What makeup do you prefer (if any)?

Cambia. which eyelash serum do you recommend? My eyelashes used to be long and luscious but are so thin now I can't really wear mascara.

My best tips are an illuminated mirror and a good makeup sponge, one of those egg ones. Maybelline Superstay lipstick is fab and my tip is to always suck your finger after you have put your lipstick on to prevent getting it on your teeth. I love Boots no7 Youthful cc cream or the Aldi cc creme when they have it in.

That Charlotte Tilbury tutorial is just amazing. Makes me want to rush out immediately and get all the stuff she used. Thanks for posting. I wouldn't dream of going out without make up and have drawers full of products but comments about being germ harbourers have made me think I should have a bit of a clear out.

A really good cleanse and moisturise routine to start. Liz Earle hot cloth cleanser is brilliant, gets rid of dry patches and provides a smooth base.
I was given a highlighter/primer to go on under foundation and was very sceptical. I tried it out and everyone admired my makeup. I’ve also discovered one of those bronzer - highlighter palettes. Just a brush over lifts your face, even my husband couldn’t work out why I looked good.
Head to a Bare Minerals counter for a makeover!

I use bare minerals powder foundation, blusher & eyeshadows.
However local shop is not stocking them when the ones they have in stock have gone so either I buy online or try a new brand.
Might be good to have a change.

I love Nars Orgasm Blusher. Friends comment on how well i look when I use it and then blush when I tell them what it is !

I use lipstick as a blusher, does the job, so my lipstick always matches my blusher. Just dab a bit on each cheek and blend it in.

After applying moisturiser and primer etc, brush over the eye area with matte powder especially the lashes.
Sops up any greasiness on the eyelashes, mascara won't slide off.
My favourite mascara at the moment is Maybelline - The Falsies waterproof.
Stays put even in a swimming pool but comes off completely with Nivea Micellair Professional (in black bottle or wipes).

If you want your lipstick to last use Max Factor Lipfinity. I put it on in the morning and it lasts all day. I've been using it for years and it really does last. The colours are great too.

I find the best anti-ageing effect comes from a big smile! Lifts the jowls nicely.

Cambia, can I ask which one you buy? I've had a look but there are auite a few

Cambia, I bought Revlon and mid price range alternative eye products.
There are a number of bloggers that will recommend tested alternatives to the Charlotte Tilbury brand.

I personally do not like eyeliner, it can make your eyes look smaller, and can look harsh and ageing, instead use a soft powder blend it in, less is more, I’ve found you don’t have to use the expensive brand make up. It’s taken me decades to realise this, lol love NYX lipsticks, if you want to make your face look brighter wear pink lipstick, having worked on beauty counters for a few years before I had my children, I learnt lots of tricks, the only make up product I do splash out on is, benefit mascara, but the rest of my brands are mostly nyx or rimmel

YSL - mascara
Clinique - blusher, powder and lip gloss.

Very simple routine and used sparingly.

Polnan try an eyelash serum, they really do work. Mine were getting really sparse and now they are very long. Even my beautician asked what I used! Some are very expensive but I get a very reasonable one from Amazon and it has worked wonders. DIL and GD both bought one.

There's a lot to be said for the more expensive items such as foundations. I used to buy Lancôme creamy foundation which I can't seem to find. It all seems to be dry/matt and it cakes too, horrible.
Lipsticks too are a better quality if you " pay out " for them. You're better only having a couple of decent expensive items rather than a drawerful of run-of-the-mill cosmetics.

I love make up but my tip would be to keep it soft and throw away anything over a year old. It apparently harbours so much bacteria....?

I have started using Vitamin C oil regularly at night. Also use castor oil on lashes, just brush on with a clean mascara wand. I use Vsadey pure cold pressed castor oil for lashes- it comes with a set of applicators.

Missfoodlove I love make up but I am really inspired after watching this! Will have to pinch my granddaughters Charlotte Tilsbury make up as I can’t bring myself to pay that much!

I recently changed from bare minerals to an american brand Mally ,the foundation is lovely ,its a cream in a pot with a mesh over it so the brush doesn't pick up too much and it gives a lovely finish.Her mascara is good too ,I dont like the eyeshadow sticks and they irritate my eyes so its still bare minerals eyeshadows I'm using for now .
One thing I've added to my cleanse /moisturise routine is face oil ,put on last .over the moisturiser it seals it in place and I think my skin looks better after just a few days using it .I do like my make up,I wont put the bins out without it .

I have deep set eyes, so have to be careful..
wish we could "edit" our posts...

Teddl , thanks for that link,, I have hardly any lashes, or eyebrows, and used to be blonde, fair, o.k mousey.

so I like to put a bit of emphasis on my eyes, else I look "old"
my age!! I love how you all give us tips here..

thanks everyone.

Tedd1 my eyelashes are sparse too and mascara irritates my dry eyes but I can cope with eye-liner. I shall be trying that one you use, sounds promising. Thanks for the tip.

Instead of eyeliner I use dark eyeshadow. I put beige on my eyelid then use a pointy sponge brush to push dark brown eyeshadow into my eyelash base top and bottom. It is much softer than eyeliner and much better for an older face.

For those on here who have absolutely stacks of make-up - it does go off and can hold a horrendous number of germs. Apparently it's best to have very little and use it fairly fast. (So I'm told, anyway)