As we grow older, there is a good way to use your make-up bag, and a terrible way. The question is, what is the difference?
We all age, and it can be tricky if we are stuck in a make-up routine rut. Well fortunately, we have fifteen tips for you that could shake up your look and compliment your features to the max! Who said ageing gracefully couldn’t be done in style?!
Sunscreen
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As we all know, sunlight ages the skin. So it is not a bad idea to make sunscreen a part of your daily moisturizing routine. Even through clouds, sunlight can damage your skin, so even during winter you can wear SPF15 to keep your skin looking youthful.
Moisturiser
When it comes to smooth skin there is one rule: dryness is the enemy! -Always moisturize after a shower or bath, within around 10 minutes after so that your skin can soak up the moisture. And always use a moisturizer before putting on your foundation.
Yellow-tinted make-up
Yellow tinted make up works to keep your face looking vibrant as it gives your face a healthy glow. It won’t actually make you look yellow! It will simply add a warm tint to your features, so you look like you are glowing.
Highlight bone structure
In order to look amazing and keep a youthful look, try emphasizing your cheek bones and jawline. Of course, this is always a good idea no matter what your age, but this becomes essential as you grow older. -So try highlighting these areas with a blusher or bronzer.
Night cream
Night cream can be really convenient to use if you’re known for not having enough time in the mornings and rushing out the door before getting to your moisturizer. As a part of your end of the day routine, lavishly apply this cream to your face and neck.
Liquid foundation
Your face needs more moisture as you grow older. This is why moisturizing is important; as is avoiding products that will dry up your face. So, if you have used a dry powder on your skin in the past, it may be advisable to switch to a liquid foundation.
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Eye-shadow base
Eye-shadow can often look odd if you have the tiniest crease or wrinkle on the lid of your eye. Even the most youthful looking women have this problem and it is easily solved with an eye-shadow base, applied directly, before adding the eye-shadow itself.
Soft eye-liner
Trying a softer brown or grey eye-liner can give the same impression of larger eyes as a sharp black liner, without looking too bold or brash. The more subtle effect looks classy and works well with the older woman’s skin tone.
Use concealer
Drinking a lot of water and taking care of yourself by eating healthily will always help with reducing dark circles and making you glow. But for the days that you simply don’t feel your best, reach for the concealer. Again, use liquid concealer to avoid drying out the skin.
Wet your make-up sponge
Your make-up can become too thick when applying, so to make sure your foundation in particular doesn’t end up looking unflatteringly thick, why not dampen your sponge first, to make sure that it will be evenly distributed over your skin.
Avoid painted on eyebrows
Painted on eye-brows at a certain point go from looking fresh and new, to brash and unflattering. The color is usually too dark in contrast with an older lady’s skin. -You’d be better off using a soft brown pencil, if you are going to draw them in at all.
Flash your lashes
As we grow older, our eyelashes maybe need a bit of a boost! This is the perfect time to break out that eyelash curler that you thought had no use when you were younger, and to begin using a softer, more subtle brown mascara.
Lip balm
As well as using lip balm each night before you go to sleep, dab a little Vaseline or another lip balm regularly to the middle of your lips. This will give your lips a fuller look. Try to avoid dark lipsticks as they will make the lips look thinner.
Use the opposite eye-shadow
A simple but effective tip – if you have blue eyes go for a warmer color, like a warm brown or umber. If you have brown or green eyes, you can try blues purples or greens. The contrast between the two works well to subtly highlight your beautiful eyes.
Go natural
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Be proud of the skin that you are in and love all of the marks, freckles and beauty spots that make you, you. They are a part of your story, and each mark tells where you have been. Don’t be afraid of that, or what others may think of you.
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