The last thing we want is for makeup to accentuate our folds.
Want to keep that youthful look forever? Unfortunately that is not possible. The first signs of skin aging are unavoidable from a certain age. Yet we can learn how to use makeup to disguise it as much as possible. Concealer is a great product for this, provided you know how to use it correctly. Some substances are better to avoid, experts tell us.
Concealer for mature skin
“Liquid, hydrating concealers work much better for mature skin than dry, matte or cream products,” makeup artist Jen Cayle Gaum explains to She Finds. “While they can perfectly cover blemishes, acne or other blemishes, it can inadvertently draw attention to wrinkles. Dry or matte products such as powder will settle into fine lines, which will only emphasize and make the wrinkles more visible,” she explains. We don’t want to!
Dosage
When you are at an age where you are dealing with fine lines, it is better to use a liquid concealer. That said, makeup artist Vivi Mintara emphasizes that you always need to use less liquid concealer than you think to perfect your look. “When it comes to applying the concealer, start with a thin layer,” she says. If this doesn’t completely cover blemishes or other blemishes, apply another coat and continue to build up the color,” she adds.
Apply
Mintara recommends that when you apply concealer to your skin, you always do so with a mini beauty blender. While she says brushes are great for applying foundation, she points out that they can leave small streaks if not used properly. “Small beauty blenders can reach all the small imperfections and provide full coverage.”
She recommends applying – just a tiny bit – concealer to the blender, dabbing it onto the dark areas and then blending it outwards in a circle around the area. According to the expert, this way you achieve the right coverage without the product remaining in your lines and thus accentuating them.
Source: She Finds, Marie Claire | Image: Adobe Stock
