Getting older and ageing is a fact of life, and with the passing years often comes the development of fine lines and wrinkles. Breaking up with old makeup routines and embracing new ones can give your face a new lease of life. Rather than trying to disguise our ageing, we can adapt our skincare and makeup routine to help us embrace these new changes. Read below for makeup tricks on how to achieve a youthful glowing look.
PREP THE SKIN WITH MOISTURISER AND SUNSCREEN
The most important makeup trick for the over 50s (or any age) is to hydrate the skin before application. Hydration can often minimise fine lines and ensure the makeup will go on smoother and more evenly. No matter your age, sunscreen such as DMK’s Soleil Defence SPF 50+ is a non-negotiable to protect your skin and prevent premature ageing.
AVOID THICK FOUNDATION
If you are slathering thick foundation over ageing skin, it is likely adding years to your look. A thick foundation tends to seep into cracks and looks worse than the fine lines you’re trying to hide. A good BB cream is the perfect coverage to even skin tone and gives you a healthier and fresher glow.
ENHANCE THE SHAPE OF THE EYE
As we age, the eyelids tend to droop, so the goal is to draw attention away from the lid and toward the actual eye. Eyeliner is the key. Apply it in a thin streak along the line where the lashes begin, top and bottom. This will enhance the shape of your eye and create the illusion of thicker lashes. Use soft shades and a light touch when applying eye shadow.
BRING BACK THE EYEBROWS
Thicker, fuller brows can help to create the illusion of a more youthful appearance, and even lift your features for a more lively look. But be careful to not go overboard with the eyebrow pencil, you want to avoid it looking too harsh. Instead, gently fill your brows in with a brush and powder that matches your brows for a more subtle look.
DON’T LET THE LIPS BLEED
Your lipstick can often bleed into the lines around your lips. To avoid these wrinkles appearing more obvious, apply a moisturiser and coat the lips with foundation before applying lipstick. Loud and bright-coloured lipstick can also draw attention to fine lines around the lips. Lighter colours like corals and nudes can give lips a fuller and more youthful look