Step 1: Actress Marianne Wittelsberger starts the Middle Age Makeup by having a clean face and having her hair pulled back. Marianne also wears clothes that tolerate makeup, powder, remover and rouge.
By the way, middle age is now about 55 years.

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Step 2: Marianne adds a makeup base close to her natural skin tone. She is using a makeup sponge for even coverage.

Step 3: Highlight and Shadowing come next. Note the position of each before they are blended..

Step 4: Blending the makeup's highlight and shadows for a smooth look.