As we age, and our skin and features change, so should our makeup techniques! In fact, the right makeup can enhance your natural beauty, boost your confidence, and keep you looking fresh and radiant. Here are 20 over-40 beauty hacks from TikTok!
Hydrate and Prime
Start with a hydrating moisturizer AND a primer to create a smooth base for your makeup. Your makeup will look cakey otherwise!
Choose a Lightweight Foundation
Opt for a lightweight, hydrating foundation or a tinted moisturizer. Heavy foundations can settle into fine lines and wrinkles, so something sheer and buildable works best.
Use a Damp Beauty Sponge
Put the brushes down! A damp beauty sponge helps to blend foundation and concealer seamlessly into the skin, providing a natural, airbrushed finish.
Spot Conceal
Instead of applying a heavy layer of concealer everywhere, focus on spot concealing only where needed. Less is truly more!
Cream-Based Products
Powder products are not the way to go as we age. In fact, cream-based blushes, bronzers, and highlighters blend more seamlessly into mature skin.
Subtle Contour
If you like contouring, keep it really subtle. Use a cream contour stick to gently defining your cheekbones, jawline, and temples for a natural, sculpted look.
Brighten the Eyes
Apply a brightening eye cream or primer before your eyeshadow to reduce puffiness and dark circles. This helps your eye makeup look more vibrant and lasts longer.
Warm-Toned Eyeshadows
Warm-toned eyeshadows, such as golds, bronzes, and soft browns, enhance the natural warmth of your skin and make your eyes appear more awake and youthful.
Avoid Heavy Eyeliner
Instead of heavy eyeliner, opt for a softer look by using a dark brown or taupe eyeshadow as a liner. This provides definition without being too harsh.
Curl Your Lashes
Curling your lashes will open up your eyes, making them look larger and more youthful.
Define Your Brows
Well-groomed, defined brows frame your face and can take years off your appearance. Use a brow pencil or powder to fill in sparse areas and set them with a clear gel.
Blend Blush Up!
Apply a cream blush to the apples of your cheeks and blend upwards. This will not only lift your face, but also give you a natural, healthy flush.
Highlighter on High Points
Apply a subtle highlighter on the high points of your face—cheekbones, brow bones, and the bridge of your nose. This adds a youthful glow without looking overly shiny.
Hydrating Lip Products Only
Matte lipsticks can be drying and accentuate lines. Opt for creamy or satin-finish lipsticks and lip glosses that keep your lips hydrated and plump.
Define Lips with Lip Liner
Use a lip liner to define your lips and prevent lipstick from feathering. Choose a shade that matches your natural lip color for a subtle look.
Blotting Papers for Shine
Instead of piling on powder to combat shine, use blotting papers. They absorb excess oil without disturbing your makeup.
Setting Spray
Finish your makeup with a hydrating setting spray. It helps to set your makeup, keep it in place all day, and give your skin a fresh, dewy finish.
Avoid Shimmery Eyeshadows
While a little shimmer can be flattering, overly shimmery eyeshadows can settle into fine lines. Opt for satin or matte finishes for a smoother look.
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Focus on Skincare
Good makeup starts with good skincare. Make sure to maintain a consistent skincare routine that includes cleansing, exfoliating, moisturizing, and sun protection.
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Embrace Your Features
Lastly, embrace and enhance your natural features. Makeup should be about highlighting what you love about yourself, not masking what you perceive as flaws. Confidence is the best beauty tip of all.
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