7 makeup artist’s tips to look younger and the most dangerous beauty mistakes

international fashion makeup artist, producer and founder of “Be!Pro” school

“Makeup is an art in skillful hands. Competent makeup can prove to any woman that she is a beauty. Illiterate, however, can spoil even excellent data. There is good news – this will not happen to you. Now we will analyze the subtleties of age makeup, as well as mistakes that can turn into a caricature of yourself.

1. the perfect base

The first step to perfect age makeup is the right base. It creates the thinnest layer between the epidermis and the foundation: it evens out the relief, makes the makeup more resistant, protects the pores from penetration of the foundation. After applying the base the skin looks smoother. Wrinkles become less noticeable.

And this is the case when you should not be afraid of silicones. This base is safe. It is the best choice if there are no allergic reactions.

2. The right tone

The color of the foundation should be as close to the natural skin tone as possible. The composition should be selected not from personal preferences. The reference point is the skin type. For dry skin, oil-based products are suitable, for oily skin – water-based. After 40 years, it is better to choose products with moisturizing components, so as not to dry out the skin.

Beauty blunder: tan-colored foundation cream

This beauty product I do not recommend to anyone. Tan shades give off a yellow, aging and earthy complexion. In combination with light skin, untouched by foundation, the overall look is maximally unkempt.

3. Healthy blush

It is better to choose a natural shade of blush. Perhaps with a departure in the pink color. It always gives freshness. I recommend cream blushes. They will look more natural.

Beauty blunder: excessive contouring.

There was a time when contouring was wildly popular. Now the fashion is a little bit withdrawn, but still adherents of it meet. I would like to say that contouring is good for professional shoots and completely unsuitable for everyday life.

4. Focus on the eyes

Concealer will help to hide dark circles and give a fresh look. It should be a couple shades lighter than your foundation.

Kayal is a soft hypoallergenic cosmetic pencil. It is designed for mucous eyes. Kayal white, pearl or pale blue color is able to visually “whiten” the eyeballs.

Choose pastel neutral shades of shadows. Beware of pink color. It gives your eyes a weepy look.

Eyeliner may well be black classic. Arrows are a great solution. Fluffy voluminous eyelashes will make your eyes expressive. Choose black or brown mascara and avoid colored options.

Beauty blunder: pearlescent shadows in a dense layer

Mother-of-pearl is appropriate only for a theatrical production or thematic evening makeup. And that’s not every woman it will look good on. Pearlescent eye pencils and eyelids underlined by them – the apotheosis of vulgarity.

5. Eyebrows are a frame for the eyes

The right shape can visually change the contour of your eyes and turn your eyebrows into a natural frame for your eyes. And this is the one time when it’s best to consult a makeup artist or professional eyebrow artist for the first time.

Beauty blunder: threaded eyebrows

This is something you should forget about once and for all, regardless of fashion trends. Thinly plucked eyebrows do not suit anyone, create disproportion, give the face a strange expression.

6. Lip makeup

I recommend a light or nude shade of lipstick (gloss). Texture – creamy. Moisturizing components are mandatory. Dark shades add age, and matte lipsticks create unnecessary emphasis on wrinkles and dry the delicate skin of the lips.

Beauty blunder: lipstick that goes beyond the contour of the lips

This method will not help to make your lips plump, unless you are a professional makeup artist. Want to visually enhance your lips but are against contouring? Get a glowy gloss plumper.

7. Makeup fixing

This is the final touch that should not be forgotten. A special spray will help keep your look perfect all day long.

Age makeup is a case where the best is the enemy of the good. Observe moderation, don’t chase trends and remember: natural beauty never goes out of fashion. It has no age.