While smile lines add character to a face, wrinkles under the eyes can make your face look tired or old. However, good facial care can eliminate wrinkles under the eyes to keep your face looking young. Establish a daily routine for applying makeup and skin care products and make lifestyle changes to keep the skin under your eyes smooth and radiant. With the right habits, you can divert attention from eye wrinkles and keep your face healthy!
Method 1: Remove wrinkles under the eyes with the right makeup
This is how you can properly and effectively apply makeup to your eye wrinkles:
Choose a silicone-based primer
Silicone-based primers are great for concealing wrinkles and creating a smoother surface when applying the rest of your makeup. Using your hands or a small brush, apply a small amount of foundation under each eye. Rub the foundation into your skin, focusing on the areas with visible wrinkles.
Notice: A pea-sized amount of foundation is usually enough for both eyes. Too much can cause your foundation to clump. Allow the foundation to dry for a few minutes before applying the rest of your makeup.
Remove wrinkles under the eyes with cream concealer
Cover wrinkles with concealer – this is how it works:A reflective concealer stick or cream applied directly under the eyes can well conceal bags and wrinkles. Purchase a concealer that matches your skin tone and apply a pea-sized amount directly under your eyelids. Blend concealer around the edges for a smooth, natural look.
Notice: Avoid rubbing the cream under your eyes to avoid irritation. Instead, use a makeup sponge to gently dab under each eye.
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Apply your foundation lightly
Although it may seem like applying more foundation will hide your wrinkles, too much of it can make the wrinkles even more noticeable. Apply a light coverage foundation that matches your skin tone to the center of your forehead, under your eyes, on the tip of your nose, and on your chin. Using a damp sponge, spread the foundation all over the face, especially under the eyes, to soften the overall look.
Tipp: Makeup brushes tend to apply foundation too thickly or too tightly.
Remove wrinkles under the eyes – Avoid powder-based makeup
Powder-based foundation and blush tend to settle into the wrinkles under your eyes and highlight them. Avoid applying powder to the eye area or areas with a lot of wrinkles. Instead, use liquid or cream makeup, which is smoother and better at concealing wrinkles.
Highlight your eyes with mascara, eyeliner and eye shadow
Shift your attention from your droopy eyelids to your eyes. Apply dark black eyeliner and mascara to your upper eyelids to draw attention away from your under-eye wrinkles. Complete the look with a smoky matte eyeshadow to accentuate your eyes and minimize your wrinkles.
Tipp: Avoid liquid eyeliner or shimmery eyeshadow, both of which can accentuate wrinkles.
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Remove your makeup carefully so as not to aggravate your wrinkles
When removing your eye makeup, gently rub your skin and eyelashes up and down with a makeup remover wipe. Avoid tugging at your eyelids or forcibly removing your makeup to keep your eye wrinkles minimal.
Tipp: Instead of a cloth, you can also use a make-up remover cream. Apply a thick layer of makeup remover cream to your skin, leave it on for a few minutes, then rub gently with a warm washcloth.
Notice: Check the ingredients of your makeup remover wipes before using them. Stay away from alcohol-based wipes as they can dry out and age the skin.
Method 2: Remove wrinkles under the eyes with skin care products
With the right skin care you canWrinkles around the eyesreduce. Follow these tips!
Apply a moisturizer with hyaluronic acid once a day
By moisturizing the skin under your eyes, you can keep it from drying out and lighten hard lines. Before applying makeup, dab moisturizer under both eyes and rub into eyes in circular motions. Moisturizers that contain hyaluronic acid are ideal as they are most effective at drawing water into your skin and keeping it plump.
Use a retinol-based skin cream
Retinol-based creams increase your skin's collagen production, which can minimize wrinkles. Apply a retinol cream to your eyelids daily after moisturizing your face and use as directed to maximize results.
Tipp: Apply a maximum of 1 or 2 eye creams. Too many eye creams can irritate your skin, ultimately making skin aging even more noticeable.
Apply sunscreen every day
Sunlight can age your skin and deepen your wrinkles over time, and retinol-based skin creams can make your skin sensitive to UV light. Apply sunscreen to your skin beforeYou put on make-up, at least 15 minutes before going outside and reapply every 2 hours while in direct sunlight.
Tipp: Choose a sunscreen with an SPF of 50 or higher.
Exfoliate your skin once a week
Exfoliation can remove dead skin from your face and keep it young and radiant. Apply the scrub to a washcloth or scrub and rub it into your skin in circular motions. Rinse your face with warm water and then pat dry with a towel. Choose a scrub that suits your skin type. Mild peels can be helpful for dry skin, while people with oily skin need a stronger peel.
Tipp: Exfoliating your skin too often can dry it out. It's enough if you do it once a week.
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