Beauty and well-being are the topics that interest every woman. All women are obsessed with looking good. But there are steps you can take to avoid “premature aging.” Makeup has the power to flatter your favorite features—or add ten extra years to your face. We've picked out the most common age-aging beauty mistakes you might not have even known you were making. To avoid appearing older than you really are, steal the best makeup, skin care and hair care tips from professional beauty experts.
What are the most common beauty mistakes that make you grow older?
Your makeup and hair routines may be ruining your efforts to look as youthful as possible without you knowing it. But don't go crazy. We are here for you! Read on for the eight most common beauty flaws that may be making you look older than you really are.
Beauty mistakes that make you older: using the wrong foundation
There are two big foundation mistakes: not choosing the right color and not applying it correctly.
Here's our tip for finding the best shade for you: When testing foundation in a store, dab a little on your face and not on your hand, which might be a different shade. The color should match your complexion before blending.
For oneCorrect application of foundationwe recommend using a makeup sponge. Simply wet it, squeeze out the excess water, dip the sponge into your foundation and pat it onto your face for a flawless look.
Skipping primer is one of the most common beauty mistakes
Using primer is essential to keep foundation in place all day. As we get older, it's best to stopto switch to moisturizing foundation formulas. This is because our skin naturally loses collagen, feels dry, and can end up looking dull. A hydrating foundation will restore a dose of healthy glow.
To ensure your foundation lasts all day (and doesn't settle into fine lines), a primer creates a type of barrier between the product and the skin.
Beauty mistakes that make you older: Loose powder
The powder is great for setting our makeup, adding light coverage and helping with oily skin. The problem, however, is that the dusty quality of loose powder dries out skin and highlights fine lines - a recipe for instantly making you look older. Instead of using loose powder, opt for pressed powder instead. This will still remove oil and provide light coverage, but you'll be less likely to apply too much. If necessary, gently press it onto your face and you're ready to go.
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Neglect the eyebrows
If your brows are sparse, it's a good idea to give them a little TLC to take years off your look. Use an eyebrow pencil no more than a shade darker than your natural brow color to gently fill in gaps. If you prefer a softer look, use a powder and an angled brush. This is a fail-safe method toyour eyebrowsto add some pep and look younger.
The blush on the cheekbones
We all love a subtle blush on our cheeks to keep us looking fresh, but don't make the beauty mistake of applying it to the cheekbones.
As we age, the skin on our cheeks tends to sag, and what worse way to make you look older than highlighting this? Instead, focus on highlighting your cheekbones. Sweep your blush up towards your temples to create the illusion of a thinner face and also defined cheekbones.
The wrong hair care
- Hair Color: Your lazy attitude towards maintaining your hair color is aging you. Dull, flat, one-dimensional hair color can make you look older.
- Heat Damage: We recommend only using your blow dryer on the cooler setting or investing in a top-notch heat protectant.
- Breakage: Start sleeping on a silk pillowcase, brush your hair with a gentle detangling brush or leave the coarse towel dry.
- Excessive Styling: Avoid excessive bleaching and use hair treatment products weekly.
Beauty mistakes that make you older: Dark, matte lipstick
A sheer, pink sheen is the most flattering choice for every woman, but especiallyfor mature women. If you want a little more color, apply a sheer, bright color and then top with a lip gloss. A dark, matte lipstick can make your lips look thinner and also creep into the fine lines around the lips.
Do not moisturize the skin
Skin that is well hydrated looks soft, supple and younger. Skipping moisturizer before applying makeup lifts fine lines and wrinklesfor women over 40so never exclude moisturizer.
