It’s honestly kind of annoying how some of your old makeup habits can become huge mistakes once you turn 60, and they can actually make you look twenty years older.
A soft finish goes too far
There was probably a time when you thought that powder was the best way to finish up your look, just a puff, a sweep, and then you’re done. But it’s not that easy because, after 60, your skin’s usually drier and the finer lines stand out more.
Powder all over your face starts looking more like flour than actual makeup, especially when it’s around your cheeks and under your eyes. Be stingy with it. Put a little bit just where your makeup slides around, like your nose or chin, and leave the rest for a more natural look.
A bright patch tells on itself
Concealer. It’s one of those things that seems helpful at first, and you might find yourself putting a big triangle of it under your eyes, just to brighten things up. Bad idea. It doesn’t take long for concealer to start collecting in every little crease, aging you well beyond your years.
You don’t need to go overboard with it, put a little corrector there and then apply a thin layer of concealer on top. Make sure you do it with a finger or small brush so that you don’t use too much and stop before the smile lines. It’s difficult, yes, but totally worth it.
The old map stops fitting
The way you apply your eyeshadow is probably muscle memory now, with the same brush and same moves. There’s nothing wrong with having habits, of course there isn’t, but you should know that your eyelids may become softer or more hooded as you get older.
The crease spot? It might disappear on your hooded lids. Shadow blended straight outward? That’ll pull the eye shape down. You should try to put your shadow on while looking straight ahead, and keep the deeper shade a little bit above the fold, not hidden inside it.
A small line closes things in
In the mirror, a lower waterline looks good, great in fact, but in real life, it’s a lot harsher. Black or dark brown right inside the lower rim makes your eyes look smaller while also putting more attention on any shadows underneath. You’ll age yourself way more than you need to.
Instead, try moving the dark color to the upper lashes because it’ll help to balance things more. That’s not to say you have to leave your lower lash line feeling naked, definitely not. You can smudge a softer shade slightly on the outside third. Make it a whisper, not a marker.
The wand needs a new job
Forget what you’ve heard because, actually, mascara can look really good after 60, it just depends on how you use it. Your lashes may be finer, so you’ve got to be careful to avoid making them look clumpy and tired, that’s never a good look.
Most women get it wrong by putting on two thick coats. Instead of doing that, try curling your lashes first, and then using a smaller brush. Wiggle right at the roots, pull up once, and leave the tips alone so they don’t look spidery, you really don’t want that.
A little shine picks the wrong spot
It doesn’t matter how beautiful a pale shiny shadow might look in the compact, it’s a different story when it goes on textured lids. It’ll start pointing out every crease there. That’s not to say you have to avoid any shimmer altogether, you can still use it.
It’s simply that you should reduce the amount of shininess on your lids. Put a satin cream shade on the middle of the lid, instead of going all the way up to the brow, and keep the crease softer. Not too much sparkle, just enough to add a little light to the lid.
A fresh flush takes a detour
The funny thing about blush is that most women make the mistake of being only half an inch off, that’s all. Putting it too low, especially when you’re smiling, means the color drags down your cheek when your face relaxes.
You should do this instead. Look straight ahead with a normal face and start the blush higher on your outer cheek, then blend it back toward the temple. Avoid going toward your mouth, it’ll only make the blush look worse.
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