As much as we love makeup and it’s transformative powers (make your nose look chiseled by contouring or fake fuller brows with a whisk of a pencil), sometimes it works against us. And by work against us, we mean against the clock. Instead of giving us a radiant and youthful glow, makeup can actually age you. Whether it’s doing a number on your skin’s texture or making fine lines more prominent, things can go array.
But as with most things, there’s a solution to combat it. In a recent article posted by Byrdie, Stephanie Koutikas, makeup artist and creative director at Mehron Makeup, detailed which products will age you dreadfully.
To begin, Koutikas warns to steer clear of tons of concealing under the eyes. “Too much coverage can bring an aging appearance to the skin and can highlight wrinkles and lines in this delicate area. Prep the skin with a moisturizing eye cream, and keep the touch light.” As much as we all want to achieve a beat face, less is actually more in the case. And if you want a brighter look, opt for a bold lip color or add bronzer to your cheekbones or even the inner ducts of your eyes to make them pop.
Koutikas also swears by avoiding setting powder, explaining that with aging skin, it’s best to keep it dewy and glowing. “Most face powders tend to magnify lines in the skin, aging us. If you can’t give up powder, try switching to a sheer translucent powder or a mineral-based one.”
Wondering which products will turn back the clock? Head over to Byrdie to read the full article.
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