After 50, a heavy makeup will make you look tired, even exhausted, instead of giving you a fresh and vibrant appearance. Don't turn your makeup into a fatigue factor! Here are some age appropriate tips on how to use the makeup to enhance your natural beauty.
The first step in any makeup is applying the foundation. Women over 50 need to use a very light foundation with the same color as their natural skin tone. It is recommended to use primers before foundation, as primers smooth over wrinkles and tighten the skin.
If you like to use eyeliner, do not use it on the lower lash line. It will draw attention to the dark under eye circles and you don't want that. Draw just a thin line on the upper lash line.
Use soft colored eyeliners. Toss the black one, it is too harsh. Use brown and gray instead.
After 50 the eyelids get softer and more sensitive. Hard tip eyeliner will irritate their soft tissue, so go for a soft pencil or a gel.
Smokey eyes makeup is not appropriate for an older woman. You don't need a raccoon look, do you? If you really have to wear a dark eyeshadow, you need to brighten it up with a dab of cream highlighter on the center of the lid, in the inner corners of the eyes and under the brows.
Also, before applying eyeshadow, use an eyelid primer that will boost the eyeshadow endurance and smooth the fine lines.
Under eyes circles could be very annoying. They can be hidden successfully by concealers, only if the concealer has the right color. Test the concealer on your skin before you buy it.
The eyebrows are very important too. Shade your brows with a brown, natural looking brow pencil.
Always use mascara, at least one coat. Be aware that heavy mascara causes spider legs lashes. After your last coat of mascara, wipe your mascara wand on a piece of tissue, then drag the clean bristles through your lashes. This way the clumps will separate. Consider buying a set of false lashes too. They add instant dramatic glamor without any clumping and smudging. Use small strips just at the outer top corners and top with one coat of mascara to help them blend with the rest of your natural lashes.
Lipstick is a must for every woman. After a certain age, the regular lipstick will settle into the little wrinkles around the mouth. Replace lipstick with a lip stain, then top the lip stain with lip balm. The stain will stay put for a long time, but it can feel dry on the lips, that is why you need to use the lip balm, to moisturize the lips. Never use a lip liner, it is old fashioned and very unflattering.
After eyes, brows and lips make up, it's time for the blush. Use discreet blush and don't create high contoured cheekbones. Make it as natural as possible, like you are really blushing. A natural looking blush will instantly make you look younger and fresher. Don't use dark colors. If your skin is light, choose a pink blush, if your skin is dark, use an orange blush. Try to match your blush with the lip color tone, it will make a big difference in the overall look of your face.
Finish your fabulous makeup with a loose powder, using a large blush.
The first step in any makeup is applying the foundation. Women over 50 need to use a very light foundation with the same color as their natural skin tone. It is recommended to use primers before foundation, as primers smooth over wrinkles and tighten the skin.
If you like to use eyeliner, do not use it on the lower lash line. It will draw attention to the dark under eye circles and you don't want that. Draw just a thin line on the upper lash line.
Use soft colored eyeliners. Toss the black one, it is too harsh. Use brown and gray instead.
After 50 the eyelids get softer and more sensitive. Hard tip eyeliner will irritate their soft tissue, so go for a soft pencil or a gel.
Smokey eyes makeup is not appropriate for an older woman. You don't need a raccoon look, do you? If you really have to wear a dark eyeshadow, you need to brighten it up with a dab of cream highlighter on the center of the lid, in the inner corners of the eyes and under the brows.
Also, before applying eyeshadow, use an eyelid primer that will boost the eyeshadow endurance and smooth the fine lines.
Under eyes circles could be very annoying. They can be hidden successfully by concealers, only if the concealer has the right color. Test the concealer on your skin before you buy it.
The eyebrows are very important too. Shade your brows with a brown, natural looking brow pencil.
Always use mascara, at least one coat. Be aware that heavy mascara causes spider legs lashes. After your last coat of mascara, wipe your mascara wand on a piece of tissue, then drag the clean bristles through your lashes. This way the clumps will separate. Consider buying a set of false lashes too. They add instant dramatic glamor without any clumping and smudging. Use small strips just at the outer top corners and top with one coat of mascara to help them blend with the rest of your natural lashes.
Lipstick is a must for every woman. After a certain age, the regular lipstick will settle into the little wrinkles around the mouth. Replace lipstick with a lip stain, then top the lip stain with lip balm. The stain will stay put for a long time, but it can feel dry on the lips, that is why you need to use the lip balm, to moisturize the lips. Never use a lip liner, it is old fashioned and very unflattering.
After eyes, brows and lips make up, it's time for the blush. Use discreet blush and don't create high contoured cheekbones. Make it as natural as possible, like you are really blushing. A natural looking blush will instantly make you look younger and fresher. Don't use dark colors. If your skin is light, choose a pink blush, if your skin is dark, use an orange blush. Try to match your blush with the lip color tone, it will make a big difference in the overall look of your face.
Finish your fabulous makeup with a loose powder, using a large blush.
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Tips on how to look fresh after 50 with an elegant updo hairstyle or a french twist hairstyle.
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