Wear Makeup in Your Forties

Upon reaching your forties, your makeup needs can change. Styles and methods used in your 20s and 30s may no longer apply due to skin aging, facial change and general changes in your lifestyle. You are a mature, sophisticated woman, not a little girl, giddy teen or self obsessed twenty something. Reaching 40 is a milestone, celebrate your milestone but updating your makeup. Look at new techniques, new products and new ways to make yourself look beautiful at forty or more.

Steps

1. Use an appropriate amount of makeup. Less can be more as you age, so it’s important to use the right amount of product on your face.^{[citation needed]}
2. Learn how to appropriately apply your makeup for your forties. Just as it’s important to initially learn how to apply makeup when you’re a teenager, re-learning the right technique for your age range is important for looking and feeling age appropriate at all times. If you think you still look great with the makeup you wore earlier in life, stick with it.
3. If you want, use half the amount of foundation you have been used to using before. Or, try mixing your foundation with your favorite moisturizer for a sheerer, more modern look. Look for tinted moisturizers and products developed for older skin, if you want. Products with built in Sun screen are good for all ages. Obviously, you don't have to wear foundation at all if you don't want to.
   • Blend your foundation right down your neck so that you look as if you’re wearing no makeup at all.
4. Use moisturizing foundations. Choose those that are non-drying. As you mature, your skin requires more moisture.^{[citation needed]} By using a foundation rich in moisture, this will help your skin to look softer.
5. Use an appropriate amount of concealers. Add a very small amount and blend well so that the product does not pool in your lines and wrinkles, if you have them.
6. Take a look at your makeup bag. Toss out the eyeshadows that have shimmer, frost or glitter in them if you think they are no longer appropriate. These products look great used appropriately on any skin.^{[citation needed]} For some, aged 40-plus, these types of eyeshadows can get into your fine lines and wrinkles.^{[citation needed]} In turn, this may accentuate the wrinkles. Instead, look into purchasing matte eyeshadows in soft natural colors.
7. Change your lipstick color, if you like. Many women continue to use the same lipstick that looked great on them 20 years ago. In fact, most often that color is no longer suitable for your lip size and skin tone.^{[citation needed]} Opt for colors that brighten your face and complement your facial physique.
8. Use mascara on all your eyelashes, even the little ones. This creates a more youthful look, apparently.^{[citation needed]} However, don’t overdo it. One or two coats of mascara should be enough to create an opened eye effect
   • Purchase mascara in brown or black-brown and stay away from colored mascaras unless you love them. These are great for 20 year olds but not always appropriate for those in their forties at business meetings, for a casual lunch or shopping trip. Grey mascara makes a nice change from brown and black yet is pleasantly less vivid than purple of blue.^{[citation needed]}
9. Watch the amount of eyeliner you use. Eyeliner is a great asset to your makeup routine. However, like much in life, too much eyeliner isn’t good! Use soft kohl pencils that blend easily and create softer more natural looks.
10. Blend really well. It’s important to create a natural look through blending well. Use professional brushes and soft sponges to create seamless makeup looks.
11. Find blushes that add a youthful glow to your skin. Choose those with peach or pink undertones.^{[citation needed]} Stay away from blushes with too much frost, as these may age your skin.^{[citation needed]} Opt for matte blushes and blend in well.

Tips

• Always wash your makeup off at night before going to bed - cleanse, tone and moisturize if desired.
• Update your look by hiring a professional makeup artist who can teach you how to update your look.

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Sources and Citations

• Vicki Millar, Toronto makeup artist and hair stylist specializing in age appropriate and mature women's makeup and beauty

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