I have heard many makeup artists say to never smile then apply blusher, because when you stop smiling the blush is to low down on your face and looks daft, cause as we all no our skin gets less firm and starts sagging.
Teresa Griffiths yes. I know I am late in viewing this. I too was horrified at some of her tips. Then I remembered that I have seen Bobbi Brown many times giving advice here and there and I remembered that I almost never agreed with her. I really like some of her products but I have never liked her techniques. I always examine her look as well and never like it. Now I will say she has aged well. Just not crazy about her end results on anyone these ladies in this video are probably the best I have seen her do. The whole apple of the cheek thing actually adds years to a woman's face. That's not just my opinion but it is a technique used in theater to make an actor look older. smh, Micha
This is the very first video I've seen that says that older women should put blush on the apples of the cheeks, not to mention sweeping downward. No matter how good you think it looks here, don't do it! Cheekbones only, starting not too close to the nose, and sweep upward only to lift the face.
I agree! It's been said that you should put 2 fingers up to the corners of your mouth, that should be your starting point for blush ... About 2 fingers width onto cheek-BONES..!!🤗
Yes!!!! I had the same reaction as you. I don't sweep downwards! I put it on starting from the mid point of my eye on the cheekbones and sweep upwards towards my temples and it looks much nicer and gives my face a "lift"! A professional make up artist for MAC told me this when she did a make up application for me for a wedding I had a few years back. She applied blush in that way on my face and it looked amazing. Not sure about Bobbi Brown's "tips", lol.
I was disappointed to hear Bobbi Brown take a generic approach to applying eyeliner. I think taking into account the shape of the eye is extremely important and has made all the difference for me. One size does not fit all :-(
Hearing you all about the 'Black mascara' view! Perhaps Bobbi Brown doesn't sell a 'Black/Brown' mascara, so that's why it's not endorsed here? Just a thought. I haven't shopped for it, but I think the natural look of Black/Brown is a great option to straight hard, Black.
"Never met a woman with wrinkles on her cheeks" says Ms Brown. Uh hi I'm Kim. And I have wrinkles on my cheeks! Love and adore Ms Brown and her line was the first high end line I ever tried back in the late 90's. However I def met many women with wrinkles on her cheeks. I'm just over. 40 and have them sadly. And blush esp powder blush just loves those cracks and crevices to highlight! :)
U know that is so true about smile lines etc going down the cheeks! I'm sure many people regardless of age -as u noted having them always - have them so that's an excellent point! Anything nowadays I put on my face is akin to a Vegas flashing sign pointing to every line wrinkle and pore :)
I always use eyeliner on my bottom lid, plus use liner on my lower waterline. I am over 6o and my eyes are small. I find that if I don't line the bottom, my eyes look smaller!! I need liner to make them stand out. BIG DIFFERENCE!!!
I don't agree with the mascara tip. I love black-brown mascara, and I believe it goes well with my hair and eyebrow color. That is why even experts are opinions only. Thankfully, there are a lot of opinions out there to take note of.
I agree. Also, black is too harsh as we age and our skin tones change. I tried colored mascara recently, dark enough to be subtle but definitely not black or brown (mine is teal). It doesn't look bright, it's dark but really adds something extra, even if nobody really notices the different tone.
+Historian212 I agree ! Navy blue tight lining brightens my eyes....black is harsh and makes my small eyes look smaller. Same with lining my entire upper lid as Bobbie recommends. Lining the outer half, for me, looks so much better. To each his own !
I agree. Black/Brown is so much softer and pretty. Especially looks better when you want a more natural look. And it's getting a lot harder to find in stores.
disagree with Bobby, sometimes for blue eyes brown or eggplant color mascara works better. It brings out the eye color more and makes it more softer look rather then black.
I have blue eyes and wear blue eyeliner and blue mascara and I look so much younger than with black. Black makes my eyes look tired. with blue people always stop me and compliment my eyes.
Agreed. I have medium brown eyes, light hair and fair skin and I use dark brown mascara and sometimes dark brown liner. At my age the brown looks much softer and natural. The black is too harsh for fair skin as we age. I've tried it with black mascara and liner and it looks very harsh on me. When I see some fair skinned, older women with black eyeliner and/or mascara it just looks harsh and brings out all the lines and such around the eyes, even with a good concealer.
Yes absolutely. Also depends on so many other factors: I'm in my late 20s but I use brown or aubergine simply because it sweeps my already naturally very strong eyes in a lovely haze.
No, it makes your eyes appear smaller! Again, a make up artist from MAC taught me alot about how to apply make up to make my face appear younger and fresher a few years back when I had it done for a wedding. She was awesome and really knew how to make us all look fantastic, and she gave us "older gals" tons of tips and they sure do work.
So that was one makeup artist's opinion and this is another's. It also depends on your eye shape and size. My eyes are very large so it's different for me. It's best for each woman to try it themselves and experiment but as another poster said, if you apply it on the lower lid, it's almost always recommended to apply it softly and blend. No harsh lines.
Wow, def don't agree with a lot of this The best advice for mature skin: MOISTURE!!! From inside out. Lots of water, lots of natural oil, lots of sunscreen, vitamins! Don't put anything on bottom part of your eyes, makes you look older and your eyes smaller
I think it all depends what kind of face you have.Some people can really load that makeup on and and look glamourous.Some the more they put on it takes away from them.Everyones a individual.And has different faces
But if you apply moisturiser and then makeup on top, surely the makeup will sink into the skin along with the moisturiser? Primer is probably the main thing to use surely?
You put on your serums, moisturizer, (primer if you want) the all important sunscreen- wait a bit between each one but really work them into the skin and pat them in. Let them sit and go iron your clothes, eat breakfast etc then 10 minutes later apply make-up
My checks are ruin from college acne. No ice picks, pox which have somewhat of circle indentation & some are undescribale shape. I hate looking at myself. The day I turn 50 every thing either south or tiny line became creases exspecially around my smile lines on the chin. Which demonstrates I am my father's daughtet (deep creases.). I have roscea thanks to I am my Mother's daughter. I am okay with me. But I have try so many snake potion in lotion/serum and tricks of make up world. Can not tell the cost of all this changings...Hahaha I still get occasional break out due IBS. Been a rollar coaster ride of being my Mom' care giver which lead oh so to too quickly passed away. Almost a year & half my Daddy, fell resulting hip fracture & an under anesthesia. Thank God, for my step-Mom she is strong tough & beyond wonderful. We try to care for him as his Dementia became worse. Oh so hard to see a man of such statue lover of life lived to the point as participator good deeds & very appreciative to be of help to many. He drifted away in a 2 years until he passed away home with Awesomeness of Hospice. I attempted to pick up the pieces of what was left myself & back to work. Than employer made sudden change " hireing freeze". I seek & seek , search, knocked on doors & nothing. After 2 years of searching, knowing many corporation just not hiring I dealt with four more loved ones (friends) and My dear Uncle who I adored. I snapped several months later after my dog was diagnosed with incurable disease. I gave my all for my sweet sweet canine love. I spent amazing time with her to the point I felt she was my canine soul. The blues were becoming further to deepest blues. One day, she ( canine love) would not come to me nor really not looking at me. My dog was so weak & I believed including her Vet agreed. That the decision was done. The Vet lean with arms out & saying you did a wonderful care for her & you made the best decision. That was first meaningful hugs I had in all of 4 years. Why am I going this far into this past. When I keep telling myself I have no bussiness in the past other than what was life lessons learned. Now I am still feel failed fallen & of no use anyone other than a burden.
+Kate Laurie You have been through a lot for some time now. I admire you for being there for your parents. I was orphaned at an early age so I envy you for what you did have in having loving parents. As for your skin condition I believe you can get some laser work done to correct your conditions. And as for being a burden, I don't know you, but after all you have done for others I can't believe you are a burden to anyone. I will pray that things turn around for you soon. God bless you, Kate.
Oh my I am kinda embarassed & shocked. I have got stop posting such times in my life. But I am humbled by your kindness & kind words. May I extend prayers to you.
+Kate Laurie please don't be embarrassed. Sometimes it's easier to express ourselves to people we don't know. And yes you can def. pray for me. Thanks. :)
i never knew about the dark lipstick. i dont wear red lipstick or lipstick that is too dark but i would think you would want some color on the lips that stands out alittle especially if you are older. what is the point of wearing it then?
Of course you want color-she didn't say no color-just something more subtle than red. I think red is ok if you still have nice full lips, very white teeth and not too many vertical lines above the lips but not a lot of women over 50 can claim that anymore-which is ok! We look so much better today then 30, 40 50 yrs ago.
what dark colours make my lips look huge that's why I can't wear the colors I like I have to keep it low key unless I'm going out, but she's wrong asF about that?
oh it's bobby brown her make up sucks and in every shop it's the most destroyed beat up squashed make up they don't even care about presentation , she's awful the only thing I liked was her packaging when not opened or touched by some 13yr olds
bb cream or a tinted moisturizer that has an SPF of 30 can be used all over the place instead of foundation.. that along with concealer mascara and a good quality lipstick takes maybe 5 minutes and will brighten your whole face and can give you a very nice natural look... you can also if you want totake a couple extra minutes, set the look with a tadbit of powdered foundation or and/or setting spray... thats all I ever do except once n a while I may add eyeliner to this look and a bit of bronzer to my temples and cheeks.. doing my makeup this way takes me less than ten minutes and i never lookunatural no matter how bright the lighting is.
Like everything else, it's practice. Once you have your make-up style down pat, it should take you about five to 10 minutes. These tutorials always make it seem like it takes hours. It really doesn't - you just have to get into the routine.
I used to focus on eyes and forget the rest. Works pretty well. Now I can't wear any eye makeup due to a skin condition and I look tired and plain all the time 😭
The first woman looked younger without makeup. The foundation on these women looks really thick and heavy, and the blush and eyeliner are just too harsh. They would both benefit from a slight sheen or dewy texture on the cheeks.
I agree. I totally quit foundation a couple years ago and don't regret it. I now just spot treat and lightly blend Veil or mineral powder in the usual areas that need some coverage. I used to pour liquid foundation into my fingers and rub it on all over to create a mask! Those days are over. lol For eyeliner I just use the darkest shade in my eyeshadow palette I never use heavy black pigment but then I'm blond/blue eyes so for me its just too much. I definitely like natural I don't like to look likes it obvious I even have makeup on but then being older you don't want to look tired and washed out either, its a difficult balance.
Bobbi Brown has "interesting" makeup views. I have her book and in it she discourages red lipstick sometimes (this was over ten years ago, and last year she had a campaign with Kate Upton in red lipstick, sooooo I guess her opinions sway with the time...). So I take any tips of hers with a grain of salt. Everything in her line is neutral neutral neutral; bit boring for my taste. She does have quality products though.
I don't think anybody really pays attention-it's bizarre, especially if you're commenting -she's saying red lips over a certain age aren't as flattering. People's lips often thin as they age, vertical lines appear over the lips and red draws attention and the dark color makes the lips appear even smaller. She's suggesting something more subtle. Start looking at women over 50 who wear bright lipstick and you'll see...it looks tacky and unflattering.
I totally disagree with most of her advice. And put gloss on my cheeks???? yuck yuck never!!! I would have gooey cheeks. That would drive me nuts I'm surprised Bobby Brown doesn't give better advice
I don't agree with ANY of this except for the blush. There is absolutely nothing wrong with brown mascara, if you do not look good in black mascara, it WILL make you look older! Also, red lips make you look youthful. I've never liked her makeup and maybe that's because her advice is too cookie cutter. 👎 Thumbs down on this one. 👎
If you're older and still have nice full sized lips and white teeth , red lipstick might still look good although it draws attention to the vertical lines above the lips. If you have smaller lips, it's not a good look. Same with bright pink. Subtle is better. But to each his own. Very honest friends help.
whos got the time in a morning to be putting on primer , powder foundation , blusher etc etc etc .. nope sorry world you're just going to have to take me has i am just the way god made me 😇
Jackie Turner Yes, everyone! Bobbi Brown has built her empire on questionable myths, self centered comments (huh) & lies about shades of mascara! Speaking of color, ”poor taste in that comment Miss ”I thought Bobbi Brown was black.” I’d love to take that up w/ you in a different forum. Plus you proved a large point being prance around. If your 40 & up, try to stay somewhat informed about beauty up-keep & aren’t afraid to dismiss an experts opinion. Example: I wear dun du du dunnnnn: Brown mascara & will continue to. At least Bobbi Brown is not herself, plumped up with botox & fillers. Maybe the models, but unlike our ”You Tube guru’s.” She is keeping it real. Since the beginning of time the great blush debate has been the leader in make-up debate. Smile, apples, downward, shimmer, brush, blah, blah, blah. Thank you for shifting it to brown vs. black mascara. Whatever? The fact is, your snarky, anger related attitude is only emphasizing those sad frown lines & “WTF” wrinkles. I’m sure she has advice on skin care but, what does she know anyway. #youdonthavetoagree #youdontevenneedtocare #googlethegenious #prayersforflorida #flyawaysweetangels.
Katie Couric stop with left handed compliments, "Oh, my lips disappeared", Bobbi , "Oh you are beautiful". Touche' #spoiledceleb #memyself&I #narcismmuch #ughkatie
What the heck is a "left handed compliment". There is no such thing. She was being self-deprecating and sharing her insecurities. She does have thin lips. Why watch the video if you dislike her?
Christina McKenna if it had to be explained well---never mind. And she's not self deprecating IMHO, that requires humor; more like self absorbed. This episode is supposed to be about expert advice for the guest, not Katie bemoaning her genetic beauty slights. Don't worry yourself, I won't be watching Katie anytime soon. #fullofherself
Every makeup person harps on & on about BLACK mascara NOT brown. This gives most women a realy hard look. I am meditarenian and never use black. I recommended it to Scandinavian friends and they've never looked back.
I have wiry salt and pepper eyebrows and they are a bitch to keep under control. Had them dyed once and that looked even worse. Cutting the long hairs doesn't work either. Blah.
I love Bobbi, and would really like to watch this vid. But I'd rather stick needles in my eye than watch Katie the Fraud Couric. Sorry, Bobbi. I'll catch you when you're interviewed by someone with ethics.
Felicia Z rubbish I never had to pluck because my eyebrows were fine & still are . Dye is definitely the best way forward lasts weeks & picks up all the tiny fair hairs u didn't know we're there
I'm sorry I know she's supposed to be an expert but her advice sounds like that of a raving 13 year old who's getting to play with make up for the first time.
So many things wrong with these "tips"... But I won't repeat what so many other women have already written here. So called experts seem to know so very little.
No, no and hell no. Blusher should not be placed there! Just looks silly. And sorry to say, Bobbi Brown has the worst eyebrow pencils in the world. They break, break and break, and that way become more expensive than just buying one from Tom Ford. I loved one of her eye brow pencil colors and therefore continued to buy 5 of them. Well, that's a closed chapter.
I think Katie Couric looks kinda old, tired and haggard. I know though she's had a rough several years since her husband was diagnosed and passed and then her sister as well. It really aged her. Not so many tips here actually.
I have heard many makeup artists say to never smile then apply blusher, because when you stop smiling the blush is to low down on your face and looks daft, cause as we all no our skin gets less firm and starts sagging.
I know, I've heard that too! And also not to apply the blush where your smiles lines are?? She did....oh well lol I don't know.
Teresa Griffiths yes. I know I am late in viewing this. I too was horrified at some of her tips. Then I remembered that I have seen Bobbi Brown many times giving advice here and there and I remembered that I almost never agreed with her. I really like some of her products but I have never liked her techniques. I always examine her look as well and never like it. Now I will say she has aged well. Just not crazy about her end results on anyone these ladies in this video are probably the best I have seen her do.
The whole apple of the cheek thing actually adds years to a woman's face. That's not just my opinion but it is a technique used in theater to make an actor look older.
smh,
Micha
This is the very first video I've seen that says that older women should put blush on the apples of the cheeks, not to mention sweeping downward. No matter how good you think it looks here, don't do it! Cheekbones only, starting not too close to the nose, and sweep upward only to lift the face.
Couldn't agree more
Agree! :-)
Marcia Purse loom
I agree!
It's been said that you should put 2 fingers up to the corners of your mouth, that should be your starting point for blush ... About 2 fingers width onto cheek-BONES..!!🤗
Yes!!!! I had the same reaction as you. I don't sweep downwards! I put it on starting from the mid point of my eye on the cheekbones and sweep upwards towards my temples and it looks much nicer and gives my face a "lift"! A professional make up artist for MAC told me this when she did a make up application for me for a wedding I had a few years back. She applied blush in that way on my face and it looked amazing. Not sure about Bobbi Brown's "tips", lol.
I was disappointed to hear Bobbi Brown take a generic approach to applying eyeliner. I think taking into account the shape of the eye is extremely important and has made all the difference for me. One size does not fit all :-(
Oh yeah! Brown mascara is wimpy, black gives definition - so true - and staying away from dark lip colors!
Hearing you all about the 'Black mascara' view! Perhaps Bobbi Brown doesn't sell a 'Black/Brown' mascara, so that's why it's not endorsed here? Just a thought. I haven't shopped for it, but I think the natural look of Black/Brown is a great option to straight hard, Black.
I agree. Especially if one is very fair
Fair skinned, blue eyed women like me look better with a softer brown/black. Black mascara looks too stark at least in daytime.
"Never met a woman with wrinkles on her cheeks" says Ms Brown. Uh hi I'm Kim. And I have wrinkles on my cheeks! Love and adore Ms Brown and her line was the first high end line I ever tried back in the late 90's. However I def met many women with wrinkles on her cheeks. I'm just over. 40 and have them sadly. And blush esp powder blush just loves those cracks and crevices to highlight! :)
U know that is so true about smile lines etc going down the cheeks! I'm sure many people regardless of age -as u noted having them always - have them so that's an excellent point! Anything nowadays I put on my face is akin to a Vegas flashing sign pointing to every line wrinkle and pore :)
Cream blush is the best :) God bless you and your family :)
I always use eyeliner on my bottom lid, plus use liner on my lower waterline. I am over 6o and my eyes are small. I find that if I don't line the bottom, my eyes look smaller!! I need liner to make them stand out. BIG DIFFERENCE!!!
I agree, looks better if the line is softened.
I'm with you - liner on upper eyelid only does nothing for me. MUST have eyeliner on lower lid.
I don't agree with the mascara tip. I love black-brown mascara, and I believe it goes well with my hair and eyebrow color. That is why even experts are opinions only. Thankfully, there are a lot of opinions out there to take note of.
I agree. Also, black is too harsh as we age and our skin tones change. I tried colored mascara recently, dark enough to be subtle but definitely not black or brown (mine is teal). It doesn't look bright, it's dark but really adds something extra, even if nobody really notices the different tone.
+Historian212 I agree ! Navy blue tight lining brightens my eyes....black is harsh and makes my small eyes look smaller. Same with lining my entire upper lid as Bobbie recommends. Lining the outer half, for me, looks so much better. To each his own !
Totally agree. I am fair and blonde, and if I use too dark mascara, it looks too harsh.
Agreed! Especially if you're fair, as eizhowa said.
I agree. Black/Brown is so much softer and pretty. Especially looks better when you want a more natural look. And it's getting a lot harder to find in stores.
disagree with Bobby, sometimes for blue eyes brown or eggplant color mascara works better. It brings out the eye color more and makes it more softer look rather then black.
I recently used teal mascara and I love it (my eyes are hazel). It's subtle and much better than black for people over 40.
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I have blue eyes and wear blue eyeliner and blue mascara and I look so much younger than with black. Black makes my eyes look tired. with blue people always stop me and compliment my eyes.
Agreed. I have medium brown eyes, light hair and fair skin and I use dark brown mascara and sometimes dark brown liner. At my age the brown looks much softer and natural. The black is too harsh for fair skin as we age. I've tried it with black mascara and liner and it looks very harsh on me. When I see some fair skinned, older women with black eyeliner and/or mascara it just looks harsh and brings out all the lines and such around the eyes, even with a good concealer.
Yes absolutely. Also depends on so many other factors: I'm in my late 20s but I use brown or aubergine simply because it sweeps my already naturally very strong eyes in a lovely haze.
A few moments of my life gone forever !!!!!
For such a successful and powerful woman in makeup, I have to disagree, liner on the bottom is definitely not fitting for mature women.
No, it makes your eyes appear smaller! Again, a make up artist from MAC taught me alot about how to apply make up to make my face appear younger and fresher a few years back when I had it done for a wedding. She was awesome and really knew how to make us all look fantastic, and she gave us "older gals" tons of tips and they sure do work.
Disagree. I SOFTLY line the lower lid, but only the outer third.
Karen Califano care to share those tips?
So that was one makeup artist's opinion and this is another's. It also depends on your eye shape and size. My eyes are very large so it's different for me. It's best for each woman to try it themselves and experiment but as another poster said, if you apply it on the lower lid, it's almost always recommended to apply it softly and blend. No harsh lines.
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Wow, def don't agree with a lot of this
The best advice for mature skin:
MOISTURE!!! From inside out. Lots of water, lots of natural oil, lots of sunscreen, vitamins!
Don't put anything on bottom part of your eyes, makes you look older and your eyes smaller
Oh my word, I can't believe Bobbi Brown is 59!! Wow. Amazing.
Did she say darker liner on lid and lighter liner under eye. Never heard that. I always use the same eyeliner.
I own a khaki mascara that I love. It is perfect for when you want to look like you are not wearing makeup.
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I think it all depends what kind of face you have.Some people can really load that makeup on and and look glamourous.Some the more they put on it takes away from them.Everyones a individual.And has different faces
But if you apply moisturiser and then makeup on top, surely the makeup will sink into the skin along with the moisturiser? Primer is probably the main thing to use surely?
Yeah, I think using primer after moisturizer makes a huge difference. Will never go without it now!
Thanks x
You put on your serums, moisturizer, (primer if you want) the all important sunscreen- wait a bit between each one but really work them into the skin and pat them in. Let them sit and go iron your clothes, eat breakfast etc then 10 minutes later apply make-up
LOL Katie saying her smile is gummy... love thyself!
My checks are ruin from college acne. No ice picks, pox which have somewhat of circle indentation & some are undescribale shape. I hate looking at myself. The day I turn 50 every thing either south or tiny line became creases exspecially around my smile lines on the chin. Which demonstrates I am my father's daughtet (deep creases.). I have roscea thanks to I am my Mother's daughter. I am okay with me. But I have try so many snake potion in lotion/serum and tricks of make up world. Can not tell the cost of all this changings...Hahaha I still get occasional break out due IBS. Been a rollar coaster ride of being my Mom' care giver which lead oh so to too quickly passed away. Almost a year & half my Daddy, fell resulting hip fracture & an under anesthesia. Thank God, for my step-Mom she is strong tough & beyond wonderful. We try to care for him as his Dementia became worse. Oh so hard to see a man of such statue lover of life lived to the point as participator good deeds & very appreciative to be of help to many. He drifted away in a 2 years until he passed away home with Awesomeness of Hospice. I attempted to pick up the pieces of what was left myself & back to work. Than employer made sudden change " hireing freeze". I seek & seek , search, knocked on doors & nothing. After 2 years of searching, knowing many corporation just not hiring I dealt with four more loved ones (friends) and My dear Uncle who I adored. I snapped several months later after my dog was diagnosed with incurable disease. I gave my all for my sweet sweet canine love. I spent amazing time with her to the point I felt she was my canine soul. The blues were becoming further to deepest blues. One day, she ( canine love) would not come to me nor really not looking at me. My dog was so weak & I believed including her Vet agreed. That the decision was done. The Vet lean with arms out & saying you did a wonderful care for her & you made the best decision. That was first meaningful hugs I had in all of 4 years. Why am I going this far into this past. When I keep telling myself I have no bussiness in the past other than what was life lessons learned. Now I am still feel failed fallen & of no use anyone other than a burden.
+Kate Laurie You have been through a lot for some time now. I admire you for being there for your parents. I was orphaned at an early age so I envy you for what you did have in having loving parents. As for your skin condition I believe you can get some laser work done to correct your conditions. And as for being a burden, I don't know you, but after all you have done for others I can't believe you are a burden to anyone. I will pray that things turn around for you soon. God bless you, Kate.
Oh my I am kinda embarassed & shocked. I have got stop posting such times in my life. But I am humbled by your kindness & kind words. May I extend prayers to you.
+Kate Laurie please don't be embarrassed. Sometimes it's easier to express ourselves to people we don't know. And yes you can def. pray for me. Thanks. :)
Hi, Kate its wonderful to hear that there's still some selfless people like you.So be very proud,smile a lot and little lines will disappear😇
I can definitely relate.
Hang in there. It's all we can really do.
i never knew about the dark lipstick. i dont wear red lipstick or lipstick that is too dark but i would think you would want some color on the lips that stands out alittle especially if you are older. what is the point of wearing it then?
Of course you want color-she didn't say no color-just something more subtle than red. I think red is ok if you still have nice full lips, very white teeth and not too many vertical lines above the lips but not a lot of women over 50 can claim that anymore-which is ok! We look so much better today then 30, 40 50 yrs ago.
what dark colours make my lips look huge that's why I can't wear the colors I like I have to keep it low key unless I'm going out, but she's wrong asF about that?
oh it's bobby brown her make up sucks and in every shop it's the most destroyed beat up squashed make up they don't even care about presentation , she's awful the only thing I liked was her packaging when not opened or touched by some 13yr olds
I love the backhanded dust technique
Wow, definitely looked better without makeup.
Like her makeup line but not her technics.
I don't wear make up for the simple fact I never have time. Is there a way to cut but the time it takes to put make up on? : (
bb cream or a tinted moisturizer that has an SPF of 30 can be used all over the place instead of foundation.. that along with concealer mascara and a good quality lipstick takes maybe 5 minutes and will brighten your whole face and can give you a very nice natural look... you can also if you want totake a couple extra minutes, set the look with a tadbit of powdered foundation or and/or setting spray... thats all I ever do except once n a while I may add eyeliner to this look and a bit of bronzer to my temples and cheeks.. doing my makeup this way takes me less than ten minutes and i never lookunatural no matter how bright the lighting is.
Like everything else, it's practice. Once you have your make-up style down pat, it should take you about five to 10 minutes. These tutorials always make it seem like it takes hours. It really doesn't - you just have to get into the routine.
I used to focus on eyes and forget the rest. Works pretty well. Now I can't wear any eye makeup due to a skin condition and I look tired and plain all the time 😭
The first woman looked younger without makeup. The foundation on these women looks really thick and heavy, and the blush and eyeliner are just too harsh. They would both benefit from a slight sheen or dewy texture on the cheeks.
FM897 good points
I agree totally, but I'm afraid I've never been a fan of Bobbie Brown. I watched thinking maybe I'd get some new tips.
Less is more.
Agree! So many women wear too much foundation. Every time I walk into a makeup store and see the folks wearing all that foundation, I cringe.
I agree. I totally quit foundation a couple years ago and don't regret it. I now just spot treat and lightly blend Veil or mineral powder in the usual areas that need some coverage. I used to pour liquid foundation into my fingers and rub it on all over to create a mask! Those days are over. lol For eyeliner I just use the darkest shade in my eyeshadow palette I never use heavy black pigment but then I'm blond/blue eyes so for me its just too much. I definitely like natural I don't like to look likes it obvious I even have makeup on but then being older you don't want to look tired and washed out either, its a difficult balance.
Bobbi Brown has "interesting" makeup views. I have her book and in it she discourages red lipstick sometimes (this was over ten years ago, and last year she had a campaign with Kate Upton in red lipstick, sooooo I guess her opinions sway with the time...). So I take any tips of hers with a grain of salt. Everything in her line is neutral neutral neutral; bit boring for my taste. She does have quality products though.
I don't think anybody really pays attention-it's bizarre, especially if you're commenting -she's saying red lips over a certain age aren't as flattering. People's lips often thin as they age, vertical lines appear over the lips and red draws attention and the dark color makes the lips appear even smaller. She's suggesting something more subtle. Start looking at women over 50 who wear bright lipstick and you'll see...it looks tacky and unflattering.
She never discouraged red lipstick
Lip gloss on your lids,I dont know,it sounds messy!Katie you look fabulous,your lips are just right for your face!
I totally disagree with most of her advice. And put gloss on my cheeks???? yuck yuck never!!! I would have gooey cheeks. That would drive me nuts I'm surprised Bobby Brown doesn't give better advice
I don't agree with ANY of this except for the blush. There is absolutely nothing wrong with brown mascara, if you do not look good in black mascara, it WILL make you look older! Also, red lips make you look youthful. I've never liked her makeup and maybe that's because her advice is too cookie cutter. 👎 Thumbs down on this one. 👎
If you're older and still have nice full sized lips and white teeth , red lipstick might still look good although it draws attention to the vertical lines above the lips. If you have smaller lips, it's not a good look. Same with bright pink. Subtle is better. But to each his own. Very honest friends help.
Katie always wears BLACK MASCARA
whos got the time in a morning to be putting on primer , powder foundation , blusher etc etc etc .. nope sorry world you're just going to have to take me has i am just the way god made me 😇
Jackie Turner Yes, everyone! Bobbi Brown has built her empire on questionable myths, self centered comments (huh) & lies about shades of mascara! Speaking of color, ”poor taste in that comment Miss ”I thought Bobbi Brown was black.” I’d love to take that up w/ you in a different forum. Plus you proved a large point being prance around. If your 40 & up, try to stay somewhat informed about beauty up-keep & aren’t afraid to dismiss an experts opinion. Example: I wear dun du du dunnnnn: Brown mascara & will continue to. At least Bobbi Brown is not herself, plumped up with botox & fillers. Maybe the models, but unlike our ”You Tube guru’s.” She is keeping it real. Since the beginning of time the great blush debate has been the leader in make-up debate. Smile, apples, downward, shimmer, brush, blah, blah, blah. Thank you for shifting it to brown vs. black mascara. Whatever? The fact is, your snarky, anger related attitude is only emphasizing those sad frown lines & “WTF” wrinkles. I’m sure she has advice on skin care but, what does she know anyway. #youdonthavetoagree #youdontevenneedtocare #googlethegenious #prayersforflorida #flyawaysweetangels.
The placement of the blush was not a good look.
Katie Couric stop with left handed compliments, "Oh, my lips disappeared", Bobbi , "Oh you are beautiful". Touche' #spoiledceleb #memyself&I #narcismmuch #ughkatie
What the heck is a "left handed compliment". There is no such thing. She was being self-deprecating and sharing her insecurities. She does have thin lips. Why watch the video if you dislike her?
Christina McKenna if it had to be explained well---never mind. And she's not self deprecating IMHO, that requires humor; more like self absorbed. This episode is supposed to be about expert advice for the guest, not Katie bemoaning her genetic beauty slights. Don't worry yourself, I won't be watching Katie anytime soon. #fullofherself
Katy, shut up so we can hear Bobbi!
Moisturisers is not a good plumper.
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Katie Katie Katie...it’s not about you dear. Goodness.
black is to harsh for blonds
Every makeup person harps on & on about BLACK mascara NOT brown. This gives most women a realy hard look. I am meditarenian and never use black. I recommended it to Scandinavian friends and they've never looked back.
All these woman look great!..iam 36 and fine lines are starting to show.Darn it!😦
YariGlows215 honey cinnamon mask twice a week. 😉
Ge Torrente Thanks!😄
Bobbi needs to update her techniques. so 90s.
U want under softer then the over.WTH does that mean ?
You don't want the bottom to harsh, which really does age you.
Too harsh I meant... meaning no black... try a soft brown or other color.
Thinning eyebrows at outer half is a symptom of a thyroid condition.
Don't ignore signs your body gives you!
I have wiry salt and pepper eyebrows and they are a bitch to keep under control. Had them dyed once and that looked even worse. Cutting the long hairs doesn't work either. Blah.
The more I hear Bobbie give advice, the less I trust her. Give me a break.... lipgloss on cheeks and eyelids??? forget about it😖
Marianne Kitagawa An updated version of using Vaseline! I can't because I have really oily skin. But that's been a trick for sheen for a lot of years!
Guess what, now it's a trend
Before is WAY BETTER!!!
I didn't see no tips on how to look younger......
I love Bobbi, and would really like to watch this vid. But I'd rather stick needles in my eye than watch Katie the Fraud Couric. Sorry, Bobbi. I'll catch you when you're interviewed by someone with ethics.
Jennifer Harris youch! What did she do to you?!,
Host keeps making it all about her 😑😑😑😑
Um I didn't learn anything knew
The reason your eyebrows have thinned out is from years of tweezing and now they do not grow back. I didn't tweeze and have full eyebrows
Sometimes it's because of low thyroid. If it's just the outer half, that might be the reason.
Also, eyebrows get grey or white and appear to be disappearing.
I have never tweezed and mine have thinned. My mother and grandmother, & many of my friends are the same way. It's not always from tweezing.
Felicia Z rubbish I never had to pluck because my eyebrows were fine & still are . Dye is definitely the best way forward lasts weeks & picks up all the tiny fair hairs u didn't know we're there
I do eyebrow waxing for a living and I can assure you almost all women who go through menopause lose a significant amount of eyebrow hair and lashes.
I'm sorry I know she's supposed to be an expert but her advice sounds like that of a raving 13 year old who's getting to play with make up for the first time.
So many things wrong with these "tips"... But I won't repeat what so many other women have already written here.
So called experts seem to know so very little.
katie's eyes looks aweful! SMALL AND with cheap black liner underneath,,,,,bobby brown - buy,buy
Nope!
Oooooh! Bobbi Brown, not Bobby Brown.
I do not like bobby brown s make up does not do any thing for me
No, no and hell no. Blusher should not be placed there! Just looks silly. And sorry to say, Bobbi Brown has the worst eyebrow pencils in the world. They break, break and break, and that way become more expensive than just buying one from Tom Ford. I loved one of her eye brow pencil colors and therefore continued to buy 5 of them. Well, that's a closed chapter.
So THAT'S Bobbi Brown...for some reason I wasn't expecting her to be a HE and be....well, brown.
I think Katie Couric looks kinda old, tired and haggard. I know though she's had a rough several years since her husband was diagnosed and passed and then her sister as well. It really aged her. Not so many tips here actually.
I thought Bobbi brown was a black woman