10 Makeup and Skincare tips to get younger-looking skin!

Someone said ‘Age is just a number’, but when we look into a mirror and see all those wrinkles, textured skin, and fine lines we feel that we are aging fast. Why not embrace makeup and skincare as your ultimate beauty weapon to defy the years? As a professional makeup artist and beauty influencer, I’m here to spill the beans on the top 10 makeup tips that will help you achieve younger-looking skin. From skincare secrets to makeup must-haves, Beautyspade will talk about everything in detail.

After handling clients with different skin types, I get a lot of exposure to understanding the skin. Look no further, here are a few of my tried and tested tips and tricks to elevate your beauty and makeup game.

Never Skip Your CTM:

Cleanse, tone, and moisturize – the holy trinity of skincare. A flawless makeup look starts with a clean canvas. Never skip your CTM routine to ensure your skin stays fresh, hydrated, and youthful. Cleansing removes dirt and impurities, toning helps balance the skin’s pH levels, and moisturizing keeps the skin hydrated and supple. By ensuring that your skin is clean and well-hydrated, you provide a smooth canvas for makeup application.

Moisturization is essential from your 20s and it becomes even more important when skin is getting mature. I always recommend my clients to take a skincare routine as per their skin type. Don’t just follow anything. If dealing with sensitive skin, always consult a dermatologist.

Choose Makeup as per your Skin Tone:

One of the biggest blunders in makeup is choosing the wrong shade. Whether it’s foundation, concealer, or lipstick, always opt for shades that complement your skin tone. A mismatched base can instantly add years to your appearance. Matching your makeup to your skin tone is essential for a natural and youthful appearance. Going too light with your foundation makes your skin color look ashy and going dark is what we don’t want.

Opt for foundations, concealers, and powders that closely match your skin tone to avoid a heavy or cakey look. This ensures that your makeup seamlessly blends with your skin, enhancing your features without looking overly made-up. An important characteristic of mature, aging, and sagging skin is that it turns either red or ashy with most makeup products. Therefore, to correct it all, you need a gold or yellow-toned foundation which will counter the greyness. It instantly provides a subtle glow and brightness to the face.

Incorporate Cream-Based Makeup:

Cream-based makeup products are your best friends when it comes to looking younger. They blend seamlessly into the skin, providing a natural, dewy finish that mimics youthful radiance. Swap out your powder products for creams to achieve that lit-from-within glow.

Unlike powders, which can settle into fine lines and accentuate wrinkles, cream formulas blend effortlessly into the skin, providing a radiant finish. Cream blushes, highlighters, and eyeshadows add a luminous sheen to your complexion, giving you a fresh and dewy look. avoid using powder products as they tend to make the face dryer. Cream-based makeup products can be your most effective makeup trick.

Pencil Eyeliners to the Rescue:

Say goodbye to harsh lines and hello to pencil eyeliners. Unlike liquid liners, pencil eyeliners create a softer, more youthful-looking definition around the eyes. If black scared you, Opt for soft brown or charcoal shades for a subtle yet stunning effect. Sometimes to take the focus away from your skin, you can highlight any other area of your face. In this case, you can easily awaken and brighten those eyes.

Skin color or white eye pencils are an easy way to open up the eyes and for that instant brightness. Adding a bright shade in the inner corner of the eyes will make the whole look vibrant and it instantly helps you achieve a younger look. Pencil eyeliners create softer lines that help define the eyes without appearing harsh or exaggerated. By gently smudging the liner along the lash line, you can create a subtle, youthful look that opens up the eyes and adds a touch of definition.

Skincare Instead of Highlighter:

While a highlighter can add a sheen to the skin, nothing beats a radiant complexion achieved through proper skincare. Focus on hydrating serums, brightening essences, and nourishing oils to achieve that lit-from-within glow highlighter. Chunky highlighters are a big no-no for mature and aging skin. Incorporate serums, moisturizers, and face oils containing ingredients like vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide to enhance your skin’s natural glow.

Pro tip: If you do not have a highlighter handy, just use our good old Vaseline to create the illusion of a perfectly highlighted face.

For more detailed knowledge on this topic, you can take a look at my recent article ‘Skincare is the new Highlighter’.

Use Peach Pink Tones as Blush:

Say goodbye to dull, flat cheeks with peachy pink blush tones. Use peach and pink blush and blend them well after dotting them on the apple of the cheeks to add freshness and brightness to the whole look. These shades add a natural flush to the skin, instantly brightening your complexion and giving you a youthful, healthy glow. Smile and apply to the apples of your cheeks for a fresh-faced look.

Facial Oils in Foundations for Extra Dewiness:

Want skin that looks plump, hydrated, and oh-so-youthful? Mix a few drops of facial oil into your foundation for an extra boost of hydration and dewiness. This trick will give you that youthful glow that lasts all day long. Adding one or two drops of non-comedogenic yet nourishing facial oil (for example rosehip oil, sweet almond oil, or squalane oil) would help add an amazing glow and hydration to the whole look.

One of my favorite oils to add to a foundation or to use before the foundation is Minimalist Squalane Oil.

Never Skip Eyebrows:

The eyebrows frame the face and can instantly lift and define your features. Never underestimate the power of a well-groomed brow. Fill in any sparse areas with a pencil or powder for fuller, more youthful-looking brows. To get an anti-aging effect, use a lighter shade of eyebrow pencil, like taupe or brown. Remember to brush through your brows with a spoolie to blend the product and achieve a polished finish.

Soft Pink Peach Hues for Lips:

Ditch the dark, matte lipsticks and opt for soft pink, and peach hues instead. These shades add a youthful freshness to your overall look and can instantly make your lips appear fuller and more inviting. Choose creamy formulas for a hydrated, plump pout. Soft pinks are universally flattering and create a fresh, youthful appearance. Choose creamy or satin finishes that hydrate the lips and provide a subtle sheen without emphasizing fine lines or wrinkles. Soft pink lipsticks, coral tones, and neutral shades will look fresh on mature skin.

Less Is More:

When it comes to makeup, less is more. Embrace a natural, pared-down approach to your beauty routine, focusing on enhancing your features rather than masking them. Opt for lightweight formulas that allow your skin to breathe and shine through. Avoid heavy or cakey formulations that can settle into fine lines and exaggerate signs of aging.

Bottom Line:

In conclusion, achieving a youthful appearance through makeup is all about enhancing your natural beauty and embracing skincare-centric techniques. By following these 10 makeup tips, you can get younger-looking skin, radiating confidence and vitality with every application. Remember to prioritize skincare, choose flattering makeup shades, and keep your makeup routine simple yet effective. With the right techniques and products, age truly becomes nothing but a number.