There are thousands of beauty videos circulating the Internet with tips and tricks to perfect your makeup look.
And with so many conflicting experts sharing their tricks, it’s hard to know which one to follow.
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But when it comes to anti-aging, one beauty expert claims to know exactly what to do.
Research by Coin counting has found that 10 percent of adults in the UK have had cosmetic surgery.
They also found that 37 percent of women in the UK would consider cosmetic surgery, while around 25 percent of men would also consider cosmetic treatment.
Face The Future makeup artist Rachael Divers has revealed that beauty fans can avoid major cosmetic changes if they follow her makeup guide.
She believes that adult women only need to make a few small changes to their beauty routine and it can make a big difference.
Rachael says makeup is your “best friend” when it comes to achieving a wrinkle-free look.
According to the makeup artists, beauty fans should start with an “illuminating primer that contains hydrating and anti-aging ingredients.”
She believes it will add a “gorgeous glow” and “youthful radiance” to your complexion.
Avoid using a heavy foundation. Instead, a light concealer can help to prevent skin aging.
She says: “For your base makeup, choose something light and radiant – heavy foundations can settle into fine lines and look older on your skin.”
Rachael recommends using a concealer with antioxidants to reduce puffiness and dark circles under the eyes.
The concealer makes you look fresher and younger, as opposed to a tired, heavy appearance.
Biggest Beauty Flaws
Tara Ledden, beauty editor of Fabulous, shares the do’s and don’ts of beauty.
“No matter how much time and money you spend on your beauty routine, if you don’t get the basics right, everything else is wasted.
“There aren’t many things you can’t negotiate, but these are the biggest cosmetic mistakes that are sabotaging your regime.”
- Do not use SPF: Sun damage is the number one cause of premature skin aging, so if you want to keep your skin looking firm and radiant, sunscreen is essential.
- Use of products whose expiration date has passed: At best, they are ineffective and do not deliver the results they promise, at worst they cause irritation and infection. The shelf life of beauty products varies – for example, mascara is usually good for 3-6 months, while lipstick is good for 9-18 months. Check the ‘POA’ symbol on the packaging (it looks like a jar and has a number inside it for how many months it is safe after opening. If you can’t remember when you opened your product, throw it out and start over, marking the month and year on the packaging with a permanent marker.
- Not knowing your undertone: If you use makeup with the wrong undertones, it will never look natural, no matter how much you mix it! An easy trick to figure out if you have cool, warm, or neutral undertones is to check the veins on your wrist – if they look blue, you have cool undertones, if they look green, you have warm, and if they’re a mix, you have neutral.
- Skip heat protectant: It may seem unnecessary, but just like sun damage to the skin, excessive heat is the most common cause of hair damage. So if you want shiny, healthy hair, or if you want to grow it longer, using a heat protection product is essential.
- Not washing your face before bed: it’s as simple as this, if you don’t wash your face before you go to bed, whatever has been on your skin during the day will stay there longer, clogging your pores and drying out the surface. Any skincare you apply on top won’t be effective with a layer of dirt underneath, and you’ll probably end up with dirty pillows too – yuck!
Adults should opt for a “fun pop of color” in their blusher, which will give the effect of a “youthful flush.”
Add a “sun-kissed glow” by brushing the blush over the cheeks, along with fuller brows and long, volumized lashes to truly give a “youthful look.”
It’s important to emphasize features like your eyebrows and eyes to give them more definition.
To complete the anti-aging look, Rachael recommends using a tinted lip balm.
For your base makeup, choose something light and radiant – heavy foundations can settle into fine lines and make your skin look older
Rachael Divers
Adding a moisturizing balm will “plump” your lips and give them a “more youthful appearance.”
She recommends choosing a tinted balm for a pop of color, which is perfect for summer.
Rachael believes that a heavy lipstick, like a heavy foundation, will settle into fine lines and make wrinkles more visible.
