How to Apply “No-Makeup Makeup”: A Guide for Mature Women

Oct 25, 2022

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How to Apply "No-Makeup" Makeup: A Guide for Mature Women

1. Gather lots of makeup. However much makeup you think it will take to achieve the no-makeup look, it will take far…

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Jennie Young

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Professor and humor writer in Green Bay. McSweeney’s, The Independent, HuffPost, Ms. Mag, Education Week, Inside Higher Ed, Slackjaw, Weekly Humorist, others.

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