Forties are the time of your life, when you look all the more desirable. You are relaxed, have come into your own and are comfortable in your own skin. You know what you want, and that confidence in your personality, increases your desirability. Look at Jennifer Aniston, Rachel Weisz, Nicole Kidman, Salma Hayek, and Monica Belluci – all Hollywood actresses who are looking stunning at 40 and above. One may argue that these film stars are blessed with envious genes and high-end expensive make up, but being a 21st century woman, anyone can look fresher, brighter and even younger than their actual age by following some tricks of the trade.
Beauty regimen for mature skin, often results in frustration and depressive thoughts. However, it is important to manage your expectations with the changing realities of bodies over time. The fountain of youth will continue to elude us, as wrinkles continue to multiply and spots become evident. However, what do not elude us are some makeup tips to keep handy that work like a charm on skin over 40.
Here are 20 essential makeup tips for women over 40 that may help-
1. Moisturize A Lot:
With age, skin loses on its elasticity and suppleness, which is why it becomes doubly important to moisturize your skin heavily. Apart from a heavy moisturizer, it is also important to look for other make-up products that do not steal moisturefrom your skin.
2. Choose A Good Quality Concealer:
Wrinkles, spots, hyper pigmentation are some of the problems which appear when the skin is ageing. Invest in a good quality concealer and you’ll be surprised with the results. Look for a cream-based concealer which doesn’t aggravate dryness and fine lines on the face.
3. Avoid Foundation Overload:
The foundation is considered to be the very basis of make-uproutines; the very canvas on which paintings are made. The foundation helps to achieve a flawless face; however, in attempts to hide wrinkles and spots, women tend to go overboard with foundation application. This results in an artificial and cakey, not to mention pathetic look, which is certainly unpleasant.
4. Opt For Creamy Foundations:
It is beneficial to remember that matte finishes and powder based foundations settle into fine lines and wrinkles making you look haggard and unappealing. Creamy or liquid foundations applied with a foundation brush work best on mature skin.
5. Move Over Dark Lips:
Stay away from dark lipstick if you have thin lips as dark lip hues highlight the thinness. Investing in a decent lip liner will add definition and it is also, a good idea to keep a flesh toned lip pencil as a lip-base to create the impression of thicker lips. The gloss is a life-saver when it comes to instantly plumping your lips. A neutral or natural shade lip colour coupled with a sheer gloss works wonders for fuller look.
6. Limit Face Powder Application:
After applying foundation, do not over powder your face with compacts or talcum powders. As stated previously, mature skin tends to be dry and adding extra bits of powder will result in patchy looking skin.
7. Add A Little Colour:
Make up over 40 is about learning to flatter and not trying to hide one’s perceived flaws. Blush instantly brightens up your eyes and makes you look fresher and younger in a couple of strokes. Peach tinted blushes add a very natural glow to the face, whereas deeper colours can be used as highlighters to give a lift to the face.
8. Stay Away from Shimmer:
It is a safe bet to stay away from shimmer and other types of glitter glam in your make up routines. Most women with mature skin tremble at the thought of using shimmery eye shadows and shining blushes.
9. Liquid Liners Are A No-No:
With uneven skin, application of liquid eye liners can be quite a task and it is therefore, advised to opt for pencil eyeliners or gel liners instead. These provide a much softer look onwomen over 40 years.
10. Prime Your Skin:
Before you use your concealer, and after your skin has absorbed buckets of moisturizer, don’t forget to use a Primer which makes skin look even toned. A Primer seems like an extra step but investing in one is worth it as it stops the seepage of make up into your wrinkles.
11. Shape Your Eyebrows:
Like lips, eyebrows tend to thin out and grow sparse over time. Avoid the pencilled-in brows look and instead opt for a natural brow using a stiff bristled brush and soft taupe powder.
12. Highlighters Are The Bomb:
Highlighters are sneaky makeup items that turn your make up routines into transformations. With a little skill and blending prowess, highlighters and illuminators help ‘lift’ but also take away a few years off your face.
13. Mascara Only On Upper Lashes:
Mascara along with eyeliner can help your eyes pop out. Apply ample amounts on the upper lashes, but stay away from adding them to the lower lashes.
14. Blend Your Makeup Well:
To avoid looking like a clown face, blend your foundation, concealer or primer extremely well as blending is often the key to flawless, spot free makeup.
15. Follow A Sincere Skin Regimen:
Any kind of makeup looks best on healthy, glowing skin and therefore, investing in skin care products that retain the suppleness of your skin is a must.
16. Exfoliating Before Cleansi
Exfoliation should be carried out at least twice a week as it helps slough off dead skin cells, revealing fresher and younger looking skin, preparing a wonderful canvas for further make up.
17. Curl Your Lashes:
Before you put on mascara, curl your lashes with a curler and straighten them out. Mascara works best on longer lashes by making your eyes look dramatic.
18. Invest In an Under Eye Cream:
Droopy eyes and dark under eyes are common complaints of women over 40. To overcome this problem, invest in good night creams and under eye creams which are ultra-hydrating.
19. Play With Eyeshadows:
Define your eyes with the use of eyeshadow a shade or two darker than your skin tone. Stay away from harsh blacks and charcoals.
20. Right Pair of Glasses:
Even glasses have the potential of adding age to your face. So,opt for glasses that flatter your face cut and shape. The right frame can add or reduce 10 years to your face, especially on a mature woman.
Author Bio:
Sarah Carter is a blogger and Team Member at MoleRemoval.net. She likes to write about health, Skin Care, Beauty and Makeup tips. You can follow her on twitter.
