it doesn't require a lot of makeup to do that. I know adding tons of makeup will not make me look younger and so I just embrace that a I am 67, healthy and enjoying life.
As a 52 yr old I LOVE THIS VIDEO SOOO MUCH!!!! I have worn the same makeup since high school & so My nephew was graduating high school so I thought I would come on here & update my makeup... OH LORD HAVE MERCY, IM SO CRYIN & I DONT GET IT!!! 1/2 KAW Indian & 1/2 Irish... None of this makeup Fits me SMH SOOO CONFUSED!!!
I’m 63 and I do contour my face and nose. I look so much better when I contour. I don’t wear a lot of makeup , but contouring does help. You do need to find the right contour color for your skin. The contour color you used was to orange for your skin…
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Tbh I love your hair. It's amazing. 😁. I just think the people that tell someone how to look like they arent good enough should finally face themselves in their own fight that they are projecting.
I think light shading near my hairline, on my cheekbones and under my jaw looks really nice, for special occasions. The key is light/subtle addition of SOME color. I'm 67 just attended a granddaughter's wedding and I looked lovely. (I've NEVER felt that way before). I watch and learn from YOU! THANK YOU! Some of the clown faces and over the top fake lashes - ugh. I can only imagine the cringing a few years from now when people look back at this.
Thank you for covering this topic! I'm in my early 50s, and I sometimes like to do very light contouring along my jawline because I'm a bit jowly - 30 years of taking Prednisone off & on for a medical condition has left a few droops & I don't want a face lift right now. Maybe never! BTW, you look absolutely beautiful with or without all the contouring - you've got a lovely inner glow. 🌹🦋🌹 BTW, loved that TikTok vid!!! 🤣
I contour my face and I just turned 53. Actually, I have always contoured my face but not necessarily has it always been with the current “contour” out on the market. I used to do it with cool toned blushes. I have never used a bronzer. For one, I’ve never felt the need to. For another, I have an olive undertone. All bronzers look to reddish and gawdy on me. 😂I also RARELY use a shimmery/sparkling highlighter. (I’m not trying to highlight any texture in my skin.😂) If I have a special event AT NIGHT, I will pop on a little shimmering highlighter. It’s MUCH easier to wear at night in low lighting. You’ll get a nice dewy glow without looking like you plastered glitter all over your face. 😂 The funny thing about how I contour is…most people wouldn’t know that’s what I’m actually doing. It’s very subtle and I don’t contour like most people currently do. For me, contouring is about creating shadows when I want to recede something and bring something else out in contrast. I do not contour my nose. Do I have a perfect nose? No. I’m Italian and have a slightly Roman nose and I’m okay with it.🤷🏻♀️🥴 It’s funny you mentioned how everyone tells you to hide imperfections and how they end up being a trademark to some. I have what I used to call a mole on my cheek. It showed up when I was a teen and I HATED it. It’s flat and has never changed. My grandmother told me to stop covering it. She is from the Marilyn Monroe era and said “Never cover your “beauty mark!” Do you know how many of us used to draw one on our face? Never cover that up!” I listened to her and never covered my “beauty mark.”😁
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I hope many women get to see this video. I couldn’t agree more. You are such a natural beauty, Nikol. Less is more. This makes people look like a theater 🎭 I’m impressed by how you navigated your modeling career and stayed true to yourself bravo 👏🏼 I think staying hydrated, eating well, and treating your skin well goes a long way. I have hirsutism and it’s a struggle even with waxing because I get ingrown hairs. I can’t use hyaluronic acid because it’s too strong on my skin. So I have a set of challenges but I embrace what God gave me and make the most of it. I love my lips and my eyes so I make that work in my advantage.
Nikol, thank you for this video - the clip of your contour adventure with "dirt on your face" made me literally LOL. For my last six+ years before retirement, I worked a 2nd job in Macy's in Cosmetics, and we all used to experiment and play with each others' faces. I looked at the print ads in our displays and learned where concealer goes (a lot of people forget the "corners" of the nose, etc) and while I do like a little bit of highlighter on top line of cheekbones and tip of nose, I know better than to try to make my face look like someone 50 years my junior.
I get so frustrated with mascara. Even if I manage not to smudge it over an evening, it is b-----y hard to get it all off (worse if there have been some snuggles meanwhile). Any tips?
I found your channel about a month ago. I’m 67. You are the FIRST artist ADDING the 60s, 70s, 80s, and even 90s. Bless your heart. Women tell me all the time that ‘I don’t look my age!’ Well of course I do!! I just still care very much how I look. Love your approach. Love your verbiage, and your attitude. Keep on goin! We need you! And appreciate you!! ♥️
I don’t do it because at 60 I have a natural darkness under my cheek bone. I try to deflect it with foundation and cheek color. I don’t cover it up. I try to use it to my advantage. Thanks for showing us what we really could look like!
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I agree with you Nikol. The older I get, the more I want to look just like me but enhanced. I also have a small face and things can look like too much. I contour a little but end up blending it out so it looks like I did nothing! I am fine with that and believe me I love makeup and believe a little gilding helps everyone. You are beautiful whether you do it or not!
Thank you so very much for this video. More importantly, thank you for who you are. You always speak with knowledge, thoughtfulness, care, genuineness and from a respectful love perspective. I recently turned 49. I have been on a journey of reincorporating self-care into my life, after too much neglect. You have been a wonderful motivator and truly your videos help me. This video touched on exactly how I've been feeling lately, which is overwhelmed, at times inferior and out of date, as well as insecure. Watching so many other videos of people applying makeup and other products...never-ending products!...along with all of the trends out there now, just leaves me feeling like I need to be a MUA or have a live-in MUA. I can't afford either. Your videos always help to calm me down and make me feel better. Your videos help bring me back to that "I got this!" attitude. Again, thank you so very much for being true to who you are. Thank you for your videos and the high quality and extremely relevant content. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I'm back to being enthusiastic, motivated and feeling like I can enjoy taking care of my skin again and using makeup. I'm excited and smiling with you as you say, "Let's get this beauty started." Blessings, M.Matta
I’m 68 today, never wore foundation but i love eye makeup and lipsticks 💄 💋 I have embraced my fully transitioned silver hair, I agree that less is more. Have a great day 🥰👩🏻🦳💖
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I'm 59 and just love all your make-up tips. I have paired down on my make-up but still love to be put together every day and put in the effort. I focus on my assets. Not much time for contouring. Maybe a little for special occasions.
I watch some of these make-up videos of younger women and I just cannot believe how much make-up they layer their face with, it was nice to hear your opinion and I agree
Love this message. I have beautiful skin, never have had issues. I always concentrate on my flaws. Thank you for reminding me of what I should concentrate on instead!
Something for you, Nikol: MAKE-UP, SCHMAKE-UP: No matter the years you rake up, Your complexion you want to wake up. Your make-up you don't want to cake up, Neither do you want it to flake up. You do want the jowls to take up; That doesn't mean you're doing a fake up. (And in the sun you don't want to bake up) I think you know you need a shake up! Thank you, thank you, thank you (picture me bowing!) :)))
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I think your makeup looked so much better and made you look more put together. I’m sure the more you do this, the easier and less time consuming it will be.
I do use contouring at 69 (almost 70), but lighter colors and cream not powder, and much more sparingly than when I was in my teens/twenties. I do have one question/request Nikol. Could you do a video on caring for brushes? I clean mine and after a couple of times, they start to fall apart. What am I doing wrong? I can't afford to buy all new brushes every couple of months!
Aging as I am. i turned 65 last month. I've followed you for a year now & doing the "less is best" technique. it really works. i get so many compliments now. what does that do? Gives me confidence, therefore, feeling beautiful on the inside comes out to the outside. That's the reality of the compliment. contouring can not do that, in my opinion. 🙂
Im agree totally with you. First one I contour, I saw worst. So only use highlighter in my nose. Really my face has a good shape a rombo or diamond shape so my cheek are definidos and also I dont like touch my cejas eyesbrow because my eye are big and only use a little eyeshadow to cover spaces or a rimmel
Nikol, you are gorgeous. Your makeup tips are outstanding and so easy to follow. I never had to wear makeup, but as I've matured (lol) I find I have to. Recently at work so many compliments from the men and some from women too. Thank you and I look forward to your next video. Marie 💋
I am 76 and beginning to feel so ugly (even though I was once a model). I have enjoyed your tips for a few months, Nicole, but THIS one made me really appreciate your inner beauty which is what will last! Thank you for all that is lovely about you! Please stay true!
P.S you always look amazing, no matter what you do or don’t do! You are so inspiring, I’ve tried this method myself, I’m 48 and it didn’t do me any favors! Lol
I'm 54 and Love my highlight and contour. I understand it's not for everyone, but we should celebrate woman wearing and doing whatever makes them happy!!🤩
For the 1st time, ive heard what i needed to hear, not what i want to hear. U r so right! I don't need to follow the 'trend' or the new 'thang'. I need to find what makes me feel good, love my life, n do whatever makes me feel pretty. Ty for that!
Absolutely awesome messages with practical lessons to present the facts that natural enhancements are what is most beautiful. I love your work and tips for natural beauty! Bravo Nikol! 💕🫂💕💯💯💯💕🫂💕
I’ve recently discovered your channel, as well as my desire to start wearing makeup (1stEVER) at age 44yrs. In short, I just adore you for the EXCELLENT work you do for us ‘invisible’ women. I’m TRULY inspired on many levels!! Sending you a heart felt THANKS 🙏 🥰
Most people don't even see the "flaws" I perceive in my face and body. You're right about focusing on the big picture and letting natural beauty shine through. Thank you for your helpful videos. I started using the eyeliner lift up at corner of eye method you showed. It's fast, easy to do and a positive difference. You have gorgeous eyes and brows.
💄Nikol, congratulations on reaching over 300K subscribers 🤩. This was such a good video, I wear the basics everyday when I wear makeup (primer, foundation, a tiny bit of powder, blush, shadow, mascara & lipstick 💄) and this is plenty. I want to look my best and enhance what I got going on. It just looks like so much work to contour and I really don’t think I need all of that. I like things simple & fresh. 😊
I have been a pro mua since 1976,I still do tv,video,commercials,I agree completely,and most people do it wrong.If one looks at the facial skeleton,frontal and profile,the answer is obvious.I have never seen a cheekbone that slants downward.The overuse of it,lends itself to " Hershey bar" look,as you so aptly point out.
Thank you for this video. I love the message. I love makeup and experiment all the time with colors and technique. My 79 year old skin doesn't need the contour and highlight.
It's really sad to see what some famous people (and not famous also) have done to themselves because of what others told them was wrong with them. Thank you for what you do to encourage women to think of themselves as beautiful because of who they are and what they do, not how they look.
I’m love watching MUAs (usually under 40) do these amazing looks on themselves with all the things in the same way I love looking at high-fashion. I’m not doing it but I enjoy looking at it! For me, I enjoy simple highlighter with either blush or a contour/bronzer to define my cheeks.
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I like a little contour but only little. Just near the jawline… but not to look like a filter. I feel like a fuller face is more youthful. Love this message Nikol.❤
I have watched so many younger people do all those contouring videos and I just have to shake my head. Most of them look like plastic dolls. The goal should be to try for a pretty more natural look! I think foundations are so good and blush that we don't need all of that.
I appreciate this I’m 53! I am a baker who gets up at 2:45 am and tried the contour and all of that but I realize it doesn’t look good and I don’t have time 🥰
I need to learn to contour my face now! I do agree that less is more at our age! You certainly don't need contour Nikol. I agree with you after watching this. I have wasted countless hours with far for any good results!
What an uplifting video Nikol! I have learned so much from you - I use the brown pencil and my lashes look so much more full and I use my eyebrow pencil to darken under the brown bone instead of the start of the brows. This shifts attention and gives me a lifted look. I also made the decision to not dye my hair and let the gray come in. You are an inspiration - love your hair and your outlook!
Another Great Video!!! Just peachy color corrector is a must have !! I love it ! Brightens my entire eye area. As far as contouring goes I never was able to master it.... Now I know why makes u look like a Hot Mess!!! Have a Blessed Day...
The dark contour did warm up your face. Btw, the way you cbed your hair looks so beautiful. Thank you for the tips; I've done the contour and it worked, but I do it only for special occasions... it IS a lot of work.😁
Amen! Amen! I do take care with my face and appearance , but at 74, I am grateful to be here. My priorities are not contouring my face. 😁
Hahaha, well said!!!
It's amazing that you've ended up such a strong, confident and grounded woman after years in the modeling industry with people poking holes in your soul. Using defiance as a saving grace, well done! It's also sound advice for the rest of us which I thank you for.
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IKR? It's so hard to be grounded & strong these days as an average woman or man, let alone in the modeling and fashion world! We're all told that we aren't good enough unless we buy this, wear that or surgically "enhance" something else. When did perfection become a prerequisite for love and for living our best lives?
Your so Precious..lol
Have watched and loved everything you do....
Thanks to my beautiful mum, I started skin care at 14, now 62 and never miss a day applying day and night creams. Mum passed away in 2021 at 83 but looked 15 years younger..Every day she penciled the eyebrows, put the lippy and rouge on, fluffed up the red hair, perfume and a smile. I hope I'm half as gracious as she was and is in heaven. 💖
Thanks Nikol...stay safe.
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Amen to that! Maybe I'm just too vain about my little jowls. I had no choice but to take Prednisone occasionally, and each time my slim face bloated up like a chipmunk. Although I have very few lines, all that puffing over the years did take its toll. I don't want surgery - just a subtle way to minimize the jowls & slack skin under my chin. Like your Mum, I want to as lovely as I can be for the 2nd half of my life. 🦋🦋🦋
You're absolutely right about this! I'm 54, and as I got older, I realized that more makeup made me look like a clown who doesn't know she's not 25 anymore!🤣 So I've learned to spend my money on good skin care and since I started to, I've realized that glowing healthy skin with a BB cream is what looks best for me. I'm learning so much from you, Nikol!
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I don't think women should judge each other in anyway. Do whatever makes you feel beautiful 😍
Contour and highlight is more theatrical/stage makeup. I never thought it was for everyday. Loved this video.
I wear it everyday and love it!
I agree 100%. I’m 62 and started to TRY to contour but I have a small oval face and it just looks wrong. I love makeup but agree less is more for mature women. Thank you!!
Besides, a small oval face already sounds rather pretty.
Agreed, I had the same problem with this method!
@@reneemeyer9107 Well thanks! That is very sweet of you to say 😊
I love Contour and highlight at 54! I believe you should do anything that makes you feel beautiful
@@StungbySamantha Go for it! When you get to your 60’s you may think different. Just giving my opinion from where I am in life right now.
This video made me laugh...in a good way mind you. I love when you were like "Ladies...what time is it"...regarding so much work doing the contouring. Love this video!
I like your look better with out all that contour. Thank You for all the help and advice you give us for a more natural and softer look.
I think why I subscribed to YOU is your great philosophy with less is more! Plus you are the sister I always wanted! And you do not need anything! You are gorgeous!
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This is one of my favorite videos and favorite message , much love and appreciation, Nikol!…you nailed this!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏
Bravo! You are such an inspiration for beautiful, holistic aging! I am turning 73 next week and I've never felt so empowered and attractive. Every day is a blessing. Beauty has no age limit. Thank you for your wise advice and life-affirming philosophy. May you live to 120 in good health. To life!
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Nikol 🧡
You know I teach my clients that the best foundation is beautiful healthy skin🙌🏻
I think all of the make up and foundation and concealers and contouring actually makes women look older. I watch channels showing so much foundation and absolutely spackleing layers of make up and sending the message to women that we are not beautiful if we don’t completely change ourselves. I wish women would see some of these women in person, many are normal and their pictures have been filtered and changed. When new young clients come in and they have so much make up on it looks so bad, and it is simply heartbreaking. We need to send the message to women that they are enough and unique and exquisite.
Love who you are and find someone to help you make the skin you have something to feel great about.
Your skit was hysterical!
Blessings 🙌🏻🍑🧡Lisa
Love that!!
@@kcloveonaleash If you mean me , Thank You🍑🙌🏻🙌🏻
I'm 54 and I LOVE my contour and Highlight!!
@@PeachesSkinCare Yes u😂. Love the comments. At 69 I watch all the videos for fun and to catch up as I was in isolation for 5 yrs ( pic is from last month- no filter!) . I "take what I want, and leave the rest"👏🏼
@@StungbySamantha do you above all else🧡I only speak about no foundation and concealers Because of the billions of women that feel less than every day when they don’t Achieve luck that is really quite unattainable. Taking care of your skin and loving who you are is the most important above all and the best foundation is clear and beautiful healthy skin. Blessings Samantha 🙌🏻🍑🧡Lisa
I agree....just be who you are. Less is more as we age. I'll be 67 in a week and am wearing lighter cosmetics than I did when I was younger. It makes my skin look more radiant and my eyes brighter. Love you Nikol 😍
I agree Debby. The Lord created us like we are. And I wear Dermatology brand skin care and they have a tinted moisturizer that's absolutely fantastic it's got an SPF 45. And so many women are just raving about it it's wonderful.
Do whatever makes you feel beautiful🤩
Less is more at any age !! Strong makeup ages us at any age !! And of course, over 50 (and beyond), this "less is more" is a clear need, not a recommendation .. Thank you always for your smart, honest, "senior ageless" beauty tips ... Greetings from Spain !
I don't think women should judge each other in anyway. For me I ADORE my highlight and contour and Im 54!🤩Do whatever makes you feel beautiful
Yes! Contour looks like mud most of the time. Thank you for sharing your experience, and stories. They are wonderful. Thank you too for sharing the word Defiance to affirm self-love. That’s a great message! I would add Courage is part of beauty, and this video was a great reminder. 🙏
Hi dear I’m Carl from Cleveland hows things working out for you over where you are right now hows the weather conditions over there hope you keep safe?
I just turned 70, and I never really wore anything but eyeshadow, mascara, and powder. Now I have added a BB cream and Nikol’s eye primer. I have always washed my face twice a day, and used great hydration all my life. I will not comply with the BS fads……I like me!!
this isn't a fad! highlight and contour has been done since the beginning of makeup 🤩🤩😍
@@StungbySamantha Not to the extent it is used now.
@@GodGunsGutsandNRA true. Still, it's soooo fun to play with makeup🤩
@@StungbySamantha Yes it is, especially at my age, but some of the “playing” I wound never show anyone, well, maybe my husband. However, there were a couple of times that I came out of the BR, and showed him my “work,” and he said “oh sweet Jesus, don’t go out like that.” I married a younger man, 20 years my junior, so he is not some old fart with an outdated opinion. We went out to eat last week, and our waitress had on ‘long’ false eyelashes. After she took our order, he looked at me and simply said, “did she glue whisk brooms to her eyes? That sh*t is scary looking!” I have never felt the need to hide behind a lot of makeup, but I have always been pretty confident in who I am. Marrying a man 20 years younger says a lot about my personality. He has trouble keeping up with me. 😂😂❤️
The thing is to feel good and beautiful when you make you enjoy the ritual! Thank you 🙏🏻
What an important message Nikol! Inside a "contouring video" is the secret to inner peace and self acceptance💗🎉.love your channel👏🏼
yes!!
Amen and amen! Celebrate and love who we are! Your message is ON POINT! I love where you’re coming from. 💖
You are so right! Both your app and face demo proves it. Loved the skit, I really laughed! Have a great day!
No rules, but I’ve never seen anyone (but the youngest) pile on makeup and look attractive. It really starts with skincare and then highlighting or emphasizing your best features. How you do it is up to you! Personally, at 65, I don’t contour. Your advice is always spot on - thank you!
Hi dear I’m Carl from Cleveland hows things working out for you over where you are right now hows the weather conditions over there hope you keep safe?
I love my highlight and contour!! I don't follow rules of what women should or should not do to feel beautiful 🤩
That’s great and it makes you to look so reluctantly gorgeous as I saw your picture I must tell your beauty got me insane your beauty would save the world dear.
I agree 300 %…. We just have to love who we are, our skins, our souls….. if we love ourselves, that all it’s matter to be happy and love other people around us!!
Hi dear I’m Carl from Cleveland hows things working out for you over where you are right now hows the weather conditions over there hope you keep safe?
yes! whatever makes us feel beautiful! I'm 54 and wear my highlight and contour daily!!
Nikol, I really appreciate your consistent message of self Love and acceptance!! Thank you ❤
Hi dear I’m Carl from Cleveland hows things working out for you over where you are right now hows the weather conditions over there hope you keep safe?
I'm 69. I do a tiny bit of contour.. Mine looks like what yours does now. I've never worn a ton of make up but don't feel finished unless I wear some.
Hi dear I’m Carl from Cleveland hows things working out for you over where you are right now hows the weather conditions over there hope you keep safe?
I follow the French idea regarding beauty and cosmetics, that less is more and it's about accentuating our naturally feminine features. It's about grace and acceptance of our looks and aging.
Thank you for your positivity and helping us see that we should be thankful for the way we were made.
Thank You so much Nikol for your positive attitude! You are so inspiring! and personally I find you perfect! So beautiful and talented. Kisses from France 🥰😘
This was probably the best message to get out there!!! I can't wait for your videos weekly and this, this is gold!!!!!
Hi dear I’m Carl from Cleveland hows things working out for you over where you are right now hows the weather conditions over there hope you keep safe?
This is a fantastic video. I love the lion king reference. Made me laugh . I agree with you. This is way too much work for little payoff. Thank you so much for this content.
Thx for the great video.. I contour a little and also when I blend in my cream blush, makeup and contour I spray my sponge with a vitamin C mist. It always feels nice. Thank you for your time and have a great day🙂
Hi dear I’m Carl from Cleveland hows things working out for you over where you are right now hows the weather conditions over there hope you keep safe?
creams are great for contour!
SOOOOOO TRUE! I'm 68 and figured out a long time ago that less is more. And that's OK. I've enjoyed doing my makeup since I was in high school but guess what? There's a big difference between what looks good at 18 and what works at my age. I watched a Sweet Young Thing on CZcams awhile back put on so many layers of makeup and contouring and more makeup and God knows what and at the end I thought, "She's buried herself." As for practicality, what is she going to do if she's outside and it's hot and steamy? And what is she going to do at age 50 or 60 or more? Life has enough pressure without demanding physical perfection. Thanks, Nikol! Keep spreading the word!
Hi dear I’m Carl from Cleveland hows things working out for you over where you are right now hows the weather conditions over there hope you keep safe?
" my motto is LESS IS MORE especially as you age. Thank you NIKOL. YOU ARE SO RIGHT.
Too much trouble I honestly can’t be bothered with it. Happy with my 71 year old face and agree it’s better to use less not more. Thanks for a really interesting video
I just think that it's all fun. I only do light contour.
I'm so grateful that you are here !
Hello sweetheart how are you doing how’s the weather conditions over there hope you keep safe?
Yes, to everything you said. I love doing makeup every day to look the best that I can be and it doesn't require a lot of makeup to do that. I know adding tons of makeup will not make me look younger and so I just embrace that a I am 67, healthy and enjoying life.
As a 52 yr old I LOVE THIS VIDEO SOOO MUCH!!!! I have worn the same makeup since high school & so My nephew was graduating high school so I thought I would come on here & update my makeup... OH LORD HAVE MERCY, IM SO CRYIN & I DONT GET IT!!! 1/2 KAW Indian & 1/2 Irish... None of this makeup Fits me SMH SOOO CONFUSED!!!
I’m 63 and I do contour my face and nose. I look so much better when I contour. I don’t wear a lot of makeup , but contouring does help. You do need to find the right contour color for your skin. The contour color you used was to orange for your skin…
Excellent commentary and instruction!!! You make and speak sense. Thank you.
Hi dear I’m Carl from Cleveland hows things working out for you over where you are right now hows the weather conditions over there hope you keep safe?
Tbh I love your hair. It's amazing. 😁. I just think the people that tell someone how to look like they arent good enough should finally face themselves in their own fight that they are projecting.
I think light shading near my hairline, on my cheekbones and under my jaw looks really nice, for special occasions. The key is light/subtle addition of SOME color. I'm 67 just attended a granddaughter's wedding and I looked lovely. (I've NEVER felt that way before). I watch and learn from YOU! THANK YOU! Some of the clown faces and over the top fake lashes - ugh. I can only imagine the cringing a few years from now when people look back at this.
I don't feel it's helpful for women to judge each other in anyway. Do whatever makes you feel beautiful!! We need to love and support other women🤩😍
Thank you for covering this topic! I'm in my early 50s, and I sometimes like to do very light contouring along my jawline because I'm a bit jowly - 30 years of taking Prednisone off & on for a medical condition has left a few droops & I don't want a face lift right now. Maybe never!
BTW, you look absolutely beautiful with or without all the contouring - you've got a lovely inner glow. 🌹🦋🌹
BTW, loved that TikTok vid!!! 🤣
I'm obsessed with my contour and highlight!!
Ugh, I am 51 and also modeled when younger and also was a pro MUA at MAC. It's AWESOME to find a channel like yours because getting older is hard!
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I contour my face and I just turned 53. Actually, I have always contoured my face but not necessarily has it always been with the current “contour” out on the market. I used to do it with cool toned blushes.
I have never used a bronzer. For one, I’ve never felt the need to. For another, I have an olive undertone. All bronzers look to reddish and gawdy on me. 😂I also RARELY use a shimmery/sparkling highlighter. (I’m not trying to highlight any texture in my skin.😂) If I have a special event AT NIGHT, I will pop on a little shimmering highlighter. It’s MUCH easier to wear at night in low lighting. You’ll get a nice dewy glow without looking like you plastered glitter all over your face. 😂
The funny thing about how I contour is…most people wouldn’t know that’s what I’m actually doing. It’s very subtle and I don’t contour like most people currently do. For me, contouring is about creating shadows when I want to recede something and bring something else out in contrast. I do not contour my nose. Do I have a perfect nose? No. I’m Italian and have a slightly Roman nose and I’m okay with it.🤷🏻♀️🥴
It’s funny you mentioned how everyone tells you to hide imperfections and how they end up being a trademark to some. I have what I used to call a mole on my cheek. It showed up when I was a teen and I HATED it. It’s flat and has never changed. My grandmother told me to stop covering it. She is from the Marilyn Monroe era and said “Never cover your “beauty mark!” Do you know how many of us used to draw one on our face? Never cover that up!” I listened to her and never covered my “beauty mark.”😁
Hi dear I’m Carl from Cleveland hows things working out for you over where you are right now hows the weather conditions over there hope you keep safe?
I'm 54 and contour and highlight daily!!🤩
I hope many women get to see this video. I couldn’t agree more. You are such a natural beauty, Nikol. Less is more. This makes people look like a theater 🎭
I’m impressed by how you navigated your modeling career and stayed true to yourself bravo 👏🏼
I think staying hydrated, eating well, and treating your skin well goes a long way.
I have hirsutism and it’s a struggle even with waxing because I get ingrown hairs. I can’t use hyaluronic acid because it’s too strong on my skin. So I have a set of challenges but I embrace what God gave me and make the most of it. I love my lips and my eyes so I make that work in my advantage.
Nikol, thank you for this video - the clip of your contour adventure with "dirt on your face" made me literally LOL. For my last six+ years before retirement, I worked a 2nd job in Macy's in Cosmetics, and we all used to experiment and play with each others' faces. I looked at the print ads in our displays and learned where concealer goes (a lot of people forget the "corners" of the nose, etc) and while I do like a little bit of highlighter on top line of cheekbones and tip of nose, I know better than to try to make my face look like someone 50 years my junior.
Me too! Lol❤️
I get so frustrated with mascara. Even if I manage not to smudge it over an evening, it is b-----y hard to get it all off (worse if there have been some snuggles meanwhile). Any tips?
I love my highlight and contour at 54🤩
I found your channel about a month ago. I’m 67. You are the FIRST artist ADDING the 60s, 70s, 80s, and even 90s. Bless your heart. Women tell me all the time that ‘I don’t look my age!’ Well of course I do!! I just still care very much how I look. Love your approach. Love your verbiage, and your attitude. Keep on goin! We need you! And appreciate you!! ♥️
I don’t do it because at 60 I have a natural darkness under my cheek bone. I try to deflect it with foundation and cheek color. I don’t cover it up. I try to use it to my advantage. Thanks for showing us what we really could look like!
Hi dear I’m Carl from Cleveland hows things working out for you over where you are right now hows the weather conditions over there hope you keep safe?
yes!
I agree with you Nikol. The older I get, the more I want to look just like me but enhanced. I also have a small face and things can look like too much. I contour a little but end up blending it out so it looks like I did nothing! I am fine with that and believe me I love makeup and believe a little gilding helps everyone. You are beautiful whether you do it or not!
Yes do what ever you want when ever you want
Thank you so very much for this video. More importantly, thank you for who you are. You always speak with knowledge, thoughtfulness, care, genuineness and from a respectful love perspective.
I recently turned 49. I have been on a journey of reincorporating self-care into my life, after too much neglect. You have been a wonderful motivator and truly your videos help me.
This video touched on exactly how I've been feeling lately, which is overwhelmed, at times inferior and out of date, as well as insecure. Watching so many other videos of people applying makeup and other products...never-ending products!...along with all of the trends out there now, just leaves me feeling like I need to be a MUA or have a live-in MUA. I can't afford either.
Your videos always help to calm me down and make me feel better. Your videos help bring me back to that "I got this!" attitude.
Again, thank you so very much for being true to who you are. Thank you for your videos and the high quality and extremely relevant content. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I'm back to being enthusiastic, motivated and feeling like I can enjoy taking care of my skin again and using makeup. I'm excited and smiling with you as you say, "Let's get this beauty started."
Blessings,
M.Matta
I’m 68 today, never wore foundation but i love eye makeup and lipsticks 💄 💋 I have embraced my fully transitioned silver hair, I agree that less is more. Have a great day 🥰👩🏻🦳💖
Happy birthday I turned 68 last month
@@carriespackman762 happy belated birthday 🥳
Could not agree more. I come from a stage makeup background, and the degree of contour/highlight technique is a very fit-for-purpose approach.
Hi dear I’m Carl from Cleveland hows things working out for you over where you are right now hows the weather conditions over there hope you keep safe?
Thank you for emphazing the improtance of liking yourself. Sometimes a little makeup and a pleasant smile is the secret to true beauty.😊
Love you my fierce Sister Nikol! You rock, this 55 year old Mom loves your message ♡
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I'm 59 and just love all your make-up tips. I have paired down on my make-up but still love to be put together every day and put in the effort. I focus on my assets. Not much time for contouring. Maybe a little for special occasions.
I watch some of these make-up videos of younger women and I just cannot believe how much make-up they layer their face with, it was nice to hear your opinion and I agree
Loved this video. Yes, what is most important is to value who we are on the inside and appreciate what we have. Thank you as always.
true
You are every women's biggest cheerleader!!! Thank you!
Love this message. I have beautiful skin, never have had issues. I always concentrate on my flaws. Thank you for reminding me of what I should concentrate on instead!
Something for you, Nikol:
MAKE-UP, SCHMAKE-UP:
No matter the years you rake up,
Your complexion you want to wake up.
Your make-up you don't want to cake up,
Neither do you want it to flake up.
You do want the jowls to take up;
That doesn't mean you're doing a fake up.
(And in the sun you don't want to bake up)
I think you know you need a shake up!
Thank you, thank you, thank you (picture me bowing!) :)))
Hi dear I’m Carl from Cleveland hows things working out for you over where you are right now hows the weather conditions over there hope you keep safe?
I think your makeup looked so much better and made you look more put together. I’m sure the more you do this, the easier and less time consuming it will be.
I do use contouring at 69 (almost 70), but lighter colors and cream not powder, and much more sparingly than when I was in my teens/twenties. I do have one question/request Nikol. Could you do a video on caring for brushes? I clean mine and after a couple of times, they start to fall apart. What am I doing wrong? I can't afford to buy all new brushes every couple of months!
@Connie Novak Great suggestion! I'm a clean freak and constantly wanting to wash my brushes🤣
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Aging as I am. i turned 65 last month. I've followed you for a year now & doing the "less is best" technique. it really works. i get so many compliments now. what does that do? Gives me confidence, therefore, feeling beautiful on the inside comes out to the outside. That's the reality of the compliment. contouring can not do that, in my opinion. 🙂
62 here and appreciate you and your wonderful presentations. Old girl learning! Thank you!
Im agree totally with you. First one I contour, I saw worst. So only use highlighter in my nose. Really my face has a good shape a rombo or diamond shape so my cheek are definidos and also I dont like touch my cejas eyesbrow because my eye are big and only use a little eyeshadow to cover spaces or a rimmel
Nikol, you are gorgeous. Your makeup tips are outstanding and so easy to follow. I never had to wear makeup, but as I've matured (lol) I find I have to. Recently at work so many compliments from the men and some from women too. Thank you and I look forward to your next video. Marie 💋
Makeup is to make us feel better. It’s my Me Time. Too much work doesn’t make me feel better!
I am 76 and beginning to feel so ugly (even though I was once a model). I have enjoyed your tips for a few months, Nicole, but THIS one made me really appreciate your inner beauty which is what will last! Thank you for all that is lovely about you! Please stay true!
P.S you always look amazing, no matter what you do or don’t do! You are so inspiring, I’ve tried this method myself, I’m 48 and it didn’t do me any favors! Lol
I'm 54 and Love my highlight and contour. I understand it's not for everyone, but we should celebrate woman wearing and doing whatever makes them happy!!🤩
Great tutorial! Not doing contouring at 75!
For the 1st time, ive heard what i needed to hear, not what i want to hear. U r so right! I don't need to follow the 'trend' or the new 'thang'. I need to find what makes me feel good, love my life, n do whatever makes me feel pretty. Ty for that!
Absolutely awesome messages with practical lessons to present the facts that natural enhancements are what is most beautiful. I love your work and tips for natural beauty! Bravo Nikol! 💕🫂💕💯💯💯💕🫂💕
I’ve recently discovered your channel, as well as my desire to start wearing makeup (1stEVER) at age 44yrs. In short, I just adore you for the EXCELLENT work you do for us ‘invisible’ women. I’m TRULY inspired on many levels!! Sending you a heart felt THANKS 🙏 🥰
Thank you
we are definitely not invisible🤩🤩😍😍
Most people don't even see the "flaws" I perceive in my face and body. You're right about focusing on the big picture and letting natural beauty shine through. Thank you for your helpful videos. I started using the eyeliner lift up at corner of eye method you showed. It's fast, easy to do and a positive difference. You have gorgeous eyes and brows.
you can still wear highlight and contour and look beautiful! If it makes you happy and feel great than yes!
What a great video!! Thanks for doing this!! Less is more. We should celebrate who we are!❤️
Your Nikol Cosmetics are by far the best I have ever used. I love all of it. I think I have bought every item. 🙂
Thank you I do not contour I love the way I do make up most of it has come from your great tips.😊
💄Nikol, congratulations on reaching over 300K subscribers 🤩. This was such a good video, I wear the basics everyday when I wear makeup (primer, foundation, a tiny bit of powder, blush, shadow, mascara & lipstick 💄) and this is plenty. I want to look my best and enhance what I got going on. It just looks like so much work to contour and I really don’t think I need all of that. I like things simple & fresh. 😊
it's easy when you practice it! I'm 54 and love my contour and highlights!!
I have been a pro mua since 1976,I still do tv,video,commercials,I agree completely,and most people do it wrong.If one looks at the facial skeleton,frontal and profile,the answer is obvious.I have never seen a cheekbone that slants downward.The overuse of it,lends itself to " Hershey bar" look,as you so aptly point out.
Thank you for this video. I love the message. I love makeup and experiment all the time with colors and technique. My 79 year old skin doesn't need the contour and highlight.
It's really sad to see what some famous people (and not famous also) have done to themselves because of what others told them was wrong with them. Thank you for what you do to encourage women to think of themselves as beautiful because of who they are and what they do, not how they look.
Yes, Yes, Yes. We must love ourselves!
I’m love watching MUAs (usually under 40) do these amazing looks on themselves with all the things in the same way I love looking at high-fashion. I’m not doing it but I enjoy looking at it! For me, I enjoy simple highlighter with either blush or a contour/bronzer to define my cheeks.
Hi dear I’m Carl from Cleveland hows things working out for you over where you are right now hows the weather conditions over there hope you keep safe?
I love to see women over 50 contour and highlight!!!
I like a little contour but only little. Just near the jawline… but not to look like a filter. I feel like a fuller face is more youthful. Love this message Nikol.❤
I have watched so many younger people do all those contouring videos and I just have to shake my head. Most of them look like plastic dolls. The goal should be to try for a pretty more natural look! I think foundations are so good and blush that we don't need all of that.
I appreciate this I’m 53! I am a baker who gets up at 2:45 am and tried the contour and all of that but I realize it doesn’t look good and I don’t have time 🥰
If you use creams it can look GREAT!
Personally, as a 56 year old woman, I don't care for it on any woman.
Barb 🧡
I agree. I think healthy natural looking skin is the most attractive. 🙌🏻🍑🧡Lisa
It gave me an orange cast no good
I love Contour and highlight at 54! I believe you should do anything that makes you feel beautiful 🤩
I need to learn to contour my face now! I do agree that less is more at our age! You certainly don't need contour Nikol. I agree with you after watching this. I have wasted countless hours with far for any good results!
I'm 54 and LOVE my highlight and contour!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!! That was the BEST MESSAGE EVER!!!!
This was a great video, very helpful. I do wish though that you had done a side by side before and after shot.
Hello sweetheart how are you doing how’s the weather conditions over there hope you keep safe?
yes thank you ,just cant seem to do it either
Totally agree less is more. Too much time involved for me.
Totally agree! I need fast easy and simple beauty
Hello sweetheart how are you doing how’s the weather conditions over there hope you keep safe?
I remember that Tik Tok video, it was awesome!!!!😂😂😂😂😂
What an uplifting video Nikol! I have learned so much from you - I use the brown pencil and my lashes look so much more full and I use my eyebrow pencil to darken under the brown bone instead of the start of the brows. This shifts attention and gives me a lifted look. I also made the decision to not dye my hair and let the gray come in. You are an inspiration - love your hair and your outlook!
Thank you glad you liked it! 😊
Another Great Video!!! Just peachy color corrector is a must have !! I love it ! Brightens my entire eye area. As far as contouring goes I never was able to master it.... Now I know why makes u look like a Hot Mess!!! Have a Blessed Day...
Hello sweetheart how are you doing how’s the weather conditions over there hope you keep safe?
The dark contour did warm up your face. Btw, the way you cbed your hair looks so beautiful.
Thank you for the tips; I've done the contour and it worked, but I do it only for special occasions... it IS a lot of work.😁
Yes BE who YOU are
Beautiful message. Thank you, Nikol.
Thank you so much for the advice. I am 62 and I was considering contouring!!!