The Grown-Up Edit
Glamour, makeup and beauty judgement for grown-up women, without the patronising nonsense.
The Grown-Up Edit stories
19 storiesGrown-up women do not want less beauty. They want better beauty — and a counter that sees them clearly.
The Grown-Up Edit Why Your Lipstick Feathers — Even When You Use Lip Liner (And How to Stop It)Vivienne March · 4 min readLip liner alone won’t stop lipstick from feathering. Try this practical prep, prime and layer routine to prevent colour migration and keep edges crisp.
The Grown-Up Edit Why Your Makeup Brushes Still Feel Dirty After WashingVivienne March · 3 min readIf your brushes feel tacky, smelly or leave residue after cleaning, it’s likely process — not the bristles. Quick fixes for rinsing, ferrules and drying.
The Grown-Up Edit Why your foundation flakes, separates or looks patchy by lunchtime — and what to actually do about itVivienne March · 3 min readDiscover why foundation flakes, separates or looks patchy by midday, plus the skin prep, formula and application fixes that help your base last.
The Grown-Up Edit Why Concealer Suddenly Looks Dry After 50Vivienne March · 3 min readDiscover why concealer can crease or look dry after 50 and simple texture, prep, and application tweaks to keep under-eyes smooth and natural.
The Grown-Up Edit Why Your Foundation Separates Around the NoseVivienne March · 4 min readLearn why foundation beads or flakes around the nose—and simple fixes: texture prep, smarter layering, reduce friction and quick morning repairs.
The Grown-Up Edit Why Your Makeup Looks Worse in a Magnifying MirrorVivienne March · 3 min readMagnifying mirrors exaggerate texture and light. Learn a simple workflow to use them for precision — then step back and stop overcorrecting.
The Grown-Up Edit Why Your Powder Starts Looking Old After 50 — and What to Do About ItVivienne March · 7 min readWhy powder starts sitting on texture — and how to use it surgically instead of flattening the face.
The Grown-Up Edit Why Blusher Starts Looking Wrong After 50Vivienne March · 6 min readPlacement, texture and colour choices that stop blusher dragging the face down.
The Grown-Up Edit Why Cream Blusher Works Better After 50Vivienne March · 6 min readThe grown-up case for cream colour: softness, movement and a fresher finish.
The Grown-Up Edit Why Your Blusher Disappears by MiddayVivienne March · 6 min readBlusher that vanishes is usually a prep, placement or texture problem — not proof you need more product.
The Grown-Up Edit Why “anti-ageing” still makes me reach for a matchVivienne March · 7 min readA phrase that flatters nobody and sells fear badly.
The Grown-Up Edit The beauty counter ignored me, so I bought better lipstick elsewhereVivienne March · 7 min readA field report from the customer brands keep underestimating.
The Grown-Up Edit Foundation has to survive daylightVivienne March · 7 min readVivienne March on base makeup that looks good in the real world — not just under a bathroom bulb.
The Grown-Up Edit The grown-up guide to cream blushVivienne March · 7 min readFreshness, yes. Greasy little circles, no.
The Grown-Up Edit Shimmer is not the enemy after 50Vivienne March · 7 min readA grown-up defence of gleam, sheen and strategic sparkle.
The Grown-Up Edit Hands do not give the game away. Bad lighting does.Vivienne March · 7 min readA practical note on hand cream, polish and nonsense.
The Grown-Up Edit When menopause changes the makeup rulesVivienne March · 3 min readNot a tragedy. Just a new brief.
The Grown-Up Edit The neck conversation needs better lightingVivienne March · 3 min readThe problem is not the neck. It is the ridiculous way beauty photographs it.