The basis of the makeup: the 6 mistakes that make you look older

There are women of the show who do not miss a beat when it comes to makeup. One of these is undoubtedly Jennifer Lopez. If there is something new, she is one of the first to grasp it. Like the dewy base, the dolphin skin, dolphin skin. Since she tried it, there is no post on instagram that portrays her without it. But is this trick really good for everyone? «In reality, the wet effect obtained by spreading layers of highlighter on the skin already sheathed by the foundation is not the best: it makes her look older if she is not very young. When preparing the base, which represents the foundation of make-up, sometimes you follow fashion without considering the condition of your complexion, with results that do not improve the appearance. Indeed, they add years ”, explains Giada Venturotti, QStudio Makeup-RP make-up artist. Let’s find out with the expert what are the mistakes that make you look more agée when handling primers, foundations, concealers, highlighters, powders and blushes.

1. It is best not to forget the primer

“Avoid using it when the skin is scarred, it runs the risk of finding yourself with” muddy “foundation and goodbye a fresh and smooth look” says the expert. This step ensures that the base lasts a long time because it creates a sort of sheath attached to the skin capable of making it adhere perfectly.

2. The missteps of foundation

It serves to even out the complexion and give the face a fresher look. Sometimes, however, certain mistakes can make the appearance “older” than it is natural.

• With age and make-up needs change too. Being faithful to the same shade for years could be counterproductive, because at some point it may not blend in with the complexion tone creating the dreaded mask effect. «Beware of too light shades that make the face plastered, and too dark ones that weigh down the features: in both cases they highlight wrinkles and imperfections. A periodic update, every 3-4 months, is essential: it often gives surprising results »explains Venturotti.
• There are so many different foundation formulas available, from liquid to cream to powder and they seem to be adaptable to any type of complexion. In reality this is not the case. «If the skin is dry or mature, it is better to avoid mineral-based formulas: they absorb everything, from skin oils to moisture, and make the skin appear” crumpled “highlighting every mark. Mixed and oily skin, on the other hand, must stay away from creamy textures: they create a sort of hood that accentuates the sebaceous production giving rise to the formation of unsightly shiny areas »says the make up expert.
• It is usually easy to forget to apply the product carefully. Yet “blend, blend and blend again” is the only way to achieve a fresh and uniform coverage. «Brush, moistened sponge or fingertips: the tool used does not count as much as the accuracy of the drafting of a minimum amount of product that must cover the entire surface of the face, including the eye contour. At the end, it is important that only its presence is perceived: too much product creates an unnatural thickness that adds tens of years… », underlines Giada Venturotti.

3. The concealer with a light hand

To conceal the imperfections of the eye contour, the creamy textures, suitable for concealing facial discolorations, must be discarded: they create a mass that with facial expressions highlights the skin furrows, multiplying their depth. The right color is also crucial. «The variants that are too light not only do not cover the dark halos but are illuminated with both natural and artificial light. If the dark circles turn blue, yes to orange and peach shades, if they are brown, those with yellow pigments with a hint of orange are fine ”, says Venturotti.

4. The false myths of the illuminant

There are some areas of the face where mature women shouldn’t wear highlighter. «It should be carefully avoided on the protrusion of the forehead: it gives a dated result and creates the optical effect of thinning the eye. It should not be placed on the lower part of the eye or on the cheekbones: too much light in this area highlights lines and wrinkles. In general, however, if the skin is marked it should not be used “explains the professional.

5. Beware of blush

Absolute no to application from the cheekbone to the forehead: it makes the face look like a different era. “Yes, instead, with small touches in the center of the cheekbone, blending very well upwards, avoiding reaching the hairline. This mode gives a finish that looks natural and makes the look fresh », specifies the expert.

6. The right amount of face powder

Dry skin should be used with caution because the dust tends to penetrate the fine lines that you are trying to mask. «It should be used in very small quantities and in the colorless version to avoid the plaster effect. No to baking, the technique widely used in Hollywood which consists in brushing layers upon layers of this product under the eye to illuminate the eyes, because it highlights, worsening the appearance, bags and signs in the periocular area », concludes Giada Venturotti.