Once we've reached an age when we'd like to look younger, whether or not we can actually look "young" depends on how long it has been since we actually were young. Still, most women can look their youngest by doing the following things:
1. Take good care of your complexion. If time permits use a facial mask. If there's no time for that wash your face well with an exfoliating cleanser. Apply a moisturizer. Moisturizers aimed at reducing the appearance of fine lines are ideal, but any light moisturizer can help. Consider using an under-eye firming gel.
2. Re-think your approach to make-up. When skin has fine lines a lighter-weight foundation can be less likely to show up lines the way a heavier foundation can. There are "age-defying" foundations, and if one works for you by all means use it. Some women, however, may discover that these foundations are "putty-like" and can call attention to fine lines.
Use a lip plumper, and choose the lightest (but fashionable) shade of lipstick right for you. If a pale shade of lipstick just isn't right for you use a lip-liner (being careful not over-run the edges of your lips), and fill in with the lightest shade that is right for you. Dark lipstick shades can call attention to thinner lips; and while the latest shade of red can look fashionable on a very young woman, the same shade can shout "old lady" once women have reached a certain age.
Depending on how many birthdays you've had, eyes can seem to fade some. It isn't necessary to wear "full" eye make-up to the grocery store, but a little eye liner or mascara can make eyes stand out more. Don't rule out the idea of adding a subtle shade of eye-shadow if it makes your eyes look more youthful. Believe it or not, a little shadow or smudged eye liner under the eye can camouflage some fine lines. Eye make-up, of course, is a very individual thing; and each woman needs to find an approach that is most attractive for her own eyes. Light powders are less likely to show up any creases/crinkles in the eyelids or around the eyes. Greasier make-up tends to settle into fine lines more.
If you wear concealer use a lightweight one.
1. Take good care of your complexion. If time permits use a facial mask. If there's no time for that wash your face well with an exfoliating cleanser. Apply a moisturizer. Moisturizers aimed at reducing the appearance of fine lines are ideal, but any light moisturizer can help. Consider using an under-eye firming gel.
2. Re-think your approach to make-up. When skin has fine lines a lighter-weight foundation can be less likely to show up lines the way a heavier foundation can. There are "age-defying" foundations, and if one works for you by all means use it. Some women, however, may discover that these foundations are "putty-like" and can call attention to fine lines.
Use a lip plumper, and choose the lightest (but fashionable) shade of lipstick right for you. If a pale shade of lipstick just isn't right for you use a lip-liner (being careful not over-run the edges of your lips), and fill in with the lightest shade that is right for you. Dark lipstick shades can call attention to thinner lips; and while the latest shade of red can look fashionable on a very young woman, the same shade can shout "old lady" once women have reached a certain age.
Depending on how many birthdays you've had, eyes can seem to fade some. It isn't necessary to wear "full" eye make-up to the grocery store, but a little eye liner or mascara can make eyes stand out more. Don't rule out the idea of adding a subtle shade of eye-shadow if it makes your eyes look more youthful. Believe it or not, a little shadow or smudged eye liner under the eye can camouflage some fine lines. Eye make-up, of course, is a very individual thing; and each woman needs to find an approach that is most attractive for her own eyes. Light powders are less likely to show up any creases/crinkles in the eyelids or around the eyes. Greasier make-up tends to settle into fine lines more.
If you wear concealer use a lightweight one.
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