Teresa McNamara

I thought turning 50 would suck but 2 years later I feel like my life has just hit its next phase and getting better every day.

I have loved makeup since I hit my teens. I am not a professional but I do know my stuff and love playing with products and finding what works for me as a mature woman. Makeup is my creative outlet, and with eyeshadow, I view it as creating a perfectly blended watercolour. 

The obsession really took off when I found myself dealing with debilitating chronic pain a few years ago and I needed a distraction just to make it through the day. It really worked. It’s my passion, my relaxation and my therapy all in one.

Last year I got married and not only did I do my own makeup, but 3 bridesmaids as well, and I loved every minute of it.

I was invited to become part of the You Beauty Collective in the middle of last year after I did a side-by-side comparison of high end vs savey makeup that created quite the reaction in the You Beauty Facebook group…who knew I could start a career as a beauty writer post 50? I’m just getting started with so much more to come!

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Read more from Teresa:

• 'I tried the new dupe for Charlotte Tilbury’s cult foundation. Here's my honest review.' 

• 'I tried 15 expensive foundations in 15 days. Here are the best and worst.'

• 'I have hooded eyes. Here are my 7 non-negotiable tips for eye makeup.'

• 'I wore expensive makeup on one side of my face and cheap on the other. Here's what I noticed.'…’

• 'I’m over 50. Here’s the evening routine that gives me my best skin ever.'

• 'ROADTEST: 3 women over 40 tried the same luxe day and night cream.'