Whether
you call them wrinkles, creases, laugh lines, or crow's feet, one
thing's for sure: If you're like most women, you try to delay or
disguise them for as long as possible. And while there's nothing you can
do to prevent wrinkles altogether—they're part of the natural aging
process—you can make them less conspicuous with the proper makeup
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Yes, you've heard this advice plenty of
times, and there's a reason for that. "The difference between a raisin
and a grape is hydration," says Connie Elder, founder and CEO of PEAK 10 SKIN.
"The best way to disguise wrinkles is to hydrate them," she says. To
keep your skin hydrated from the inside and out, make sure you drink
plenty of water and always apply a moisturizer after washing your face
(and before putting on makeup).
If you're over 40, a moisturizer alone won't slow the aging process,
so applying a serum first and then layering a moisturizer on top works
best, Elder says. (And don't forget to use sunscreen! These are the 9 best sunscreens when you're over 40, according to experts.)
When choosing a serum, look for one that lists hyaluronic acid as one
of its top ingredients; hyaluronic acid is a humectant, which means it
helps preserve moisture. (We recommend Joanna Vargas Daily Serum, $85, amazon.com.)
Once your face is well hydrated, not only will wrinkles be far less
noticeable, but your makeup will also go on much smoother.
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Use a silicone primer.
Silicone-based primers are a magic weapon for
many beauty professionals. "If you think of the wrinkle as a small
valley, the silicone fills that valley, creating a smoother surface for
you to apply your foundation," says Caitlin Picou, a makeup artist and
owner of Kismet, a boutique cosmetics brand.
The best way to apply primer (such as bareMinerals Prime Time, $25, ulta.com)
is with your hands or a small brush—a sponge will just soak up the
product. After you moisturize your face, "apply a small amount of
primer, about the size of a dime, to the center of your forehead, nose,
each cheek and chin, and then rub it in, focusing on the problem areas,"
says Picou. Give the primer a few minutes to set before applying your
foundation and other makeup.
Just because you have wrinkles doesn't mean
you have to use more or heavier makeup. When you use a full-coverage
foundation or are too heavy-handed with your application, the makeup
settles into the wrinkles, pronouncing them even more, says Josephine Fusco,
a makeup artist and skincare expert. Stick with a light- or
medium-coverage foundation. Applying it with a damp sponge will help
soften the foundation, giving it a sheerer and flawless look, Fusco
says. (Try one of these 10 best foundations for every age and skin type.)
Or, you may be able to ditch foundation altogether. "Lightweight
makeup, such as BB creams, tinted moisturizers or airbrush makeup is
great for giving coverage without accentuating fine lines and wrinkles,"
says Kiralee Hubbard, a makeup artist and founder of Aeroblend Airbrush Makeup. (Consider using Suntegrity Tinted Moisturizer + Face Primer, shop.prevention.com.)
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Make chiffon your color.
Color correctors aren't just for redness and
undereye circles and dark spots. "A color corrector in chiffon is
brightening, which helps disguise wrinkles by lifting darkness from the
area, says Shara Strand,
a makeup artist and owner of SHARA Makeup Studio in The Pierre Hotel in
New York City. "Add the color chiffon sparingly in the deepest part of
the wrinkle, then blend by tapping with your ring finger," she says.
Don't worry that the chiffon color will clash with your other makeup.
Strand says as long as you mix it with concealer to temper it down, it
works with all skin tones. (If you're trying to disguise dark circles, try these 9 fixes.)
Put away the powder.
Even if you've been using powder to set your
makeup forever, it may be time to do away with it. Powder tends to
settle in the fine lines and crinkles of the skin, making them look
worse, so it's best to skip it. If you can't give up your beloved
powder, "avoid applying it to areas that have a lot of wrinkles, such as
crow's feet," Picou says.
First off, skip the falsies. "False lashes draw attention to saggy eyelids or crow's feet," says Hillary Kline,
a Minneapolis-based makeup artist and beauty blogger. To give your
lashes a boost, reach for an eyelash curler and mascara: Curling your
eyelashes can help give the lashes more volume and definition, which
will help disguise wrinkles, she says. (Try these simple fixes for the 9 biggest mascara mistakes people make.)
Frosted or glittery eye makeup is another no-no since it will settle
into fine lines, making them more obvious. Kline recommends first using a
matte eyeshadow primer or a thin layer of concealer on eyelids. "I then
place a light beige shadow from the lash line to the brow bone,
followed by putting a taupe, light brown or gray in the crease for added
definition," she says. (Try this neutral Mineral Eye Shadow Trio, $35, shop.prevention.com.)
Lastly, avoid liquid liners, which also settle into wrinkles.
"Instead, use a softer shade eyeliner pencil and apply it along the
upper lash line only," says Kline.
Highlight your blush.
Make your cheeks pop to take attention off of
sagging skin or wrinkles. "A cream-based highlighter is excellent to
apply under your blush because it will keep a glow shining through the
blush, eliminating the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines," says
Fusco. You don't have to overdo it. A few taps with your ring finger
just prior to the blush application is all you need.
Once you move on to your blush, choose the right color and location.
"Wear a shade that compliments your skin tone—rosy pinks and peaches for
fair skin; pinks, peaches and mauves for medium tones; and corals,
oranges or berries for darker complexions," Kline says. (MAC Powder
Blush comes in a wide range of complexion tones. Buy it for $23, ulta.com.)
"Avoid applying the blush lower than your nostrils because that draws
the face downward and can make you appear older," she adds. Too high (as
in above the cheekbone), and it will look unnatural and clown-like. The
best technique: Smile, apply it to the apples of your cheeks, and then
blend well.
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Prime, line, and color is the name of the
game when it comes to lips. Just like the primer you use on your face, a
lip primer helps give you a smoother (and longer-lasting) base for your
lipstick. A lip liner that is closest in color to your chosen lipstick
will prevent the lipstick from feathering and filling in the fine lines
around your mouth, Picou says.
After you line your lips, color between the lines. That will help
your lipstick last longer and prevent you from having the dreaded ring
around the lips as your lipstick wears off during the day, Picou says.
Finish with the lipstick of your choice but try to stay away from
mattes. They don't have built-in moisturizers, so they make wrinkles
stand out more. (We recommend these 10 lipsticks that go on easily and last all day!)
Don't forget your neck.
Even if your facial makeup is flawless,
wrinkles on your neck will blow your cover. "Be sure to pull your makeup
past your jawline," Hubbard says. You don't have to wear much, but the
makeup will help hide neck creases and give you a more blended look. If
your neck is paler than your face, Hubbard recommends dusting on some
bronzer rather than adding more makeup. (And don't forget to moisturize
your neck! StriVectin Advance Neck Tightening Cream works wonders. Buy
now: $79, amazon.com.)
What looks good in your bedroom or bathroom
may be unflattering outside of it. Try to apply makeup in natural light,
if possible. Then, regardless of where you put it on, remember to check
your makeup in two different lights to make sure the blend is correct,
Strand says. If your blending is off, it can highlight wrinkles. So
check (and then double-check) your makeup—even if it means stepping
outside with a hand mirror.
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