6 common makeup mistakes that make us look older

Hi everyone,

Makeup can bolster our self-confidence by highlighting our best facial features and making our skin look well-nourished. But, have you ever noticed that sometimes it can actually make you appear older? None of us is safe from choosing the wrong makeup strategies on occasion!

1. Applying too much concealer

In our desire to create a perfect matte effect, many of us make the mistake of applying too much concealer. If you select the wrong color and put on too thick a layer, you’ll end up highlighting your wrinkles and making your face look aged. To avoid this, top makeup artists recommend steering clear of thick foundations. Instead, choose fluid ones containing luminous particles — they’ll make your skin look healthy and natural without overloading it.

2. Selecting the wrong lipstick tone

There’s no question about it — lipstick can do wonders to your image! This season, don’t be afraid to experiment with rich, saturated colors. But, don’t forget — if your lips are naturally narrow, you should avoid using dark-toned lipsticks. Dark colors are likely to make your lips look even thinner.

If you want your lips to appear fuller, lipstick can be of help, as well — all you need to do is overdraw your natural lip line!

3. Applying dark eyeshadows the wrong way

Take care not to apply shadows over the whole lid area — this will make you look visibly older! The right thing to do is to only dab the outer corners of your eyes.

4. Overusing lower lid eyeliner

Applying dark eyeliner to your lower lid makes your eyes look narrow. To counteract the effect, use a light makeup pencil — this should add openness to your image!

5. Highlighting your eyebrows too much

Using intense dark colors to enlarge and highlight your eyebrows can make your face look unkempt and age-worn. You’d be wiser to use colors a tone lighter than your natural eyebrow color.

6. Powdering your face too thickly

Powder is good for correcting skin defects only when it’s applied in small quantities. If used too generously, the thing itself becomes a problem! Employ light mineral or rice powder to get rid of that greasy, glistening effect in the T-zone. Avoid powdering the area around the eyes — this will only highlight the wrinkles and make your skin look dry.