How to look younger with makeup
What's the story
Aging is inevitable. No matter what you eat, drink, or how much you exercise, you cannot stop it from happening.
But a healthy diet and routine can ensure that you age better.
For your skin, the best you can do is eat the right foods, stay hydrated and follow a good skincare regime.
Your makeup can also help you look younger. Here's how.
#1
Select a lipstick shade closest to your natural color
Stay away from matte lipsticks as the texture does not suit older women. They emphasize fine lines and give an older appearance to the lips.
For colors, don't pick bright shades or nudes. What you need to do is look for a color closest to your natural color, but with a berry tinge to it.
Apply using your fingers and dab it out lightly.
#2
Swipe on some blush
Your skin appears a bit tired and dull as you age. However, swiping on some blush on your cheeks can do the trick and help you achieve a youthful glow.
Make sure to select a cream blush in a warm peachy shade to make it look more natural and not too sharp.
Swipe it on the highest point of your cheekbones and blend outwards.
#3
Never forget to curl your eyelashes
Curling your eyelashes is a must as soon as you reach your 30s as your lashes get flat and thin as you age.
This very important step can make your eyes look bigger and brighter.
Coat them with loads of mascara to make them look long, fluffy, and darker.
Also, line your upper waterline with a black pencil to make your lashes look thicker.
#4
Keep the foundation light
Layering your face with loads of foundation can make your wrinkles and fine lines look more prominent and your skin drier.
Moisturize well before applying your foundation for a smooth and natural look.
Choose a hydrating foundation over a matte or powdery one.
Don't layer it up and look for sheer coverage for a more dewy, fresh, and youthful finish.
#5
Choose a lighter eyebrow pencil
Eyebrows frame your face and it is important to focus on them.
Fill in the sparse spots using light strokes.
While choosing a color, don't try to get an exact match. Instead, pick a shade lighter than your natural eyebrow color.
You don't want them to look too dark or unnatural, as that will age you like nothing else.