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And with out further ado... Here they are!
1. Because skin tends to lose moisture and wrinkle as we age, you don't want to use too much powder on aging skin. For a younger look, begin by mixing a primer created for mature skin with your foundation. This will sheer it out a bit so it doesn't settle into fine lines as much. Then, lightly powder with a large brush just to set the makeup. Need a great primer? Try Too Faced Wrinkle Injection.
2. Choose a feature to spotlight - either eyes or lips, but not both. If you're experimenting with a red lip, a little undereye concealer and mascara should be enough for eyes. If it's a sexy, smoky eye you're going for, pair it with a subdued, neutral lip that has just a touch of color. I like Sara St. James Easy Color Lipstick in Sugar Berry.
3. If you're experiencing drooping in the eye area, minimize it by drawing the focus to your lash line with a nice, soft-edged eyeliner on top only. Pur Minerals Mineral Eye Defining Pencil with Smudger does a great job of defining eyes without looking harsh. The smudger allows you to soften the line for a beautiful, well-blended look.
4. Well-shaped, defined brows are very important but be sure they're not too harsh. Brows should be just strong enough to create a frame for the eye. A nice, soft taupe works best for almost every hair color. Try Pur Minerals Mineral Brow Perfection for a great, universal brow color accompanied by an awesome shaping wax.
5. Lips should also be well-defined. For the most youthful lip look, begin with a liner that is a close match to the lip color you're planning to wear. To avoid the dreaded "ring around the mouth," fill in lips thoroughly with the lip liner before applying lipstick or gloss. Madeleine Mono Viva Diva Duo Lipliner has a neutral warm shade on one end, and a neutral cool shade on the other. One of these two shades should work well with any lip color you choose to wear.
And there you have it. No matter what your age, these 5 simple tips will work wonders toward creating a fresher, more youthful appearance. Leave a comment and let us know how it goes!
