Too Much Powder, Not Enough Cream
According to Murdick, using powder is a sure-fire way to age yourself. “One of the most obvious mistakes with makeup that makes you look older is using too much powder,” Murdick explains. “Powder enhances fine lines and wrinkles.”
Celebrity makeup artist Ermahn Ospina, who has served as makeup department head for over 30 films, adds that for him, powder is the most important mistake you can make.
“One of the top makeup mistakes that can age anybody is, the overuse of powder all over the face, but specially under the eyes,” Ospina explains. “The over use of powder makes your skin look dry and too much powder on the skin under the eyes sometimes stays on your expression lines aging the skin as a result.”
The Fix:
“Luckily dewy, hydrated skin has a very youthful effect,” Murdick says. This natural-looking radiance can be achieved using hydrating and cream-based products. Brown explains that she uses combination of matte and luminous products to deliver a multidimensional look.
“I like to use luminous foundation set with a light dusting of translucent powder with added cream highlighter and a cream blush and is the perfect matte to glow ratio,” Brown says. “You want to glow in strategic places. Cream blush is a perfect flush for mature skin; it’s a balmy glow that compliments luminous foundation well.” Mix a pump of vitamin-rich Kosas Glow I.V. Vitamin-infused Skin Enhancer with your foundation or moisturizer for an easy, believable surge of radiance and hydration.
