Makeup that ages: TOP-10 mistakes in make-up

Very often we girls follow trends and tik-tok videos. Experienced makeup artists show examples of successful make-ups, and we are in a hurry to implement them in life. However, often, clumsy hand movements can turn a young girl into a woman of mature age. What makeup techniques should you leave until better times?

1. Rough contouring 

Contouring can add age / istockphoto.com

Have you seen such contouring on Instagram? Seems simple enough. Oh no. Improper, often rough and aggressive contouring to make, for example, a narrower nose or smaller cheeks, lead to the opposite effect. The owner of this make-up looks older than her years. And the traces of the sculptor powder additionally make the makeup heavier.

2. Unsuccessful blush 

Choose a blush for your color type / istockphoto.com

Incorrectly chosen blush, namely too dark color, will make even a young nymph look old. Blondes with light, porcelain skin should be especially careful. By the way, red blush also belongs to unsuccessful options, mind you.

3. Dense tone

If the structure of the foundation itself is dense, it is easy to overdo it. She “washed” with a foundation, and the beauty does not work. Rather, your face will look like a mask. Try to choose a cream for your skin type, and also take into account the seasonality: summer or winter.

Do not apply a thick layer and concealer (usually with its help dark circles or bruises under the eyes), because on the face you will get large light spots.

4. Dark lipstick

Burgundy, dark red, plum colors give a woman extra maturity. Especially matte lipsticks - they deprive the lips of their natural shape, visually make them smaller and narrower. If you apply lipstick incorrectly, you will look like Shapoklyak.

5. Black eyeliner

The eyeliner, which was applied to the entire upper and lower eyelids, will visually make your eyes smaller, and highlight the redness of the whites. Overall, you will look like a tired woman.

6. Shadows with mother-of-pearl 

Shiny shadows are beautiful and devious at the same time / istockphoto.com

Now it is very fashionable to "paint" eyes with shiny shadows. But notice how exquisitely and tastefully the professionals do it. If you are far from visage, then shiny shadows will add a couple of years to you. Sequins will fall on the lower eyelid, clog into the folds of the eyelids and faithfully emphasize every wrinkle.

7. Extra mascara

Extra dark mascara for daytime makeup looks unnatural. In addition, if you apply too much mascara, your eyelashes will stick together and look like spider legs. Such a dramatic effect is more suitable for a theater actress than for you.

8. Clear eyebrows

A clear, sometimes geometrically correct drawing of eyebrows always ages. Remove excess angularity, make a soft line, do not overload the eyebrows with a pencil.

9. Dry skin

Even the most expensive foundation and super quality blush correctors will not be able to hide dry skin. And in most cases, such makeup will only aggravate the situation, and you will look older than your age. Be sure to moisturize your skin!

10. Powder all over the face

Do not apply powder in a thick layer on the foundation. Especially avoid the areas around the eyes and cheeks. It is better to take loose powder and apply only on the T-shaped zone: forehead, nose, chin.

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