When choosing makeup products after the age of 40, first of all, it is necessary to focus on the features of appearance and age-related changes, and not on fashion trends in makeup. Yes, it is also necessary to follow current trends: it is unlikely that blue shadows will be appropriate today, as it was in the 70s and 80s, and then it was considered a hit! mystylex.techinfus.com/en/ decided to figure out what kind of decorative cosmetics must be in every woman's cosmetic bag after 40 yearsand how to use it correctly.

1. An intensely moisturizing make-up base

As expensive, branded, and ideal as a foundation, it will not work without thorough anti-aging skin care every day. For the foundation to lie evenly, the skin must be well hydrated. Many makeup experts strongly advise women over 40 to have a make-up base in their arsenal, but not a simple one, namely anti-aging, which means liquid, in the form of a serum, and perfectly moisturizing and smoothing skin.

You should not save on this and use the base only for evening outings and special occasions. Even for every day, this can be a great find. Apply base serum to face 10-15 minutes before using foundation. It needs to be absorbed well to smooth and moisturize the skin.

2. Liquid foundation

With a good makeup base, even a regular BB cream from the mass market segment will fit perfectly. And in general, you should abandon the dense textures of foundation or use them exclusively for special occasions or photo shoots. The dense texture will instantly "fall" into wrinkles and will not hide, but, on the contrary, will make them stand out. While water-based liquid foundations moisturize and smooth the skin, and will not linger in folds and dimples.

For every day, a light translucent BB or CC cream will be enough, if there are no visible age spots and other tint imperfections on the skin. It is better to choose a color tone-on-tone or even a tone lighter than the natural skin tone. Dark foundations will only age, while lighter ones will even out skin tone and hide wrinkles. But if you have naturally dark skin, then, of course, you do not need to choose an ivory cream.

3. Transparent loose powder

You also need to abandon the compact powder, as it has a very dense texture. Compact products can clog pores and wrinkles, only focusing on them, dry the skin, prevent it from breathing. Choose light loose powders, preferably mineral ones - they are the most weightless and anti-allergenic. You do not need to take a powder with a tan tint, but a very light, almost white, can create a mask effect. There are excellent options in a transparent version, that is, they are completely neutral and suitable for matting any skin tone.

Apply powder with a wide brush or puff, moving from top to bottom, brushing away excess. Do not use too much: dip the brush into the powder, tap off the excess, and only then use. Compact powder should be carried in your purse only as a last resort and not used too often. And instead of it, it is even better to use matting wipes if you need to remove excess skin shine.

4. Blush nude shades

Blush is also essential for anti-aging makeup. Since after 40 years, the priority is not tanning, but aristocratic pallor, and a light tonal agent is used, it is necessary to shade the cheeks and give them a fresh blush.Blush is always selected according to the color type of the appearance. If you - blonde with blue eyes, it is better to use more pinkish shades, if - brown-haired or brunette with dark skin - peach or beige.

In adulthood, it is very important not to overdo it with blush so as not to look like a "red-cheeked nesting doll", especially if the skin has imperfections in the form of rosacea, spider veins and redness. Opt for calmer and more neutral shades with a subtle shimmering shimmer. Apply the blush with a voluminous brush to the bumps of the cheeks, but as far away from the center of the face as possible.

5. Lipstick of a natural shade

Set aside red, and even more so bridal or hot pink lipsticks for an evening out. Yes, such bright and rich shades have a place to be in a woman's cosmetic bag for 40 years. But at the same time, the color should be ideally matched to the appearance, complexion and eye color, hair color, as well as to the outfit. For every day, it is better to choose lipsticks in natural shades. Natural does not mean too pale. The trend for whitish lips is a thing of the past. And with age, this technique will not play in your favor, again, because a light tone is used for the face. Too light lipstick will fade and make you look like a "mummy".

It is better to choose lipsticks that match the natural color of your lips: light pink, nude, peach, not too dark terracotta. It is better to refuse matte textures - they will only give out all the wrinkles on the lips and folds. Choose intensely moisturizing lipsticks, but without shine, a slight satin shine is allowed. You can also use lip gloss - it evens out the skin surface well.

6. Nude shadows with a light shimmer

The eyelids also require correction, since the skin around the eyes becomes thinner and dries up first, blue streaks, red capillaries, dark circles or yellowness become visible. If necessary, all this can be masked with a corrector: there are special sets with different shades against blue, redness, yellowness, etc. Eyeshadow should be used in nude shades.

Even if you like more intense makeup using darker shades, opt for natural coffee and chocolate colors. The movable eyelid needs to be covered with a lighter tone, it is good if the texture is with a slight fine shimmer, but without a pronounced shine. Darken the outer corner of the eye and the lower lash line.

7. Mascara for volume and density of eyelashes

You need to complete the makeup with mascara. In this case, it is worth choosing exactly the fluffing options for volume and density, and not lengthening ones. Long, glued eyelashes that look like spider legs will look out of place. But light fluffy eyelashes, well separated, will set off the eye and look natural.

Which brush to choose depends only on your habits and preferences. But for a volumetric effect, a traditional brush is still better than a silicone one. In terms of shades, leave black mascara for evening makeup, even if you are a brown-eyed brunette. For every day, choose graphite shades, chocolate, coffee.

8. Eyebrow shadows

Modern makeup trends pay a lot (sometimes even too much!) Attention to eyebrow makeup. We do not urge you to draw your eyebrows for 20-30 minutes, as famous makeup artists and beauty bloggers show in their accounts. But the fact that eyebrows should be well-groomed is an indisputable fact! Be sure to follow their shape, make corrections on time.

You can dye your eyebrows with permanent dyes or do permanent makeup. The most important thing is to find a shape that perfectly matches your facial features. For every day, you can use eyebrow shadows and powders. With their help, you can create a beautiful shading effect, without clear lines and angular bends. In fashion now - wide enough eyebrows not too dark shades.