5 OF THE BEST YOUTH-BOOSTING MAKEUP TIPS
Are you making the mistake of wearing too much foundation so it masks and ages the skin? “The tell-tale sign of wearing too much foundation is on the bridge of the nose,’ warns celebrity makeup artist Dale Dorning who’s tended the faces of Princess Mary and Jennifer Hawkins. “Keep this area sheer”.
Follow this rule and these 5 more to lift, plump and brighten your best features to their maximum potential. Remember, makeup needs to work FOR us, not against us.
1.Mantra: I will not use TOO much. “It is important that your skin looks like skin and not makeup on top of the skin as this is immediately ageing,” says Laura Mercier makeup artist Oralie Maylin, who’s worked with Elle Macpherson, Sonia Kruger and Jade Jagger. “Keep your skin hydrated and try not to use oil-free foundations and creams. Products that hydrate your skin will leave it with a dewy finish and fresh, youthful glow. If you feel you are oily then use a very fine setting powder which has light-reflecting properties to give a soft-focus and diminish fine lines on the skin.”
2. Mantra: I WILL be careful around eyes. “Avoid using too much product in this area where your facial expression lines are most prominent. Remember that it is not necessary to apply your foundation all over your face, simply on the areas you really need it.”
3. Mantra: I will use BLUSH. “Swap your powder blush for a cream blush to keep that dewy creamy finish on your skin. Try a shade of pink that will suit your skin tone for a pop and lift.”
4. Mantra: I WILL conceal. “This will always give an instant lift to your face. But only apply where the shadows are under the eye and not around your laughter lines.”
5. Mantra: I will manage MY brows: “Shaping your eyebrows can take years off and give you an instant facelift! Even the slightest grooming of your brow will help lift your face.”
