Makeup can either make or break your look. Knowing the right way to apply it can transform you gorgeously while mistakes can truly add years to your age. As we grow older, the makeup tricks we used to do twenty years ago won’t be practical anymore.
By mentioning this, makeup mistakes for older women are quite a common struggle. Here are 5 makeup mistakes that women over 40 should avoid doing to maintain a youthful glow.
Using a foundation that has strong orange tones
A number of mature women begin to lose their natural glow as they approach 40. In line with this, many resort to foundation and bronzers that feature orange tones in hopes of giving them a sun-kissed glow.
However, a foundation that’s too Orange can be very obvious on the skin and may also oxidize after a few hours. To avoid this, make sure you choose the right shade of foundation. Look for natural ingredients since some chemicals cause reactions that result to a change in color after a couple of hours.
Piling up concealer on wrinkles and fine lines
One common misconception about concealers is that they are meant to cover any kind of skin imperfections – including wrinkles. However, without proper skin prepping, concealers will only highlight your fine lines. Experts suggest using a moisturizer and serum combo first to plump your skin up prior to applying concealer.
Over contouring
Contouring is a great way to enhance your prominent features and define your facial bone structure. Murat Evin, Creative Director of The London School of Makeup says, "The art of contouring is that it enhances the structure of your face, so that it appears more defined. However, too much definition can actually highlight ageing lines that are better left concealed." This is why contouring with a light hand, along with proper blending, are required to achieve a natural look.
Drawing your brows too thin
It is only natural that eyebrow hair grows thinner as we age. As strands of brow hair fall comes with age, it’s important to give your eyebrows a bit of volume boost by using a set of brow products like eyebrow powder, eyebrow pencil and eyebrow gel.
Skipping lip liner
Lip liners become your holy grail as you reach your 40s. The truth is, our lips begin to lose its shape and start to shrink as we age. You will start noticing wrinkles forming around your lips and wearing a lipstick alone can look messy. A top quality lip liner stops your favorite lipstick from feathering. In addition, it also helps define the shape of your lips and add volume.
