In videos posted on his social networks, makeup artist Vincent Ford shares his makeup tips for highlighting the face after 70 years. Easy to apply and ultra-effective tips for a rejuvenating effect.
After the age of 60, the skin is much thinner and more fragile, the complexion often irregular and lacking in radiance. Certain wrinkles deepen and the oval of the face lacks definition. So many small details that must be taken into account when applying makeup, to avoid hardening the look or bringing out certain signs of aging. Because yes, poorly done makeup can give a “memorizing” side to the look and aging features…
On his Tik Tok account, the makeup artist Vincent Ford reveals several makeup lessons on mature skin on a 70 year old model. The expert explains how he makes up this skin type and what types of products he prefers to use. Tips that allow you to achieve very natural healthy-looking makeup, ideal for “rejuvenating” the face but above all for highlighting the features. As a reminder, before applying makeup to mature skin, it is essential to moisturize it well and apply SPF 50 to the face, neck and décolleté.
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Favor creamy products to enhance the complexion after 70 years
“I like to use creamy complexion products because they blend beautifully and don’t settle into fine lines like powder textures do.” explains the make-up artist. To apply makeup to mature skin, the expert applies a hydrating liquid foundation from the brand Trinny London which he applies in small touches in the center of the face before blending it outwards. He then files a moisturizing and correcting concealer (slightly orange) from the By Terry brand on the underside of the eyes to awaken and brighten the eyes.
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To redraw the oval of the face, the makeup artist creates a light contour with a Milk brand stick: “I place the material under the cheekbones and along the jawline, to provide more definition. I then blend upwards with the brush, especially not downwards.”. Then comes the moment of blush, a key step to bring pep to the face. The makeup artist uses two shades: a first fairly soft shade that he places slightly above the cheekbone line, to a lifting effectthen a more peppy shade on the rounded cheeks, to give a healthy glow.
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Makeup after 70: tips from a makeup artist to highlight your eyes
To brighten and enlarge the eyes, Vincent Ford applies an iridescent eye shadow to the mobile and fixed eyelids, then a dark blue shadow along the upper and lower eyelashes (with emphasis on the outer corner of the eye). A shade that looks particularly good bring out blue eyes of its model. By further defining the outer corner of the eye, it opens and widens the eyes, while creating a slight lifting effect. The makeup artist then proceeds to makeup the eyelashes; after curling the eyelashes, he applies a Sweed brand mascara to the upper and lower fringes.
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The expert does not forget to define the eyebrow line, also using a Sweed brand pencil. He finishes the makeup by outlining the lips using a pencil then applying a satin, luminous lipstick to the mouth. Her tip for setting makeup while giving a healthy glow: apply a veil of bronzer over the entire face.
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