subject: How The Wrong Makeup Can Actually Age Your Appearance [print this page] Remember that old Cher song about turning back time? Well, for many of us, makeup is meant to do just that. However, if you're not careful, you can actually end up adding years to your face by using the wrong product or outdated techniques.
Here are just a few of the most common, age-adding makeup mistakes and how to go about fixing them!
The Flub: Too much foundation. Using the wrong foundation or applying too much makes it settle into fine lines, making you look older.
The Fix: Choose a light coverage foundation or go over makeup you've already applied with a damp cosmetic sponge. It will remove excess foundation and give it a softer appearance.
The Flub: Giving up on eyeliner. Many women mistakenly think eyeliner is for young women and late nights out. But as our eyes age, they start to droop at the corners - something a little liner and mascara can help mask.
The Fix: Line upper lashes with black or brown pencil and make the line just a shade thicker at the outside corners. Curl your lashes before applying mascara - this will give them a brighter, more open appearance.
The Flub: Grandma lipstick. Remember how your granny (or someone you knew's granny) used to wear too much red lipstick? Don't let that be you! Thick, metallic-based shades can feather and look too heavy.
The Fix: Try a sheer gloss to give lips a fuller appearance or a lipstick with just a hint of sheen. Now who's the silver fox?
The Flub: Frosty shadows. Even 20 years ago, frosty or metallic shadows were kind of on their way out. Now they look dated and can actually highlight the appearance of lines.
The Fix: If you want shine, choose eye shadows with just a hint of sheen. Avoid shiny or sparkly powders.
The Flub: Day-glow skin. Bronzer is great for faking a sun-kissed glow, but too much looks un-natural on aging skin.
The Fix: Instead of dusting your entire face, highlight just your cheekbones, jaw line and hairline. This will give you a 'halo' appearance that avoids dark areas like around your nose, eyes and mouth.
I hope this article opens your eye about some facts that we all need to know when it comes to aging and skin care.
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