50 MAY 2019 / WOMANSDAY.COM
Style / LOVE YOUR AGE
M AKEUP
for Radiant
Skin
These foolproof cosmetics
with dewy textures and
sheer finishes give your face
a natural glow in seconds.
- FLUID FOUNDATION
Skin gets drier with age. Bring back softness with a hydrating
serum foundation (a new skincare-makeup hybrid), such
as No7 Lift & Luminate Triple Action Serum Foundation ($25,
Target). “Mix in a pea-size amount of moisturizer for added
nourishing benefits,” suggests celebrity makeup artist Gita Bass.- BARELY-THERE BLUSH
A rosy flush reads as fresh-faced.
Fake it with a liquid or cream blush, like
Flower Blush Bomb Color Drops for
Cheeks in Melon ($10, Ulta), which melts
into skin for a more believable look
than powder gives. “Try the smile trick:
Grin, then dab blush on the apples
of cheeks with your fingers,” Bass says.- SUBTLE SHADOW
“Eyelids become crepey with
age, which can lead to eyeshadow
creasing,” Bass explains. Skip
heavily pigmented powder
shadows in favor of a more forgiving
semi-translucent cream with a
silky texture that glides on easily,
such as Pixi Endless Shade Stick
in PearlLustre ($14, Target).
Extra credit: Choose a shade with a
touch of sheen to brighten eyes.- CREAMY CONCEALER
More isn’t always better, especially when it
comes to cover-up. “Concentrate only on spots,
redness, dark circles, and just below the tear
ducts, and gently pat with your ring finger,”
Bass suggests. CoverGirl Simply Ageless Instant
Fix Advanced Concealer ($13, drugstores)
is made with hyaluronic acid to diffuse lines.- LUMINOUS LIPCOLOR
Besides losing fullness and definition,
“your lips are often drier as you get
older,” Bass says. Avoid matte textures,
which can settle into cracks and draw
attention to wrinkles; instead, stick
to tinted balms or satin-finish lipcolors
for a soft, plush effect like Revlon Kiss
Cushion Lip Tint ($10, drugstores).
QUICK
TRICK
For liquid makeup,use a dense-bristled
brush to betterspread and blend in
face contours.
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Sonia Kashuk Purse Kit
Cubic Gold Coral,
$11, Target