Makeup Tips and Trends That May Be Aging you!

Good morning beautynistas!  Hope you all had a lovely weekend.  We are all always looking for the next best makeup product, tip, or trend, hence my beauty blog.  But does that necessarily mean that every trend will work on us?  Or that we are even doing it correctly??  Take a look at some of the specific ones that can easily be done wrong and that may even be aging us....

1) Dark lips-  They are a huge thing right now and the go-to statement trend that allows us to wear less makeup every where else.  But when wearing a dark lip a lot of people tend to choose one with blue undertones which can instantly make the lips appear small and cold.  You can still rock a bold lip but try to test it out and find a shade that makes your lips POP!

2) Loose Powder- Powder is a necessity but too much loose powder can cake and discolor the skin, especially around the eyes and in fine lines.  Try switching to a translucent powder to avoid over doing it.

3) Shimmers- Every one wants bronzed, luminous skin in the summer time, but shimmery blushes and highlighters tend to settle in to lines and creases and can highlight imperfections.  For a more natural glow try keep your skin hydrated and use a facial mist daily.  This will help to allow the blushes to go on more evenly.

4) Bold Brows-  Though a bold brow is undoubtedly the way to go with brows these days, they can easily be done too harshly which can be aging and distracting.  Try using a pencil or powder shade that is one shade lighter than your natural shade to prevent making them appear too dark.

5) Glitter Shadow- Shimmery or glittery shadow can be VERY aging to your skin.  The glitter exaggerates fine lines and wrinkles and can set in to them causing creasing.  Try to opt for matte eye shadows instead, this will also help with blending and highlighting.   If you MUST have some shine though try keeping it in the inner corner of your eye.

6) Worn Makeup-  Most women tend to not touch up their makeup through out the day.  Under eye mascara or eye liner run-age can instantly set in to fine lines immediately making you appear aged or disheveled.  Throw a couple Q-tips in your makeup bag and when you go to touch up that lip gloss, dampen the Q-tip and give your under eye area a little attention as well.