“I’m over 40 and I want to look younger? How should I apply makeup…“
After the wild success of Demi Moore in the film “Substance”, it’s the right time to talk about women’s relationship with beauty and youth.
For too long, women have been considered flowers that fade with time, and some have become dreadful about getting older…
Yet it is a natural phenomenon that we should learn to embrace fully, instead of fearing. We are still just as magnificent at 30, 40, 50, if we decide to accept and honor ourselves as we are.
If you ‘re over 40, we’re not going to teach you how to look younger. We’re going to show you how to be more radiant.
Soft skin :
To add pep to your look, nothing beats well-groomed skin. The condition of your skin also reflects your general well-being. To have radiant skin, remember to moisturize your skin well and perform weekly care appropriate for your skin type. Without forgetting the systematic sunscreen at each outing to avoid premature aging of the skin.
When you apply makeup, applying a base is essential to unify your skin texture and have a smoother makeup. Blur foundation bases will be perfect: their texture creates a “layer” effect on the skin and a velvet touch by blurring pores and fine lines.
A fresh complexion:
As we said, the watchword is “radiant”! Put aside very heavy foundations that give a “plaque” effect. Opt for products with lighter textures, such as fluid foundations or BB creams. Add color with a touch of blush and brighten with a highlighter on the tops of the cheekbones.
A look full of life:
With age, the skin on the eyelids can start to crease and form fine lines. We will avoid using iridescent, glittery or velvety-finish eyeshadows whose pigments can migrate into the creases. On the other hand, matte, shaded and smoky colors will be perfect to highlight your eyes.
To slightly enlarge it, you can also apply a subtle touch of highlighter in the inner corner of your eye. A mascara to add length and volume will also be a good idea for a more sparkling look.
Well-defined features:
From the age of 40, your face may also have lost some of its tone. To give it a little more vitality, you can do facial exercises every day, do massages or even use gua sha stones.
When you apply makeup, you can also sculpt your face with different contouring techniques. Be careful not to overdo the bronzer! You should keep the final result light and natural.
For eyebrows, use a pencil in brown or coffee tones (not black!) to fill in sparse areas while avoiding the line being too thick.
You can also invest in microblading to have perfect eyebrows for a long time. It can also be a lifesaver on busy mornings!
A lipstick that reflects you:
We can be more susceptible to dehydration over time, so keep a lip balm on you to protect and moisturize your lips at all times.
Start by outlining your lips with a lipliner (or lip contour) of the same color as the lipstick you will be using.
If you want to add some volume to your natural lips, you can cheat by a few millimeters when tracing but more than that would be too obvious.
There are no rules about color. Choose the shade that speaks to you, that makes you feel comfortable, and that makes you want to smile when you look in the mirror.
Because at 40, the most beautiful woman is the one who loves who she is.
