Ways to look Younger when Wearing Makeup
Primer/Moisturizer
Use a primer or Moisturizer, you need extra hydration as you get older and the primer/moisturizer under your foundation or mixed in to it will give you a more hydrated dewy look.
Foundation — best match possible
Please have the right color foundation on. Sometimes we have two shades during the year: a summer and winter. But make sure you check the foundation on the jaw line in natural light before you buy it. Also–sometime you may need to buy 2 colors and blend them (no biggies, it will last you twice as long, its like having two cleansers).
Loose Vrs. Pressed Powder
Loose powder is better for mature skin, it does not enhance fine lines. However the exception is its okay to have a on the go powder compact for your purse, just stay away from the eyes when doing your touch ups. Also, less is more with powder and don’t apply too much (use minimal around the eyes). I like loose mineral powder with a little bit of shimmer to it for mature skin (note–do not wear this kind of powder if its humid/hot or if you are doing photos. The shimmer will look sweaty in photos, however in real life it gives the skin a very lovely healthy glow).
Eye Shadow
If you are wearing three eye shadows going for the three tired look (brow bone, contour and lid) then only one of the three can have shimmer in it. The other two must be matte. And if you are not sure then get all of your eye shadows in matte colors. The particles of the shimmer eye shadow can accentuate your fine lines around the eyes. Also, go light on eye shadow, don’t over do it.
Eyes
I love a filled in brow, gives you definition, and a lash tint/brow tint if your getting space or lighter colored hairs. Eye liner (not too much) is great too, and I like softer colors like: Coffee, Plumb, Gray.
Lips
Fill in lips with a lip liner, or use a color stay lipstick. Use some gloss or hydrating lipstick to keep your lips dewy and moist. Dont get in a lipstick rut and use the same colors for eons…try new shades. Every gal should have at least 5 lip colors to choose from. Day look, night, vacation, weekend wear….
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more to come on this blog soon!
Smooches,
Caelie