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Hi, I’m Kirsten. I am a makeup artist with 20+ years of industry experience and creator of this blog, The Beauty Blotter, where I share quick & easy makeup tips and affordable fashion finds for women 40+. I am so happy you are here. Grab a glass of wine and stay a while…

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There are 3 major mistakes mature women make when applying concealer!!!

The first one is the most important……

1️⃣ You are not PREPPING the area first!
Your concealer will look like crap if you apply it to dry skin. Use a hydrating lightweight eye cream and apply generously to the under eye area. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes. (Brush your teeth, do your hair….)Then wipe of excess and apply concealer! What a difference!!!!

2️⃣ You are using the wrong color!
Most women use a shade that is way too light, creating the dreaded racoon effect instead of actually concealing dark circles. Choose a shade that MATCHES your skin tone and use it SPARINGLY! You an always add more. If you have dark circles, choose a shade with a peach undertone to color correct!!

3️⃣ You are using WAY TO MUCH!!!!
Concealer is a dense product by nature and you need VERY LITTLE to see a big difference. Apply it to the inner and outer corners of your eyes, avoiding your smile lines. Just apply it where you see redness and/or darkness. Blend, blend, blend!

Follow me for more tips @thebeautyblotter 💕

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🇫🇷FRENCH GIRL MAKEUP🇫🇷 To shop this l

🇫🇷FRENCH GIRL MAKEUP🇫🇷

To shop this look, type the word PARIS into the comments of this reel. Merci ❤️

In preparation for my upcoming trip (only 3 more weeks 😆) I went on the hunt for the quintessential French red lip and found it at @violette_fr. I also ordered their blush for the ultimate french girl makeup look- Minimal, polished and elegant! I am here for it!! Oui Merci! A few of my favorite products from @merit completed my look!
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✨BETTER SKIN FAST✨ To SHOP this serum, type t

✨BETTER SKIN FAST✨

To SHOP this serum, type the word FAST into the comment section of this post.

✨Let’s talk about this unique intensive treatment serum from @Biopelle called Tensage Intensive serum 40.

✨ (#AD) This product is an anti-aging serum that is amazing for redness, hyperpigmentation and sensitive skin like mine and is fantastic to use after a laser or microneedling treatment, it helps to optimize results, shorten downtime and reduce negative procedural side effects.
✨ It contains key ingredients such as natural growth factors, antioxidants and hyaluronic acid and I love how the packaging is perfect for travel and delivers the highest potency dose each time.

✨ If you suffer from rendness, sensitivity and dull skin, give this a try. You will not be disspointemnt. I have linked it for you via my @ltk app app.
#biopelle #biopellepartner #tensage40
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➡️➡️➡️SALE ALERT⬅️⬅️⬅️

To shop this sale type the word SALE into the comments ❤️

@tartecosmetics is having their big sale and it doesn’t come around often so stock up now!!!!

You get 7 full-sized pieces for $67 plus free shipping!!! It is totally customizable and it is amazing!

I am sharing some of my favorites in this tutorial for a quick & easy makeup look.

These also make great gifts and stuff sells out so don’t wait!!!!
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✨MORNING SKINCARE ROUTINE✨ To SHOP type the w

✨MORNING SKINCARE ROUTINE✨

To SHOP type the word MORNING into the comments of this post!

This is my current morning skincare routine. It takes me less than 3 minutes.
I add the Kosas sunscreen at the end if I am not wearing my I Cosmetics CC Cream that has SPF 50 in it!

➡️ Clean with @garnierusa micellar water

➡️ @beautycounter Vitamin C

➡️ @innbeautyproject eye cream

➡️ @beekman1802 Bloom Moisturizer

➡️ @patchology eye patches

➡️ @kosas mineral sunscreen

I also always apply my @lifelineskincare neck serum morning and night!

Happy Monday! Lets get her done this week! ❤️❤️❤️
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➡️HOW TO APPLY CREAM BLUSH⬅️ ➡️ To SH

➡️HOW TO APPLY CREAM BLUSH⬅️

➡️ To SHOP my favorite cream blushes type the word BLUSH into the comments of this post!

➡️ PRO TIP: Always, always, always warm up cream products before applying them. It makes them much easier to apply and give you a pretty and natural, flushed look.

➡️ Also, a little bit goes a long way! So, apply sparingly. Makeup is like cooking with salt! You can always add a little more! ❤️

I linked my favorite cream blushes in @shop.ltk.

Follow my shop @thebeautyblotter on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content!

I also linked my favorite cream blushes on @shop.ltk.

#creamblush #creamblusher #makeupover40 #makeupover50 #beautyover40 #naturalmakeuptutorial #easymakeuptutorial #easymakeuplook #beginnermakeup #beautytipsandtricks #makeuptipsforbeginners #makeuptipsandtricks #over40makeup #over40beauty #over50makeup #over50beauty #grwmmakeup #grwmreels #grwmroutine

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➡️ Comment MISTAKES to get the link to the complete blogpost!

There are 3 major mistakes mature women make when applying concealer!!!

The first one is the most important……

1️⃣ You are not PREPPING the area first!
Your concealer will look like crap if you apply it to dry skin. Use a hydrating lightweight eye cream and apply generously to the under eye area. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes. (Brush your teeth, do your hair….)Then wipe of excess and apply concealer! What a difference!!!!

2️⃣ You are using the wrong color!
Most women use a shade that is way too light, creating the dreaded racoon effect instead of actually concealing dark circles. Choose a shade that MATCHES your skin tone and use it SPARINGLY! You an always add more. If you have dark circles, choose a shade with a peach undertone to color correct!!

3️⃣ You are using WAY TO MUCH!!!!
Concealer is a dense product by nature and you need VERY LITTLE to see a big difference. Apply it to the inner and outer corners of your eyes, avoiding your smile lines. Just apply it where you see redness and/or darkness. Blend, blend, blend!

Follow me for more tips @thebeautyblotter 💕

MATURE WOMEN MAKEUP TIPS
CONCEALER TIPS
OVER 40
MAKEUP TIPS
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#concealertutorial #makeuptipsforbeginners #easymakeuptips #makeupmistakes
#over40makeup #over40beauty #makeupover50 #makeupover40 #over40 #over50 #beautyover40 #beautyover50 #makeupover50 #concealers #annapolismd #over40blogger

🇫🇷FRENCH GIRL MAKEUP🇫🇷 To shop this l

🇫🇷FRENCH GIRL MAKEUP🇫🇷

To shop this look, type the word PARIS into the comments of this reel. Merci ❤️

In preparation for my upcoming trip (only 3 more weeks 😆) I went on the hunt for the quintessential French red lip and found it at @violette_fr. I also ordered their blush for the ultimate french girl makeup look- Minimal, polished and elegant! I am here for it!! Oui Merci! A few of my favorite products from @merit completed my look!
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#frenchmakeup #frenchgirlstyle #frenchvibes #parismakeup #grwmreels #grwmroutine #grwmmakeup #boldlipstick #boldlips #redlipsmakeup #maturemakeup #over40makeup #over40beauty #makeupover40 #makeupover50 #over50makeup #over50beauty

✨BETTER SKIN FAST✨ To SHOP this serum, type t

✨BETTER SKIN FAST✨

To SHOP this serum, type the word FAST into the comment section of this post.

✨Let’s talk about this unique intensive treatment serum from @Biopelle called Tensage Intensive serum 40.

✨ (#AD) This product is an anti-aging serum that is amazing for redness, hyperpigmentation and sensitive skin like mine and is fantastic to use after a laser or microneedling treatment, it helps to optimize results, shorten downtime and reduce negative procedural side effects.
✨ It contains key ingredients such as natural growth factors, antioxidants and hyaluronic acid and I love how the packaging is perfect for travel and delivers the highest potency dose each time.

✨ If you suffer from rendness, sensitivity and dull skin, give this a try. You will not be disspointemnt. I have linked it for you via my @ltk app app.
#biopelle #biopellepartner #tensage40
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#betterskincare #betterskin #skincareafter40 #matureskincare #matureskin #over40skincare #over50skincare #over40beauty #beautyover40 #over50beauty #beautyover50 #sensitiveskincare

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➡️➡️➡️SALE ALERT⬅️⬅️⬅️

To shop this sale type the word SALE into the comments ❤️

@tartecosmetics is having their big sale and it doesn’t come around often so stock up now!!!!

You get 7 full-sized pieces for $67 plus free shipping!!! It is totally customizable and it is amazing!

I am sharing some of my favorites in this tutorial for a quick & easy makeup look.

These also make great gifts and stuff sells out so don’t wait!!!!
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#over40makeup #over40beauty #over50makeup #over50beauty #makeupover40 #makeupover50 #makeupsales #tartecosmetics #easymakeuplooks #easymakeuptips #easymakeuproutine #easymakeuptutorial #matureskinmakeup #nofilterchallenge #nofilter #grwmmakeup #grwmreels #grwmroutine #annapolismaryland #eastcoastblogger #over40blogger

✨MORNING SKINCARE ROUTINE✨ To SHOP type the w

✨MORNING SKINCARE ROUTINE✨

To SHOP type the word MORNING into the comments of this post!

This is my current morning skincare routine. It takes me less than 3 minutes.
I add the Kosas sunscreen at the end if I am not wearing my I Cosmetics CC Cream that has SPF 50 in it!

➡️ Clean with @garnierusa micellar water

➡️ @beautycounter Vitamin C

➡️ @innbeautyproject eye cream

➡️ @beekman1802 Bloom Moisturizer

➡️ @patchology eye patches

➡️ @kosas mineral sunscreen

I also always apply my @lifelineskincare neck serum morning and night!

Happy Monday! Lets get her done this week! ❤️❤️❤️
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Follow my shop @thebeautyblotter on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content!

#liketkit #LTKstyletip #LTKover40 #LTKbeauty
@shop.ltk
https://liketk.it/4iTTe
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#matureskin #matureskincare #rosaceatreatment #rosaceaskincare #sensitiveskincare #beautyover40 #beautyover50 #skincareover40 #skincareover50 #over40beauty #over50beauty #over40skincare #over50skincare #grwmroutine #grwmreels #grwmskincare

➡️HOW TO APPLY CREAM BLUSH⬅️ ➡️ To SH

➡️HOW TO APPLY CREAM BLUSH⬅️

➡️ To SHOP my favorite cream blushes type the word BLUSH into the comments of this post!

➡️ PRO TIP: Always, always, always warm up cream products before applying them. It makes them much easier to apply and give you a pretty and natural, flushed look.

➡️ Also, a little bit goes a long way! So, apply sparingly. Makeup is like cooking with salt! You can always add a little more! ❤️

I linked my favorite cream blushes in @shop.ltk.

Follow my shop @thebeautyblotter on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content!

I also linked my favorite cream blushes on @shop.ltk.

#creamblush #creamblusher #makeupover40 #makeupover50 #beautyover40 #naturalmakeuptutorial #easymakeuptutorial #easymakeuplook #beginnermakeup #beautytipsandtricks #makeuptipsforbeginners #makeuptipsandtricks #over40makeup #over40beauty #over50makeup #over50beauty #grwmmakeup #grwmreels #grwmroutine

PRETTY IN PINK💕 To SHOP type the word PINK int

PRETTY IN PINK💕

To SHOP type the word PINK into the comments of this post 💕

Pink is my favorite color and I love incorporating it into my makeup look.
I think it adds a fresh and pretty pop of color and is suitable for any complexion.

I pulled out all of my fancy makeup for this look that would be perfect for a date night makeup look, a wedding, or any event or occasion. Or, just wear it for the heck of it!
Here are the stars of the show:

⭐️The foundation is a favorite for a fancy event. It is absolutely beautiful and looks like skin but better. I really covers my imperfections, but doesn’t look heavy or caky. SHADE 4.5

⭐️ I love this eyeshadow palette for just a pop of shimmer and color on the lid. It has 4 gorgeous shades and is so easy to use. PILLOW TALK

⭐️ This blush is absolutely stunning. Igives a dimensional flush to your cheeks that is just beautiful and vibrant. I comes in other shades as well and is refillable. FRENCH ROSÉ

⭐️ I have quickly become a fan of this line of lipsticks. Everything about them is GORGEOUS! This pop of pink is so pretty and perfect for any occasion.

Everything is linked on my blog under the SHOP MY INSTAGRAM tab and on my @shop.ltk page @thebeautyblotter

Follow my shop @thebeautyblotter on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content!

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@shop.ltk
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#makeuplookideas #eventmakeup #maturemakeup #matureskinmakeup #makeupover40 #makeupover50 #beautyover40 #beautyover50 #eyemakeuptutorials #easymakeuplook #easymakeuplooks #easymakeuptutorial #beginnermakeup #naturalmakeuptutorial #over40makeup #over50makeup #makeuptipsandtricks

Follow my shop @thebeautyblotter on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content!

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✨NUDE LINER HACKS✨ ➡️This nude liner is 5

✨NUDE LINER HACKS✨

➡️This nude liner is 50% off today only!! To get the link, type the word LINER into the comments of this post!!! ⬅️

You can perform all sorts of magic tricks with a nude liner!

✨Reverse line your lips with a bright lip color for crisp & clean look!

✨ Add some to your cupids bow to mimic the look of fuller lips!

✨ Add some to your waterline to look more awake and less tired.

✨Pop some into the inner corner of your eyes to open them up and make them look bigger.

✨Add some underneath the arch of your brow to give it a clean look and “lift” your face!

Just remember to blend well, which I clearly did not do in this video 😆

Happy Friday!

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Follow my shop @thebeautyblotter on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content!

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HAIR GROWTH JOURNEY ➡️To SHOP all of my favor

HAIR GROWTH JOURNEY

➡️To SHOP all of my favorite hair products type the word HAIR into the comments.

One of the many joys of peri menopause is hair loss. I also color treat my hair and the constant heat styling, pulling it back, and wearing a sleep mask at night was causing breakage.
I have been using these 2 products diligently for the latest 3 months and I am so happy with the results that I am in this for the long haul!

It’s a marathon, not a spring when it come to hair growth so I am hoping for fabulous hair in the next year!
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🍁EASY FALL MAKEUP SWAPS🍁 To SHOP type the w

🍁EASY FALL MAKEUP SWAPS🍁

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Update your fall makeup wardrobe with just a few easy product swaps ⬇️⬇️⬇️

➡️SWITCH OUT MATTE PRIMERS AND FOUNDATIONS FOR GLOWY VERSIONS

➡️USE A DARKER PENCIL TO CREATE A SUPER EASY, SOFT SMOKEY EYE.

➡️SWAP OUT BRIGHT BLUSH FOR A MORE MUTED VERSION

➡️APPLY A GLOSSY BEERY SHADE TO LIPS!

Fall makeup wardrobe update complete!

COLORS USED:

Foundation color is LIGHT

Blush color is PAARTAY

Eye pencil is AMBER HAZE

Gloss color is HIBISCUS

Everything is linked on my blog

thebeautyblotter.com under the
SHOP MY INSTAGRAM tab

Follow my shop @thebeautyblotter on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content!

#liketkit #LTKbeauty #LTKSeasonal #LTKover40
@shop.ltk
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