I’m a makeup artist – the beauty mistakes that are aging you, including how concealer can actually make you look older
YOUR makeup techniques should evolve with the passing of time.
Beauty experts have revealed the makeup mistakes you may be making as you’re getting older – and some are aging you.
Makeup pros spoke to Allure magazine about the aging mishaps.
NOT USING LIPLINER WITH LIPSTICK
Because your lip line can become less visible as you age, wearing lipstick can be a bit more difficult.
Your lipstick will be more prone to bleed or spread.
Tracing it with a clear lip liner can help the color stay put, according to makeup artist Chrisanne Davis.
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USING HEAVY CONCEALER ON DARK CIRCLES
As we age, the skin under the eye gets thinner.
This makes a thick concealer look way too heavy.
Instead, you should apply your concealer with a brush and keep it lightweight.
“The brush distributes the color more evenly,” said makeup artist Sandy Linter.
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FACE POWDER ON FINE LINES
Powder can be used to reduce shine on target areas, but it can exaggerate the appearance of wrinkles on certain parts of the face as you age.
When using face powder, be sure to completely avoid the eye area.
BLUSH ON THE APPLES OF THE CHEEKS
Putting blush on the apples of your cheek can make you appear older, bringing attention to problem areas.
When wearing blush apply it to the highest part of your cheekbones, not too close to the nose.
Use a big brush, one that’s large enough for the entire cheekbone, and go in an upwards motion.
Color choice plays a big role as well.
“Colors like wine and cinnamon will only make you look gaunt if you’re thin and clownish if you’re not,” said Linter. “A neutral rose color flatters all skin tones and really brightens things up.”
EYELINER ON THE LOWER LASHES
As you age, putting eyeliner on your lower lashes will make your eyes appear smaller.
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It will also bring attention to your dark circles.
Instead, keep your eyeliner to your upper lids, and make the line thicker on the outer corners. This will help as eyes tend to droop in the corners as we age.