Sick of wearing make-up

Dustyblinds

Hi, title says it all really, I usually wear foundation, powder and blusher every day for work, sometimes mascara . I'm just getting a bit sick of it really. I'm 52 and starting to get wrinkles, so powder is making them look more prominent. I've been putting a bit of fake tan on my face but was thinking maybe I could just use a tinted moisturiser instead? What do others do when they get tired of putting make-up on? I don't feel confident enough to go bare faced, I would scare my work colleagues :rotfl:

Waffle_On

I got sick of wearing makeup and I just stopped. I only wear it on special occasions or when I have meetings with clients now. Chances are after a few days they won't even notice.

Al1x

I rarely wear makeup, I just can't be bothered with it, occasionally will wear some on a night out but that's it.

Kaye1

Never wear it but in partial answer to your question, the only make up I possess is tinted moisturiser and mascara for special events. Oh and some tinted lip balm which is quite nice.
The moisturiser looks quite good on, quite natural.

Baby_Angel

I wear only moisturiser, face powder and lipstick to work. I had some infection earlier this year and couldn't wear even that for about 2 weeks. No one even mentioned or noticed even though I had a horrible oily face.

Rummer

I rarely wear makeup and my friends are the same. If I feel I need a bit then I use blusher and mascara. If you have had enough then try cutting back slowly or stop all together.

elsien

I have never really worn make up, but started for confidence when I got a new job. I just wanted the bare minimum so if I'm feeling washed out I use tinted moisturiser, mascara, blusher and lipstick. That's more in the winter - for colour in the summer when I've got a bit of a tan I don't bother with powder or tinted moisturiser at all. If it takes longer than five minutes to put on in the morning, it's too much. I am now tending more towards the bare faced look again with just a bit of lipstick.

lessonlearned

I think as we get older "less is more". Powders and heavy foundation seem to highlight wrinkles rather than disguise them.

I'm 64. I wear a moisturiser, and some bronzing powder, a natural looking lipstick, a flick of mascara, a hint of eyeshadow and because imhave very sparse eyebrows I also use eyebrow powder.

In the winter if I'm pale then I just use a very light textured tinted moisturiser and a bit of blusher.

My make up takes around 5 minutes or less.

The main thing is to concentrate on skin care, gentle but thorough cleansing, and a good moisturiser, lots of water and a healthy diet, rich in oily fish.

Don't go in for low fat diets, skin needs fats and oils. A supplement of Evening Primrose Oil is also beneficial at keeping skin looking plumped up and fending off wrinkles.

Regular gentle exfoliation will help Slough of dead skin cells which can make mature skin look tired, grey or sallow.

Make up is great and can enhance our looks but it is no substitute for a good skin care routine. It doesn't have to be heavy or elaborate, the simpler the better and a healthy natural look is more flattering than just slapping it on with a heavy handed trowel.

lemontart

I got fed up around 10 years ago and now only wear very little on the odd occasion, I also gave up dying my grey hair, Now 54 and feel 2 of the best decisions I have made were to let go of that. Saved a fortune too.

missbiggles1

If you feel you need it ( which I do) , consider having your eyelashes dyed.

ibizafan_2

I am 62, and have never worn foundation. I have very fair skin, so have always worn eye make up or my eyes would disappear! So, use eye shadow (mainly grey) eye liner and mascara. Also, always lipstick, but never bright shades. I used to use blusher years ago, but gave up on it for no real reason other than I couldn't be bothered.