Mature women often have the habit of trying to hide their wrinkles and other age-related changes with a lot of make-up. What they don't realize is that too much of a good thing can have exactly the opposite effect. Often the result is a heavy or bland look that is either too exaggerated or makes the wearer appear older than she actually is. So what you should remember as you get older is that less often turns out to be more. Instead of wearing lots of layers and colors, stick to more subtle, light makeup for women over 50. We'll list basic rules and tips for you.
Make up your skin properly
Before it's the turn of the eyes and lips, focus on the skin of your face. It is used as a basis for alight makeup for womenover 50, something that flatters you and not the other way around is particularly important!
Ensure radiant skin as a base for make-up!
So that your aging skin shines and looks young is theproper careOf course, the be-all and end-all (this also applies to young skin). So before you cover up blemishes with make-up, make sure that they don't appear in the first place or are reduced. Regular care for aging skin includes:
- Cleanse your skin daily with products tailored to your skin type
- Regular peeling (frequency depends on skin type – thin skin should be peeled less often)
- Light moisturizer - it should nourish the skin well but not be greasy and heavy as this is not suitable as a base for makeup
Only well-moisturized skin can shine and be a good basis for the upcoming make-up. If you notice dry patches on your face despite the light cream, don't make the mistake of using a heavier moisturizer. Instead, apply a foundation that absorbs quickly, preferably with a gel texture.
Light makeup for women over 50 – Covering the wrinkles makes them more noticeable
No matter how much makeup you apply to your wrinkles, you won't be able to hide them. All you do is emphasize them. Because in the midst of the flawless remaining areas of the face after makeup, the only blemishes that remain are wrinkles. Light make-up for women over 50 is the better option here, but what exactly is right?
- You need a transparent foundation that also provides moisture.
- After foundation, apply concealer. As you age, products with a creamy texture are optimal (no powdery ones!).
With the concealer you cover the following:
- Reddened areas
- Hyperpigmentation
- The eye area and especially the inner corner of the eye (especially dark circles). The inner corner of the eye is usually darker than the outer corner, which you should compensate for.
Warm nuances and flattering accents
You should also create light daytime make-up with a little color, especially if you are over 50. This applies to the products we have already mentioned above. As you get older, your skin usually becomes paler and if you choose the same tone for your products as usual, it can make you appear older. Instead, you should counteract this by opting for a shade or two darker.
What's important now is that you don't just concentrate on your face when applying make-up, otherwise you'll end up with an unsightly edge, like a mask. Instead, blend foundation and concealer up to the neck to create an even transition. A foundation brush is ideal for this.
Accentuate with bronzer
Then highlight one or two areas of your face by applying bronzer and blending it well. He covers the following areas:
- below the cheekbones
- along the sides of the nose
- Forehead
- under the chin
These accents ensure a radiant and fresh look and are not only suitable for everyday, light make-up for women over 50, but also if you want to wear a little more eye-catching make-up for an evening.
Light make-up for women over 50 – natural blush with rouge
Somehow everything seems so different when you want to put makeup on mature skin. And that's actually it. Alsobezüglich of the RedsYou should now proceed a little differently than before. Do you also use the trick of smiling when applying your natural blush? Although it is a tried and tested and clever trick, it is no longer optimal after a certain age. Instead:
- Apply blush to the top of your cheekbones.
- Then blend the blush inwards/downwards.
Again, favor creamy textures and muted pink tones. By applying above the bones, the eye is drawn upwards and towards the eyes.
Make up your eyes and eyebrows correctly as you get older
Big eyes look youthful and that's exactly why you should focus on them when applying light makeup for women over 50. How can you visually open the eye?
The eyelashes and eyelids
- Use an eyelash curler to curl your eyelashes (as close to the base of the eyelashes as possible).
- Apply mascara. Avoidfor light eye make-upBe sure to prevent clumping of eyelashes by using an appropriate product. The so-called fly legs make you appear older. Ideally, the product is also nourishing, as eyelashes become more brittle and thin with age. Contrary to popular opinion, black is also suitable for people over 50. The wrong shade of brown, on the other hand, creates a tired look. A contrast between eye color and eyelashes/eyeliner is important.
- Eyeshadow is in everyday lifenot absolutely necessary. If you do want to apply it, it's best to do so on the outer corner of the eye and blend it inwards (it should get lighter towards the inner corner of the eye). That also opens the view.
The eyebrows as a frame
Eyebrows also lose volume with age and with the right styling you can counteract this visually, even if you only apply light make-up for women over 50.
- Instead of plucking, trim them.
- Use brow color that mimics hairs when applied. The product should be applied as sparingly as possible so that the brows do not end up looking too artificial, but rather as natural as possible.
- Care for eyebrows with growth-promoting products.
Light make-up for women over 50 – emphasize the lips
Lips also age. In addition, they often become more asymmetrical. This needs to be balanced:
- Use lipstick that is soft and glides well.
- Choose a matte, natural color for lip liner/pencil and lipstick. In some cases it can also be stronger.
- Apply the lip liner from the outside to the inside: from the outer corner of the mouth to the arch of the arm or to the middle of the lower lip. In this way you even out unevenness in the lip line.
- Then fill in with lipstick - also from the outside to the inside.
- If desired, a gloss can be added for shine. But this should definitely be light andnotbe sticky.
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