Mature Makeup Tips

Hydrating Primers: High-End: Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base – Skincare-meets-primer. Rich, luxe, and creates a smooth canvas.Affordable: Revolution Superbase Hydra Primer – Lightweight, hydrating, no greasiness.Mattifying Primers:High-End: Tatcha The Silk Canvas – A beautiful balm that controls oil and blurs like a dream.Affordable: The Ordinary High-Adherence Silicone Primer – Affordable and effective. A cult classic for a reason.Blurring & Pore-Filling Primers:High-End: Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer – Luxe texture, velvety finish. Great under foundation.Affordable: Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser – Old-school, but it still holds up.Gripping Primers:High-End: Milk Hydro Grip Primer – Locks everything in with a dewy finish.Affordable: e.l.f. Power Grip Primer (Niacinamide version) – Sticky, but in the best way. Gives foundation something to hold on to.Colour-Correcting Primers:High-End: Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Primer – Green-toned and calms redness like a charm.Affordable: L.A. Girl Pro Prep Colour Correcting Primers – Come in various tones for different skin concerns.Other Mentions:Urban Decay All Nighter PrimerElf Putty PrimerFIND ME: Website: https://www.facesbyvf.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincentfordTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vincent.ford

Skincare DupesCharlotte Tilbury Magic Cream (£79) → NIVEA Soft Moisturizing Cream (£5-£10)Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream ($68) → e.l.f. Holy Hydration Face Cream ($12)Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream ($72) → Revolution Pro Miracle Cream ($12)Foundation DupesGiorgio Armani Luminous Silk (£45) → L’Oreal True Match (£12.99)NARS Sheer Glow ($50) → Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth ($9.99)Estée Lauder Double Wear ($48) → L’Oréal Infallible 24H Fresh Wear ($14.99)Concealer DupesTarte Shape Tape (£28) → e.l.f. 16HR Camo Concealer (£6)YSL Touche Éclat ($40) → Maybelline Instant Age Rewind ($10.99)Blush & Bronzer DupesNARS Orgasm Blush (£30) → Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso (£10.99)Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Blush ($42) → Revlon Powder Blush in Apricute ($9.99)Chanel Les Beiges Bronzer ($60) → e.l.f. Putty Bronzer ($7)Mascara DupesToo Faced Better Than Sex ($28) → L’Oreal Lash Paradise ($11.99)Benefit Bad Gal Bang ($29) → Maybelline Sky High ($12.99)Lipstick & Lip Gloss DupesCharlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lipstick ($34) → Maybelline Color Sensational in Almond Rose ($8.99)Dior Lip Glow Oil ($40) → NYX Fat Oil Lip Drip ($9.99)Fenty Gloss Bomb ($21) → NYX Butter Gloss ($5.99)Setting Spray & Powder DupesUrban Decay All Nighter ($36) → Milani Make It Last ($12.99)Laura Mercier Translucent Powder ($43) → Coty Airspun Loose Powder ($8.99)FIND ME: Website: https://www.facesbyvf.comInstagram:   / vincentford  Tik Tok:   / vincent.ford  

This episode is such a fun one because we’re diving into the wild, bold, electric world of 1980s makeup.Products:Eyeshadow -High-end: Huda Beauty Color Block Obsessions Palette (perfect for neon blues, purples, and pinks)Drugstore: NYX Ultimate Brights Palette (all the 80s rainbow vibes)Eyeliner –High-end: Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner in Navy Noir (deep blue but creamy and modern)Drugstore: Max Factor Kohl Pencil in Azure (retro blue, very affordable)BlushHigh-end: NARS Blush in Exhibit A (the ultimate bold red-orange, perfect for draping)Drugstore: Milani Baked Blush in Bella Rosa (that vivid 80s flush)LipsHigh-end: Pat McGrath Lust Gloss in Blitz Gold (for that 80s frosted metallic finish)Drugstore: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Cherries in the Snow (a cult 80s shade still going strong)BrowsHigh-end: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz (for controlled, skinny 80s brows)Drugstore: Maybelline Brow Ultra Slim Pencil (budget-friendly for precision shaping)FIND ME: Website: https://www.facesbyvf.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincentfordTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vincent.ford

The beauty industry is changing—FAST. Trends that dominated for years are being replaced with fresh, innovative styles, and the way we buy and wear makeup has completely evolvedProducts:SkinHigh-End: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care & GlowDrugstore: L’Oreal True Match Nude SerumMulti-UseHigh-End: Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Sun-Kissed Glow BronzerDrugstore: e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid FilterPowdersHigh-End: Dior Backstage Powder-No-PowderDrugstore: Maybelline SuperStay Hybrid Powder FoundationLipsHigh-End: MAC Powder Kiss LipstickDrugstore: NYX Soft Matte Lip CreamClean BeautyHigh-End: Estée Lauder Futurist Skin TintDrugstore: Revlon Illuminance Skin-Caring FoundationBeauty of Joseon Tinted Fluid SunscreenFIND ME: Website: https://www.facesbyvf.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincentfordTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vincent.ford

Products to get that Filtered Look in Real Life:1. Pore-Blurring Primers:High-End: Tatcha The Silk Canvas Primer – beloved for its velvety texture that fills in pores.Drugstore: e.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer – a budget-friendly dupe offering impressive smoothing effects.2. Skin-Perfecting Foundations:High-End: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation – known for a radiant yet natural finish.Drugstore: Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless or Dewy + Smooth – a cult favorite for its variety in finishes and shades.3. Color Correctors & Concealers:High-End: NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer – brightens under-eyes and blurs discoloration.Drugstore: L.A. Girl HD Pro Concealers – come in various corrective shades for a fraction of the price.4. Finishing Powders/Blurring Powders:High-End: Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish – micro-fine powder that diffuses texture.Drugstore: Maybelline Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder – great for setting and reducing the look of pores.5. Setting Sprays:High-End: Urban Decay All Nighter – locks in makeup and gives a smooth finish without caking.Drugstore: NYX Professional Makeup Setting Spray (Matte or Dewy) – versatile options for different skin types.FIND ME: Website: https://www.facesbyvf.comInstagram:   / vincentford  Tik Tok:   / vincent.ford  

Skin prep is the foundation of great makeup Product Recommendations: Hydration High-End: Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum – Lightweight but deeply hydrating. Drugstore: CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum – Affordable and packed with ceramides. Exfoliation High-End: Sunday Riley Good Genes (Lactic Acid Treatment) – Instant brightening. Drugstore: The Ordinary Glycolic Acid Toning Solution – Budget-friendly exfoliation. Brighten & Even Skin Tones High-End: SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic – One of the most effective Vitamin C serums. Drugstore: Naturium Vitamin C Complex Serum – Affordable and potent. Skin Focus Age Group 20s: Hydration, SPF, gentle exfoliation. 30s: Antioxidants, niacinamide, peptides. 40s: Retinol, peptides, richer moisturizers. 50+: Barrier repair, ceramides, deep hydration. FIND ME: Website: https://www.facesbyvf.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincentford Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vincent.ford

Let’s talk foundation and concealer for medium to deep skin tones Good Balance of Undertones Foundations: High-End: Pat McGrath Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation – Gorgeous finish, tons of undertones. Drugstore: L’Oréal True Match Super Blendable Foundation – One of the best budget-friendly shade ranges. Good Shade Ranges: High-End: Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Foundation – Built for deep skin tones, legit stays put. Drugstore: Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless – A classic, blends beautifully on deeper complexions. Easiest to Blend:High-End: NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation – Looks like second skin, lasts all day. Drugstore: Black Opal True Color Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation – Creamy, great for deeper skin tones. Concealers: High-End: Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Concealer – Full coverage but doesn’t feel heavy. Drugstore: L.A. Girl Pro Conceal HD Concealer – Affordable, amazing shade range. Powders: High-End: Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder (Medium Deep) – No flashback, perfect tone for deep skin. Drugstore: Revolution Loose Baking Powder in Deep Banana – Affordable, blends well. Correctors:Temptu S/B AdjustersBen Nye Corrector Wheels FIND ME: Website: https://www.facesbyvf.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincentford Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vincent.ford

In this episode I will breakdown formulas, application techniques, product recommendations, and myth debunking when it comes to blush, bronzer and contouringProduct Recommendations:Cream BlushesNARS Cream Blush in ‘Orgasm’ – A cult favorite for a natural, flushed lookRare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush – Known for its lightweight formula and buildable colore.l.f. Putty Blush – An affordable option with a creamy texture that blends effortlesslyCream ContourCharlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand – Offers easy application and blendability.Fenty Beauty Match Stix Matte Contour Skinstick – A versatile stick contour for various skin tonesNYX Professional Makeup Wonder Stick – A budget-friendly dual-ended contour and highlight stickPowdersPatrick Ta Major Sculpt Crème Contour & Powder Bronzer Duo – Combines contour and bronzer for a cohesive applicationBenefit Cosmetics Hoola Matte Bronzer – A classic bronzer suitable for various skin tonesMilani Baked Blush – An affordable blush known for its pigmentation and shimmer FIND ME: Website: https://www.facesbyvf.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincentfordTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vincent.ford

This episode is all about concealers. I am answering your most asked questions and debunking some concealer myths. These are the concealer recommendations I make by skin type/concern: Creasing High-End: NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer (hydrating but long-wearing) Drugstore: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind (lightweight, doesn’t settle) Long Wear: High-End: Dior Forever Skin Correct (hydrating but long-wearing) Drugstore: e.l.f. 16HR Camo Concealer (long-lasting and matte) Dark Circles: High-End: Bobbi Brown Corrector + Too Faced Born This Way Concealer Drugstore: L.A. Girl Pro Conceal in Peach + NYX Bare With Me Serum Concealer Eye Bags: High-End: Charlotte Tilbury Magic Vanish (blurs without heaviness) Drugstore: Revlon Candid Concealer (lightweight, hydrating) Mature Skin: High-End: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Concealer Drugstore: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Concealer Best Applied with Fingers: High-End: Pat McGrath Sublime Perfection Concealer (best blended with fingers) Drugstore: L’Oréal True Match Eye Cream in a Concealer (hydrating, blends seamlessly) Oily Skin: Tarte Shape Tape (high-end) / Milani Conceal + Perfect (drugstore) Dry Skin: Kosas Revealer Concealer (high-end) / NYX Serum Concealer (drugstore) Dupes: NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer → Maybelline Fit Me Concealer Tarte Shape Tape → e.l.f. Camo Concealer Charlotte Tilbury Magic Vanish → Milani Supercharged Brightening Under Eye Tint Dior Forever Skin Correct → L’Oréal Infallible Full Wear Concealer FIND ME: Website: https://www.facesbyvf.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincentford Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vincent.ford

In this episode I am focusing on how to adapt your makeup as you age as well as my product recommendations for mature skin.