Tips For Using Cosmetics to Look Younger

The effects of cosmetics change with age. Powder slides into wrinkles, glitter makes flaws stand out, and imperfections are harder to hide.

In attempts to hide the signs of aging, many women mistakenly accentuate them. Try these tips to make your cosmetics work for you, not against you.

Less is more

Don’t attempt to hide aging with more makeup. It will make you look older. Instead, wear foundation only where you need it, and opt for sheer makeup and mineral powders that sit on top on the skin.

Switch to moisturizing and anti-aging foundation

Obtain double duty by using a moisturizing foundation that contains anti-aging ingredients. It will soften lines and keep makeup from settling into them. Anti-aging ingredients are a bonus to help keep skin in top shape. Take a look at Redpoint Dermalift Foundation, Elizabeth Arden Intervene, Revlon Age Defying Foundation.

shown Elizabeth Arden Intevene

Pick a lighter lip color

Red is beautiful, but it has an “old” connotation. It is also unforgiving about showing lines. Instead, opt for a muted berry, or choose a “young” light pink. Aim for moisturizing lipsticks and pretty shades of sheer gloss to reflect light. Sally Hansen makes some great conditioning lip items.

More matte, less glimmer

Forget the full frost items, and use shimmer in moderation. Try using a matte shade for intense shadow colors and add just a hint of shimmery highlight. Above all, don’t shimmer up the entire face. A face full of glitter shadow, shimmering blush, and dazzling lip gloss is overkill at any age.

BIO: Carleen Pruess Coulter is an Attorney and Freelance Writer in the Chicago Area. She is the Owner and Editor of the websites Beauty and Fashion Tech and Girl Gloss, and provides content for several third party websites.

Carleen Pruess is an Attorney and Freelance Writer in the Chicago Area. She is the Owner and Editor of the websites Beauty and Fashion Tech and Girl Gloss, and provides content for several third party websites.
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