Make Up Techniques That Will Give You a Youthful Look

Age is fast catching up with most of us ladies whether we like it or not. It is actually inevitable.

Ironically, not long ago we used to wish we looked older, but now that we are there, we obsess about the best cosmetics that will give us flawless skins for that teenage look.

Be that as it may, we can’t help it. Here are the best ways to pull off that youthful look:

Make eyes look bigger and brighter

Our eyes sink back some as we age, which allows more of the lid to hang down and can make eyes seem smaller.

You can simply fix that issue with a little easy contouring, by using a dark pencil to create a shadow at the crease of your eyes and a touch of shimmery eyeshadow to highlight the inner corners. Together, this combination makes your eyes appear more open.

Take care of your eyebrows

Your eyebrows should never be an afterthought. This because your eyebrows begin to thin out and droop as you get older.

Not only will creating the illusion of fuller eyebrows keep your face looking younger, but it’ll also complement the rest of your features, too.

Luckily, you can emphasize your brows’ natural shape with an eyebrow pencil.

Use concealer to hide droopiness around your eyes

Dark circles and lines around the eyes tend to make you look very old and tired.

This can be easily solved by a good quality concealer. Even if you wear no other makeup, I recommend that you always conceal the darkness at the inner corners of your eyes. Most people focus on the circles underneath, but this area is actually the most important and makes the biggest difference.

It sounds so simple, but it will instantly brighten your entire face and make you look refreshed and well-rested.

Use highlighter

Youthful skin has a natural luminosity, and the quickest way to fake it is by highlighting.

This is one of the most important makeup tricks to have up your sleeve because it will deceive people into thinking you have a better (younger, healthier) complexion, just by the way the product picks up the light.

Use highlighter around your cheekbones, on the tip of your nose and on the forehead.

Use Mascara

Your lashes become thinner and shorter as you get older. So, for every decade after age 30, apply an extra coat of mascara to boost them.

A long, fluffy fringe opens up the eyes, looks great on everyone and requires zero skills to achieve.

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It is important to note that while makeup is an easy fix for looking younger, living a healthy lifestyle is the ultimate and best way to automatically look and feel younger.

A few lifestyle routines to make you look younger include;

Moisturize

Keeping your skin nourished is a no-brainer.

Hydration keeps your skin in tip-top condition and can help cells repair themselves at lightning speed. By adopting this habit early on, you’re less likely to develop tons of wrinkles than you would with a drier face.

When shopping for a moisturizer, keep your eyes peeled for hydrating ingredients like vitamin E. If you are on a budget, coconut oil can work wonders, too.

Exercise Regularly

Exercise improves healthy circulation, which allows the skin to look its best. Besides, when you’re in shape, you naturally look younger.

Hydrate, and drink less caffeine and alcohol

Water makes up about 60 percent of your body weight. Given this, it may not be surprising that dehydration can contribute to older looking skin and under-eye bags. Upping your water intake should help.

Caffeine and alcohol are dehydrating and cause aging so it is best to avoid or limit consumption.

Get Enough Sleep

Studies have shown that during deep sleep, the body produces greater quantities of estrogen and progesterone. These hormones boost your skin’s natural repair mechanisms, so you look more radiant when you wake up.

Manage your stress levels

Stress reflects on the outside and can make you look tired and old. It is important to keep your stress levels low in order to look youthful.

Gentle yoga-based stretching, mindfulness, breathing, and meditation are some of the best ways to manage stress.

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