Is your makeup are perfect for you or it’s making you look old? It’s probably hard to tell on your own because you have probably been using the same beauty techniques for years. Let us walk you through the worst beauty mistakes and show you what to do from now on. Here are 10 makeup mistakes that are making you look old.
11. Dark Lipstick
As you get older, the lips eventually lose their volume. So you should avoid wearing dark lipstick. It may make your lips look even slimmer. Opt for natural shades such as roses and some gloss.
10. Opt for thin layer of a thick foundation
Avoid applying too much foundation, because the product may then fit into your fine lines, thus highlighting your imperfections. Use a formula thick enough to smooth your complexion without leaving on your face a “pasty” effect.
9. Unheeded eyebrows
The eyebrows can become lighter, especially if you constantly remove them with the tweezers. To solve this problem, color them in a lighter tone than their natural color. You can also tame them with a lip balm.
8. Choosing the right blush
Do not apply a pinky blush on your cheeks unless you are still in high school. You should avoid brown and red tones. Go for colors that are closer to your natural complexion or for a formula cream, to have a beautiful finish.
7. Finishing with powder
When you are trying to hide your oily areas with face powder, you also hide the area that reflects the light and gives you a few years of youth. Swap the powder for coffee filter. This one has the advantage of not highlighting your wrinkles. Stamp the oily area with it.
6. Eye-liner
You should not draw a thick black line on your upper lid for a number of reasons, one of them is because your eyes will look smaller and it will also accentuate the fine lines around. Replace it with a white thin line under the eye: they will look bigger and shinier!
5. The wrong shade of foundation
Be careful not to apply a foundation whose color does not match you. Look for a shade that is bright enough to give your face a glow. You will earn a few years on the clock. Always ask a cosmetic specialist to find the right color if you are unsure.
4. Over-concealing your under-eye circles
If your concealer is too thick or of the wrong shade, you are more likely accentuating your dark circles under the eyes than camouflaging them. The skin under your eyes is 7 times thinner than the rest of your face, so avoid putting too much of this beauty product. Use a concealer that has a light formula that matches the complexion of your skin.
3. How to use your bronzer properly
Avoid applying bronzer only on the cheekbones, this is neither natural nor flattering. For a youthful and modern look, apply it with your brush along your cheekbones under the center of your eyes, continuing up.
2. Metallic eyeshadows
This type of eye shadow is unfortunately not made for older women. Sadly, metallic eye shadows tend to emphasize fine lines and imperfections of the face. Opt for eye shadows with matte or satin finish. Give a try to light natural colors, they will light up your face.
1. Watch how to avoid these beauty mistakes in the video below.
Source:
- TheList
- Oprah.com
