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As the skin ages, it can be tricky to know how to make it up. If one does not apply the same makeup at the age of fifty as at the age of twenty, it is not advisable to give up completely the daily beauty. We usually want to camouflage imperfections due to age such as wrinkles and fine lines, stains or dull complexion. But, how to keep a fresh appearance and in the air of the time without falling into the too much? Make-up at 50: this is the topic of our article!
It can never be repeated enough: it is impossible to succeed in makeup without well-prepared skin upstream. If the routine of care is essential at any age, this is all the more true in the fifties. Your facial features evolve over time and your beauty habits and cosmetics must be adapted accordingly. This means preparing your skin well before applying makeup. You must be able to identify the elements to treat on your face: dry skin, epidermis lacking elasticity or any other imperfections related to skin aging may hinder your makeup routine.
Then you need to take care of your skin every day with the right products such as an anti-aging day cream, a radiant skin care product or a soothing eye contour. These treatments should be applied as a base just before you apply makeup. In the evening, go for a thorough make-up removal with a nourishing lotion and apply an anti-aging night balm. On perfectly groomed skin, makeup will immediately be easier to apply and the result will be at the rendezvous.
If the day cream is essential, it will be even more effective combined with an anti-aging foundation with a fluid and light texture. This is important because a compact foundation or too thick texture will mark the wrinkles of your mature skin. To cover up imperfections due to age, consider applying a concealer and concealer.
Target and work the impacted areas before coating your skin with foundation. If you are a fan of loose powder, know that it can be used after 50 years, but a veil is enough to not overload the complexion. However, avoid bronzing powder and highlighter and use a rosé blush to rejuvenate your skin.
Over time, eyelids tend to fall, which can make eye makeup complex. The goal will therefore be to try to open the eyes to the maximum. For this, the nude eyeshadow is the beauty asset of the fifties and over. Just apply it to the entire eyelid, including the underside of the brow arch. You can then opt for a slightly darker shade like a light brown, to be placed in the center of the eyelid by stretching towards the outer corner of the eye.
Mascara can be applied to the upper and lower lashes, but pop colors such as purple, blue or green should be avoided, and stay in classic tones. Also avoid black liners that tend to harden features and accentuate imperfections. Finally, continue to meticulously maintain your eyebrow line by removing unwanted hair and filling any holes with an eyebrow pencil or powder.
The lips become thinner and thinner over the years, and they also need to be taken care of regularly by moisturizing them. For 50-year-old mouth makeup, avoid dark, matte shades such as plum, brown or burgundy and choose discreet lipsticks.
The very pronounced lip liner is no longer very popular today, so choose a pencil with a creamy texture and have a light hand on the application. Apply it inwards to the lips to give them volume and prevent your lipstick from slipping and storing in fine lines. Nude is still the best choice for making up your lips, but you can also opt for an old iridescent rose.
As you can see, after 50 years, make-up should be sober and discreet. It must be able to mitigate the effects of time without being too present. More generally, we must avoid the «too much»: too bright, too marked, too colorful, too sophisticated, etc. Of course, you can allow yourself more fantasy in the evening or to celebrate a particular event.
Try to stay consistent – make-up that matches your outfit, provided it’s not too showy. Make-up products must be able to sublimate you and heal your imperfections at the same time. Do not skimp on the choice of your cosmetics: go for specific products, from recognized brands and free of controversial substances. Your skin will thank you and you will be brighter.
We hope you now have a clearer idea of which makeup to choose at age 50. Keep in mind that despite the time that passes your natural charm is eternal. That is not why we should give up makeup. Makeup must be an ally to complete a scrupulous skincare routine. He must know how to emphasize the natural beauty and not change the harmony of your face. It’s up to you to choose the right care and make-up to do this.