Poorly applied or unnatural-looking makeup does not make your face more beautiful and that is the purpose of makeup. There are a number of things to pay attention to if you do not want to have a too harsh or unnatural look. You’ve been making up your face in roughly the same way for years and suddenly you get older and this way no longer works. What is the best way to make up when you get wrinkles?Source: Kjerstin Michaela, Pixabay

Foundation

Provide a good foundation. The right foundation is indispensable. Make sure that the color of the foundation resembles your own skin color as much as possible. This gives the best result. Before you buy the foundation, read the packaging first. This must state that the foundation is not comedogenic, which means that the product does not close the pores and therefore does not cause blackheads or acne. Always rub the foundation well and don’t forget to moisturize your neck.

Make up eyes in three colors

First apply the mascara in a thin layer, both on the lower and upper lashes. For a dramatic effect, let the mascara dry first and then apply a second layer. Clumpy mascara is ugly and is best removed immediately.

• When you make up your eyes, use the lightest color for your entire eyelid, from lash line to eyebrow.
• Apply the middle color in the crease of your eyelid. The darker the colors used, the more dramatic your eye makeup.
• Apply the third color just along the lash line. Try to blend the colors slowly into each other.

If you want to make the makeup extra dramatic, draw a line in your lash line both above and below your eyes with an eye pencil or eyeliner.If you want to make your eyes look bigger, it is best to use light colors with a lot of mother of pearl. Then draw a white eye line. This gives an open, rested look. This is also the best makeup for glasses wearers with min-gla aces.Source: OpenClipart Vectors, Pixabay

Make up lips

If you are already using a bright, striking eye shadow, it is better not to use a bright lipstick. This makes your face hard.If you want your lipstick to last long, apply lip liner over your entire lips. A dark lipstick makes your lips look smaller, just like a dark lip liner. It is best to use a lip liner in the same color as your lipstick. If you really want full lips, apply a little glitter gloss in the center of your lower lip as a finishing touch. This makes your lips appear fuller.Pink and dark red lipsticks make your teeth look whiter, but be careful with orange and brown shades. This makes your teeth appear yellower.Source: Wuestenigel, Flickr (CC BY-2.0)

Use blush

Use the blush sparingly during the day. Blush works better in the evening with artificial light. It then gives a nice dramatic effect. Do not apply too much or too dark blush because this will look unnatural and make you look older. You apply a very small amount of blush to your chin and forehead, close to the hairline. You can apply a little more blush to the apples of your cheeks, extending diagonally upwards towards the hairline.

Makeup tips for over 40

• If you are a bit older, choose matte shades. Shine accentuates your wrinkles.
• Always use a day cream under your foundation. With dry skin, foundation tends to settle deeper into the wrinkles or lines, making them more noticeable.
• Too much mascara, too much make-up, too much foundation in a color that is too dark and colors that are too bright look unnatural. This mask effect also makes you look older.