Day makeup 45. Foundation for aging skin

Many women with combination or dry skin, which adds problem areas (wrinkles, redness, flaking, etc.) with age, spend a lot of time choosing the best foundation for aging skin.

Reviews from women are often diametrically opposed to each other, so in this article we will try to provide assistance in choosing this type of decorative cosmetics.

How to choose the right foundation

When choosing a suitable foundation for aging skin, it is very important to choose the best shade (based on customer reviews and personal taste), indistinguishable from your complexion.

As a rule, up to 15 shades are produced in the line of creams of the selected brand, each of which has its own name (“sand”, “biscuit”, etc.). It is also important that after applying it, the skin on the face does not tighten like a mask.

It should be noted that even in transparent packaging, the color of the cream does not match what is obtained when applied to the face.

Attention! When choosing a foundation, you cannot rely on the color of a transparent tube or a picture in a catalog, because it will look different on the skin.

Rules for choosing the right shade:

• the first step is to use a sampler or tester directly in the store;
• the best place to apply the sample is the lower cheekbone - which will immediately show its compatibility with the shade of the face and neck (when applied to the inside of the arm there will be no exact result); It’s better to try several shades at once, then it will be easier to choose the closest in tone;

• It’s better to try the cream in the daytime and it’s even worth going out of the store onto the street to check its color (you need to take into account that absorption into the epidermis occurs for several minutes, and only then look at the result);
• you need to listen to your sensations that arise after spreading - whether you feel tightness or a feeling of a greasy layer;

After blending, the foundation should be completely invisible on the skin.

• the correct tone of the cosmetic product is chosen based on the French saying: “Choose one tone lighter and become 10 years younger”;
• There are also Lux brand products with optical pigments that allow light to diffuse, which helps give the skin a “after-rest” effect.

Types of foundation and what to choose

The ideal foundation for aging skin can hide imperfections on the face (scars, pigmentation, etc.), but how to choose the best one? Focus on reviews? Women usually decide this issue on their own. To help in this matter, we will tell you about the types of creams.

Cream camouflage

A product of dense consistency with coloring pigments, silicone additives (water-repellent) and sweat waxes, has good masking ability.

Its advantages: hiding skin defects, stays on the face for a long time, but can be removed only with the help of special solutions.

It is applied to the face in an even layer and does not crumble, it has a leveling property. The skin will become smooth and velvety from the foundation.

Advantages:

• Suitable for normal or combination skin types;
• It is better to use only for evening makeup (frequent use is not recommended);
• thickness and consistency depend on the amount of pigment or mineral filler.

Foundation mousse

This is the most airy form of foundation, it evens out the skin well, but the camouflage properties are lower than previous varieties.

Ideal for mature skin, even with high oil content; it can be used every day; does not include heavy components.

Cream fluid

It is especially indispensable in the summer heat: it provides maximum hydration of the epidermis, which is why it is suitable for dry skin and increased sensitivity.

Cream fluid is of little use for masking defects

Compact sticks with tonal effect

Due to their dense consistency, such sticks help hide imperfections on the skin, and, most importantly, are suitable for any skin type.

The disadvantage is that it can be used infrequently and only for special occasions, since it interferes with the normal breathing of the skin due to the high content of fatty substances.

One of the most common concealers, it has only one drawback (the possibility of shedding).

Among the many advantages:

• ideal for oily skin due to the absorption of sebum by adsorbing components;
• suitable for daily use;
• high levels of masking and matting of the skin.

Possibilities of foundation creams

A foundation is necessary for a woman, especially a middle-aged woman, to hide imperfections in the form of small wrinkles, age spots, etc. For aging skin, such a foundation is extremely necessary, so you always need to know which one is the best (according to reviews of female users and according to my own feelings).

Various effects and possibilities of foundations:

• moisturizing - a moisturizing effect usually applied to dry skin;
• matting - eliminates oily shine on the face (for oily skin);
  bronzers - add a tanning effect to the skin;
• anti-aging - smoothes out fine wrinkles;
• with a lifting effect - used to tighten the contour of the face.

Advantages of foundation:

• evens out the tone and structure of facial skin: masks age spots, redness, pimples and rashes, traces of it;
• used as a corrector to shade unsightly areas;
• the cream is not affected by facial fogging, oily shine does not appear, which is ideal for important events;
• a protective agent against the effects of bad weather conditions (in winter - from cold and frost, in summer - from dry and hot air).

Flaws:

• even a well-chosen shade of foundation still does not look perfect, and therefore makeup can often look unnatural and very noticeable;

Foundation may clog pores

due to the limitation of the release of sweat and subcutaneous fat, if it completely covers the surface of the skin;

• Air exchange and fat balance in the skin are disrupted, blood circulation in the skin cells slows down, as a result of which the skin gradually becomes drier and problems associated with its sensitivity arise.

Important to know! Due to the use of unsuitable foundation, inflammatory processes in some problem areas (acne, pimples, etc.) may increase, even to the point of suppuration.

Rating of the best foundations

The mature skin of an older woman has special needs; they must be taken into account in order to choose the best foundation for aging skin.

Any woman knows that beauty largely depends on makeup. Makeup can correctly highlight the advantages of appearance and no less correctly hide flaws. In order for the desired and expected effect to be achieved, you need to know some features and rules for applying makeup and caring for your skin and face. These rules are different for different ages. As a rule, age is an important aspect in determining the algorithm for applying makeup and personal care in general. Even at 45 years old and beyond, a woman wants to feel young and tries in every possible way to strive for this. The desire to look always young and well is fueled by “stars” - popular singers, actresses, TV presenters who have crossed the 45-year mark and at the same time continue to look brand new.

Nude makeup after 45 years step by step that makes you look younger

Makeup after 45 years in any makeup begins with caring for your own skin. First of all, every beauty needs to get rid of all the little flaws. Be it dryness or oily shine - all this is unacceptable if we want to create the perfect image. Skin care in such cases is carried out through masks and creams, which are best purchased in specialized stores or pharmacies. The last option is the most proven: knowing the benefits of natural cosmetics, we advise you to also turn to natural skin care products.

1. Now you need to apply the base. There is no need to do it in several layers - we achieve naturalness. Therefore, it is best to use a mineral product with a light, natural texture. If you have freckles, don't try to hide them.
2. A highlighter is perfect for highlighting certain areas of the face, for example, the bridge of the nose, the area under the eyebrow, and the protruding part of the cheekbones. Natural illuminator will give the skin not only radiance, but also a fresh look.
3. Now let's move on to the blush. We apply them to the cheeks, but one nuance is important here: you need to choose the color so that it does not “take away” your entire nude makeup (photo below). Remember that the area to apply this product depends on your face shape.
4. Nude eye makeup dictates only one rule for women over 45: apply eye shadow in shades that are not too dark: black will clearly look unnatural. Some makeup artists even advise you to give up mascara and specifically try to lighten your eyebrows with the help of shadows. We believe that you shouldn’t completely give up mascara – the main thing is to know when to stop.
5. Lip makeup using the nude technique should be extremely natural and natural. Therefore, before applying lipstick, you should use special moisturizing oils or creams. In this case, it is better to abandon lip liner - the contour will look unnatural. Give preference to matte lipsticks in soft pink, peach and other shades.

Smokey eye makeup after 45 years step by step that makes you look younger

Classic smokey eyes for women over 45 years old are done in dark gray or black tones, but today to create “smoky” makeup they use shadows of completely different colors - from light brown and beige to bright orange and even red. By the way, it is for this reason that “smoky” makeup is no longer considered purely evening: to get a daytime look, it is enough to choose more muted and neutral tones.

And now the most important thing is how to make a smokey eye directly. We will talk about the classic options - black and gray. There are two main techniques – horizontal and vertical. In the first case, the line closest to the eyelash growth line is the darkest, above it is slightly lighter, and the upper, widest line is light. To make the bottom line, first line your eyes with a pencil, and then use it to sketch out the outline of this line and fill it in, then apply black shadows to the pencil. We shade the border and apply lighter, gray shadows to the shaded area. In principle, you can leave it like that, but adding a third, lightest shade, the look will reach the peak of its smokiness. We cover the lower eyelid on the outside with black shadows, on the inside with lighter ones, and carefully shade the border. In the horizontal version, the sequence is the same, but the shades “darken” not from top to bottom, but from the inner corner to the outer. And be sure to apply eyeliner along the entire lash line. Arrows are acceptable. To give a fresh look, apply some white eye shadow to the inner corner of your eye. Apply black mascara in several layers.

Makeup with an emphasis on lips after 45 years step by step that makes you look younger

In order for makeup with an emphasis on the lips for women over 45 to be long-lasting and look perfect, you need to adhere to the following technique for applying it:

• Hydration is the first step. Apply regular balm, leave it on for 3-5 minutes and remove excess with a napkin;
• Use a special primer to moisturize the skin and make-up durability or a drop of foundation - it will create a solid base for decorative cosmetics;
• Trace the outline with a pencil. If they are narrow, go beyond the natural limits by 1 mm, if they are too wide or voluminous, move directly along the lips;
• Apply lipstick with a brush and move it from the center to the corners;
• Powder your lips and blot with a napkin (kiss it lightly);
• Apply a second layer of lipstick with the same brush along the entire perimeter;
• Fix your makeup with gloss or a special fixing spray; you can use thermal water and lightly spray it over your face, then blot off excess moisture with a napkin;
• Don't forget to take imperfections - a regular cotton swab or toothpick will help remove excess lines of pencil or lipstick.

If we talk about applying gloss, varnish or liquid lipstick, it is important to create a contour (so that the cosmetics do not leak/slide or go beyond the contours in general) and apply two layers of the product; blotting and powdering are not necessary. If you are doing complex makeup with wine or red shades, fuchsia, choose a pencil to match your lipstick and first shade your lips with it, and only then apply lipstick. If you use beige colors, choose a pencil a shade darker than lipstick or gloss.

A two-color make-up will allow you to hide asymmetry - correct the smaller lip with light lipstick, and apply a pigment one or two shades darker to the larger lip.

Makeup lifting after 45 years step by step that makes you look younger

Makeup for women over 45 with a lifting effect has much in common with the strobing technique. This type is now more often used by mature women in order to hide imperfections that appear on the skin with age. This makeup is also often called anti-aging. To perform makeup in this technique, bronzer, highlighter and simple matte shadows are used.

Makeup with arrows after 45 years that makes you look younger step by step

So, to do makeup with arrows, women over 45 need to do the following:

1. First of all, it is recommended to treat the skin with foundation.
2. Then the eyelid is covered with a base product in a neutral shade.
3. It is very important to shade it well, distributing it in the area of ​​the outer eyebrows.
4. At the tip you can make a couple of strokes using shimmering products. The central part of the eyelid in the crease area should be treated with more saturated shadows.
5. Then you need to paint a line along the contour. It is recommended to draw the arrow as close to the natural lash line as possible.
6. Eyeliner should start from the inside or middle of the eye and move to the outside without lifting your hand. In any case, the line should be perfectly straight. If you plan to make a fairly wide arrow, it is recommended to first draw the outer contour, and then paint over the resulting gap.
7. To complete the makeup, you need to treat the lower eyelid with shadows.
8. Then you can apply mascara to your eyelashes. This product only applies to the upper eyelashes. When doing eye makeup with arrows, it is very important to ensure that it is symmetrical.

As for evening makeup for women over 45 years old, it should definitely be much brighter than daytime makeup, taking into account the time of day accordingly. In addition, its appearance should be somewhat more solemn and conspicuous. Therefore, its application takes much longer. First of all, you need to prepare your skin for applying foundation. Shadows are also selected depending on the type. So, fair-skinned and fair-haired women will ideally match silver, purple and dark blue colors. For darker skin tones, it is recommended to pay attention to mocha shades.

Professional makeup artists know how to make a woman over 45 look visually young, but not everyone has the time or money to visit them. Fortunately, there is now a large selection of cosmetics that will help you create your own unique image. The subtleties of its application are also known. In order not to visually increase your age, it is enough to do makeup after 45 years, which makes you look younger, in accordance with the following tips:

Facial tone. To get a rejuvenating effect, you need to even out your complexion. It is necessary to use moisturizing foundation creams to get rid of dryness and dullness. The shade should be cool, without yellowness, as warm tones make the face look tired and emphasize wrinkles. You also need to apply blush, which will give a healthy glow. It is important to choose a shade that suits your skin color. Avoid strong brown and deep pink colors.

Eyebrows and eyelashes. With age, eyebrows become thinner and hairs become coarser. It is necessary to form the correct shape, removing all excess and filling in the gaps with a pencil. You can also use shadows that lie more naturally on the surface of the skin. Don't try to draw eyebrows that don't match their natural shape. They should be of medium thickness, not very thin and not too thick. When creating an image, it is very important to use mascara, as eyelashes become shorter and thinner. You can also use eyeliner, but not black, but lighter shades.

Correct lip shape. Over time, lips become less dense and lose their color. The best choice would be glitter. It will create the effect of volume and juiciness. Soft coral and dark pink colors are suitable.

After 30-35 years, the structure of the skin and the shape of the face begin to change. This means that you need to reconsider both the rules of care and the technique of applying makeup. As you age, you will have to adjust your makeup rules more and more. Skin after 40 years requires even more careful attention. Some techniques for creating an image that were acceptable for a thirty-year-old woman become prohibited. Anti-aging makeup dictates its own rules that any woman should know.

Makeup after thirty: secret techniques

At the age of 30-35 years, the main task of applying makeup is to even out skin tone. It is no coincidence that more attention is paid to this stage: the face should be even and smooth. This will visually rejuvenate him. Those who don't need to care about foundation are women 25 years old. Their skin has an even, healthy color.

First of all, you need to correctly determine your facial tone. The basic rule of makeup artists “One tone lighter is five years younger” in this case should be made the main one. The ideal foundation should blend with the natural skin pigment, or better yet, be a little lighter. But using dark colors is strictly prohibited: it makes you look incredibly old. Pinkish and light beige tones are refreshing, which should be selected according to the natural undertone of the skin: pink or yellow.

The texture of the foundation is also important. It should not be too dense or greasy, although a light fluid will not work. Apply the product pointwise, with light movements, to evenly “stretch” the tone across the face. The layer should be neither thick nor thin. You can check the correct distribution by subjective sensations: if the foundation is felt on the skin, there is too much of it.

The following techniques visually refresh the face after 30-35 years.

A foundation of a lighter shade can lighten the area of ​​the lip folds, clusters of small wrinkles, the center of the forehead, and the inner corners of the eyes. This will hide the signs of active aging that begins after 35 years.

To fix anti-aging makeup, use a light powder of the main shade or completely colorless. Then, using a lighter powder or powder concealer (without shimmer), you need to lighten the upper part of the cheekbone from the temple to the nose, draw a line along the center of the nose from the forehead to the chin.

Features of makeup after 35 years

After 35 years, you need to give up some of your usual cosmetic products. The following should be added to the unwanted list:

• black eyeliner pencils;
• black voluminous mascara;
• oily foundations and correctors;
• bright lipsticks or lip glosses;
• bright blush;
• clear dark eyeliner pencils for lip contour;
• dark ones are dense or, on the contrary, very light concealers;
• shimmer shadows, especially those with obvious sparkles.

The makeup of a woman of this age can be quite bright, but only if it does not emphasize her age. Shimmer will make visible wrinkles visible, thick, bright lipstick will emphasize folds on the skin of the lips, and black eyeliner will visually add age.

What in return? Gray, brown or green eyeliner pencils, neutral lipsticks, soft pink or peach blush, matte eyeshadow. It is important to highlight natural beauty, hiding age-related changes.

Anti-aging makeup step by step

The makeup sequence after 35 years must follow certain rules. For convenience, an example of anti-aging makeup is discussed step by step.

1. After cleansing, apply day cream to the skin, wait until completely absorbed, and blot off any remaining residue with a dry cloth.
2. Apply foundation using light blotting movements (preferably with a cosmetic sponge). Stretch the tone over the entire face, including the area at the hairline. Using a lighter medium, draw in the cheekbones and forehead.
3. Instead of regular powder, it is better to use colorless mineral powder to set makeup. It will disguise pores, wrinkles, unevenness, pigmented areas due to reflective particles.
4. Use a dark gray or brown pencil to draw an eyebrow line. It should not be too thin - it does not make you look younger, but makes your face look ridiculous. It is best to use eyebrow shadows rather than a pencil.
5. Blend a small amount of blush over the apples of your cheeks.
6. Apply matte shadows of a neutral shade to the moving eyelid: beige, gray, peach, champagne. Darken the outer corners of the eyes. It’s good to shade the boundaries of the transition.
7. For Asian eyes, you can use dark eyeliner, but it should be blended thoroughly.
8. Use dark shades of eye shadow or a pencil (except for black) to draw the line of the upper eyelid. To open your eyes, you need to draw eyeliner from the center of the eyelid to the temple, leaving the inner part free. This technique is mandatory for those with Asian eyes.
9. Apply lengthening or curling brown mascara in one or two layers. To make up Asian eyes, you need mascara with a volume effect to visually open up your eyes and widen narrow eyelids.
10. Use a neutral pencil to draw a lip line, apply matte lipstick in discreet colors: pinkish-neutral, beige, light brown. Instead of lipstick, you can use gloss with a “wet” effect.

Particular attention should be paid to avoid using clearly drawn lines in makeup. They can emphasize age, and a woman over 35 years old hardly needs this.

Makeup after 40 years

Forty-year-old women should be even more careful about applying both everyday and holiday makeup. The foundation must be moderately light so as not to emphasize wrinkles, but also dense enough to even out the tone. A water base is better than an oil base. After 40 years, you will also need protection from UV radiation (at least 15 points). It is better to give preference to light shades.

After 40 years, be sure to use concealer under the eyes and on problem areas. However, you need to choose it so that the product does not emphasize wrinkles and does not burden the look. Apply the product under the eyes in the lightest layer so that the concealer does not roll off and in no case emphasizes age-related changes. The purpose of a concealer is to disguise deep wrinkles, shadows under the lower eyelid, pigment spots, spider veins, and even out the face.

Eye makeup after 40

The eyes and eyebrow line should be given special attention.

The color of the shadows is of primary importance in eye makeup after 40 years. If possible, you should abandon eyeliner or replace it with shadows or a colored pencil of a soft, delicate shade.

Shadows in the color of ice cream, peach, champagne, as well as gray, soft brown, and olive shades will give a healthy, rested look to the face after 40 years. Brick, golden, and beige shadows can make your eye makeup more noble.

The texture of the shadows should be matte, the color is preferable to pastel shades. This will make the makeup noble, stylish, and discreet. For those with Asian eyes, green, golden, and caramel shades are perfect. Pink pigment should be avoided. The technique of applying and shading eye shadow for Asian eyes can be learned from the photo.

Eyebrows need to be combed thoroughly, all excess hairs removed, and shadows of a suitable shade applied: dark gray, light brown. If you wish, you can have your hair dyed in a salon: an experienced technician will select the ideal shade, form an eyebrow line of the correct shape and thickness.

After 40 years, you should stop dyeing your lower eyelashes. This technique will visually open your eyes.

Lipstick and blush in age makeup

The use of blush is mandatory. The right shade (peach, very light) will refresh an aging face.

Lips should absolutely not be drawn with a bright pencil. Visually, you should strive for greater plumpness, because after 40 years, the density of the skin and the plumpness of the lips are irrevocably lost. You need to outline the outline with a colorless or contour pencil that matches the tone of the lipstick, and apply lipstick of a neutral shade. Scarlet, burgundy, dark purple, and raspberry lipstick visually ages. But the use of lip products with a volume effect or a wet shine is acceptable.

Women after 35-40 years old need to use all the secrets of applying anti-aging makeup.

Makeup for a 45-year-old woman has its own subtleties. Over the years, the skin loses its elasticity, small wrinkles appear - this must be taken into account when applying makeup.

What you need to know about makeup after 45 years?

After 45 years, women’s skin acquires an unhealthy shade, pigment spots sometimes appear, and the elasticity of the skin decreases. Therefore, when applying cosmetics, you need to follow the rules and choose an individual makeup style for women over 45 years old. A healthy look can be given to the skin at any age; the secret lies in the correct application of makeup.

Older women spend more time on skin care procedures. The rules for applying makeup for women over 45 years of age are as follows:

1. It is necessary to use high-quality cosmetics that contain substances that are safe for health.
2. To create a rejuvenating effect, you need to use blush, which gives a healthy tone to the skin.
3. You can hide red spots and blood vessels on the face using special corrective creams that are applied under the foundation.
4. The contour of the lips is outlined using a pencil. To make the lipstick stick better and be even, first apply a contour pencil to the lips completely.

Types of make up

Age makeup over 40 years old should be applied using special techniques. Daytime makeup masks age-related changes and creates a healthy, natural look. If a 40-year-old woman’s daytime makeup is applied correctly, it will allow her to look fresher and give her facial skin a healthy glow. A woman should apply makeup in good lighting to choose a combination of shades. Evening makeup should also be restrained and should not be overloaded with bright colors.

The attractiveness of the image is due to the combination of warm shades. Evening make-up should be brighter than daytime. Eye shadows are selected depending on the color of the eyes and hair. Purple, silver, and blue eyeshadow is suitable for blondes. For brunettes - brown, warm colors. Brown-haired women have golden and olive tones. Evening makeup is applied after a cream with a lifting effect or a mask for mature skin.

Step-by-step instructions for makeup after 45 years for every day

Mature women use products to correct skin imperfections, such as correctors, concealers, and foundation creams. They rejuvenate the image and have a positive effect on the skin, preventing age-related changes. Cosmetics should be chosen taking into account your skin type; products should not cause irritation or an allergic reaction. You need to choose the right texture and shade of cosmetics.

Makeup after 45 years is applied step by step as follows:

1. First, cleanse and moisturize the skin with creams for women over 40 years old. When cleansing and moisturizing, a tonic is used, and rejuvenating masks are made for the skin.
2. Creams and products must be completely absorbed into the surface. Apply the base in a thin layer and spread evenly over the surface.
3. If there are pigment spots on the face and blood vessels are visible, then they are masked with a corrector.
4. Then foundation is applied to the face. If the skin is warm, the cream will be absorbed better.
5. Massage bruises under the eyes and fine wrinkles with concealer, apply powder.
6. Blush is applied to the cheekbones. After this, shadows are applied to the upper eyelid - you should choose warm shades.
7. Then the skin above the crease of the eyelid is highlighted in a darker tone, this will give expressiveness to the look.
8. Dark gray arrows are applied to the upper eyelid to raise the line of the outer corner of the eyes. After this, dark gray mascara is used to tint the eyelashes using a brush with an eyelash curling effect.
9. Using a contour pencil, outline your lips along their natural border. Then matte lipstick is applied to the lips, doing this in 2 layers.

If you apply makeup every day, then use lip gloss. The combination of shades is chosen depending on the color of the hair and eyes. Eyeshadow for brown eyes is chosen in gold and turquoise. For blond hair and gray eyes, lilac shadows are suitable. Brunettes may not use eye shadow. Blondes with brown eyes can use beige or bronze shades.

To do makeup for women over 60 years old, you need to follow the instructions step by step:

1. Apply concealer to the skin around the eyes, nasolabial triangle and all areas of the face where imperfections are visible (spider veins).
2. Apply foundation over the entire face, including the skin around the eyes, eyelids, and brow area.
3. Use compact powder for better fixation of the foundation. Apply from top to bottom - this will make small hairs on the face less visible. Be sure to use powder on the areas of the face around the eyes.
4. Fill in your eyebrows with a contour pencil, comb, and then apply shadows with an applicator without rubbing them into the skin.

How to choose cosmetics after 45 years?

The foundation should be chosen in light shades - it will give the skin freshness and help hide small wrinkles. The composition of the foundation should include moisturizers, beneficial substances, vitamins A, C and E. The foundation is applied not along the folds, but across. The powder should be loose, it should match the color of the foundation and hide surface unevenness. The powder may be lighter than the cream.

When doing eye makeup, you should lift the corners of the eyes with a contour pencil. When applying makeup, mature women need to pay special attention to the selection of eye shadow colors. You don’t have to use eyeliner, just shadows and a warm-colored pencil.

A filling-colored, peach-colored shadow will help give you a healthy look. You can choose delicate olive tones for the shadows. The texture of the shadows should be matte, then the makeup will be more calm and noble. Eyebrows need to be trimmed, excess hairs removed, and gray shadows applied.

You can have your eyebrows tinted in a salon; a specialist will give the correct shape to your eyebrow line and choose the appropriate color. Women over 40 do not need to tint their lower lashes.

When applying makeup for a woman, you need to use blush: a peach tint will give you a fresh and healthy look.

For your lips, you don’t need to choose a pencil that’s too bright; when applying lipstick, you can visually plump your lips. The lipstick color should not be too bright; it is better to choose calm, natural colors.

Secrets of makeup artists

Makeup artists know the secrets of makeup that make it possible to give a fresh look to the face even if age-related changes are clearly visible. Daytime makeup is performed in stages, while decorative and nourishing products are correctly combined. Makeup artists use anti-aging creams and make masks with a lifting effect, which helps tighten the skin and correct the shape of the face.

The skin needs nutrition, but fatty creams should not be used. It is necessary to use cosmetics with hyaluronic acid, which have effective anti-aging properties.

Another secret of makeup artists is eliminating bruises and bags under the eyes. This can be done using a corrector. For reddish bruises, a beige shade of corrector is selected; for bluish bags under the eyes, beautiful pink shades are used. To hide the age-related sallow complexion of the face, use a corrector with a purple tone; it is evenly distributed before applying foundation.

The anti-aging corrector is highly effective; you can use pieces of ice at home and apply them to wrinkles.

Makeup after 40 years should take into account individual characteristics of appearance and age-related manifestations. The more mature the skin is, the more attention it needs to pay when applying makeup, striving for naturalness.

Dear women, today I want to talk about how to make the right makeup after 45 to look younger and fresher.

Real, living beauty has no age. But there are milestones in a woman’s life, crossing which she should change her habits related to self-care. For example, when you are over 45, your skin stops producing as much collagen as it needs to easily maintain the freshness and firmness of your face, neck and décolleté.

The elasticity of fabrics is no longer the same. Therefore female makeup after 45 years will be significantly different from what suited you at 30-35.

In order to age gracefully, without regrets, you must accept your new self and understand that change is inevitable. But you can freshen up your look with makeup and a couple of tricks. Even if you are 45, you may still look younger than your age. The main thing is to choose the right types of makeup and master new techniques for applying cosmetics.

It is also important to invest time and money in professional skin care in salons. Plus, eat healthy, have a good diet and exercise regularly. Physical activity is very important for our appearance.

However, now we will dwell in more detail on what you need to know about makeup for women over 45 years old.

What you need to know about makeup after 45 years

Let's start with the basics - a kind of theoretical basis for “makeup “over 45”. First of all, stock up on a variety of brushes, applicators and sponges.

For decorative products you will need:

• primer;
• foundation;
• concealer;
• blush;
• eyebrow correction kit;
• eye makeup kit;
• lipstick.

1. Primer

Primer is a base that is applied in a thin layer to a clean face. Its task is to smooth out unevenness, hide imperfections, and sometimes mattify the skin (if indicated on the packaging). Thanks to it, it will be easier for you to apply decorative cosmetics, and it will last better throughout the day.

If you want to visually reduce the number of wrinkles or large pores, or correct your complexion, then all you need is a primer.

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A good primer can reduce the consumption of cosmetics, because it fits better on moisturized skin and is easier to distribute over the surface.

2. Foundation for makeup after 45

Foundation is a pigmented composition where you should choose a shade close to your skin color. Ideally, it matches your tone 100% or is lighter (literally by one, so you can change the result with powder).

It is this type of cosmetics that can provide a lifting effect and visually rejuvenate you.

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Avoid foundations that dry out your skin and highlight imperfections (pores and wrinkles). Your choice is formulations that look natural but even out your complexion. Worried about T-zone shine? Choose a good powder - preferably finely ground and without a shimmer effect - and use it throughout the day.

Concealer is practically a mini-foundation. Its thin and light texture helps to correct makeup in small areas under the eyes, on the forehead, on the chin, and around the lips.

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There is no better way to hide dark circles under the eyes. The better the concealer, the more people will think you got a good night's sleep.

Blush will help you give your skin a healthier look and a pleasant glow. After all, we all sometimes blush a little when we are embarrassed or under stress.

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For brunettes over 45 years old, when applying makeup, it is very important to highlight the cheekbones with a pinkish tint. However, a delicate peach layer of blush is necessary for both blondes and brown-haired women. Just don’t overdo it with color saturation, it makes you look great!

5. Eyebrow makeup after 45

Modern fashion pays special attention to eyebrows, so you should take care of their shape and color. This, by the way, is really important if you want to achieve a more expressive look.

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Put the tweezers aside; they are only needed for careful correction of the bend. Otherwise, use eyebrow pencil, eye shadow, wax or gel.

When it comes to eye shadows, eyeliners, mascara and eye pencils, there are endless possibilities for experimentation. Once you master the correct application technique, you will be able to do stunning everyday or evening makeup at 45.

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Age makeup requires matte shadows. Alas, most often shimmering samples unattractively highlight folds and wrinkles. But eyeliner applied close to the lash line will make this area darker and more expressive.

7. Lipstick for women over 45

Finally, you can use lipstick or gloss to moisturize your lips. And, of course, highlight their natural beauty thanks to suitable pigments. Don't be afraid of bright and deep shades; you don't have to stick to just neutrals if you're over 45. There's a time and a reason for everything.

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Be sure to exfoliate your lips and moisturize with lip balms so that you only apply color to smooth, soft surfaces.

It is important to properly prepare your skin for applying makeup. Therefore, the morning ritual in the bathroom should include contrast washing (warm and cool water), short-term application of ice cubes to the lower eyelids and the use of tonic. The latter will “awaken” the tissues and prepare them for further procedures.

If your skin is irritated or has rashes, then before applying makeup you must soothe it using various medicinal compounds.

Step-by-step makeup instructions after 45 for every day

Now you can go directly to the tutorial - a step-by-step guide on how to properly apply makeup that makes mature women look younger. You can easily learn from these pictures step by step apply daily make-up.

1. Skin preparation.

Two points are important here - protection from sunlight (even in winter) and high-quality hydration. To achieve the first goal, choose decorative cosmetics with SPF protection or simply buy a separate product. As for moisturizing, you need a non-greasy cream with a light consistency. An excellent choice is something from the Clinique brand collection.

2. Applying foundation.

First of all, use a primer. It is better to do without brushes and apply it with your fingers or a soft sponge with small pores. Then it will not absorb most of the composition. Next, foundation is the Holy Grail for all women. Use a brush or beauty blender to achieve the most even coverage.

There should be no sharp lines or spots of different colors left on the skin. Please note that sometimes the sponge needs to be moistened. This is especially true for the heaviest and most viscous consistencies.

3. Correct the result using concealer and powder.

If dark circles under the eyes are still visible, apply matte reddish eyeshadow or bronze powder to the darkest areas. Then use a concealer on top that is the same color as your foundation from step #2. Move from the outer edges of the eye to the inner ones (towards the nose). Now you can powder your face, paying special attention to the T-zone, cheekbones and chin.

It is better to give preference to finely ground mineral compositions. Moreover, you can take a compact version with a mirror (for example, from Bourjois) with you, and store and use a tube of loose powder at home in the morning.

4. Final application of decorative cosmetics.

So, what is the ideal makeup for women over 45? What are the features of applying cosmetics and how to do it right? Pay attention to the photos that are attached to the tutorial - here you can see both an option for every day (daytime makeup) and a festive, bold makeup.

Please note that a lot depends on the color of your hair and eyes, and on what clothes you plan to wear. Also on the condition of the skin (are there bags under the eyes, deep wrinkles, freckles or other pigmentation) and on the properties of the chosen cosmetics.

However, a well-chosen application technique can help everyone. Even for those with drooping eyelids or women whose cheekbones have ceased to stand out clearly with age.

We are not magicians, so we cannot remove the reasons themselves, but we will try to hide them.

Firstly, take an eyebrow shaping kit and fill in the arch with shadows. Then fix the result with a pencil and blend. Remember, the main taboo is visible, sharp lines along the hairline. Recommended brands are Kat Von D or Anastasia Beverly Hills.

Secondly, choose shadows based on your color type. There are a lot of signs on the Internet with examples of what is suitable for blondes, brunettes, brown-haired women, and so on. The ideal option is to fill the upper eyelid with light shadows and apply a strip of dark shadows to the bone passing above it.

Also, in most cases, all types of “smoky eyes” are perfect for ladies over 45. Here you can safely recommend palettes from Urban Decay or NYX.

If you have small eyes, you can use a white pencil on the mucous membrane (in English, waterline, that is, literally “a line close to the wet part of the eye”). If you want to create an expressive look, try lining your eyes with a dark pencil or eyeliner. First, from the outer edge of the eye, moving towards the middle (above and below the pupil).

Perhaps you will need to stop there, since the “Gothic outline” of the entire surface does not suit everyone. If you make a mistake, carefully erase the extra lines with a napkin. Don't buy too cheap products; give preference to popular brands like Pupa or Guerlain.

Be sure to use voluminous mascara to tint your eyelashes. The top ones are mandatory, the bottom ones are optional. Again, experiment on one eye and see how far you can go.

Here your favorite may be the simplest line from Maybelline or the bestseller Telescopic from L’Oreal.

Finally, lips You should lightly outline the outline with a soft pencil, and fill the rest with lipstick or gloss. If you have thin lips, try using a pencil to go beyond the lines and gently blend the line. If you have pale lips, neutral shades are not for you - fill them with color!

Plump lips Light colors and glitters with a holographic effect are perfect. Choose high-quality lipsticks from Dior and Bobbi Brown; you will hardly have to keep an eye on them throughout the day.

Do not pull the skin during the procedure and do not put pressure on your face with a towel. Choose the softest terry cloth and blot the skin, carefully applying the fabric to your face.

In the evening, the skin needs to be moisturized and nourished, but only formulations for night use should be used. Some of them do not require rinsing. Steaming your skin is a good practice, but it is important to close the pores back afterward. Otherwise, they will get clogged with house dust or dirt from pillows and hair, and this will cause inflammation.

Once every two to three weeks, visit a cosmetologist and, according to his recommendations, use scrubs and care treatments in the salon. Be gentle with your skin and do not overuse exfoliating products. Use contrast washes more often, but do not overcool your face.

And remember: mechanical (manual) leather cleaning is always better than hardware cleaning. Yes, it hurts and unsettles you for several days, but in the long run it gives a good effect. Regarding Botox injections and other “beauty injections”, consult with specialists.

The main thing is not to rush, let it be a last resort when your epidermis finally stops coping with regeneration.

1. You should cleanse your skin only with gentle products that contain avocado, coconut or sesame oils.

2. It is worth toning the skin with alcohol-free products. Try to buy tonics that contain collagen or silk proteins.

3. Night creams should contain avocado oil. Day creams contain wheat extract.

4. The cream for the skin around the eyes should contain retinoic and hyaluronic acids.

5. Don't forget to use products to protect your skin from the harmful effects of the environment. For example, in the summer, use foundations with a high SPF content. This will help you avoid pigmentation.

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