To wonder if it's too late for me to learn how to use make up?

[Honeybee79]

I have never really worn make up. My Mum didn't either so I never experimented with it as a youngster, perhaps because I had no one to show me the ropes, plus I have never had much interest in it. The most I do is put a bit of mascara on every few weeks if going out for a "smart" occasion.

I'm now 37 and, with two small kids, looking and feeling quite knackered. I caught a glimpse of myself in a shop mirror the other day and was a bit, erm, alarmed. I guess I would just like to wear a bit of make up to boost my confidence and brighten myself up - nothing that would take more than 5 mins or so to apply in the morning.

I am totally clueless as to the array of different products out there and how to use them. I cannot, for example, apply eyeliner or eyeshadow. I don't know where to start and I don't have much free time.

Is it too late to learn this stuff now and get into the habit of it? All my friends who wear make up have been wearing it since they were about 15 and have got it down to an art. They can do it in their sleep, basically. Same with hair (am also shit at that).

Thoughts?

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@kc225

Was just about to suggest Mrs gloss and the goss on fb. Loads of recommendations on there.

Your not old at all! My mom didn't wear makeup when I was younger but my sister did and I kinda learned from her but went on my own and started at 13, im 24 now. I absolutely love makeup. It's so much fun and really does boost your confidence. Mom now wears all kinds of glittery eyeliner and what not haha
If you don't want to sit at a counter find a girl that sells Mary Kay and you can do a one on one and sample things.
I have two small kids so my makeup routine is a lot shorter now then before and I can get it down in about 10m. Moisturizer, primer, eyeshadow (a 3 color compact for your eye color will be great, light in the inner corners and on the brow bone, middle shade across the lid, dark in the outer corner in a sideways V shape, then blend with a brush), brows, eyeliner (I mostly do black gel liner with a cat eye but some brown pencil just smudged on the bottom lash line is much simpler and subtle), mascara, foundation, a little bronzer below cheek bone and blush on top.
Make it enjoyable to practice, have a glass of wine and watch YouTube or Pinterest!

Join Mrs Gloss on fb. The women are lovely, it's a kind place full of tips and if you post asking for help you'll get lots