Makeup can’t turn back time, but it can enhance natural beauty at any age. Update the textures and colours of the makeup you use and how you apply it to make the best of your features and disguise signs of aging. Remember don’t let makeup define you. Use it to show your best features to their best advantage.
Tip: always apply makeup in as much natural light as possible and use a good mirror.
Skin thins as you get older, so use lighter coverage, heavy foundation collects in wrinkles drawing attention to them. Tinted moisturizers, mousses, light liquid or cream compact foundation gives sheer coverage and absorbs well.
Use foundation sparingly, just where you really need it.
If you need powder for oil control, choose translucent talc free powder with light reflecting particles or use blotting tissues. Mattifying products can make mature skin look dry.
EYES.. .A neutral palette of brown, taupe, beige, peach and soft pink is more flattering for mature skin. Blending is key so invest in good brushes.
Opt for soft brown mascaras and eyeliners and black can be harsh.
More mature persons need to steer clear of liquid eyeliners which can feather into the fine lines.
Tip 2: choose colours that look natural against your skin in rich hydrating formulas. Vibrant or contrasting colours can be aging.
Charlene Dehaney
