Wearing color in your 70s can feel intimidating — but with the right approach it's fresh and flattering, not overdone. In this Fierce Aging makeover, Nikol Johnson does her guest Judy's makeup and shows how to add beautiful, wearable color to mature skin in your 70s.
Key Takeaways
- Color can be soft and wearable in your 70s.
- Blending and placement keep color flattering.
- A luminous base lets color read fresh, not heavy.
- Start subtle and build to your comfort level.
Can you wear color in your 70s?
Absolutely — the key is soft placement and blending. Adding color doesn't mean bright or heavy; a wash of soft shade on the eyes, a natural flush, and a pretty lip bring the face to life while staying age-appropriate. On a luminous base, gentle color reads fresh and flattering rather than overdone.
How do you add color the flattering way?
Build gently on prepped skin. Start with a hydrated base and a luminous BB Crème, add soft color on the eyes with a defined Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil and a coat of VOLUME UP Mascara, then a soft cheek color and a flattering lip. Blend well and build gradually to your comfort level.
What colors flatter mature skin in your 70s?
Soft, warm, and rosy tones. Muted mauves, soft browns, warm peaches, and rosy lips flatter mature skin and complement gray or silver hair. Keep finishes mostly soft, blend thoroughly, and let one gentle pop of color lead — the enhance-and-brighten thinking in Nikol's age-defying tutorials.
This tutorial features a guest model who participated in her own makeover.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you wear colorful makeup in your 70s?
Yes — with soft placement and good blending, color is fresh and flattering at any age. Keep it soft rather than bright, build on a luminous base, and let one gentle pop of color lead.
What makeup colors flatter women in their 70s?
Soft, warm, and rosy tones — muted mauves, soft browns, warm peaches, and rosy lips — flatter mature skin and complement gray or silver hair. Blend well and keep finishes mostly soft.
How do you add color without it looking harsh?
Build gently on a hydrated, luminous base, blend thoroughly, and let one soft color lead while keeping the rest of the face natural. Starting subtle and building keeps color flattering.
Is bright makeup okay for older women?
A soft, blended approach is usually most flattering, but there are no hard rules — if a brighter shade makes you feel wonderful, wear it. Blend well, build gradually, and keep the base luminous.
