Anything Wednesday – Makeup (Rant)

Makeup. I’m not selling, promoting, or condoning the lack of, or use of, makeup. I used to love makeup, tried all kinds, the new looks, etc. I even revisited that love before Christmas when my granddaughter wanted me to advise her on buying some. She has coloring similar to mine. I found myself once again wanting to experiment with new colors. I encouraged her to be bold with her own. She has enormous blue eyes and now wearing glasses, she needs to play them up a bit more, imho.

She has allergies and like me her eyes water at a few things, so uses waterproof eye makeup. I am allergic to a lot of brands even the ones supposedly allergy-free. Years ago I had her same trouble, trying to find a color of makeup that covered, but looked natural. It’s hard for those of us who have whiter or blacker skin to find the right formula, even if you’re not allergy prone.

Don’t laugh, well, okay, go ahead, as I reveal the fact that I was a beauty consultant eons ago when women were introduced to their “season of color.” I am a redhead, so mine was Autumn. But I digress, (yea, got to use it again!). I asked her what she thought of trying a blue eyeliner. Just recently I started using a tiny bit of light brown liquid eyeliner myself. Pretty daring at my age, and no, I’m not one of those ladies with bright red rouge, etc…..I know you were thinking it!

She was reluctant at first, but needed encouragement to step out and try new things. She just started college this August, so was on her own for the first time, about an hour-+ away from home. Doesn’t sound like much but when you’re used to nine other family members around, it’s a big step.

Oh, the rant…..using liquid eyeliner accurately is an act of terror. If you have swollen eyelids from, let’s face it, old age, yuck, or sleepless nights, or crying, applying this tiny feathered wand is a feat unrecognized as an Olympic event. People, do you agree? I say people because I have respect for men who, dressing as women, seem to have an uncanny ability to use makeup. The fact of aging and makeup is a tough one. As my youngest grandson in a matter-of-fact tone said to me, “you look firmer”! Grandkids, you gotta love ’em. But it’s true, it can with moisturizer, improve your look if you use a small amount.

So here’s to you with the steady hand, fingers and arms. More power to you! It’s a harmless way to express yourself, so go for it!

Who has perfect eyebrows like these??