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Is there a “safe” and idiot proof contour powder for those over 50?

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MissKittyBeaudelais · 21/11/2019 13:48

Or is it best left to the youngsters? 😊

My face sometimes looks kind of shapeless, as I age. I don’t want a Kim Kardashian sculpted look. I spend a lot of time in mods and wellies but just something to “shape me” a bit. I use tinted moisturiser and bronzer /blush but Can look just “flat”.

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MissKittyBeaudelais · 21/11/2019 19:08

Bumping....anyone?

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TooTrusting · 22/11/2019 18:25

Smashbox works for me!

MissKittyBeaudelais · 22/11/2019 21:11

Thanks. Will have a look.

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friendlyflicka · 22/11/2019 21:49

I like the Fenty beauty sticks. Very easy and very smudge able. If you have a source near you, I would really recommend.

ChequerBoard · 22/11/2019 22:56

Hourglass ambient powders are very soft and subtle. I'm (very) late 40s and it's what I use for bronzer/contouring.

MissKittyBeaudelais · 23/11/2019 10:42

Thank you 😊. Liked the look of the Smashbox. Looks easy and the Light shade would be good, I guess. I’m fairly pale so, I I go with a light hand, it might work. I didn’t realise (watched a YouTube of the Smashbox one) there was a bronzer to generally warm the skin, as well. I was a bit confused about the 3 colours in the kit. Also liked that there’s no shimmer. I’m definitely too old for shimmer!

Will have a look at the others now.

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PitPony · 23/11/2019 11:00

I'm over 50 and have had success using a foundation, the same formula as the one I'm wearing all over my face, but perhaps 2-3 shades darker for contour.

TooTrusting · 23/11/2019 11:35

You're not too old for shimmer. I use it but only when I go out. It's good if you use a light touch! I'm 51

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