Your Personal Makeup Artist Make Up Tips, Tricks, and Techniques from Professional Make Up Artists

The whole point of wearing makeup is to make it work for you! This is precisely why you need to focus on a quality makeup application to make sure that you are looking much younger than your years. Regardless of your age, I am sure that you have a little bit of paranoia about any new fine lines and wrinkles that may be popping up. Otherwise, it is just important to keep your face protected so that you do not have any signs of premature aging in the near future!

One thing to keep in mind is to use antioxidants in all of your facial care products to make sure that you are neutralizing any free radicals in your skin that can cause damage. A great one to check out is green tea because green tea is a natural antioxidant that works to soothe and calm your skin. It not only will fight free radicals to prevent damage in your face, but it will also tighten and firm your skin so that it instantly appears younger. Look for cleansers and moisturizers that have green tea as an active ingredient to get the maximum antioxidant benefits for your complexion.

Otherwise, focus on using makeup brushes every time that you apply your makeup to be more gentle to your skin. This may seem like a very simple tip, but it is so helpful to prevent premature aging. The reason for that is because when you're using your fingers to apply makeup, it tugs and pulls at your skin, which may cause it to lose elasticity in the long run. If you use brushes to apply your makeup on a daily basis, not only will it give you the ability to blend, but it will also keep your skin in better condition.

Furthermore, make sure that you are always wearing a daily SPF underneath your makeup, even if your foundation already does have sun protection. It is better to use a medical grade sunblock that has zinc oxide of at least 9% to get the right protection for your face before you put on your makeup. You can then let the sunscreen absorb into your skin to follow with an easy makeup application.

When it is time to apply your makeup so it looks the most natural, always start out lighter then you need to. Truthfully, so many women are accustomed to piling on their makeup, but they do not realize that it makes them look much older than they should. If you want to look young and natural, try going for a tinted moisturizer for your everyday wear. For occasions when you need more coverage, use a powdered mineral makeup foundation. Make sure that you only apply one coat at first, and then add more coverage until you get the desired look for your makeup. Otherwise, if you are hoping to look younger than your years, do not apply dark or heavy colors in your eye makeup. It's best to go for light browns, pinks, and neutrals for a young and beautiful look!