Makeup helps display the best version of yourself. While skincare is incredibly important to ensure its health, the makeup you apply matters, especially if you’re above 50. Contrary to the belief that flawless makeup is not for older women, it’s a rising trend where the application technique can revamp your looks. Here are seven effective makeup hacks for aging skin that will help you look younger naturally.

1. Use a lightweight foundation
A lightweight formula makes your base look more natural and radiant, while a heavy foundation causes a cakey finish that can break and reveal fine lines and wrinkles. Apply this foundation with a damp blender or brush, and apply generously for complete coverage.

2. Brighten aging skin with better technique
Use warm colors to brighten up your dull skin, and use a foundation that’s a shade lighter than your skin tone. You can cover dark circles under your eyes by applying a foundation that’s a shade lighter than your skin tone. Apply a concealer and loose powder to hide the color difference. You can also use illuminators and bronzers to a minimum to avoid looking older.

3. Soften the colors
While bright colors like ruby red were your best bet in your 20s and 30s, mellow down your color palette as you age. As you get older, applying bright and vibrant colors will draw attention to the damage and will not blend with your skin. While you can use multiple colors, do it with softer shades. Neutrals and pastels are great for aging skin, and they make you look younger. You can also apply a volumizing and a defining mascara to plump up thin eyelashes.

4. Choose lighter lipsticks
Opt for lipsticks or lip glosses with natural moisturizers that don’t blend into the skin around your lips. Lighter colors make your lips look fuller and poutier. Dark ones make them look thinner, and it’s something you should avoid to look younger.

5. Avoid sparkly eyeshadows
One of the signs of aging skin is the skin on the eyelids becomes loose and starts sagging. However, you can combat this condition by avoiding dark shades and glittery eyeshadows that only tend to make the flaws more visible. Apply lighter colors without shimmers to brighten your eyes and bring them outwards.

6. Sculpt your cheeks subtly
Smiling while applying blush is a popular technique to get that perfect finish. However, it’s not an effective method as you age. Avoid applying blush directly on your cheeks, and apply it on your cheekbones instead. Blend it inward to grab the attention of the upper portion. Go for muted rosy shades.

7. Use eye pencils and not liquid liners
Liquid eyeliner can look heavy on you as you age. Choose a pencil eyeliner in softer shades like brown or taupe. Subtly define your upper lash line and tighten your lashes. Leave your lower lash and waterline without any makeup to avoid your eyes looking smaller or tired.