5 Secrets of Beauty Bloggers

“Makeup artist Sandy Linter told me to stop being afraid of color. That really resonated with me- it’s true, women over 40 are told things like ‘no more red lips’ or ‘wear neutral or nothing at all.’ I try to wear a little color every day now and am loving it. The key is to blend, blend, blend.”

-Kari, Fab Over 40

“I have a problem with occasional cystic acne on my chin. Dallas-based esthetician Renee Rouleau told me to cut back on dairy as there could be a link between my breakouts and my diet. I’ve found it has made a difference. Now, when I do get the occasional pimple, I use her Anti-Cyst Treatment ($40; reneerouleau.com). It reduces the bump without dryness.”

-Paula of Older Girl Beauty

“I hate to see my makeup go to waste. Makeup artist Carmindy recently told me to stick a creamy eyeliner in the fridge for a few minutes before sharpening. This solidifies the tip slightly and makes the whittling process easier and more efficient.”

(shown: Estee Lauder Double Wear Eyeliner Pencil $19; esteelauder.com).

-Amber Katz, Daily Makeover

“Le Metier de Beaute’s makeup artist Dustin Lujan taught me to combine a warm lipstick with a cool gloss (or vice versa) to add dimension and give the appearance of fuller lips.

Now, I keep Le Metier Creme Lipstick ($32; neimanmarcus.com) and Le Metier Bondi Beach Lipgloss ($32; neimanmarcus.com) in my makeup bag at all times."

-Carolyn Hsu, The Daily Obsession

“I learned from the Clarins skin care team to always apply cleanser, moisturizer, and eye cream with the “pat/press” method.

Instead of moving the cream around my face in a circular motion, I warm it up in my hands—then press on. It gives my skin an instant glow and I find the product absorbs much better. My favorite is Clarins Multi-Active Early Wrinkle Correcting Lotion with SPF 15 ($54; clarins.com)."

-Risi Leanne, Palacinka Beauty Blog