8 Outdated Makeup Trends That Make You Look Older Than You Are

The update: The key to doing bronzer right is picking a powder that’s just one or two shades darker than your skin tone, so it'll look natural instead of radioactive. And apply it lightly, says Christina Flach, CEO of Pretty Girl Makeup. Using a big brush, swipe a "3" on both sides of your face—starting at the corners of your temples, curving in towards your cheekbone, and ending at the corners of your chin.

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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