I’m a make-up expert – 7 tricks that make you look younger in 10 minutes & how to fight wrinkles without getting Botox
IT’S a question women ask themselves far too much – how can we turn back the hands of time?
While many people opt for ‘tweakments’, such as Botox and filler, others prefer to go the more natural route.
If that’s your style, there’s plenty of handy hacks you can have up your sleeve so you can follow in their footsteps – particular when it comes to your make-up and skincare.
Celebrity make-up artist Sarah Amelia Fogg has made a living giving her clients that perfect look that can often make them appear years younger.
And now the expert is lifting the lid on how you can ward off wrinkles too, thanks to her hero products and techniques – many of which take 10 minutes or under to achieve.
Here, Sarah fills Fabulous in on the top three mistakes she sees that age people – and the four products everyone needs to invest in so they can fix them and step out with a more youthful appearance.
AGEING MISTAKES
Wearing too much bronzer
Sarah says: “As much as we all love a golden, sun-kissed tan, trying to emulate this by wearing too much bronzer is a big makeup mistake that can actually age you by dulling your skin.
“Applying bronzer to the entirety of your face creates a one-toned base which creates no depth or life to the face which can age you.
“The best places to lightly apply bronzer are around your hairline, jawline and cheekbones. However I recommend keeping the bronzer to a minimum and ensuring it has been well blended to avoid a stark difference between the colour of your neck and your face.
“Instead of applying bronzer to your whole face, I recommend mixing facial tanning drops into your moisturiser at night twice a week which will create a natural, all-over glowy tan.
“Another way of achieving this is by using a tinted SPF – this not only ensures daily protection but also encourages a natural, sun-kissed look.”
Smudged mascara
Sarah says: “Even if you’re a minimal makeup wearer, mascara tends to be a go-to for everyone, but many of us apply it incorrectly which can result in it smudging underneath your eyes.
“Smudged mascara can make your eyes look smaller, darker and heavier which can drag the whole face down and age you significantly.
“To avoid this, I recommend starting with a primer which will prevent any mascara from getting smudged onto your lower or upper eyelids.
“If you have long lashes and find that you’re still catching your upper eyelid, using a business card to cover your eyelid will prevent any mascara from hitting that area.
“If you have very thin lashes, you may benefit from an eye lash serum as the nourishing formula will give weak lashes their strength back, as well as increase lash fullness, thickness and overall hair health giving your eyes a youthful, wider aesthetic.”
Smudged mascara can make your eyes look smaller, darker and heavier which can drag the whole face down and age you significantly
Sarah Amelia Fogg
Forgetting about the neck
Sarah says: “This rule applies to both makeup and skincare. Even in the rush of getting ready, incorporating your neck into your daily routine is so important.
“Your neck can be one of the biggest indicators of ageing, and you may find that your neck looks a different colour to your face when you’ve finished your makeup if you’ve not included it throughout.
“If you also never apply your skincare products to your neck then, over time, your neck will age much faster than your face.”
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HERO PRODUCTS
After correcting your make-up wrongs, it’s time to mix-up the items in your skincare regime.
And Sarah says that there are many products which can help make fine lines and wrinkles appear diminished – and now you can have them too.
She tells us: “My favourite products for maintaining youthful skin are the Transformulas range.
“They have a variety of products including their hero Marine Miracle Crème which contains renowned anti-ageing properties that are proven to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
“Remember that hydrated skin is youthful skin so make sure to stick to your skincare routine morning and night daily to ensure long term anti-ageing results…”
Remember that hydrated skin is youthful skin
Sarah Amelia Fogg
Apply your eye cream correctly
Sarah says: “My favourite product of theirs is the Marine Miracle EyeZone which specifically targets the eyes and aims to hydrate, moisturise, de-age and smooth the skin around the eye area.
“One of my top tips and tricks for reducing fine lines and wrinkles is to apply your eye cream in a specific way.
“The skin around our eyes is actually one of the first parts to show signs of ageing and so it’s very important that we look after this area and are gentle when applying creams.
“You should always apply your eye cream with your fourth finger (ring finger) as this is the most delicate finger, and gently pat the cream in a circular motion around the eye, covering the eyelid and the under eye.
“This will ensure that the entire area is covered while also encouraging an eye lift with the application motion.”
It helps to soften wrinkles and make them appear diminished by basically filling in the wrinkles to allow your makeup to sit smoother
Sarah Amelia Fogg
Invest in a silicone primer
Sarah says: “Another key trick that I always recommend is to use a silicone primer as a base underneath your makeup daily.
“A primer is designed to create an even skin tone and to create a smooth surface for your makeup to sit on. It helps to soften wrinkles and make them appear diminished by basically filling in the wrinkles to allow your makeup to sit smoother.
“Also always allow the primer a few minutes to set until you start applying any makeup, as this allows it to properly sink into the skin and becomes slightly tacky, which helps your products to stick properly on top.
“This will help to provide better coverage over your fine lines and wrinkles.”
Look out for a good concealer
Sarah says: “Your concealer is your best friend as you age because it is designed to cover wrinkles and fine lines better than a foundation.
“In general, concealers have fuller-coverage formulas than your other base products such as foundations and BB creams.
“Apply a small amount to the area and ensure that it is blended seamlessly. I always recommend applying and blending your concealer using your fingers or a brush rather than a sponge to get the best coverage.
“My go to concealer is the Rodial Banana Lowlighter as it contains hyaluronic acid which hydrates and plumps the skin which is perfect for covering wrinkles.”
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