205. I Went Bare-Faced at 80 Years Old- My 13-Minute Makeup Transformation!

🎙️ Too Young to Be Old: My 13-Minute Makeover—Real Makeup, Real Talk, Real Confidence at 80

What does beauty really look like in your 70s and 80s? Legendary style icon Diane Gilman goes bare-faced and gets candid about aging, makeup hacks, and the reality of showing up—on camera and in life—at nearly 80. Watch her transform live with just a dozen products in 13 minutes, sharing the honest, practical secrets that work for real women, not just celebrities. From coping with hair loss after breast cancer to the art of the perfect brow and the myths of fillers and “miracle creams,” Diane brings wisdom, humor, and fierce authenticity to beauty at every age.

In This Episode:

• No-Makeup Challenge: Diane opens up about facing the camera with no makeup, her long history of TV glamour, and why baring it all at 80 takes more courage—and joy—than ever.
• Post-Cancer Beauty Truths: How chemotherapy changed her lashes, brows, and skin, and why product choices (goodbye, formaldehyde!) matter so much for sensitive or aging skin.
• Makeup in Minutes: Diane’s full podcast/video makeup routine—complete with practical advice for foundation, contouring, concealing, and the underrated importance of powder for hands, neck, and décolletage.
• Lash & Brow Survival: Real talk on professional lashes, filling sparse brows, and finding the right shades for white or salt-and-pepper hair—when the beauty industry ignores older women.
• Two Products, Three Tricks: Why Diane swears by stick multitaskers for lips and cheeks, the secret of using highlighter and setting powder, and how to get glow (not shine!) in every decade.
• Creams, Powders, and TV-Ready Finishing: The middle ground between “everyday” and “camera” makeup—plus the ultimate routine for podcast, video, or just facing the world.
• Supplements & Skin Glow: Diane shares her experience with collagen-packed Amra, and why effective nutrition is a game-changer for mature skin and hair.
• Why Every Day Counts: “Beauty shouldn’t be a big task or something you’re afraid of.” Daily self-care builds skill and confidence—so take photos before and after, see what works, and own your routine.
• Lashes, Confidence & Mini Facelifts: Why the right lashes and contour can be better than any filter, and how Diane handles arthritis and independence in her beauty process.
• Filter-Free Aging: Why you don’t need to look the same as you did at 40—and how self-acceptance is the ultimate anti-aging secret.
• Candid Cosmetic Talk: Real, unvarnished advice on Botox (“There’s no topical Botox! Don’t believe the hype.”), why Diane avoids fillers, and the role of sun protection and diet on skin health.
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PLUS:

✨ AMRA Supplements – Diane shares her discovery of this "miracle" supplement containing collagen, peptides, vitamins, and minerals that helps combat age-related nutrient absorption issues. It tastes like butterscotch and provides noticeable results in energy, skin, and hair health.

Special Offer: Get 15% off your first purchase with code DIANEGILMAN at tryarmra.com/DIANEGILMAN

Make Up Products Used:

• Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation - 3 Neutral
• Hourglass Vanish™ Airbrush Concealer - Birch
• Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil - Platinum Blonde
• Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder - Natural
• Bobbi Brown Long Wear Cream Shadow Stick
• Lezero Make up brush
• Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Brightening Flawless Finish Powder - Fair Medium
• Hourglass Unreal High Shine Volumizing Lip Gloss - Enchant

Connect with Diane Gilman:

1. YouTube: @thedianegilman
2. Facebook: TheDianeGilman
3. Instagram: @thedianegilman
4. TikTok: @thedianegilman
5. Website & Mailing List: TheDianeGilman.com

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Disclaimer: All beauty routines, supplements, and procedures discussed reflect real personal experiences. Always consult with your healthcare or skincare provider for advice tailored to your needs.