9 Secrets for Better Makeup Application || Makeup Tips for Women Over 50

[@joanmartin374]

Great tips! When applying sunscreen it’s important to apply the recommended amount to get the SPF you want. For example, if you are using an SPF 30 and apply lightly, you may only be getting an SPF 15. I’ve had basal cell carcinoma on my face which required Mohs surgery so SPF application is extremely important to me!

[@gailjones9461]

I agree. I had the Mohs procedure done it's no fun. I wear an SPF 50.

[@Cookie7294]

Kay, thanks for these tips. For many years I had a job working with the public, and makeup was part of my work persona. Then I transferred to a job which was not customer facing, and my makeup became tinted sunscreen and undereye concealer. It was so liberating!

[@rocioramsey2794]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KAY!!! You mention great tips in this video; I clean my makeup brushes every weekend and my eyeshadow ones after each application.

[@DressedforMyDaywithKayHarms]

Wow! You rock! 🙌🏻

[@2CorgiMom]

Great tips Kay, especially about brush cleaning. I used to purchase specific brush-cleaning soaps, then about a year ago one of the other influencers I follow suggested Dr. Bronner’s Pure-Castile Liquid Soap for cleaning brushes and I find it works better than anything I’ve used prior.

[@bev3279]

Loved this video! It does get harder to apply makeup as we get older! Very helpful tips, thanks Kay.

[@darleneasman2836]

Happy Birthday beautiful Kay! I loved hearing the timeless importance of skin care. Decades ago I taught skincare classes to women of all ages and today find the basics have not changed. How blessed we are to have innovative technics and advanced products come alongside the basics to make us even more lovely. I am all for more beauty in 2022!

[@DressedforMyDaywithKayHarms]

Wonderful. Thanks so much for watching. 💕

[@nancydore7326]

Happy Birthday Kay!! You are such an inspiration to me and I enjoy meeting with you every day. Looks like the year ahead will be filled with beautiful things for you and I wish you extreme joy in them all. Blessings from the One who is the giver of every good and perfect gift.

[@vickietaylor8114]

Happy birthday to beautiful you, Kay! Loved all the tips! Thank you!

[@lea81179]

Great video! Could you please share what lipstick you're wearing? So pretty!!

[@DressedforMyDaywithKayHarms]

Hmm. I’m really not sure. I’ll try to pay better attention to that in the future.

[@lindah.1104]

Will try the Beauty blender, and get myself eye and lip primer! Thanks for the push!

[@raika7782]

Tank you for the last astuce to use beauty blender the good way

[@karenlawrence6320]

Happy Birthday Kay! I enjoy your videos. Hope you have a wonderfully blessed day!!

[@sabrina9333]

Great job explaining good skincare before makeup. 💄 I'm an Esthetician & a professional makeup artist & I explain this all the time w/ my clients. 💜 I definitely going to order that makeup brush cleaner haven't been happy with the stuff I've been using.

[@daynad8104]

I wouldn't use it, especially if you have expensive, top quality brushes. The ingredients are flammable, which means it could seriously damage your brushes. I use Dr. Bonner's Castile liquid soap. It's all natural, cleans very well, and won't damage my brushes.

[@regenaguinn]

Thanks

[@janettebolin2991]

I do all of these things and they really make a difference! I started derma planing a few months ago and it’s great! Thanks for the tips!

[@DressedforMyDaywithKayHarms]

Thanks for sharing Janette. 😊

[@ndgroppe4321]

Happy Birthday Kay!!! Fantastic tips!

[@susanlittlefield3291]

Ladies! I highly recommend the Tinkle razors to get rid of peach fuzz on face! They are affordable, quick & easy to use! My cheeks feel so smooth & it also helps to exfoliate dead skin cells off. I feel like it makes my face appear smother, brighter, and most importantly more youthful!!!!!!

[@jaxripp]

Hope you had a wonderful birthday! Thank you for the tips and product recommendations. I would add that dermatologists say we should use 1/4 to 1/3 of a teaspoon of sunscreen on our face every day for skin cancer prevention. So that would be an exception to one of your tips. It feels like a lot! But if you find a good one it does melt in if you give it a few minutes.

[@julietv6161]

Thank you for all your tips. Wishing you a very happy birthday and a great vacation.

[@coastalgray1893]

I was recently told by a skin professional that the older we get we want to avoid the grainy scrubs for our face as it can tend to scratch the skin… so something grain free might be a consideration. Btw - love all you’re putting out there…

[@Teri30]

Hi Kay! I always enjoy watching your videos. I used the beauty blender for years until someone told me to try the elf sponges. I couldn’t believe I liked the elf brand better and it’s so much cheaper to replace cuz washing sponges are impossible to get clean.

[@leticiainocentes4924]

Good day kay.enjoying watching your video..have a nice day.God bless.

[@sonialynnstation9905]

Ty ty ty for this helpful video!! I loved it! I needed it! I will try to implement it! I am finding as I age , my skin had a blah/ bland tone. I want a. Vibrant alive appearance.! I may find much help here!

[@DressedforMyDaywithKayHarms]

Wonderful! I’m so glad it was helpful. 😊

[@kathyhartsell4383]

Good morning Kay! Thank you for your advice and product recommendations! I appreciate them. 💕

[@elainetyndall163]

Happy Birthday! Great tips on make-up and skincare. Thank you.

[@DressedforMyDaywithKayHarms]

Thank you 😊!

[@Christy6000]

Happy Birthday, Kay! Thank you for these tips. You’re right, it does get harder as I age. You always look beautiful. 🥳

[@rrhines3151]

Wishing you a Happy Birthday 🎈🎉 I’m big on good skincare and sunscreen but have neither the patience, eye sight, nor interest in makeup any longer! Valuable video for those who do still need or wish to wear makeup! Thanks, Kay 😊

[@sherrynorte9574]

First off, Happy Birthday Kay! You look beautiful! Thank you for all the tips for taking care of your face. The one thing I forget to do enough is exfoliate. I have never used the micro-planers. Maybe I need to look into these. Have a great day!

[@hollyangel5995]

Love these tips Kay….as I get older I think a primer for my foundation would be a good choice so I am going to start looking for one. Oh and HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAY💖🎂

[@toyapaugh766]

Great video, Kay! Thanks so much for the tips!

[@DressedforMyDaywithKayHarms]

You’re so welcome. 😊

[@norbbee5581]

Since I retired I rarely have a need to apply a full make up, I do however continue with cleaning regimen and moisturizer. I have recently found a sunscreen that is tinted by Avene that is wonderfully silky as it goes on, some powder and I'm done. After watching this I'm going to replace some brushes and order the brush cleanser you recommend. After all I still go out for "date nights" with my gals and want to look pulled together 😊 thank you Kay for rhe tips ❤

[@DressedforMyDaywithKayHarms]

You bet! 💕

[@mef945]

Hi Kay! Nancy here. What kind of finishing powder do you use over foundation? I like deep finish, but the powder takes the look away. No powder?

[@pamb2868]

When I was younger, I never used any kind of primer. Now, it’s a must. I don’t use it with mascara. I have to use waterproof, my eyes water a lot, and are very sensitive. Most days I don’t even wear makeup. I’m hoping to get my hair cut tomorrow. And then I may start wearing more makeup. Right now my hair is crazy, wild mess. But when I just stay home I usually don’t bother. My husband and my dogs don’t care if I have makeup on. This was very informative. I probably need to invest in better brushes. I have a lot, but most of them were cheap. I did throw away all my old makeup and buy new, since I hadn’t worn it for years. But I’m getting older and could use the help of makeup. I know my mom never left the house without lipstick on.

[@lauriefletcher117]

Happy Birthday Kay! Thanks for the video and I have a question -- how often would you say you dermaplane? I've done it several times and love how it makes my face feel, but am unsure how often I need to do it.

[@DressedforMyDaywithKayHarms]

I’d say I do it probably every two or three weeks but I’m sure it’s different for each woman.

[@bhallmark3390]

I know almost nothing about skincare and makeup, but I did get a nice set of new makeup a year ago from a Lancôme sales lady at my nearby Macys. I love the makeup, but she was unable to apply it due to severe Covid restrictions at the time. You have definitely given me a lot to think about! Thanks for your insight, and I hear it’s your birthday, so Happy Birthday!🧁

[@DressedforMyDaywithKayHarms]

Wonderful! Thanks so much for watching.

[@gr8flyerfan]

I haven't been working since 2016, and I often don't wear makeup, but without fail, twice a day, cleanse, toner, serum, eye cream, moisturizer, and sunscreen (in the AM). I found a terrific tinted moisturizer from ULTA, which also has sunscreen!

[@patriciabond4860]

Hi Kay the action with the beauty blender is new to me & I was always told to use shampoo to wash my make up brushes as they're made of hair! Is this wrong? I was only thinking today I wish Kay would do a make-up video & you did & I see there's another one too! Lol thanks Kay I love your videos & I hope you enjoyed your break 😍

[@DressedforMyDaywithKayHarms]

I haven’t heard of using shampoo but I have heard dish soap recommended. But for the BeautyBlender I do know they warn against using anything with glycerin in it. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. 😊

[@angieparton6434]

Yes yes yes to using a Beauty Blender!!! That has made the biggest difference in my makeup application on my 63 year old skin!

[@DressedforMyDaywithKayHarms]

Wonderful to hear. Thanks for sharing Angie.

[@debgrafel3117]

Thanks for the tips. This video came at a great time since I don't have to wear masks to work anymore. I'm actually doing makeup again after a couple of years.

[@karolmolpus9536]

Great Video, Kay!

[@lorraineoddo2930]

Great info

[@susanlittlefield3291]

Hi thanks for all the tips! Just ordered my Tinkle package from Amazon! I can’t wait to remove all those fuzzy hairs from the side of my face. It gets too expensive to have them waxed or threaded off.

[@sharonmulliken1785]

Kay I enjoy all of your posts and videos so much! Thank you for the time and WORK you putting getting good practical fashion 8nfo to us! I have one question: when you reference a description box to find products you recommend., I cannot find it! Pls explain exact location of "description box" Thanks so much, and have a blessed bir5hday@

[@honeyb5632]

Simply click where it says “show more”

[@stylewithcathyover50]

Excellent tips Kay! I love skincare, it is my passion. 💖

[@victoriafoley3958]

Great video!

[@jeanbowers1706]

Really good skin care tips. Enjoy your videos. Hope your birthday was a super special one

[@DressedforMyDaywithKayHarms]

Thank you. It was really nice.

[@gracemitchell698]

Great thank!!!!!

[@susanlittlefield3291]

Do you apply your sunscreen first before any other moisturizer or primer?

[@DressedforMyDaywithKayHarms]

No. I apply my serum then moisturizer then sunscreen, letting each set before I apply the next.

[@fionafrazer8820]

Some good tips - but I would suggest cleaning your brushes once a week, and I think there are beauty sponges that are just as good as the Beauty Blender, especially the Real Techniques one with a flat side. Another tip would be to use a setting spray after finishing your makeup - it takes away any overly powdery look, and in my experience makes my makeup last longer. It doesn't have to be expensive - the ELF makeup mist is the best one IMHO! I do shave (derma plane) my face, and it does make a difference in the foundation application, but it grows back quickly in my experience, and I have to do it at least every 2 weeks.

[@rachelkivarkis1801]

Dearest Kay, I look forward to ur videos and I enjoy listening to u, so much. As for make-up, I am not so much into it, but there is always some great tips, that u suggest, and it is very he. Thank you, so much. 🙏👏🥰❤️👍🌟✝️🌹

[@TheGadgetlinda]

Happy Birthday Kay! I just want to mention that I have tried dermaplaning my face a few times. I've also tried a few different kinds of serums this past year and they burn my face even with the first application. I was told this could happen from shaving my face. So because of that I have shied away from a skin care regime involving serum or retinal. I know I need it but not sure what to do now.

[@janettebolin2991]

I only apply moisturizer after derma planing and I only do it every 2-3 weeks. Hope that helps!

[@DressedforMyDaywithKayHarms]

Hmm. Might be worth talking to a dermatologist about. I’m certainly no expert. 😌

[@Stephanie-rf9xs]

You sound like me as I have extremely sensitive skin. I was told NEVER to use retinal because it would burn my delicate facial skin. I can’t use anything with collagen in it either because I will react to it! I use Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Skin Care Line, which has worked wonders for me. Again, I stay away from anything with retinal or collagen because of severe reactions to those ingredients. Overall, I am not fond of makeup because of my sensitive skin issues, but I do maintain my skin. I have been to dermatologists in the past to diagnose my skin issues only to be told I have very sensitive skin! I hope this helps a bit because I feel as if I have rambled too much!

[@TheGadgetlinda]

@@Stephanie-rf9xs Thank you for sharing.

[@susanlittlefield3291]

Elemis primer is very pricey! Can you recommend a primer that is less expensive? Thanks

[@DressedforMyDaywithKayHarms]

Hi Susan. I recommended several in a wide range of prices in the description box below the video. 😊

[@joycetaggart3123]

Thanks! I needed an update. and I need new brushes. I don't think i use my moisturizer right. I think I might put to much on. I do exfoliate . My Mom died at 94 and she cleaned her skin every night. and floss her teeth. She did look good . thanks Joyce

[@DressedforMyDaywithKayHarms]

Oh I bet! Thanks for sharing Joyce.

[@cathylehman7538]

One other factor is where do you live? I moved from San Antonio, TX last year to Central Oregon High Desert. It is super dry here and colder, of course. My skin needs here are totally different from the heat and humidity of south Texas. Listen to your skin.

[@DressedforMyDaywithKayHarms]

Absolutely. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@kellylanglais1639]

Great tips ,Happy birthday have a great day

[@DressedforMyDaywithKayHarms]

Thanks so much. 💕

[@marciewarnock7318]

Happy birthday.

[@bigklavanfan]

Just wondering if you would talk about hairstyles sometime. Also, I have perfume that I would love to wear, but I am afraid that people around me may suffer. Do you wear perfume?

[@DressedforMyDaywithKayHarms]

I do wear perfume. Just one spritz, never more. and I get compliments on it frequently.

[@norbbee5581]

Oh my gosh I didn't wish you Happy Birthday dear sister, I know you must have had a splendid day 😁🎂

[@DressedforMyDaywithKayHarms]

Thank you! 💕

[@vincenzinabernabei4226]

What's with the phone? I didn't get it

[@debbiemize2269]

Skin care for females should start around age 12, using a good cleanser and moisturizer FROM THE SAME COMPANY! All companies formulate their cleansers and moisturizers to work together, not good to mix brands of these two. Eye cream should be used starting around age 18.

[@b.b7305]

I don't find that to be true, all moisturizers don't have anything to do with a cleanser they clean your skin and then are washed off.

[@janetlowden5960]

Sounds like you don’t worry about chemicals in these products.