40 + Anti Aging Makeup Tricks Update

Anti Aging Makeup
Ten Products To Switch To
If You Have Hit The BIG 40

Why do you need make a switch to anti aging makeup at forty?

If you could, why wouldn't you take advantage of great products that remedy some problematic skin issues?..

Like it or not, your skin is changing and those subtle skin issues of your thirties, have made a not so subtle expansion of territory.

When you hit your forties some or all of these issues have arrived;

expression lines may now have 'mapped out' your face
fine lines have increased and some have attained official 'wrinkle' status
texture changes as a result of reduced natural hydration levels
uneven skin tone, sun exposure photo damage and pigmentation problems may be present,
enlarged pores are present
thinning skin shows greater shadowing in eye area
skin firmness and elasticity are diminishing
the odd breakout because of hormonal swings
natural cell turnover (exfoliation) slowing down adding to dull appearance of skin

NOT TO WORRY! A few changes in your product line up, replacement of a couple of steps in your makeup application regime and that near backfire, of what was meant to be attractive, that would have come off harsh and aging, is back on track.

Here is a list of TEN BRILLIANT anti aging makeup products that help remedy our 40+ skin dilemmas:

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1. PRIMER Many cosmetic companies now offer a primer, or pre-foundation and other makeup steps, makeup step.

Actually the word 'primer" is originally a craftsmen or trade or art related term, used in reference to the first step, prior to your main application, and is corrective in nature to create an ideal working surface.

What will it do for you? If you need or want a high polish professional finish to your makeup, primer will not only create a great canvas to apply your other makeup to, and create a smooth receptive blending surface, it will help retain the moisture in your skin, minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines.

Products to consider that get top marks in professional circles include,

Smashbox Photo Finsh or Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer, SPF with Dermaxyl�. I have used the version with SPF15 plus Dermaxyl and was impressed with the formulation; lightweight gel like that smooths easily over the skin refining pores, minimizing fine lines and matifying shine ( I can's say I know if I benefited from the topical Vitamins A & E or the grape seed extract and green tea combination for antioxidant protection, but its nice to know I am trying.)

Others stila, NARS Primer With SPF, Clarins Lisse Minute Primer (Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch)

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2. LUMINIZER Can act as a highlighter to cheekbones etc and it can be worn mixed into formulations to give an all over radiant glow to the skin with its light reflecting properties.

Again I mention Smashbox brand, but they seem to have their finger on the pulse of anti aging concerns (or just the pursuit of photo ready flawless skin). With most products named as if 'on set' for the full studio feel, this one is called 'Smashbox Artificial Light Luminizing Lotion, Prism'. This one can be used in your moisturizer, foundation or spot locations for highlighted effects.

They have been combined with concealer to create under eye brightener like Smashbox Under Eye Brightener, Photo Op(Self Healthy Beauty Awards 2007). I have personally tried this product and find it light weight, easy to apply and delivers a fresh look to tired eyes (mine).

Other variations-Laura Mercier, stila, Benefit High beam, Moon beam

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3. Multi Tasking Formulations; FOUNDATION/ Tints

Foundation, tint, concealer formulations really have gone high tech with all of what they can accomplish as.

Left is French Lab produced Remede Translucent UV Coat SPF 30, Shade 2, Medium light weight, sheer tinted UV lotion with spf of 30, titanium dioxide and light-diffusing powders for a flawless finish.

Clarins True Radiance Foundation with gold pigments creates an illuminating effect.

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4. Multi Tasking Formulations; Camouflage & Concealers

camouflage and concealers- The difference?
Camouflage is based on the artistic theory that complimentary colors i.e. yellow strong purple skin undertones, green on ruddy/ red skin, and peach on blue undertones, will act to counter the presence of that color and create a base for a perfect foundation & skin tone match.
Smashbox formulations have a line that has combined their camouflage with a primer so you have the benefits of smooth texture, perfect receptive canvas and skin tone color correction for a flawless finish; Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Foundation Primer, Blend (Apricot)( is one of three corrector colors.)
Concealer addresses color issues by covering them in a skin tone close to your skin tone ( blemishes, dark circles, marks...). Getting multi tone palettes of concealer allow custom blending for a perfect match.
Laura Mercier Secret Weapon

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5. Color Trick-Bright, fresh eyes...

white or flesh tone eyeliner- both white and the new and improved white (flesh tone) when lining the inner rim of the lower lid, create an eye opening, whitening, brightening effect. Check out Paula Dorf Eye Pencil Eye Liner, Enhancer for a product with these benefits.

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6. There are BLUSHES that you simply MUST try....

Likely, as you have aged you have noticed a diminishing hydration level in your skin. Once normal or even oily, is now looking dull and dry.

Unless it is a special event in the evening, I now almost always use a stain or cream blush. I can't resist the natural fresh radiant look they create. In fact, you could say I am addicted to tarte cheekstain in Blushing Bride ( a sheer plum color that is great on any skin tone) and Dollface (very very sheer pink that compliments my sun kissed makeup style). For a daytime, very fresh sheer radiant boost to my very dull looking skin, nothing beats this stuff.

When I want to add more polish to my makeup style I adore Bobbi Brown Cream Blush Sticks...Dessert Rose, Clay, Pale Pink are used in combination to create that gorgeous dimensional radiance you see on her models. (The best part is the dewy moist appearance of my radiant skin).

Blush Format To Stain and Cream blush bobbi brown tarte cheek stain cheek color, Blushing Bride

Smashbox O-Glow Intuitive Cheek Color is an intriguing concept with its Goji Berry-C Complex that will generate your skin's true blush tone- I have yet to try this award winner, but I will.

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7. Lush Lashes

You may never in your life referred to your lashes as lush, so why worry now? Well, the maybe not so lush lashes of your earlier days were a non issue in combination with all of the other fresh details of your features.

Likely sparse, is more notably sparse these days and there are some revitalizing products out there, as well as, lash builders and fortifiers (even lash extensions).

Fresh full lashes are not just attractive, they are youthful in their quality.

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8. Shaped Brows

For the same reason as the above lashes, even if you didn't in your 20s and 30s, consider revitalizing, filling in, shaping, grooming your brows (whatever your brow need, fill it...).

They too can become more notably sparse and can really diminish your appearance. Smashbox Brow Tech Duo, Ashe Blonde keeps it really simple with a purely makeup approach to brow shaping and filling, but there are also conditioners that are revitalizing to brows (and lashes).

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9. Lip Plumpers & Shaper

Lip plumper- Lips that are full, moist, and berry colored are hard not to associate with fresh and youthful. Especially if there is a healthy mouth full of white teeth behind them. Why not consider both?

There are a number of cosmetic brands that plump up thin lips but most notably Fusion Beauty's Lip Fusion. They have gone beyond the 'bee stung' look of Du Wop's Lip Venom (which although does look bee stung, can become drying after prolonged use).

Reverse lip pencil- This marvelous little pencil concept stops the feathering of lipstick into vertical lines as well as creates the look of a fuller lip.
Du Wop has an award winner and Cargo has one that gets good reviews.

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10. Teeth Whitening

As far as dentists and insurance companies are concerned, teeth whitening is a cosmetic measure.

Visually enhancing your mouth in general is good of coarse, but bright white teeth (not neon white) anchored into pink healthy gums are DEFINITELY very fresh and youthful looking. Likely, if you are reading this page, you can attest that being 40 something brings teeth that show yellowing and staining much more readily than you can recall in your 20's, or even your 30's. (Don't forget your breath).

There are certainly variations on every anti aging makeup product listed above, and certainly you don't have to be forty to benefit, but this list truly improves the results of our makeup application.

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Anti Aging Makeup Ten Products To Switch To If You Have Hit The BIG 40

Anti Aging Makeup
Ten Products To Switch To
If You Have Hit The BIG 40