5 Things Friday- Midlife Makeup

Nervous of navigating the minefield of the cosmetic counter when you don't know your primers from your setting sprays? Don't worry I've done the ground work, asked the experts, and made my purchases.

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This email feel like we’ve been on a little reset journey together the last few weeks. I’ve loved it and hope you have too. My wardrobe looks all organised, I’ve discovered a few items I need to wear more, and I’ve made space for autumn when it arrives (no hurry, take your time!). Now I’m onto the next task; my makeup drawer needs some attention and while I’m at it (with my new grey hair and a few more wrinkles), I think it’s time for a makeup update!

I love wearing makeup, applying it, and the difference it can make to my appearance and how I feel about myself. That said, I don’t give it half as much attention as I do my clothes. I'm not sure why that is, but I’m going to hazard a guess it's a combination of time (blend, contour, shape.. who can do all that at 7am on a Monday) and lack of knowledge (back to contouring?!). This month though I set myself the task of changing all that. I have trawled the makeup counters and consulted the experts. Want to know what I’ve learnt and most importantly what I purchased? Well read on!

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