10 years on and I want to look youthful and fresh.
Side note the picture is an old face app on my phone. I do not really look like this.
Its funny how when we are young we are so desperate to grow up.
I love to people watch, in restaurants, shopping centres and on the tube. Living in London I am blessed to have so much culture surrounding me. Living in such a diverse city I see so many different styles. People wear what they want how they want to. I love that.
However, I have noticed a few makeup mistakes that really age us.
1. Too much concealer.
Or not the right one. In my opinion concealer around the eyes should be used with a feather touch. Add too much or to thick a product and it will sit and settle into fine lines and wrinkles, highlighting them rather than masking them .
My tip is to ensure the area is well moisturised. Use eye cream and use a primer under your makeup. Lightly layer your products and blend them well.
2. Black kohl on the lower lash line only.
Thick black liner on the lower lashes can draw the eyes down and make them look smaller. Its better if you line the upper lid on its own or both. However, just the lower lash line can be very ageing.
3. Blusher.
The wrong colour and poor application can spoil an other wise perfect application. Its often said you should smile and apply the blush to the apple of the cheeks. This may be ok when you are very young. But as we age our cheeks move. When we smile they rise, as we relax they fall. This means the blush is now lower than you wanted on your cheeks. Thus dragging the face down and making you look older. The wrong shade can also add years. A bronzer too muddy can make the skin look dirty and tired. Just as too much or too bright a blush can look dated.
4. Sparse Brows.
If you have naturally sparse brows or over plucked them it can add years to your face. I suggest getting them tinted or doing it yourself. Do not go too dark. Black shouldn't be the shade for everyone. Then fill in any gaps with pencil or powder and finish with a gel.
5. Lip Liner
When applied correctly it is your best friend. Wrong shade and too far over the natural line an you get in to dangerous territory. Dark brown liner and pink gloss has never been a good look. I know Kylie Jenner sparked a trend in 2015 for big fat fabulous lips. She claimed it was all down to liner, when in fact it was all down to fillers. If you over line your lips and then fill with lipstick the lipstick may bleed into any fine lines. If you line your natural lip line it will act as a barrier and stop the lipstick from bleeding. If you just use liner on your lips it can look very matte. This is a trend in its self. But if you have the first signs of ageing or dry lips it will exaggerate it. Wear your liners with lipsticks and glosses to keep it young and fresh.
My big tip is to blend, blend, blend. Soften harsh transition lines between eye shadows. Blend out your foundation down your neck to create an even base. Buff out your blusher and bedazzle the world with the very best you.
I hope this helps.
If you have any tips on looking younger pop them into the comments below.
Stay Fresh Slap Addicts x
Its funny how when we are young we are so desperate to grow up.
I love to people watch, in restaurants, shopping centres and on the tube. Living in London I am blessed to have so much culture surrounding me. Living in such a diverse city I see so many different styles. People wear what they want how they want to. I love that.
However, I have noticed a few makeup mistakes that really age us.
1. Too much concealer.
Or not the right one. In my opinion concealer around the eyes should be used with a feather touch. Add too much or to thick a product and it will sit and settle into fine lines and wrinkles, highlighting them rather than masking them .
My tip is to ensure the area is well moisturised. Use eye cream and use a primer under your makeup. Lightly layer your products and blend them well.
2. Black kohl on the lower lash line only.
Thick black liner on the lower lashes can draw the eyes down and make them look smaller. Its better if you line the upper lid on its own or both. However, just the lower lash line can be very ageing.
3. Blusher.
The wrong colour and poor application can spoil an other wise perfect application. Its often said you should smile and apply the blush to the apple of the cheeks. This may be ok when you are very young. But as we age our cheeks move. When we smile they rise, as we relax they fall. This means the blush is now lower than you wanted on your cheeks. Thus dragging the face down and making you look older. The wrong shade can also add years. A bronzer too muddy can make the skin look dirty and tired. Just as too much or too bright a blush can look dated.
4. Sparse Brows.
If you have naturally sparse brows or over plucked them it can add years to your face. I suggest getting them tinted or doing it yourself. Do not go too dark. Black shouldn't be the shade for everyone. Then fill in any gaps with pencil or powder and finish with a gel.
5. Lip Liner
When applied correctly it is your best friend. Wrong shade and too far over the natural line an you get in to dangerous territory. Dark brown liner and pink gloss has never been a good look. I know Kylie Jenner sparked a trend in 2015 for big fat fabulous lips. She claimed it was all down to liner, when in fact it was all down to fillers. If you over line your lips and then fill with lipstick the lipstick may bleed into any fine lines. If you line your natural lip line it will act as a barrier and stop the lipstick from bleeding. If you just use liner on your lips it can look very matte. This is a trend in its self. But if you have the first signs of ageing or dry lips it will exaggerate it. Wear your liners with lipsticks and glosses to keep it young and fresh.
My big tip is to blend, blend, blend. Soften harsh transition lines between eye shadows. Blend out your foundation down your neck to create an even base. Buff out your blusher and bedazzle the world with the very best you.
I hope this helps.
If you have any tips on looking younger pop them into the comments below.
Stay Fresh Slap Addicts x
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