Makeup mistakes that age the skin

Makeup is one of the most special moments of the day. Fully embracing it means giving space to creativity and, why not, aiming for seduction as well.

Unfortunately, it often happens that, by randomly choosing products and techniques, one notices signs of premature aging while looking in the mirror.

Faced with these, people tend to react in two ways. The first is to buy targeted cosmetics to reduce wrinkles and signs of aging, perhaps opting for products with a high dose of vitamin C (one of the most popular that harnesses the benefits of this nutrient is Phloretin CF, the most famous antioxidant serum from the Skinceuticals brand, among the top sellers in pharmacies, online and beyond, thanks to its patented combination).

The second approach involves understanding the mistakes made when applying makeup, so they can be avoided in the future.

In the next few lines, we will discover together what the main ones are.

Using a foundation that is too heavy

Using a foundation that is too heavy and thick is a makeup mistake that can make the skin appear older than it really is. These products often run the risk of settling into fine lines, making them stand out even more.

How can you avoid this unpleasant consequence? By choosing a cream with a lightweight texture that provides coverage but feels like a second skin.

Dark matte lipstick on unexfoliated lips

Makeup lovers know: about ten years ago, to be truly trendy, you had to leave the house wearing a matte lipstick. This product, still very popular today, can be a double-edged sword.

If you overdo it with dark colors—here a color analysis consultation can be helpful—and apply the product to unexfoliated lips, you risk making them look shriveled and thin.

In both cases, these are effects that, physiologically, appear on the lips as age progresses. Therefore, they are signs of premature aging just like the accentuated wrinkles that can appear in younger people.

Overdoing dark colors on the eyes

Going overboard with dark shades when applying eye makeup and emphasizing sharp lines is another mistake to avoid. The result is that it makes the eyes look smaller, something that naturally happens as the skin loses tone with age.

Not paying attention when applying concealer

To avoid makeup mistakes that can make you look older, it is essential to pay attention to how you apply concealer. For example, it’s crucial to avoid clumping.

When you hastily apply concealer and allow it to accumulate in the creases of your eyes, the risk is that you highlight any wrinkles that may be present.

Overly thin eyebrows

Some people look back at them with nostalgia, while others are glad they’re no longer in style: thin eyebrows, trendy in the early 2000s, are often seen as a detail that makes the face look older than it is.

As we age, facial hair, including eyebrows, tends to thin out.

If you over-pluck, or if your eyebrows are naturally thin, you can remedy this by filling them in with the microblading technique.

The initial cost is undeniably high, but the effect lasts a long time and dramatically enhances the beauty of the face.

Not using a primer

When makeup products are applied directly to the skin without using a primer, they can accentuate wrinkles and fine lines. To avoid this, it’s recommended not only to use a primer but to choose products containing hyaluronic acid.

This naturally occurring ingredient, thanks to its ability to attract water in quantities far greater than its weight, has a filling effect on wrinkles. It’s no coincidence that it is often used in cosmetics that, starting from age 20-25, help with prevention.

Wrong shade of concealer

It’s not enough to apply concealer properly: it’s also essential to choose the right shade for your skin tone. If you choose one that’s too light or too dark, you risk emphasizing both the hollows under your eyes and the areas where the skin has lost tone.

Lip balm without sun protection

Sun protection is important not just at the beach but also in the city. Make sure it’s also in the lip balm you use daily, which you shouldn’t stop using as the cold weather approaches (the cold reduces lip volume).

The appearance of fine lines on the lips can be a very unpleasant sign of premature aging.