15 Makeup mistakes that make you look older (and how to avoid them)

Makeup is a powerful tool, but some habits we think work in our favor may actually be making us look older than we are. The good news? They all have a solution. Here, we share the 15 most common mistakes and how to fix them to look fresh, radiant, and rejuvenated.

1. Using too much powder

Excess powder collects in fine lines and accentuates them. Use powder only where you actually get shiny (T-zone) and apply it with a light brush.

2. Applying foundation in a different shade than your face

A color difference between your face and neck creates a mask effect that ages you. Always blend down toward the neck and choose your exact shade.

3. Tightlining eyes with black pencil

Black eyeliner on the waterline makes eyes look smaller and tired. Switch to white or nude to open them up and look more rested.

4. Using very dark lipsticks without prior hydration

Dark lipsticks on dry lips highlight every line. Exfoliate and hydrate before applying, and use a lip oil as a base for a plump and juicy finish.

5. Ignoring your brows

Thin or unkempt eyebrows age the face. Fill them in with soft, natural strokes following your natural shape for an instant lifting effect.

6. Applying blush only to the cheeks

Blush only on the cheeks can look artificial. Blend it toward the temples and add a touch to the nose for a healthy, youthful look.

7. Overusing highlighter

Glitter or chunky highlighter on textured areas highlights pores and lines. Opt for finely milled highlighters on the high points of your face.

8. Forgetting skincare before makeup

Makeup over dry or unprepared skin looks dull and settles into lines. Always hydrate, use primer, and let the products absorb before applying makeup.

9. Using very dark eyeshadows over the entire lid

Dark shadows that aren't well-blended make eyes look sunken. Blend upward and use light shades on the inner corner and brow bone.

10. Over-applying concealer under the eyes

Too much concealer settles into lines and highlights dark circles instead of covering them. Use a minimal amount and set with a very light translucent powder.

11. Using mascara on the lower lashes

Mascara on the bottom lashes can make eyes look droopy. If you use it, apply it very delicately only to the tips.

12. Not blending edges well

Harsh lines with any product (blush, shadow, contour) age you. The key is always to blend, blend, blend.

13. Using very dry matte lipsticks

Ultra-matte lipsticks without a hydrating formula dry out and highlight lip lines. Look for matte formulas with oils or apply a lip oil beforehand for greater comfort.

14. Ignoring lip contour

Over time, lips lose definition. A lip liner in the same shade or nude applied before lipstick restores shape and prevents the color from bleeding.

15. Not adapting makeup to lighting

What looks good under artificial light can look heavy in daylight. Always check your makeup in natural light before heading out.

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