How to Cover Crow's Feet With Makeup
The fine lines that can develop around the outer corners of the eyes are nicknamed "crow's feet." Such lines are especially common among people who spend many years in dry climates, such as the American West. Using foundation or concealer alone to hide crow's feet can result in the makeup settling into the lines, actually making them more noticeable. Disguise crow's feet by first prepping skin with base products that will help create a smooth, even surface for makeup application. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Soap and water
- Eye cream
- Makeup primer
- Concealer or cream makeup
- Foundation brush
- Loose powder
- Blush
Instructions
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Wash skin with mild soap and water. Oily or dirty facial skin creates a slippery surface. It will be more difficult for makeup to adhere and it will slide off the face much faster.
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Apply a thick eye cream around the crow's feet area, but take care not to get the moisturizer in your eyes. If eye cream does get into the eyes, flush them immediately with water. Allow the cream to settle into the skin for one to two minutes.
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Use a quality makeup primer over the affected areas as well as the rest of the face if desired to give the skin a smooth, even surface for which to apply makeup. Use your fingers to smooth the primer over the skin in even strokes. Allow the primer to settle for one to two minutes.
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Apply a stick concealer or cream makeup to the crow's feet using a foundation brush. As with the primer, use even strokes to apply the makeup and avoid a "cakey" look. Dab away any excess makeup with a clean makeup sponge. Avoid using pressed powder around crow's feet, which tends to settle into facial lines more readily than cream foundations and loose powders. If you must use a powder, go for loose powder for best results.
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Apply blush to the apples of cheeks rather than up on the cheekbones, which can bring attention to the crow's feet.
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Tips & Warnings
Makeup primers are gel-like products often used by professional makeup artists, some of which contain anti-aging ingredients and sunscreen.
Keep brows neat and defined to help frame the face and keep attention off your crow's feet.
Avoid liquid eyeliners, which can settle into crow's feet. Instead, use soft pencil or cake eyeliners.
Avoid brushing eyeshadow or liner into the outer corners of the eyes, which can bring attention to the crow's feet.
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