How to Cover the Imperfections of Aging Skin with Makeup

There is beauty in every age, and more women should understand that regardless of their age, taking care of their skin and using makeup is perfectly normal. However, as we age, our skin also transforms and unfortunately, it doesn’t look the same as it used to when we were younger. So, instead of wallowing in negative thoughts and feelings, use aging as an excuse to reinvent yourself.

It’s very important to realize that what looked amazing a few years ago might not suit you anymore, especially when it comes to makeup. So, take a different approach. At a mature age, the most important thing is to cover your skin imperfections but still look natural. In this article, we will be talking about several different ways to cover the imperfections of aging skin with makeup in a manner that will make you look fresh and youthful once again.

1.    Concealing Wrinkles

The first thing that you should know when trying to conceal your wrinkles with makeup is that too much of it might make things worse. Older women tend to apply too much product to the most wrinkle-prone skin areas, but they are only drawing all the attention to those areas. As the hour’s pass, the foundation, concealer, and powder become cakey. Instead, the best thing that you could do to hide the wrinkles is to moisturize your skin after washing it in the morning.

It is crucial to use a silicone-based product around the eyes because this will fill in the fine lines. It will also help your concealer stick and not become cakey throughout the day. Also, there is a special technique to hide the saggy skin on your face. Use a lighter shade foundation to soften harsh lines, and a darker shade foundation to make soft lines more visible. Cover the spots where you used a darker shade with translucent powder to balance the shades on your face.

However, you should analyze your facial bone structure very thoroughly before applying this technique and if you are not sure how to do it, better not do it at all. You can also check out this article about the best foundation for mature skin over 40 and other makeup products for aging skin to see which kind of products suit your needs beyond this age.

2.    Obtaining a Brighter and Fresher-Looking Skin

Another problem with aging skin is that it also loses its brightness, freshness, and starts looking duller. The trick here is to use warm-toned makeup to bring that brightness back. For example, use a foundation that is one shade or half-shade lighter than your skin tone. Some of your other friends when it comes to the fresh looking skin are bronzers and illuminators. However, don’t overdo it or it may have the opposite effect.

Try to blend your bronzer into your foundation as well as possible. You can also count on loose powder that is one shade darker than your skin tone. As for illuminators, gently apply some to the highest points of your cheekbones, and maybe a bit to your forehead. In addition, you should always apply sunscreen after your moisturizer in the morning. For more tips, here are some timeless makeup tricks that every woman should know. Moreover, don’t forget to reapply the sunscreen throughout the day to keep your skin protected from the dangerous sun rays.

3.    Avoid Super Bright Colors and Choose Softer Ones Instead

If until now you simply couldn’t go out of the house without putting red lipstick on, now it’s time to go for softer colors instead. Vibrant colors will only attract all the attention to the places you’re putting them on, like your eyes, lips, or cheeks. So, instead of blending in with your skin, these colors will only make your wrinkles and aging skin more visible. Pastels and neutral colors are the best for mature skin. Here are some nice ideas of eye makeup colors that mature women can safely use.

However, according to experts, it is still fine to use black eyeliner and mascara around your eyes because those will draw the attention towards their color, not the skin and eventual wrinkles around them. Use a volumizing mascara to make your lashes appear thicker than they actually are.

For lips, go for peachy tones or beige colors. Lip glosses can also offer the illusion of fuller lips or a gently-applied lip liner that slightly goes over your natural contour. If you already have plump lips or fine lines around them, go for matte lipsticks in neutral colors. Avoid strong colors like red, purple, or burgundy.

Conclusion

Finally, all women should know that every age is beautiful, and they should enjoy life journey without worrying about how they look. However, for those who really want to cover the imperfections of their aging skin, there are tons of useful tips and tricks that they can try. Some simple adjustments like a more neutral lipstick color and eyeshadow, a stricter skincare routine, and some well-applied skincare products can do wonders for your face. Don’t feel disappointed when you hit a certain age. There is beauty in everything, even when you are older.

Updated on 10-08-2020