Over 40? Get SMOOTH FLAWLESS FOUNDATION On Textured Skin & Large Pores

Ever want that flawless foundation look that you see on Instagram, but just can't seem to achieve it? Well, first, it's not you, they probably used a filter to take the picture or worse yet photoshop after to blur their flaws. So I'm going to show you the easiest way to achieve your most natural flawless looking skin possible. Real skin, with all it's perfect imperfections is beautiful skin.
Let's make your foundation look flawless on textured skin, large pores, wrinkles, or whatever skin challenges you have!

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*WHAT I'M WEARING TODAY
Skechers Go Walk Pants (Black, Large)
Teal Off Shoulder Tunic (Large True to size)

*PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

1- Philosophy Beauty Exfoliating MicroDelivery Wash

2- Tinkle Straight Razors

3- Revlon Photoready Prime Plus Perfecting & Smoothing Primer

4- Haus Laboratories Loose Setting Powder

5- Beauty Sponge

6- Mac Fix + Primer Spray

7- No7 Lift & Luminate Foundation in Cool Ivory & Cashew

8- Sephora Best Skin Ever in 19.5

9- Flower Beauty Hydrating Seal The Deal Setting Spray

10- IT Brushes For Ulta Fluffy Powder Brush

11- Hourglass Ambient Butterfly Palette

*Other Makeup Worn:

ELF Putty Bronzer in Tan Lines

LYS Blush in Grateful (discontinued)
Lys Cream Blush in Self Love

Fenty Glossy Possy (discontinued)
Fenty Gloss Bomb in Riri

Covergirl Lip lIner in Splendid

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[lynngouveia]

FABULOUS, and WELL DONE GIRL 👍👏!! And I’ll NEVER grow tired of hearing an influencer of my age group tell me
“ to work with what we’ve got” ! It reinforces the fact we’re still beautiful, and YES, we can still rock our beauty 💪👌🤩❣️

[samjoe]

I must say. I am SO HAPPY to have come across your channel. You are instantly a new favorite! It is so refreshing how real you are and how you address real concerns us real women have! It is so easy to be fooled by filters and lighting and put ourselves down for not looking a certain way or getting the same outcome with makeup most of these other influencers get! I am a big fan Ms. Melissa! You are a Gem among the makeup community!

[gmoney]

When you don’t have any makeup on, I can picture what you looked like as a little girl. ❤

[Old_boring_gal]

You're the first person I've found that actually gives thee very best and most honest advice on makeup for mature women. 👏

[jenniferorlandoludwig]

Thank u soo much for showing us that u do still have a little bit of texture after applying foundation!Alot of beauty influencers NEVER admit to that and there's soo many young girls and women who are self conscious about their makeup especially because they think its going to come out completely flawless like the influencers they watch and they end up soo disappointed that when they take a pic of themselves they photoshop it until it looks unrealistic.

[kjohnsonshelton]

I tried shaving once- every wrinkle was accentuated, like my face was NAKED lol
I won’t do that again. Your makeup is perfect for you.

[MustardSeedish]

We are the same age. Finally! A practical makeup channel that gets my struggles. I'm trying all the things you did here. Thank you!

[bobbiewilliams]

Melissa, I do really enjoy your videos and your upbeat, positive e delivery. I always learn something, but today was an affirmation that I too, at 70 years young, could look model perfect if only I had a permanent soft focus filter hanging over my face😁❤! Your honesty and genuine caring for your community with truth about products, prices, efficacy etc. are refreshing. Thanks for all you do. Be well and have a great week lovely lady.

[justpandora_x]

Finally someone who has an honest approach to skin and texture 👏🏼 So happy to have stumbled onto your channel all the way from a very gloomy Scotland 💜

[sarahsummerlin_]

The tip of putting my foundation on my neck and chest is an absolute game changer - thank you, I'm so glad I found your channel

[brandyl]

I want to thank you so much for this video! I turned 37 this year and it just seems like my skin and body has just changed. My skin is now dry and my pores are very large. The fine lines seemed to have popped up overnight! Your videos are so helpful. I like how I look in makeup again.

[dawn]

You go girl. I'm nearly 62 & get a lot of compliments regarding my make up ❤

[robertshelleyduck]

Oh, thank you for turning off your ring light and letting us see your skin in normal light! Sometimes it feels like trying to get the same look as you do is an exercise in futility. There is no way my skin can look the same without studio lights, no matter how closely I follow your tutorials. You still look gorgeous of course, it's just more realistic and achievable. Thank you so much. You are so honest and I love you to pieces.

[mom-]

Love your tips. Glad there is someone on utube that is more mature. Appreciate you.

[sharianderson]

LOVE that you encourage women to shave their faces (aka Dermaplaning). As a professional esthetician, I educate my patients about how beneficial this is. Truly, I appreciate the reminder that we are all beautiful and we ALL have skin issues that WE find problematic.

[Danvillegirl]

I just found your channel today! I learned some new tricks about applying foundation for over 40. Actually, I am way over 40 but your tutorial about applying makeup for people with texture skin was most helpful. Thank you!

[cathistephens]

Wow! First time watching and I must say that even at my age (75) - learned a ton!! You opened up my process thinking and I now see I have truly been stuck back where I first learned about makeup… many decades ago. I am anxious to try some of your ideas, sequencing, and products new to me. I do believe I am entering a new adventure, thanks so very much for sharing!!

[texassews]

I love watching you so much that I wasn’t ready for the video to end. I am so glad you showed how long it really takes. I felt so bad taking so long of a time to do my makeup, but the real deal takes some time to do, I see. I used to take 30 minutes and be done with the whole thing in my 20’s and 30’s. I miss those days, but I now see how to do things in my older age. Thank you so much Melissa. I would add just one thing….it takes practice, although watching you helps get it done the first time, going slowly. ❤

[trishthedishbliss]

So many great tips, Melissa! I agree, face shaving is essential for me. I am 62 and have been shaving my face for decades. Removal of the peach fuzz and flaky skin is key to a flawless foundation application and every single product that goes on top of it! You are always gorgeous, so glowy and radiant. Thank you for sharing techniques and opinions on products.

[pajamamama]

Wow this is such a fantastic tutorial so many nuggets of wisdom. I use a waterproof tinted sunscreen down my neck, it's like glue and it doesn't get on clothing. One thing I've learned is that at this stage of life, a 5 minute makeup routine in a hurry, is lipstick, mascara, color correcting dark circles under the eyes, and a quick swipe of blush. If I'm going to put on Foundation, I know that's going to take some time. I no longer skip skin care, primer, foundation/tinted spf, powder and setting spray. I've learned the hard way that it's mortifying to look at your makeup at the end of the day if you skip any steps.