Quick answer: In this Fierce Aging episode, licensed esthetician Nikol Johnson gives 70-year-old Chris a fresh, natural daytime makeover while Chris shares her big confession — she went skydiving for the first time at 70. The look leans on light layers: color-corrected under-eyes, BB Cream, a soft washed eye, plum liner, mixed cream blush and a pink lip, all designed to enhance mature skin rather than cover it.
Key takeaways
- Chris's confession is joyful, not scandalous: at 70 she checked skydiving off her bucket list through her community's activities.
- Nikol's philosophy is less-is-more — enhancing beauty, not masking it, decade by decade.
- The under-eye method is color-correct first (orange corrector), then a creamy concealer.
- Plum liner and a soft, sheeny eyeshadow flatter mature, slightly hooded eyes better than harsh black.
- A custom cheek color comes from mixing two cream blushes; a hint of hybrid bronzer adds warmth.
Hey ladies — welcome back to Fierce Aging, the series where we celebrate beauty in every decade. Today Nikol is in the studio with Chris, who is 70 years young, and Chris has a story that sets the tone for the whole look. This isn't heavy makeup or a transformation into someone else; it's a light, confident, everyday look built to work with Chris's own skin.
What is Chris's Fierce Aging confession?
The confession is simple and wonderful: Chris went skydiving for the first time at 70. It had been a lifelong bucket-list wish, and when a skydiving trip popped up on her community's activities email, she decided she couldn't ignore it. Nine people went; the oldest was an 82-year-old gentleman who jumped first. Chris's advice for living your best golden years is to take baby steps — walk, join a book club, stay involved and interested. If it makes you smile, do it. She also shared that she recently started taking better care of her skin with a real routine, and found Nikol after Googling makeup for older women.
How does Nikol build a fresh, natural look on mature skin?
Nikol works eyes-first so any fallout is cleaned up before the base, and keeps every layer light. Here is the order she follows on Chris:
- Prep and hydrate the skin with lightweight serums, then press the product in with Nikol's new medical-grade silicone under-eye masks.
- Smooth the #1 Eye Primer over the lids to even out discoloration so shadow stays true.
- Wash the middle shade of the Naughty Nancy eyeshadow palette across the lid, highlight the brow bone, add the darkest shade to the outer corner, then blend.
- Fill Chris's faded permanent brows with light strokes of the Skinny Brow Pencil in Brownie, then brush Cocoa brow mascara over the grays.
- Press in the Fiercely Smooth face primer for hydration and a smooth base.
- Define the lash line with waterproof Plum eyeliner, kept low because of a little hooding.
- Coat the lashes with Volume Up Mascara, wiggling at the base and lifting — no curler and no bottom lashes, for a clean daytime finish.
- Color-correct the darkest under-eye area with the orange Extreme Cancel corrector, then apply Creamy Concealer in Med and buff it in with a flat brush.
- Buff two pumps of BB Cream in Tan into the skin with the Foundation Buffing Brush, blending down onto the neck.
- Hydrate lips with rose lip balm, line them with waterproof Rosé All Day lip liner (a tiny lift at the cupid's bow), then top with Upgrade lip gloss.
- Mix the Paris and St. Barths cream blushes for a custom muted berry-pink, then add a touch of the Crème Brûlée hybrid bronzer along the jawline with an angled brush.
- Set lightly with Nikita Banana brightening powder under the eyes and in the T-zone, and finish with a mist of pure rose water.
A quick note on skincare: everyone's skin is different, so patch-test new products and check with a professional if you have sensitivities or concerns.
Why plum liner and a pink lip instead of neutrals?
Nikol tends to steer mature eyes away from harsh black, preferring charcoal, dark chocolate, plum or navy for definition that still looks soft. On Chris she chose plum to complement the Naughty Nancy shadow and Chris's top. The pink lip was a happy surprise — Chris said she never wears pink lipstick and loved it. The whole point is adding gentle color and brightness so the skin looks dewy and lifted, not layered or covered up.
What about Nikol's new under-eye masks?
During prep, Nikol previewed a new under-eye product: reusable masks made of 100% medical-grade silicone with a rose pattern, designed to press skincare into the under-eye area. In the video she says they are coming soon, so they were not yet available at the time of filming. Watch the Nikol Beauty newsletter for the launch.
The bottom line
Chris's episode is proof that fierce aging is about confidence and enthusiasm — whether that's jumping out of a plane or simply trying a pink lip for the first time. If you want to recreate this soft, brightening look on mature skin, start with the essentials. Explore makeup, browse the face collection for base and cheeks, and shop eyes for shadow, liner and brows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chris's shocking confession?
It is a happy one: at 70, Chris went skydiving for the very first time. It had long been on her bucket list, and she signed up when the trip appeared on her community's activities calendar. She describes the experience as amazing and says she is proud she went for it.
What kind of makeup look did Nikol create?
A fresh, natural daytime look for mature skin. Nikol color-corrected and concealed the under-eyes, applied a lightweight BB Cream, washed on a soft eyeshadow with plum liner, mixed a cream blush for a custom cheek color, and finished with a pink lip. The goal was to enhance Chris's features, not cover them.
Why color-correct before applying concealer?
Deep under-eye darkness needs neutralizing first. Nikol uses an orange corrector to cancel that darkness, then layers a creamy concealer on top. Correcting first means you need less concealer and avoid a gray or ashy look, giving a brighter, more natural under-eye finish.
Which eye colors work best on mature eyes?
Nikol generally avoids harsh black liner on mature women, preferring charcoal, dark chocolate, plum or navy for softer definition. She also likes a subtle sheen shadow rather than heavy matte or glitter, and keeps liner low when there is hooding so the eye still looks open and lifted.
Are the new under-eye masks available to buy?
Not at the time of filming. Nikol previews reusable, 100% medical-grade silicone under-eye masks with a rose pattern and says they are coming soon. The best way to hear about the launch is to sign up for the Nikol Beauty newsletter.
