Wearing makeup is also a form of self-expression and while it can be a creative outlet, it begins to lean towards looking youthful as you enter your 60s. It’s not just about wearing the trendiest lip color or donning a full coverage foundation anymore but more on the right makeup techniques to enhance your natural features.
Here are 12 easy and useful makeup tips that can bring out your best, most youthful version after 60.
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Start with well-hydrated skin
Collagen and moisture levels in the skin start to naturally deplete as we age, which is why proper hydration is definitely a must, especially in your 60s. Prep your skin with a hydrating toner and lightweight moisturizer as this will help smooth out your skin and get rid of flaking prior to applying makeup.
Prep with a moisturizing primer
Wearing a primer plays an important role in creating a smooth skin canvas for your makeup, particularly for your foundation and concealer. A moisturizing primer will boost the longevity of your makeup while still keeping your skin properly hydrated.
Take a break from matte face products
Foundations, concealers, and powders that are intensely mattifying may look good in photos but they can also be very drying, especially for more mature women who struggle with dry skin and wrinkles. Mattifying face products tend to set into the lines in your face and highlight dry patches even more.
Wear lightweight foundation
Makeup in your 60s should be more about embracing your natural skin so favoring lightweight foundations over full-coverage ones would be ideal. Foundations that come in lightweight formulas should feel like a second skin, therefore saving you from the worries of caking or greasiness.
Invest in brightening concealers
Concealers shouldn’t just be about covering imperfections, especially after 60, they should also provide a brightening effect. Applying a brightening concealer under your eyes can give you that lifting effect, resulting in a more radiant and youthful look.
There are many types of brightening concealers in the market today, some even have a light-reflecting technology. You can look for that or simply opt for a concealer that’s 1 to 2 shades lighter than your natural skin tone.
Never settle for the wrong face makeup shade
The wrong shade of foundation or powder can really age you terribly! It’s important to look even from the face to the neck because this will give your makeup a very natural look.
Be cautious with the face makeup products you’re buying and consider oxidation. There are times that the shade would match exactly when for the first hour then turn more orange or dark when you start sweating.
Avoid metallics and shimmers
Eyeshadows, eyeliners, and lipsticks that come in metallic or shimmer finish can also age you a lot because of how they tend to highlight wrinkles and fine lines. It’s best to avoid them, but if you feel like incorporating a bit of sparkle into your look, just make sure to go for those that have a subtle sheen.
Opt for a volumizing mascara
Long and volumized eyelashes will make your eyes more awake and expressive! Wear a mascara that will enhance the curl and volume of your lashes and apply it in two 2 layers max so it won’t weigh your lashes down.
Always use a lip liner
The lines around the lips will naturally deepen as we age, causing the lips to purse and shrink. Going for a long-wearing lip liner will prevent your lipstick from feathering while also giving your lips more shape and definition.
Fill in your brows
Rather than heavily drawing your brows, go for a more natural approach by just filling the sparse areas in. This will give you a more natural and youthful look that’s not too overwhelming for your natural facial features.
Wear creamy or satin-finish lipsticks
These types of lipstick finish glide smoothly onto the lips and because they have a more moisturizing formula, they don’t sit into the lines of the lips like matte lipsticks do. Choose a color that’s close to your natural lip color for that youthful look!
Less is more!
The best tip when it comes to wearing makeup in your 60s is to not focus on piling on makeup to cover “imperfections”. Wearing less makeup but with the right techniques can enhance your look even more, resulting in a youthful and radiant overall look!
