Makeup is a two-edged sword that may make or break your overall appearance. For example, if you still apply a heavy lip liner and a lighter lipstick to fill in the gaps, your face will appear older.
Filling in the brows, on the other hand, can instantly remove years off the face. We've compiled a list of 9 beauty faux pas that might make you appear older than you are.
Using a lighter foundation or a darker foundation shade will ruin your entire look. It's crucial to apply base makeup correctly, and choosing the right foundation colour to match your skin tone is crucial.
The first rule of looking younger is to fill in the brows neatly, which is why over-plucked and thin brows have the opposite effect. Shape the brows to a medium thickness, then fill them in with a pencil or powder and wax if you have lighter brows. And never use Black to fill in your eyebrows. Always use shades of brown or grey depending on your skin tone.
Skin that is well-moisturized appears soft, supple, and youthful. Never omit the moisturiser before putting makeup because it will draw attention to fine lines and wrinkles.
One of the most common makeup mistakes is lining the lips with a very dark lip liner and then filling them in with a softer hue. It's an out-of-date trend that you should avoid at all costs.
Excessive blush on the apple of the cheeks does not help you look younger or fresher. When applying blush, use a light hand and make sure to blend it well.
Your Instagram feed may lead you to assume that there is no such thing as too much highlighter, but in reality, using too much highlighter can completely destroy your appearance. Your skin will glow and look brilliant if you use highlighter lightly. Here's an example of "How to Apply Highlighter Flawlessly."
Skin that is well-moisturized and dewy seems fresh and younger, but too much powder makes makeup appear dry and cakey. Reduce the use of powder cosmetics and show off your supple skin.
Contouring allows you to mould your face as you desire. You draw attention to what you want to draw attention to, and you contour away from what you don't want to draw focus to. If you have a bigger nose, draw tiny contour and highlight strips around the centre to create the illusion of a thinner nose. If you have a broad forehead, a little forehead contouring will give you the illusion of a smaller forehead. If you have a little chin, you can draw attention to it by highlighting it. This will make your chin appear longer. It's all about using makeup to create an illusion. However, contouring incorrectly can make you appear older. You should definitely check out our extensive Cream Contouring and Highlighting Tutorial if you want to learn this technique.
While makeup sponges and brushes aid in the application of foundation, we still tend to leave harsh lines behind, which settle into fine lines and exaggerate them. So, take your time blending the foundation with the appropriate equipment.
