uno radiant and luminous complexion. after the doors? The secret (in addition to the correct skincare routine) is the base, or rather the foundation, which needs to be applied perfectly to avoid a heavy, powdery effect.
Foundation over 50: halfway between skincare and make-up
Over the years the skin becomes increasingly difficult to make up. The main reason is its loss of tone and elasticity, as well as the presence of wrinkles and fine lines. Know and best apply the most suitable foundation it becomes essential to obtain a light and bright make-up.
The “golden rule” when it comes to foundation over 50 it is the moisturizing component. The new formulas – halfway between skincare and make-up – improve the complexion without weighing it down. Ultra-covering textures with a matte finish therefore give way to formulas of last generationenriched with hyaluronic acid and anti-aging active ingredients such as antioxidants, peptides, plant extracts.
Foundation over 50, how to best apply it? In photo, Gwyneth Paltrow (@gwynethpaltrow Instagram)
So one was born new makeup category, which no longer tends to erase age but rather enhances natural beauty, giving the complexion a “soft glow” effect – luminous and light – particularly trendy for 2023.
Apply with a foundation brush: more coverage
Even the foundation application method over 50 completely determines the final result. In fact, some techniques allow you to create a lighter and more impalpable make-up, while in other cases you can obtain a more covering effect.
Who wants to get a homogeneous makeup that well covers every imperfection can use a specific foundation brush: the flat and compact bristles will in fact allow you to create a more structured make-up.
This technique is recommended to anyone who wants to give the complexion a smooth appearance, camouflage dark circles and eliminate discolorations.
Although the end result is often very sophisticated, care must still be taken. If not perfectly applied, the foundation applied with this technique could weigh down the final appearance of the skin.
Sponge, for a light base
The sponge or blender instead guarantees a lighter look. To be used strictly moist, this beauty tool allows you to smooth the complexion without weighing it down.
The advice is to apply a little liquid foundation on the back of the hand, then picking it up with the sponge e tapping it gently on the face. By doing so, you will get a beauty look “blur effect” or “slightly out of focus”: ideal for over 50 because it hides without weighing you down.
Additionally, the sponge can also be used to apply cream blush and fade it contouring sticksdefining the volumes of the face, giving a lifting effect and illuminating the complexion.
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