Agree, in the modern world it is difficult to imagine a woman without makeup. And if at 25 years old natural makeup will be very appropriate, then at 45 and after it won’t hurt to know some features and techniques that will help emphasize femininity and hide age-related imperfections.
In the modern world it is difficult to imagine a woman without makeup
Now let’s try to look step by step at makeup for women over 45, which makes you look younger and hides age-related changes.
Concealer
With the help of concealer, you can disguise even the most noticeable skin imperfections. Therefore, there should always be two varieties of this product in your cosmetic bag:
- Green concealer. Essential for masking redness, spider veins and capillaries.
- Pink or beige concealer. Hides dark circles under the eyes.
You can't do without concealer even if you want to do light makeup. Therefore, it should always be in your cosmetic bag.
Makeup after 45 years: step-by-step instructions
Properly done daytime make-up looks beautiful, natural, and discreet. The palette of shades is usually selected taking into account eye color. Nude shades and the entire range of brown are considered universal.
The procedure for performing daytime makeup after 45 years step by step, which makes you look younger:
- We carefully prepare the skin. You can use cosmetic milk, a delicate cleanser;
- Toning up. Tonic and micellar water will do;
- Moisturize your face with BB cream;
- Evening out the complexion. The best option is a foundation with a moisturizing effect. To make your skin glow beautifully from the inside, choose products containing reflective particles. When doing makeup after 45 years, it is very important to strictly follow the step-by-step instructions, without skipping any of the points given. Only then will the result be flawless;
- Masking age-related problems under the eyes with concealer;
- Lightly powder your face, avoiding areas under the eyes;
- We highlight the cheekbones with creamy blush. We use a beige or muted peach shade;
- We pay attention to the eyebrows: draw abrupt strokes with a dark pencil, comb, and, if necessary, tint with shadows;
- Apply a shadow base to the entire upper eyelid, ideally this is a product with a yellowish tone to mask redness of the skin;
- Visually eliminating a drooping eyelid will allow you to use special eye makeup after 45, which is performed as follows: paint the entire moving eyelid with a light beige tone. Paint the fold and the area above it with a shade darker than the main one with a “satin” texture;
- To make the look wide open, as in youth, we will emphasize the upper and lower eyelids along with the interlash space with black matte shadows. We slightly thicken the contour line towards the outer edge and direct it upward;
- Draw the mucous membrane of the lower eyelid using a soft beige pencil;
- To visually enlarge the eyes, we use a special eye makeup technique after 45 years: highlight their inner corners with white shadows, draw a light line under the eyebrows;
- We paint the eyelashes with graphite mascara;
- We highlight the contour of the lips. The pencil should be slightly lighter than the lipstick. Apply lipstick, blot it well with a napkin, apply a second layer.
Knowing how to do daytime makeup after 45, you can use it for evening makeup. In this case, the shadows are chosen darker, arrows are drawn, and rich black mascara is used for the eyelashes.
Loose powder
Unlike compact powder, loose powder can be applied to the skin in a more even and thin layer, making makeup look more natural. Even makeup artists use this property of loose powder, so you should stock up on this cosmetic product too. If you apply powder at the end of your makeup, use a soft fluffy brush to create light coverage. If powder is used instead of foundation, then it should be applied with a more densely packed brush.
Application rules
In the use of anti-aging creams, much depends on how correctly the woman carries out her daily procedures. A great way to increase the effectiveness of the product is to pre-steam the dermis. Enlarged pores will allow the active components to penetrate to greater depths and affect age-related changes from the inside. For steaming, you can use a herbal decoction (brew 15 g of chamomile with 180 ml of water). Soak a napkin with warm liquid and place it on your face for a few minutes.
If there is no time for a long steaming procedure, it is recommended to use tonics or lotions that will gently cleanse the dermis. Do not use aggressive drugs - they can cause irritation.
Apply the cream in a thin layer and be sure to perform a light massage. Do not use force. Wait a few minutes until the drug is absorbed. If necessary, if the composition is too greasy, remove the remaining product with a napkin.
Nail file
After 45 years, the amount of calcium in the female body begins to decrease. This means that the bones, and with them the nails, become more fragile. Therefore, the chances of accidentally breaking a nail at the most inopportune moment increase greatly. To do this, you should always have a nail file on hand, which, if necessary, will quickly “fix” a broken nail.
Of course, these are not all the products that a woman over 45 should have in her makeup bag. But even this small set of cosmetics will help you create a complete makeup that will perfectly hide all the minor imperfections of aging skin.
What should be included?
No matter how good the drug was used at a younger age, after 45 years you will have to switch to other means. The cream or mask must contain components that can trigger the production of substances responsible for youth, freshness, and even skin tone. You can use pharmaceutical or cosmetic preparations - most often their composition is almost the same.
The following active ingredients will help remove age-related changes:
- Retinoids. They accelerate the regeneration of epidermal cells, fill wrinkles from the inside, restoring even texture and smoothness.
- Proteins. They penetrate deep into the skin, replenishing the lack of certain substances responsible for youth.
- Peptides. They have a rejuvenating effect and start the suspended processes of collagen production.
- Hyaluronic acid (in some preparations it is successfully replaced by glycerin). Replenishes the lack of moisture, creates a barrier that prevents tissue dehydration.
- Vegetable oils. Saturate the dermis with vitamins and beneficial elements.
- Fruit or lactic acids. Activate the production of substances responsible for youth and an even complexion.
The preparations may also contain herbal components that have a beneficial effect on the skin. Herbal extracts help relieve fatigue, even out and refresh the shade of the dermis, and reduce the number of wrinkles.
Choosing cosmetics after 45
Skin aging is an inevitable phenomenon, but it can be slowed down by following the advice of cosmetologists:
- Some cosmetic brands have lines that are specifically designed for mature women. They contain more moisturizing components, and its formula is specially designed to maintain the condition of mature skin.
- Replace your daily skin care products. At this age you need more hydration. Choose products that soften and moisturize the skin.
- Protect your skin from the sun. To do this, use decorative cosmetics with sun filters from SPF 15.
- Wash your face with plain water as little as possible; use cleansing milk to cleanse your skin and remove makeup.
- Do not use alcohol-based decorative cosmetics.
Rating of the best creams after 40 years
Olay Total Effects 7 in one
Removing 7 causes and consequences of skin aging, maximum uniform absorption.
Cream for ladies with sensitive skin restores the vitality of the facial skin and eliminates such signs of aging as:
- wrinkles;
- dryness;
- pigmentation;
- unevenness;
- opening of pores;
- spider veins;
- pigmentation.
The cream contains cocoa butter and sea buckthorn extract. Thanks to the innovative formula, the skin is deeply nourished, elasticity is restored and pores are reduced, the color highlight of pigment spots is eliminated, and the skin’s natural protection from external influences is increased.
The cream is placed in original cylindrical bottles; the presence of a dispenser ensures economical consumption and protects against oxidation.
Regular use of the cream helps rejuvenate facial skin, eliminate age-related defects and changes.
Olay Total Effects 7 in one
Advantages:
- moisturizing effect;
- country of origin USA;
- value for money;
- removal of 7 manifestations of age-related changes in facial skin;
- convenient packaging and dispenser;
- innovative manufacturing technologies;
- suitable for use by men;
- feeling of lightness and freshness after the first use;
- anti-aging effect.
Flaws:
- According to reviews, it is not suitable for all skin types; absorption may be delayed.
Cream expert “Black Pearl”
The Russian beauty brand offers a unique cosmetic product for regular use with the stimulating effect of the natural production of hyaluronic acid. Within 21 days of use, the cream significantly tightens and beautifully contours the oval of the face, elasticizes the skin, moisturizes and reduces the number of wrinkles.
The cream is placed in original golden cylindrical bottles; the presence of a dispenser ensures economical consumption and protects against oxidation.
The presence of the main substance in the cream - sirtuin - ensures the activation of regeneration processes of the facial skin and triggers the function of epidermis renewal.
The accompanying components of the composition are vitamin components, a set of natural oils and collagen acids.
Cream expert “Black Pearl” expert serum
Advantages:
- fast absorption;
- uniform distribution;
- instant feeling of freshness after application;
- unobtrusive aromatic perfume;
- maximum depth of moisture,
- affordable price category;
- sealed packaging for hygienic use;
- a worthy Russian analogue of day-night adapters.
Flaws:
- not used for solar protection.
Librederm Collagen
Cream with a rejuvenating effect for ladies over 40 years old, with an extended area of use:
- face;
- neck;
- décolleté area.
The cream does not contain silicones or parabens, which guarantees safe use for all skin types, including problematic and sensitive ones.
The cream is placed in original purple cylindrical bottles with golden font; the presence of a dispenser ensures economical consumption and protects against oxidation.
When applying the cream with a light daily massage, the face becomes fresh and smooth, unevenness is smoothed out, and wrinkles disappear.
Librederm Collagen
Advantages:
- no side effects with long-term use;
- absence of film and slow absorption;
- eliminates peeling and dull complexion;
- without smell;
- ideal for comprehensive care;
- balanced consistency, without spreading;
- gives the effect of lightness and freshness after a short course of use;
- Suitable for oily, dry and normal skin.
Flaws:
- not used in winter;
- Not used as a base for foundation.
Natura Siberica Anti-Age Eye Cream-Care
Eyelid care cream from a Russian manufacturer defeated competitors in the “Best Composition” category, including both moisturizing and nourishing complexes. Parabens, silicones and mineral oils are excluded from the composition. The main component is snow cladonia and medicinal marshmallow, as well as plant peptides in combination with omega-3 ceramides.
The pleasant dense texture is perfectly absorbed and produces a rejuvenating, tightening and moisturizing effect.
Natura Siberica Anti-Age Eye Cream-Care
Advantages:
- restoration and maintenance of the water balance of the dermis;
- provides a lifting effect according to a cumulative scheme;
- stops the development of facial wrinkles with subsequent smoothing;
- removes skin wrinkles;
- replenishment of loss of elasticity;
- deep penetration with maximum hydration;
- relieving all types of inflammation on the skin;
- revival of vitality;
- effective hydration and renewal at the cellular level.
Flaws:
- No.
Cream Natura Siberica
Rejuvenating cream for any skin type with a deep moisturizing effect.
The composition includes extracts of calendula and chamomile, vitamins F, A, E, hyaluronic acid, collagen, peptides.
Parabens, silicones, sulfates and soap are excluded from the composition.
Application time: day.
The cream is packaged in milky cylindrical bottles with golden lettering and a cap, 50 ml in volume; the presence of a dispenser ensures economical consumption and protection against oxidation.
Natura Siberica anti-aging face lifting day cream with cladonia extract
Advantages:
- natural ingredients;
- pleasant texture;
- improves complexion;
- suitable for UV protection;
- maximum absorption;
- reasonable price;
- slows down the aging process;
- effect of elasticity and active regeneration.
Flaws:
- short-term use does not give the desired effect.
L'OREAL PARIS "Age Expert"
French cream for nutrition, quick correction of water balance and skin restoration is indicated for ladies after 45 years. The main component is retinopeptides, which ensure regeneration of facial skin at the cellular level. In combination with vitamins, the process of renewing skin texture and complexion starts, smoothing out areas with deep wrinkles. Microcirculation of the blood vessels of the face is stimulated by the caffeine included in the composition.
The use of the cream has a positive effect within a week, shades of fatigue disappear completely, the face is filled with freshness, becomes toned, and dry skin is completely eliminated.
L'OREAL PARIS "Age Expert"
Advantages:
- lifting care;
- suitable for use as a make-up base;
- completely removes tightness and dryness;
- instant absorption without residue or film;
- indicated for year-round use and skin care;
- ideal for smoothing wrinkles;
- application time – day.
Flaws:
- cream with a strong aroma.
GARNIER “Active lifting” 45+
The cream produced in France for ladies over 45 years old contains plant cells of youth. The safety of the composition is confirmed by dermatological control tests.
Daily use of the cream gives a positive effect after just 2 weeks and increases over the course of a month, maximizing the skin's smoothness, softening it and tightening the contour.
The sea buckthorn oil included in the composition is ideal for sensitive skin and provides tenderness accompanied by a pleasant aroma.
GARNIER “Active lifting” 45+
Advantages:
- one of the best recognized natural remedies for active lifting;
- fast absorption;
- lack of skin shine effect;
- restoration of skin texture;
- correspondence between price and quality;
- does not contain parabens;
- cellular renewal of the skin;
- strengthening the skin's protective barrier.
Flaws:
- Not suitable for treating deep skin breaks.
Lierak Arkeskin+
A cream produced in France for women over 45 years of age is aimed at correcting the manifestations of age-related changes in facial skin caused by hormonal changes.
The main component of the composition is SP cytopearl, which is an active substance obtained from Pinctada Maxima pearl shells from the coast of Australia. The main component is supplemented with a complex of sweet almond proteins, hyaluronic acid, chestnut extract, coconut oil, camellia seed oil, vitamin E, wheat germ oil, citric acid, sesame oil and glycine.
Lierak Arkeskin+
Advantages:
- intensive nutrition and moisturizing of the skin;
- prevention of pigment spots;
- effect of firmness and elasticity;
- restoration of the composition of the skin and subcutaneous layer;
- preventing hormonal changes in the skin;
- correction of facial oval.
Flaws:
- high price.
YVES ROSHER SERUM VEGETAL
A cream produced in France for women over 45 years of age is indicated for the appearance of wrinkles and loss of a healthy complexion.
The cream is suitable for all skin types, recommended for day care. The main component is an extract of the flora of Life - Mesembryanthemum crystallinum - stimulates the function of oxygen metabolism, restores facial freshness and vitality. The main component is supplemented with a complex of Acacia gum to restore the synthesis of collagen and hyaluronic acid.
YVES ROSHER SERUM VEGETAL face cream
Advantages:
- a sharp reduction in the number of wrinkles;
- nutrition and strength of skin cells from the inside;
- suitable for use as a make-up base;
- normalization of oxygen metabolism;
- without smell;
- passed testing for dermatological safety;
- Complete absorption without shine or film effect.
Flaws:
- According to buyers, deep skin fractures remain even with prolonged use.
Clarins MULTI-REGENERANTE
A cream made in France for women over 40 years of age is indicated for loss of skin regenerative properties.
Quick lifting effect, instant tightening and clear facial contour.
A complex of vitamins in cooperation with hydroacids and a stimulator of collagen fiber production restores freshness and restores water balance, deeply nourishes and activates metabolic processes.
The use of the cream is indicated for daily use.
Clarins MULTI-REGENERANTE
Advantages:
- instant lifting effect;
- restoration of the functions of the skin’s own regeneration;
- tightening and restoration of elasticity of the dermis;
- filling wrinkles at all levels;
- fast absorption;
- intensive nutrition of cells and restoration of facial freshness;
- restoration of facial contour.
Flaws:
- not indicated for problem skin.
MIZON
A cream for nourishing and strengthening facial skin is indicated for age-related changes in women over 40 years of age.
54% of the total composition is marine collagen, which helps eliminate wrinkles, block the formation of wrinkles, stimulate metabolism and elasticity of the facial skin. Thanks to the main component, a protective skin barrier is formed that prevents moisture loss. In combination with peptides, flower extracts and olive oil, the rejuvenation process is launched, blood microcirculation is restored and normalized.
Mizon Collagen Power Firming Enriched Cream Face Cream
Advantages:
- control of melanin formation;
- the ability of marine collagen molecules to penetrate into the deepest layers of the skin;
- adenosine does not lose its anti-aging properties under the influence of light and heat;
- eliminating signs of peeling and dryness;
- wrinkle smoothing effect;
- protecting cells from oxidation;
- Suitable for all skin types;
- does not contain artificial dyes, benzophenol, ethanol, parabens;
- moisturizing the epidermis;
- triggers the process of cell memory degeneration.
Flaws:
- insufficient moisture in winter.
Secrets of makeup artists
It often happens that after a makeup artist has applied makeup, a woman simply does not recognize herself and tears of delight and joy appear in her eyes. So what's the secret?
If you pay attention to the makeup artist’s case, you might fall over the number of brushes. It seems that even the artist does not have such a number of accessories. But this is not surprising. Certain brushes are suitable for each cosmetic product. The choice of tool depends on the density of the texture of the cosmetic product.
If you pay attention to the makeup artist’s case, you might fall over the number of brushes
However, you can notice that in the process of work, makeup artists are not afraid to rub cosmetics with their fingers. In some cases, using a brush is simply inconvenient, so fingers are an excellent solution to difficulties.
All the work of a professional looks like in stages. But it all starts with creating the perfect face. Professional makeup looks voluminous. The secret is simple - chiaroscuro.
The makeup artist correctly darkens some areas and lightens others. Complex facial problems are hidden using such simple methods. Moreover, you can solve the issue of asymmetry of shapes or proportionality of the face.
The makeup applied by a makeup artist directly depends on the woman’s appearance: the color of her hair, eyes, clothes. Professionals say that it makes no difference whether a woman has green, brown or blue eyes. The main thing is to choose the right tone and emphasize the advantages.
Of course, despite all the possibilities of cosmetology, every woman wants to prolong her natural youth. To do this, we must not forget about proper care of the skin of the face and décolleté.
A healthy lifestyle and physical activity will have a beneficial effect on the firmness and elasticity of the skin.
Another effective way to prolong youth is contrast washing. Such simple procedures not only invigorate, but also make skin cells become active.
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