Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Hi everyone, today I’m sharing the small changes I’ve made to my makeup routine in my 40s that have made the biggest difference. From skin prep and base application to product choices and techniques, these are the tweaks that have actually worked for me. Let us know, how has your makeup changed in your 40s & beyond? 💕
Carmel xx
Makeup worn:
Essence Silky Blur Hydrating Longwear Concealer (160)
go.shopmy.us/p-48661820 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-48659941 (US)
Essence Silky Blur Hydrating Longwear Foundation (155)
go.shopmy.us/p-48660693
MAC Multi Sculpt Liquid Eye Shadow (Buffed up on eyes, Cool Spice on face)
go.shopmy.us/p-48037041(EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-48037333 (US)
go.shopmy.us/p-48037240 (Canada)
Morphe Cheek Thrills Multi Finish Face Trio (Yacht Day)
go.shopmy.us/p-49180788 (US)
go.shopmy.us/p-49169342 (US)
MAC Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick (Hug Me in video, Thanks It's Mac in demo)
go.shopmy.us/p-49181392 (US)
go.shopmy.us/p-49181177 (US)
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand Highlighter (Pillow Talk)
go.shopmy.us/p-43526363 (CT)
go.shopmy.us/p-43526411 (US)
Essence Poutline Soft Glide Lip Pencil (Bare Affair)
go.shopmy.us/p-48660784
Essence What The Length Extending Mascara
go.shopmy.us/p-48039710
Chapters ⏰
00:00 Intro
00:53 Base Application
06:12 Product Choices
11:51 Placement Alterations
15:35 Practical Tweaks
19:40 Mindset Shifts
*This video is NOT sponsored, but the video description contains affiliate links. I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through these links, at no added cost to yourself. Your support is truly appreciated ☺️ Please be assured that every product recommendation is absolutely genuine and bought with my own money - unless specifically marked as GIFTED.*
*DISCOUNT CODES:*
*BK BEAUTY Brushes 10% Discount Code: CARMEL10*
go.shopmy.us/p-13182696
*ZIIP Halo 10% Discount Code: CARMEL*
go.shopmy.us/p-28807619
*QURE LED Light Therapy Mask 10% discount link*
qureskincare.com/CARMEL75417
*CALECIM 15% Discount Code: CARMEL*
go.shopmy.us/p-23725894
*U Beauty 20% Discount Code: CARMELNICOLEBEAUTY20*
Banish Skincare Discount: banish.com/CARMEL (Code Carmel)
*Dreame AirStyle Pro US 10% Discount Code: CARMEL* dreamebeauty.sjv.io/OeNdXn
My Skin Information: 🙋♀️
Age 43 with dry skin. Light/medium olive skin with muted warm undertones. Hyperpigmentation, rosacea & broken capillaries.
My foundation preferences: 😊
Light to medium coverage, has to be buildable. I prefer a luminous, glowy or soft satin finish.
My Foundation Shades:
* Nars Light Reflecting Foundation: Shade Patagonia
* ELF Soft Glam Satin Foundation: Shade 25
* Maybelline Lumi Matte Foundation: Shade 128
* Fenty Soft’lit Naturally Luminous Foundation: Shade 225
* Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Foundation: Shade 210
* Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation: Shade 5N
* L’Oreal True Match Foundation: Shade 3N
* Armani Luminous Silk: Shade 5.3
* Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Skin Foundation: Shade B30
* Makeup Forever HD Skin Hydra Glow Foundation: Shade 1N14
*Enquiries: carmelnicolebeauty@gmail.com*
Hi everyone, today I’m sharing the small changes I’ve made to my makeup routine in my 40s that have made the biggest difference. From skin prep and base application to product choices and techniques, these are the tweaks that have actually worked for me. Let us know, how has your makeup changed in your 40s & beyond? 💕
Carmel xx
Makeup worn:
Essence Silky Blur Hydrating Longwear Concealer (160)
go.shopmy.us/p-48661820 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-48659941 (US)
Essence Silky Blur Hydrating Longwear Foundation (155)
go.shopmy.us/p-48660693
MAC Multi Sculpt Liquid Eye Shadow (Buffed up on eyes, Cool Spice on face)
go.shopmy.us/p-48037041(EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-48037333 (US)
go.shopmy.us/p-48037240 (Canada)
Morphe Cheek Thrills Multi Finish Face Trio (Yacht Day)
go.shopmy.us/p-49180788 (US)
go.shopmy.us/p-49169342 (US)
MAC Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick (Hug Me in video, Thanks It's Mac in demo)
go.shopmy.us/p-49181392 (US)
go.shopmy.us/p-49181177 (US)
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand Highlighter (Pillow Talk)
go.shopmy.us/p-43526363 (CT)
go.shopmy.us/p-43526411 (US)
Essence Poutline Soft Glide Lip Pencil (Bare Affair)
go.shopmy.us/p-48660784
Essence What The Length Extending Mascara
go.shopmy.us/p-48039710
Chapters ⏰
00:00 Intro
00:53 Base Application
06:12 Product Choices
11:51 Placement Alterations
15:35 Practical Tweaks
19:40 Mindset Shifts
*This video is NOT sponsored, but the video description contains affiliate links. I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through these links, at no added cost to yourself. Your support is truly appreciated ☺️ Please be assured that every product recommendation is absolutely genuine and bought with my own money - unless specifically marked as GIFTED.*
*DISCOUNT CODES:*
*BK BEAUTY Brushes 10% Discount Code: CARMEL10*
go.shopmy.us/p-13182696
*ZIIP Halo 10% Discount Code: CARMEL*
go.shopmy.us/p-28807619
*QURE LED Light Therapy Mask 10% discount link*
qureskincare.com/CARMEL75417
*CALECIM 15% Discount Code: CARMEL*
go.shopmy.us/p-23725894
*U Beauty 20% Discount Code: CARMELNICOLEBEAUTY20*
Banish Skincare Discount: banish.com/CARMEL (Code Carmel)
*Dreame AirStyle Pro US 10% Discount Code: CARMEL* dreamebeauty.sjv.io/OeNdXn
My Skin Information: 🙋♀️
Age 43 with dry skin. Light/medium olive skin with muted warm undertones. Hyperpigmentation, rosacea & broken capillaries.
My foundation preferences: 😊
Light to medium coverage, has to be buildable. I prefer a luminous, glowy or soft satin finish.
My Foundation Shades:
* Nars Light Reflecting Foundation: Shade Patagonia
* ELF Soft Glam Satin Foundation: Shade 25
* Maybelline Lumi Matte Foundation: Shade 128
* Fenty Soft’lit Naturally Luminous Foundation: Shade 225
* Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Foundation: Shade 210
* Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation: Shade 5N
* L’Oreal True Match Foundation: Shade 3N
* Armani Luminous Silk: Shade 5.3
* Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Skin Foundation: Shade B30
* Makeup Forever HD Skin Hydra Glow Foundation: Shade 1N14
*Enquiries: carmelnicolebeauty@gmail.com*
