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Build the skills behind a confident everyday face.
A hands on lesson in the techniques that actually work for hormonal skin, taught on your own face with your own products.
*In person in Toronto or virtually
I could do your makeup beautifully. Tomorrow morning you would be no better off.
A result you can’t recreate isn’t a result. It’s a photograph.
That’s the honest limit of having your makeup done for you. You look wonderful for an evening, and then you’re back in front of your own mirror with the same brushes and the same uncertainty.
Most of what women 40 and over were taught about application was designed for a different face. Techniques built to sculpt a younger bone structure sit badly on skin that has changed. Blush placed where it always went now drags the face downward. Shadow blended into a crease that no longer shows disappears the moment you open your eyes.
New face, new rules. They’re learnable, and they’re not complicated.
This is for you if:
- You know roughly what you want but not how to get there
- Your usual technique has stopped giving you the result it used to
- You want to learn rather than be done to
- You would like to feel confident with a brush in your own hand again
Every session is for women 40 and over, and every technique is chosen for skin at this stage of life.
You do the applying. I guide you through it step by step, on your own face, with your own products, correcting as we go until it is genuinely yours.
We work slowly. There’s no point in me demonstrating something elegant that you cannot repeat on a Tuesday morning before work.
What we cover:
- Adapting each technique to your own features
- Working with the products you already own
- A repeatable everyday routine you can do quickly
What’s included:
01. Personal demonstration. I will guide you through each step on one side of your face, allowing you to see precisely where the product is applied using specialized techniques and precision.
02. Technique guidance. How to apply the other side yourself, with correction and encouragement as you go.
03. Notes to take home. A recording of the order, the products and the technique, so morning number two goes as well as this one.
“Maria is an absolute gem to work with. She is incredibly knowledgeable about skincare and makeup. As a green/clean beauty expert she always keeps your wellbeing and the health of your skin in mind. Plus she’s just a joy to be around!”
— Graydon Moffat, Graydon Skincare
Here’s how to get started
Book a free call
15 free minutes to talk through what has changed and how you would like to feel.
Choose your session
Maria recommends the service that fits and books your time. An invoice follows by PayPal or e-transfer.
Leave with a plan
Advice, technique and a short written summary you can use the very next morning.
Frequently asked questions
I can completely understand that! But I can assure you that you will be fine! In fact my goal is to make sure you do not feel overwhelmed. The lesson – and my instructions – will be tailored to your skill and comfort level and my instructions will be clear and simple – I promise!
Absolutely not. If you are happy with the products you have, we’ll work with them and won’t even discuss alternatives. That said, if you would like my advice regarding natural makeup products I will happily make recommendations.
No – because not every line is suited to every person. I carry a carefully curated and vetted selection of Canadian brands from which I will select the right product for you – or provide you with a few suitable options to choose from yourself. I’ll never recommend something that isn’t a fit based on your needs, skin type and/or preferences (for example, I would never recommend a rose-scented product if you hate the smell of rose!)
One hour – which is typically more than adequate. That said, if you think you need longer – or want to combine a makeup consultation with a skincare consultation – please feel free to reach out for a customized appointment.
Let's get you comfortable in front of your own mirror.
Start with a free 15 minute call and I’ll tell you honestly whether this is the right session for you.
Discover how to look radiant and confident after 45.
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