166 Australian House & GardenA
ustralian women spend millions
each year on eyelifts, dermal
fillers and other procedures to
achieve a more youthful appearance.
Yet there’s a kinder, more affordable,
way of turning back the clock, which
involves mastering a few cosmetic tricks
and updating your make-up bag.PRIMER TIME
Applying a primer locks in the hydrating
effects of moisturiser and prevents
foundation from ‘disappearing’ as the
day or evening wears on. Special
pigments in Lancôme’s La Base Pro
Hydra Glow Illuminating Makeup
Primer ($55) keep skin supple and
looking fresh under foundation.BLURRED LINES
Loss of collagen as the skin ages not
only causes wrinkles, it leads to
enlarged pores. So-called ‘blur’ products
have become a hit thanks to their ability
to deflect attention from pores, uneven
skin texture and pigmentation marks.
Kiehl’s Micro-Blur Skin Perfector ($47)
instantly smooths skin and claims to
help reduce pore size with regular use.
Use it alone or under foundation.OIL STRIKE
Facial oils hydrate and give a youthful
sheen to dry or normal skin. A drop
or two can also be added to sunscreenFOR A MORE YOUTHFUL
LOOK, APPLY COSMETICS
WITH A LIGHT HAND.
THE ONLY PRODUCT
YOU SHOULD APPLY
GENEROUSLY IS, OF
COURSE, SUNSCREEN.or concealer to make it spread more
easily. Palmer’s Multi-effect Perfecting
Facial Oil ($20), with argan, maracuja
and other luscious fruit oils, targets
visible signs of ageing.READY FOR YOUR CLOSE-UP
Foundations containing light-diffusing
particles bounce light off the face for a
more radiant complexion. For an even
more rejuvenating effect in your 40s or
50s, choose a warmer shade than your
skin tone. Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultra
Radiance Makeup ($120) contains a
micro-fine mesh of gold and gem
particles to create a luminous effect.
Maybelline New York SuperStay Better
Skin Foundation ($22) relies on a
vitamin C derivative and other skincare
actives to plump up the skin and keep
your complexion looking dewy.ALPHABETICAL ORDER
For a sheer, natural daytime look, swap
foundation for a BB cream or sheer
powder foundation. Garnier Pure Active
BB Cream ($14) evens out skin tones and
contains salicylic acid to fight blemishes,
which can plague women in their 30s
and 40s when summer heat triggers an
increase in oil production. Clinique
Moisture Surge CC Cream Compact
Hydrating Colour Corrector ($50) gives
lightweight coverage with a radiant
finish for dryer skins.Put your best face forward in the new
year with help from these tubs, tubes
and tips, writes Elisabeth King.
BE KIND, REWIND