Look 10 years younger, not older than your age, by following these useful makeup tipsAS we age, our skin also ages, so the kind of makeup we wore, as a teenager may not produce that beautiful effect we desire, as we grow older.Getting the younger and beautiful look we desire at a matured age is attainable if only we can adopt a new method of making up that produces that charming effect.We only need to avoid these common makeup mistakes revealed by beauty experts to achieve that gorgeous and charming look we love.. Using too much foundation- A foundation that is too thick will settle into fine lines and sap the luminosity from your skin. 'Only use foundation where you need it to even out discoloration,' says makeup artist Frances Hathaway. You don't have to cover every inch of your skin. When buying a foundation, avoid those described as 'matte,' 'velvet,' and 'long-wearing'; look for sheer liquid formulas with light-diffusing pigments. If you have dry skin, foundation can look patchy and accentuate discolouration, so exfoliate two to three times a week and always apply a moisturizer after cleansing.. Over-concealing your under-eye circles- A thick concealer that comes in a stick or pot will eradicate the shadows under your eyes, but it will also draw attention to the crepiness and fine lines that usually show up in that area first (because the skin there is thin). A better option is a brush-on highlighter pen that uses illuminating particles, not opaque colour, to camouflage dark circles. Apply it only near the inner corners of your under-eye area, where shadows are most prominent and lines least.. Wearing deep, dark lip colours- A dark colour makes any surface look smaller-a welcome illusion perhaps on your hips but not your lips. To make your mouth look fuller, one hallmark of a youthful face, choose bright lipsticks and glosses (peaches, pinks, vibrant reds) over deep shades (burgundies, wines, browns). Makeup artists use another trick to create the illusion of luscious lips: Before applying colour, trace a highlighter pencil along your upper lip line, then buff it out with your finger.. Finishing with powder- Youthful skin reflects light. Powders prevent light reflection and tend to magnify lines in the skin. If powder has been the final step of your makeup routine since high school, it can be difficult to quit cold-turkey. Here's a three-step program: First, switch to a very sheer translucent powder, then, start using it only on your nose and chin. Finally, trade the powder for a packet of blotting tissues-use one, only on the T-zone (nose, chin, and forehead), if you're shiny at midday.. Going overboard with lip liner- A lip liner can define your lips and prevent colour from feathering into any lines around the mouth-but choose one very carefully. If you line your lips too heavily, or with a colour that is too dark, they'll look tight and pursed. For the most natural effect, your lip liner should match the colour of your lips, not the colour of your lipstick. Choose a creamy formula that won't adhere to any dry patches, and use it to fill in your lips entirely, so it wears evenly.. Using liner and mascara on your lower lashes- Playing up your lower lashes can make your eyes look droopy and draw attention to dark circles. Instead, curl your upper lashes and wiggle a volumizing mascara into their roots and slowly through the ends for the most uplifting effect.. Applying Lipstick Straight from the Tube- The borders of the lips soften with age, and any extra lipstick migrates easily. To avoid bleeding colour, use your finger or a lip brush so that you don't deposit too much pigment. Concentrate the lipstick in the centre of your mouth, and blend it out with a finger. Top it with a moisturizing balm or light gloss.. Choosing a Too-Dark Eyebrow Pencil- 'Your brow colour fades as you age, so the brow pencil that you were using at 25 will look too stark against your complexion at 50,' says makeup artist Denise Markey. Go for an eyebrow se that come in four shades and choose the one that's a shade or two lighter than your natural brow colour. If your brows are starting to get a little wiry, run a clear brow gel over them as well, brushing them up and out toward your temples.
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