Skin changes with age. It becomes thinner, loses fat and no longer looks as plump and smooth as it once did. The dryness caused by the hormonal change can lead to sagging - especially in the neck, jaw and cheeks - as well as fine wrinkles above the upper lip,Drooping eyelidsand crow's feet. As a result of these skin changes, the question often arises:How do I wear make-up properly after 50?Can beMake up wrinkles somehow? Makeup can indeed work wonders, but when used incorrectly it can make you look years older. Today we'll tell you what's particularly important when applying make-up over 50. For a youthful look, you should definitely avoid these nine makeup mistakes!
Makeup Mistake #1: Neglecting your eyebrows
Eyebrows become lighter and sparser in women over 50. That's why it's important to have them with youEyebrow powder, pencils or pomadesto fill up. Not using such a tool can leave you looking browless, and that's not flattering for anyone.Make up your eyebrows properly after 50is therefore crucial for the perfect make-up look. Microblading is also a good way to get full, defined and natural-looking eyebrows again.
Proper eye make-up over 50
Makeup Mistake #2: Not using eyeshadow primer
The eyeshadow base is designed to prevent the eyelids' natural oil from affecting the appearance of the eyeshadow by causing creasing and smudging. And she does fantastic work. But more importantly, the eyeshadow primer also offers other benefits.
If we use a primer that matches our skin or is just a little lighter, it can hide the discoloration that many of us over 50 already have on our eyelids. Whether this discoloration comes from veins showing through the thin eyelid skin or from darker age spots,die Eyeshadow primer will create an even base, which makes our eyes look bigger and brighter - with or without eyeshadow.
Makeup Mistake #3: Applying eyeshadow to the crease of your eyelids
If you have over 50 droopy eyelids, it is especially important to place the eyeshadow high enough. Like usexplain in this article, you should first apply a light color evenly to the entire movable eyelid. Then distribute the dark colorslightly above the crease of the eyelid, so the eyeshadow is actually visible when you look directly into a mirror. This is important because this makeup trick makes eyes look bigger than they actually are.
Makeup Mistake #4: You're afraid of the eyelash curler
Many women are afraid to use an eyelash curler, but it's definitely worth the effort. Why actually? Because the eyelashes become much more visible and noticeable when we use themfirst bend and then ink.
Makeup Mistake #5: Using the wrong foundation blending tool
Some women blend foundation with a makeup sponge or fingers, but you actually need oneBuffer Brush. With this foundation brush, the product can be distributed wonderfully evenly and easily.
Makeup Mistake #6: You use a powder blush
Cream or liquid blushlooks best on mature skin, unless you have oily skin. Most of us grew up wearing powder blush, but as we get older and our skin becomes drier, powder blush can look patchy and accentuate wrinkles. Cream or liquid blush, on the other hand, is easy to apply and blends beautifully with the skin, making it look more natural.
And instead of applying blush to the cheekbones like we've been hearing about for years, it's much more flattering to apply it from the center of the cheekbone up toward the temple to visually lift the face.
Make up your lips properly after 50
Makeup Mistake #7: Lipstick makes you look sad
Loss of collagen as part of the natural aging process causes skin over 50 to look saggy and tired. Especially in the lip area. Because of this downward movement, some of us look like we have a permanent frown on our face. Makeup can really help us here.
To be more likely to put on a smile, you just need to avoid using your lipstick andApply lipliner to the outer edge of the lower lip. Instead, it's a good idea to draw the line just before the edge of your lips. This trick makes a huge difference to our facial expressions. You can find out more about “lip make-up after 60”.read in this article.
Makeup Mistake #8: You choose the wrong lipstick
Since our lips get smaller as we age, we usually want to make them look bigger through makeup. A good idea is to choose a lipstick that matches yoursGives lips a shine, e.g. with satin, pearl, frost or metallic finish. Matte lipsticks are not suitable for women over 50.
However, there is an exception. If we have a problem with lipstick settling in the wrinkles around the mouth, we should first apply a matte lipstick along the edge of the lip as it will be less likely to run. Then we have to apply a shiny lipstick or a lip gloss - or both.
Now let's come to the question ofLipstick color. A lipstick that is too dark, especially if it is matte, can make you look older. And a color that's too light (more of a nude look) can make you appear pale.
A 2017 study (1) proved that the greater the contrast, the more attractive we appear. So you need to create more contrast through a bolder lip color. It's important to find just the right color that contrasts well with your skin and is neither too light nor too dark.
You should alsoInfluence of your skin undertoneDon't underestimate it when choosing the right lipstick color. If your undertone is cool, consider wearing a pink, raspberry, plum, or blue-red shade. If your undertone is warm, shades like peach, coral, orange and red-orange are ideal for you. And if your undertone is neutral, you can wear the lighter shades of either the cool or warm colors.
Makeup Mistake #9: Skipping exfoliation in your beauty routine
The most important thing we can do before applying makeup is thePreparation of the skin. And the step most of us miss most often is exfoliation. But a peeling is a very good investment of time, energy and money because it removes the dead skin cells and makes our skin look brighter and more radiant. There are many great peels on the market, but it is also easy,to make your own version.
So those were our nine makeup mistakes you should avoid when you're over 50. And if you want to wear makeup naturally after 50, you shouldthis quick and easy 5 minute makeup tutorialview.
(1)Study: Facial Contrast Is a Cross-Cultural Cue for Perceiving Age
