How to Look Better and Younger

Often looking younger and better is as simple as changing your hairstyle, and your makeup.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Makeup
• Mirror
• Hairstylist

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   Once you start to notice lines around your eyes, it is best to avoid shimmery or frosted eye shadows. These will only accentuate what you are tying to hide. Instead consider using a matte eye shadow that blends into your skin. For example, take a light shade of peach, which is universally flattering and apply from your lash line to your brow bone. This will brighten the whole eye area. If your eyes tend to get puffy, go with a softer taupe color to offset the puffiness.

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   Line your eyes with a soft taupe, copper or gray liner. There is no need to line the lower lid, this will only make your eyes look smaller, and the lower lid area tends to smudge and create a messy look. Follow this up by curling the eyelashes with an eyelash curler, and apply mascara. Lancome Definicils is a good one to try. Apply the mascara just to the top lashes. Again skip the lower lashes, to avoid smudging.

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   Avoid dark lipstick and liner, which only accentuates lines around the mouth. Instead use a lip gloss in a warm peach or rose tone to create a more youthful mouth.

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   Lighten up on applying foundation. A heavy hand with foundation and powder will only point out your wrinkles and problem areas. Try a lighter hand, and even better, use a tinted moisturizer for a more natural, youthful look.

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   Add a warm blush in a light peach or rose tone, sweeping it up high on your cheekbones, rather than on the apples of your cheeks. This will draw the eye up and will create a better, more youthful appearance.

6. A new haircut can do wonders for creating a youthful appearance. Try adding some soft bangs around your face for a more youthful look. Lightening your hair a little will also help you feel better and younger. Avoid harsh color changes and highlights, as these will age you. Now, go enjoy the younger, better looking new you!

[jujudy]

on 5/23/2009 Good tips on looking better and younger. 5*s

[ahatkinson]

on 5/23/2009 Thanks for the tips. I need them! 5*

[cclofmead]

on 5/22/2009 Great article on looking better and younger!! 5*

[leaper]

on 5/22/2009 Good idea on writing one for Men! I think I will!

[xrayness]

on 5/22/2009 Are you going to write an article for men to look better and younger? Well written article that will add to the legitimacy of the eHow website.