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The Surprising Lip Liner Mistake You Should Avoid Over 40 Because It Makes You Look 10 Years Older

Celebrity makeup artist Christina Flach says that anyone over 40 “should not use a darker lip liner” than the lipstick or lip gloss they are using. “Using a lip pencil that is a shade lighter is a good rule of thumb,” Flach says.

She also notes that keeping the lip liner “close to the actual lip line” and not making the lips look “unnaturally larger” than their actual lips will give a more youthful appearance overall.

Ultimately, using too much product, over-lining your natural lip lines and using the incorrect shade can draw more attention to fine lines near your mouth. Read on for more quick tips and easy fixes to avoid this, and to highlight the features you do want to show off!

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The Beauty in Us Radio

I had a very interesting conversation with Nelson E Brown and Christen Johnson on the podcast “The Beauty in Us Radio: Passions for Fashion “ episode. We discussed different aspects of the fashion industry from my perspective as a makeup artist and Christen’s perspective as a stylist.

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How To Achieve the Older Look With Makeup by Christina Flach

Consider yourself lucky if you were blessed with a youthful face, but it's completely understandable the frustration that comes with remarks about looking younger than your actual age. This is where makeup can come into play. Using the following tips and tricks will allow your features to be more pronounced, yet not overwhelming.

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How to Prevent "Pale Blondes" Using Makeup

1. Using your favorite foundation add a tiny drop of a foundation that’s three shades darker to just warm up your skin a bit. It adds a touch of warmth and color without being too much.

2. Filling in your brows frames your eyes , gives a very polished look. When hair is very light you can look incredibly washed out with pale brows. Using a taupe shade of a brow pencil or a shadow, gives a soft subtle touch that will definitely accentuate your eyes.

3. Having light hair means that your lashes are typically very light . Using a dark brown or black mascara will definitely give a pop to your lashes and brighten up your eyes.

4. A classic red or fuchsia lip give a classic Hollywood touch.

5. A swipe of bronzer to cheeks,forehead and chin will give that look of being in Cabo for the weekend without the damage to your

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