What beauty mistakes do women over 40 commonly make?

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Anonymous wrote:Dated hairstyle. Just because it looked good on you in your twenties doesn't mean it necessarily still looks good on you with changing jawline, skin and hair texture, etc.

I mean, it can still be right for you. The mistake is not re-evaluating to check.

I agree with this. I think the same goes for makeup. Getting stuck on a look and not evaulating if it continues to work for you and flatter as your age. One of the worst makeup offenders:

She’s also example of the mistake of making yourself too thin. Lack of fat in your face makes you look haggard. It also really brings out wrinkles.

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I agree. Me and my runner friends have great calves, but it is so hard on our faces!

Running wrecks your skin worse than the sun. I don't get why women do it,

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Anonymous wrote:Foundation all over their face. Hair above shoulder. No wearing sunscreen. Shimmery eye shadow

What’s wrong with this?

It makes your skin look monotone, older, and accentuates wrinkles and pores. Whether you use Armani or cover girl, doesn’t matter. Up close in person it doesn’t look natural or flattering but especially on older skin

NP. I don’t know this. What should we do then?

NP. Just use concealer where you need it

This is not good advice. One can use all-over foundation and it won't look monotone when properly blended and primed. Add a bit of bronzer and highlighter.

So more makeup on top of a face covered in makeup. Unless you are on stage, no or instagram modeling, no.

Hey, if you don’t know how to put on make-up, that’s cool.

Makeup all over topped with more makeup to give dimension still looks like you are covered in makeup. It doesn’t look natural to anyone within 10 feet of you and it ages you, but maybe it is a better look than your natural skin if you don’t have good skin In the first place. Not everyone does, but if you do, you will look better And younger without a full face of it.

There are lots of sheer yet buildable products out there but go off with your incorrect assumptions

Your two dots of Shape Tape ain’t doing squat

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Anonymous wrote:Dated hairstyle. Just because it looked good on you in your twenties doesn't mean it necessarily still looks good on you with changing jawline, skin and hair texture, etc.

I mean, it can still be right for you. The mistake is not re-evaluating to check.

I agree with this. I think the same goes for makeup. Getting stuck on a look and not evaulating if it continues to work for you and flatter as your age. One of the worst makeup offenders:

She’s also example of the mistake of making yourself too thin. Lack of fat in your face makes you look haggard. It also really brings out wrinkles.

+1

I agree. Me and my runner friends have great calves, but it is so hard on our faces!

Running wrecks your skin worse than the sun. I don't get why women do it,

I suspect that they are not building their lives around their skin. I suspect it brings them joy or makes them feel good, and that is as it more important than having fewer wrinkles.

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Anonymous wrote:Dated hairstyle. Just because it looked good on you in your twenties doesn't mean it necessarily still looks good on you with changing jawline, skin and hair texture, etc.

I mean, it can still be right for you. The mistake is not re-evaluating to check.

I agree with this. I think the same goes for makeup. Getting stuck on a look and not evaulating if it continues to work for you and flatter as your age. One of the worst makeup offenders:

She’s also example of the mistake of making yourself too thin. Lack of fat in your face makes you look haggard. It also really brings out wrinkles.

+1

I agree. Me and my runner friends have great calves, but it is so hard on our faces!

[b]Running wrecks your skin worse than the sun. I don't get why women do it,

Wait, why is running itself bad for skin (aside from the sun damage from being outside)?

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Anonymous wrote:All of these tips are for white women.

NP - I was thinking the same thing LOL.

Ummmm.....black, brown, Asian, bi-racial women can wear too much make-up, not just white woman. Actually, women of all colors/races can wear too much make-up. Same with hair, outdated hair styles aren’t color/race specific. Nor or outfits. The last time I checked Botox and other cosmetic procedures aren't race specific either.

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Anonymous wrote:Dated hairstyle. Just because it looked good on you in your twenties doesn't mean it necessarily still looks good on you with changing jawline, skin and hair texture, etc.

I mean, it can still be right for you. The mistake is not re-evaluating to check.

I agree with this. I think the same goes for makeup. Getting stuck on a look and not evaulating if it continues to work for you and flatter as your age. One of the worst makeup offenders:

She’s also example of the mistake of making yourself too thin. Lack of fat in your face makes you look haggard. It also really brings out wrinkles.

+1

I agree. Me and my runner friends have great calves, but it is so hard on our faces!

[b]Running wrecks your skin worse than the sun. I don't get why women do it,

Wait, why is running itself bad for skin (aside from the sun damage from being outside)?

same question

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dated hairstyle. Just because it looked good on you in your twenties doesn't mean it necessarily still looks good on you with changing jawline, skin and hair texture, etc.

I mean, it can still be right for you. The mistake is not re-evaluating to check.

I agree with this. I think the same goes for makeup. Getting stuck on a look and not evaulating if it continues to work for you and flatter as your age. One of the worst makeup offenders:

She’s also example of the mistake of making yourself too thin. Lack of fat in your face makes you look haggard. It also really brings out wrinkles.

+1

I agree. Me and my runner friends have great calves, but it is so hard on our faces!

[b]Running wrecks your skin worse than the sun. I don't get why women do it,

Wait, why is running itself bad for skin (aside from the sun damage from being outside)?

same question

Some people are convinced the impact and pounding from running causes facial skin to droop or look hollow. I think it’s a combo of sun and some female runners being too thin.

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Anonymous wrote:Dated hairstyle. Just because it looked good on you in your twenties doesn't mean it necessarily still looks good on you with changing jawline, skin and hair texture, etc.

I mean, it can still be right for you. The mistake is not re-evaluating to check.

I agree with this. I think the same goes for makeup. Getting stuck on a look and not evaulating if it continues to work for you and flatter as your age. One of the worst makeup offenders:

She’s also example of the mistake of making yourself too thin. Lack of fat in your face makes you look haggard. It also really brings out wrinkles.

+1

I agree. Me and my runner friends have great calves, but it is so hard on our faces!

[b]Running wrecks your skin worse than the sun. I don't get why women do it,

Wait, why is running itself bad for skin (aside from the sun damage from being outside)?

same question

Some people are convinced the impact and pounding from running causes facial skin to droop or look hollow. I think it’s a combo of sun and some female runners being too thin.

This. I don't think it is the actual mechanics of running. Just the sun exposure and loss of fat that comes with aging multiplied by distance running which burns a lot of fat. I only see it in serious long distance runners. You aren't going to have any skin issues from 30 min on the treadmill a few times per week.

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Anonymous wrote:All of these tips are for white women.

NP - I was thinking the same thing LOL.

Ummmm.....black, brown, Asian, bi-racial women can wear too much make-up, not just white woman. Actually, women of all colors/races can wear too much make-up. Same with hair, outdated hair styles aren’t color/race specific. Nor or outfits. The last time I checked Botox and other cosmetic procedures aren't race specific either.

I would have to disagree there. Black and hispanic women are not getting Botox and fillers in any significant numbers unless they are celebrities. Our skin doesn't age as fast and it's just not something we worry about.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:All of these tips are for white women.

NP - I was thinking the same thing LOL.

Ummmm.....black, brown, Asian, bi-racial women can wear too much make-up, not just white woman. Actually, women of all colors/races can wear too much make-up. Same with hair, outdated hair styles aren’t color/race specific. Nor or outfits. The last time I checked Botox and other cosmetic procedures aren't race specific either.

I would have to disagree there. Black and hispanic women are not getting Botox and fillers in any significant numbers unless they are celebrities. Our skin doesn't age as fast and it's just not something we worry about.

PP here. I agree with you, black and Hispanic women probably aren’t getting Botox and fillers, because they have great skin & don’t age as fast. But, that’s not to say they can’t. It’s not something that just white women do. They just may start it earlier, do it more, etc than other races/ethnicities.

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Anonymous wrote:All of these tips are for white women.

NP - I was thinking the same thing LOL.

Same here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Kate Middleton looks great, leave her alone.

The only beauty mistake I see 40+ women making is forgetting themselves and self care! They are taking care of everyone else and not themselves. Other than that, who TF cares if you have grays and a few extra pounds and wear keens? I think my friends look lovely and that is because they still find clothing that makes them feel good and like to express themselves and have fulfilling jobs and lives. Happiness is the best look.

No she doesn't. No matter how often and how much you say this, it won't be so.

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Anonymous wrote:NP - I agree with the posters who say this is really all about white women.

Women of color don’t age the same way white women do, so when we are 40, we don’t typically look like we are 40. There are obviously exceptions, such as people who work outside or with their hands a lot. Hair is not really a concern for Black women and Latinas as we age. Black women continue to do cool protective styles or whatever they want and it isn’t shamed. Latinas typically have long hair forever, and it looks great.

OP here. I’m black. While black women age differently than white women, we still age. There are many common mistakes that are relevant across race like not changing ones hairstyle. Box braids down the back may look good on a 20 year old.... but not so much on most 50 year olds. Changing our markup and skincare routine is relevant also.

Agreed. I can't imagine wearing my Salt 'n Pepa asymmetrical haircut now, how ridiculous would that be? LOL

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Anonymous wrote:Refusing to do anything fun/avoiding brights because they're over 40. Morphing themselves into some depressing Karen cookie cutter look that really isn't as flattering as anyone thinks it is.

I'm good with not looking like an extra from a "Hunger Games" movie.

I think that woman looks gorgeous and find it interesting -- but not surprising -- that "how can I look as drab and dry as possible DCUM" is throwing rocks at her.

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Anonymous wrote:Any of the Kate bashers willing to post pictures of themselves next to pictures of Kate to prove your look is superior to hers?

Seriously- I think it's one Kate basher who is pretty obsessed with bashing beautiful Kate..... As soon as I see the bad pics of her I know who it is posting. It's beyond strange.