10 Makeup Mistakes That Will Make You Look Older

1. LETTING FOUNDATIONS SETTLE INTO FINE LINES

Think you're hiding wrinkles by piling on the foundation? Excess
makeup just exaggerates wrinkles, so don't pile foundations thinking
you are hiding wrinkles.
The fix: After applying your foundation with a brush, take a damp
makeup sponge and gently press it all over your face. This removes any
foundation that has settled into lines, and creates a soft finish.

2. SKIPPING EYELINER

Even if your Saturday nights no longer end on Sunday mornings,you
don't need to start ditching eye makeup. As we age, our eyes start to
droop at the outer corners and liner and mascara can do wonders. Fake
a lifted look by lining your upper lashes with black pencil, making
the line a bit thicker at the outer corners. Next, curl your lashes
and add a few coats of mascara, straight lashes may make lids appear
hooded.

3. NOT EXFOLIATING

The older we get, the longer it takes for dead skin cells to slough
off. This leads to a dull skin. But giving yourself a youthful glow is
as simple as using an at-home glycolic peel once or twice a week. It
will make any anti-aging products you are using penetrate better.

4. WEARING THE WRONG LIPSTICK

Metallic or iridescent lipstick finishes may look pretty on the
runway, but they don't work after 40.

5. BLUNT HAIRCUTS

Most of our favorite over-40 stars have layered haircuts and there's a
reason for that. All-one-length looks tend to draw the eyes down and
therefore make your face look droopy. Instead, ask your stylist to cut
some layers.This brings all the focus to your great cheekbones.

6. NEGLECTING YOUR HANDS

Why spend all that time saving face when your hands tell the world
your real age? Once every two weeks, buff the backs of your hands with
the same microdermabrasion product you would use on your face.
7. NOT USING SUNSCREEN
If you may forget to floss occasionally, never be caught forgetting to
apply sunscreen. Season: Nearly all wrinkles and fine lines are due to
sun exposure, so skip sunscreen in the morning and you're basically
asking for it.

8. WEARING FROSTY EYE SHADOW

Metallic and frosted eye shadow look too harsh and highlight fine
lines. Instead, look for shadows that have a subtle sheen when they
hit the light not a full-on sparkle fest.

9. LOADING UP ON BRONZER

Everyone wants to look like they just spent the weekend
relaxing on the beach. But faking it can just make you look
older, because the yellow and brown bases of bronzer give
skin a dull appearance. Instead of brushing it all over,
create a halo effect by dusting only your hairline, cheekbones, and
jawline. Avoid putting it around your eyes, nose, and mouth darkness
in these
areas can be aging.

10. GETTING OVERZEALOUS WITH YOUR CONCEALER

Applying concealer with a heavy hand can end up looking almost as bad
as letting your dark circles show. The secret: Tap a very smallbrush
into a liquid concealer and pat it under your eyes, focusing most of
the color at the inner corners, where discoloration is usually the
worst. Then blend it well in a crescent-moon shape under the eyes.
When you're done, set it with a little loose powder