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Hollywood Beauty Secrets for Midlife with Celebrity Makeup Artist Michelle Bottarini

Oct 26, 2020

Have you ever wondered how Hollywood Actress always have a beautiful glow to their skin? They look years younger than their real age? In today's episode I speak with Award Winning Makeup Artist Michelle Bottarini to get all the latest tips on how to look our best! There are some simple steps you can start today that will change the way you put on your makeup and look amazing!

  • Glow comes from within. Eat healthy, drink lots of water and take care of yourself first and foremost.
  • A roller for the face is Michelle's secret weapon! It helps with circulation and the absorption of your moisturizer on the face.
  • Michelle's favorite skincare line for women 40+ is Retrouvé. It's made for women 40+ and helps give us the glow of Hollywood Actresses! 
  • Michelle's favorite foundations for women 40+ are Armani and Kevin Aquino. The foundations are very hydrating and again give a glow. 
  • She also recommends to experiment with your foundations to make sure you find the right one for you. 
  • Liquid Foundation adds a shield of protection to your moisturizer. 
  • When looking for a foundation don't worry about the SPF. Get your SPF from your moisturizer. 
  • Be sure to use SPF everyday even when you're driving around and running errands. We always need protection from the sun. As we age we start to get dark spots.
  • Michelle gives us the celebrity secrets on how to fight Puffy eyes and dark circles under our eyes!
  • When doing your make up routine the best place to start is your eyebrows! 
  • The Eyebrows frame the face. 
  • In midlife you need to have thicker eyebrows to look more youthful. Do NOT over tweeze your eyebrows!!
  • Secret tips on how to make your eyebrows look fuller! 
  • We discuss everything fake eyelashes and which ones are the best to use.
  • Michelle tells us about a THIRD eyeliner in addition to pencils and liquids. This is her favorite type of eyeliner and it lasts all day!!
  • Michelle tells us her favorite tip on how to have FULLER LIPS without having to have injections plus they look more youthful!!
  • The secret to looking like a Hollywood Celebrity and looking your best 40+ is to take care of yourself! Less is more. Don't hold back and go for your DREAMS! Don't stop and every moment matters!!