Clearly, Age Positivity is a big issue. After all, no one should be for its appearance, and certainly not for his age discriminated against. Nevertheless, we want to look always fresh and with a Highlighter, Concealer & co. a healthy Glow to the face. Bad only if this backfires and the us is the Make-up makes years look older. For a youthful and fresh appearance, you should avoid these errors in any case.

Make-up-mistake 1: The wrong Foundation

The older we get, the more uneven our skin tone is. We just say: Hello, Blemishes and pigmentation spots! These bumps to cover, we then often much too fast to Foundation. But be careful: Foundation is not optimal, in order to hide stains, because it settles quickly in the first wrinkles.

The solution:

“At best on a Foundation that is slightly less opaque formulated,” advises Make-up Artist, Karim Sattar. “The is less and not so greasy.” In the best case this still contains active ingredients to combat pigmentation spots, and sun protection. Ideal BB Creams with a lighter tint are. “Strong spots rather then targeted with a concealer or a yellow Camouflage, to mask or neutralize.”

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Make-up-error 2: You apply Concealer wrong

With age, our everyday life is getting hectic and you can see it in us. Since Concealer is perfect, of course, to make under-eye circles and shadows quickly disappear. “A lot of thinking, but unfortunately, a lot helps a lot”, white Make-up expert Sattar. “I regularly watch how women Concealer by applying it under the eye all the way to the outside – and then simply double the old look, because the Concealer settles in the fine lines around the eyes.”

The solution:

“please, please, Please, Concealer, always apply just under the eye and on top, a steep triangle symbol,” advises the Pro. “With the Concealer Pen, or a brush stroke on the nose to drag along that line, then from the outer corner of the eye next line to connect them. The resulting triangle under the eye, then with the Concealer color.

Make-up-error 3: You coat your eyelashes false

Mascara is the beauty product that pretty much no woman can do without. Properly not a good idea is to think big but: “I make up very many Stars – a lot of Mascara comes with me, but only for dramatic photo shoots,” says Sattar. “Finally, we can see how too much Mascara, especially under the eye – us ruck, zuck gives a downright aunt-like appearance.” In addition, blurry Mascara looks under the eye of the eye rings.

applying The solution:

“Mascara only on the upper lashes,” says Sattar. “There must be more in the end.” Be tip: even the small hairs at the corner of the eye stress. Whom without the lower lashes kind of drama missing, which can strengthen the upper lashes with artificial Lashes.

Make-up mistake 4: Too much Rouge

In the 80s and 90s, there was a Phase in which you could never wear enough blush. However, if you are not Carrie Bradshaw, you should not take this Trend out to the early 2020s. “Just Apple cheeks and pink shades pull a fast into the Ridiculous, and leave a mask-like and old act”, also know Karim Sattar. Here you will find all of the Make-up Trends to 2020 at a glance.

The solution:

Less is more. “Rouge at the best of the ears, below the cheekbones to below the highest cheekbones point application”, recommends that the Make-up professional. Also important: The discreet (!) Paint with a large brush well with the skin to blend.

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Make – up-error 5: wrong lipstick color

“Clear, matte lipsticks in dark shades are all the rage total,” says Make-up artist Karim Sattar. “Dark colors but have the effect that you slim down visually to waste. As in the case of a black or dark pants makes the legs look slimmer, also dark lip colors on the mouth narrower appearance.” The matte effect this.

The solution:

“Generally speaking, I love the lip gloss formulations of or even commentary,” says the Make-up Artist. “The care of not only by the splendor of optical Fullness, provide you with the novel formulations, optimal care, so that the lips remain full.” As tones especially peach and Nude, offer lips products.

This article was written by (Anna Bader; Melanie Paukner)

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