From the age of 50, skin and hair change. If your mane is slowly turning gray, you need to find an appropriate hairstyle and apply age-appropriate make-up. But which make-up actually suits gray hair? We have put together the best tips.
Which make-up suits gray hair? Tips for mature skin
More and more women are deciding to let their gray hair grow out. After all, gray hair is currently trendy. At the same time, people are afraid that the gray mane will age their face. Especially if you already have some wrinkles at 50 and your complexion also changes during the menopause. One thing is for sure - what looked good at 30 and still fit somewhat at 40 is no longer flattering after 50.
These nuances make the skin shine
When hair turns gray, it will definitely affect your complexion. Foundation alone is not enough to make mature skin shine again. This is where highlighters and blushers come into play. Warm colors such as caramel, pink, gold and peach ensure a vital complexion. Apply blush to your cheeks, chin, or nose.
It is also important that the primer and foundation matchto suit the skin tone. It's best to use a lighter primer and avoid using powder entirely. The product settles into the fine wrinkles and emphasizes them even more.
Our tip: From the age of 50, the skin needs a lot of moisture. Products that have a creamy consistency are therefore better. If you apply day cream, you should do it at least half an hour before applying make-up. Otherwise the foundation can blur.
Perfectly shaped and colored eyebrows are an absolute must after 50
When it comes to highlighting facial features, eyebrows can do wonders. Regular care not only includes plucking, but also – if there are already gray hairs – coloring the eyebrows. Eyebrow powder, which is applied with a brush, is perfect for this purpose. You should be very careful when doing this - the eyebrow color should not differ too much from the hair color.
Conceal droopy eyelids and emphasize eyes
Droopy eyelids can be easily concealed with warm, muted colors that look natural. Wear a dark shade in the crease of the eyelid to make the eyes appear larger. Choose eyeshadows with subtle glitter, they make the skin shine. Matte shades, on the other hand, can make you appear older. When it comes to eyeliner, black can make your eyes appear smaller. From the age of 50, you should choose either dark blue – for blue and green eyes or brown – for green and brown eyes. Brown mascara can also subtly emphasize the eyes and effectively round off the make-up in this area.
What make-up to wear with gray hair: Make up your lips correctly
The basic rule when applying make-up is to emphasize either the eyes or the lips. If you do both at the same time, the makeup can look unnatural, almost like a mask. So either subtly emphasize your lips with lip gloss or use a lipstick in a strong, warm shade. The same applies here – use products that create light reflections. Matte lipsticks accentuate lip wrinkles and dry out the skin.
Common makeup mistakes over 50: What doesn't go well with gray hair?
1. Contouringstill looks very beautiful at 30 and can emphasize the facial features. However, if you have mature skin, you should avoid using too many products. Because they often settle in the folds. Primer and foundation are enough to make the skin more radiant. Adding rouge – you mustn’t forget rouge – can improve your complexion.
2. Too much shine:Many make-up products for mature skin contain fine glitter particles that should make the face shine. However, if you wear too much of a good thing, you can have the opposite effect: the wrinkles reflect and are further emphasized instead of concealed. Glitter on the cheekbones or under the eyebrows looks great.
3. Using Incorrect Color Palette:Light shades are advantageous and make the look more expressiveLips appear fuller. Warm shades are always preferable to cool colors.
4. Coloring your eyebrows too dark:Gray hair and gray eyebrows make the face look somehow lifeless and pale. So if you don't want to dye your hair anymore, you should at least dye your eyebrows. However, in this case too it is important not to overdo it. If they are too dark, they look artificial and the face looks like a mask.
5. Not Applying Lipstick:Dark lipsticks, especially if they have a creamy consistency, can be easily smudged. To avoid this, always apply lipstick (tone-on-tone with the lipstick color). By the way, pink or rose shades look particularly good on women over 50. Dark red or fiery red tones can also create more fullness.
