The small smile lines around the eyes are a natural part of aging and a sign of a happy life. But if you don't like them, there are some simple make-up tricks for crow's feet that you can use to conceal them on mature skin and make your eyes look younger and fresher.
You can use certain makeup techniques to smooth the skin and make the complexion appear radiant, hydrated and youthful. But it's common for you to apply foundation and concealer and an hour later have visible crow's feet. If you want to reduce their appearance on the eyes, follow these clever tricks.
What are crow's feet?
Crow's feet, also known as smile lines, are fine lines that form on the outer corners of the eyes. The eye area is constantly in motion as we laugh, blink, or frown. But as we age, our body produces less collagen and the skin loses its elasticity, which is why you often notice the first lines and wrinkles around the eyes. Sun exposure and skin dehydration are other factors that increase the appearance of crow's feet.
Prepare the eye area properly
The reason crow's feet appear more noticeable after about an hour of makeup is because the skin around the eyes is dry and loses moisture throughout the day. Before applying your makeup, you should properly prepare your eye area by using an eye cream and primer. Properly moisturizing the skin will give you an even makeup base and ensure that makeup doesn't settle in the wrinkles and lasts longer. If you notice that the skin is drying out again, you can pat in a little of the primer or your eye cream to rehydrate and look fresh. Do not rub the skin with the cream or primer to avoid compromising the coverage too much. You can do this as many times as necessary during the day without disturbing the makeup.
Use moisturizing concealer
For this area of the face you should definitely use a liquid oneConcealer with a light, dewy textureUse to conceal crow's feet around the eyes. Since crow's feet typically have a brown undertone, choose a pink or pink-beige concealer to balance out the color. Use only enough to brighten the eye area and always apply in upward motions to prevent it from sinking into the skin.
Be careful with the powder
Powder can settle into lines and wrinkles, emphasizing rather than concealing them. However, if you want to set your face with powder so that the makeup lasts all day, you should be careful not to apply it too thickly. If you want to conceal crow's feet, loose powder is always the best choice. Apply it all over the face with a powder brush.
Apply cream blush
Opt for a cream blush that will give you a fresh glow and draw attention to your defined cheekbones rather than your crow's feet. Be careful not to apply it too close to the wrinkles so that it doesn't sit there.
Make-up tricks for crow's feet on the eyes: Emphasize the eyebrows
Well-groomed eyebrows make you look youthful, they emphasize the eyes and distract attention from the wrinkles. So that the fine lines and crow's feet are not in the foreground,Make up your eyebrows naturallyand give them more volume by filling and shaping them.
Avoid heavy eye makeup
Do not use darker eyeshadows as they make the eyes smaller and give the impression of tiredness. To highlight this area, apply nude or white eyeshadow and blend it with your fingertips. Avoid using black eyeliners as they highlight crow's feet. Instead, consider tight eyeliner to achieve the same dramatic look without drawing attention to the wrinkles.
More beauty tricks for crow's feet
- When taking off your makeup, try not to constantly pull at the eye area. Soak cotton pads in micellar water and place them on the eyes for a few minutes to dissolve the mascara before gently removing them.
- Use eye pads and eye area masks to heal and moisturize while you sleep.
- Choose an eye cream with UV protection as the sun's rays can cause a lot of wrinkles.
- To slow the development of crow's feet, don't forget your sunglasses. Invest in a quality pair of sunglasses with UV protection to protect your eyes from the additional sun damage.
- Opt for silk pillowcases as their smoother texture offers numerous benefits for the skin.
