1. Using a Foundation That Perfectly Matches Your Skin
This first blunder will go against everything you’ve probably been told about choosing your foundation wisely. But Makeup Artist Sandy Linter says an exact match can make your skin look washed out and that a better plan is to find a foundation that is 1-2 shades warmer than your complexion.
"If it’s too matchy-matchy, it can age you," Linter says. “After the face, take a foundation brush and blend very slightly around the neck so it doesn’t look obvious.”
2. Using a Heavy Concealer Under the Eyes
It’s tempting to attack pigmentation under the eyes with the heaviest concealer you can find, but this is only the best way to ensure all of those little lines will come even more into view. Choose a lightweight concealer and place it in the inner corner of the eye and the outer corners — two places that are most vulnerable to shadows.
3. Not Opting For Translucent Foundations
According to Linter, a big mistake we’re making is trying to conceal wrinkles with makeup in the first place. This is not a possibility, and she says it’s better to instead focus on enhancing our strengths. As for foundation, choosing a translucent, moisturizing formula and applying it with a damp sponge or foundation brush keeps makeup from looking “plastered” to the skin.
4. Not Calling On Color Correctors For Help
A color corrector is like a concealer, but it contains tones that neutralize dark shadows, redness, and sallowness in the skin. As we age, it can be a wise idea to incorporate one of these color correctors into your makeup routine by applying it sparingly to areas of discoloration. You can then follow up with your foundation and a setting powder to even out your skin tone.