How To Do Makeup On Women Over 60

As you age, the nature, texture and appearance of your skin change as well. This is why there is a difference between the way that a woman in her mid-20’s should apply makeup and the way a woman in the 60s should apply makeup. With an overwhelming amount of content on the internet that focuses on a younger audience older women might be misguided or simply taken aback.

For a more appealing look, that suits your skin’s age and your appearance as well, you can follow these simple tips while applying makeup for women over 60-

Cream Foundation 

As hormone levels take a dip, skin gets drier. Women over 60 also have wrinkles on their skin. Powder-based foundations will bring out these features on your face to give your skin a smoother look. This makes your skin feel more even-toned. It also acts as a good base for your makeup and makes you look fresher. This is a basic tip to follow for makeup for women over 60.

Colour Correction

It is common knowledge that one should apply concealer to cover signs of ageing like dark circles and dark spots. But for ageing skin, thinning skin causes pigmentation which leads to uneven skin tones and patches of purple, blue and red on the skin. This can be hidden successfully with the use of colour correction sticks. If you are Caucasian, orange-hued colour correctors are best for you. If you are looking for the best way to apply makeup for women over 60, this is an important step to follow.

Blush Application

Instead of covering a larger section of your face and applying the blush in strokes that go from your mouth to your ear, apply it in a swirling motion Apply the product a little higher on the apples of the cheeks to give them an instant lift and making your face look younger. This is a great way to give your face a dewy look. Use a cream-based blush instead of a powder-based product for more natural-looking results.

Lipstick Lines

As the lip’s border softens with age, the lipstick that you apply tends to migrate outward. To avoid this and the lipstick spreading outside your lip line, apply the lipstick with a brush. Avoid using the lipstick directly from the stick. Make sure you start from the centre and slowly spread it out towards the corner. 

Jagged Eyeliner 

Since ageing skin tends to wrinkle, so it is difficult to draw a single stroke over your upper waterline. Even if you do follow this conventional method, they form jagged lines. To avoid this, draw small dots along your waterline and then connect these dots two at a time. This allows you to form a straight line despite the texture of your skin.

With these tips, one can never go wrong while applying makeup for women over 60. These are great pieces of advice that will make your makeup application easier and make you look younger than you are without having to make major changes in the way you do your makeup.  Go ahead and try these today!