How to Do Age Appropriate Makeup

You can look gorgeous at any age!

While there are no hard and fast rules written in stone for makeup application, your needs change at every stage of your life. Don't despair if what used to work for you no longer does! A simple change in your makeup regimen with each new phase is all it takes to keep you looking beautiful.

Things You'll Need

• Makeup

Instructions

1. Play with fun colors and textures on a teen face. Go light on your application and select sheer washes and formulas that are fresh and young. Now is the time to experiment with whimsical cosmetics and styles that more mature women may not get away with wearing. At this age, makeup is about having a good time and not being too serious.

2. Focus on defining your best features in your twenties instead of simply wearing makeup for makeup's sake. Learn techniques to bring out your eyes, for instance. Discover the shades and formulations that work best on you, considering your skin type and coloring. Make sure to protect your skin from the elements with makeup that contains sun protection.

3. Create your signature makeup look in your thirties, if you haven't yet found it. Makeup can be used more as an expression of your personality and less as a trend, since you have gotten to know yourself better at this point. Discover methods of application that work for your lifestyle so that you can put your makeup on in the least amount of time if you lead a busy life.

4. Keep your look glowing and fresh in your forties and beyond by choosing products and colors that flatter your complexion. Earth tones and neutrals are great options you can't go wrong with. Look for formulas that help retain skin's elasticity as well as have a lifting effect.

5. Make sure your color choices aren't too harsh for your features, particularly in your fifties and over. Black eyeliner, for instance, may appear too strong now, even if you wore it successfully in your youth. Continue taking care of your skin, not only with creams and lotions, but by maintaining healthy eating habits.

Tips & Warnings

• Ideally, you should always start with clean skin. Prep face with non-greasy moisturizer as well for better quality makeup application.

• These steps are intended as guidelines for makeup novices or those who are looking for suggestions on what changes to make in their style. If you know what you want and it works for you, wear it proudly, by all means!