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Senior women who rely on their makeup to look and feel good can often benefit from a makeup tutorial or refresher. Aging skin has different requirements, and seniors who rely on the same makeup techniques their whole lives can often look overdone. Below are some makeup tips recommended for seniors to help them look and feel their best.<\/p>\n
Apply primer first<\/strong><\/p>\n Today, heavy foundation can look like a thick mask. Seniors can apply primer as a first step to even out skin tone and moisturize. Primer also helps makeup settle on the face and stay put even in hot weather. Tinted primer can also replace foundation for those wanting a more natural look.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t use old cakey foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n Pancake makeup may be making a comeback, but it\u2019s not flattering on older skin because it highlights wrinkles. Instead, use a light foundation and apply it with a brush rather than a sponge. This gives a smooth look and even coverage across the cheeks and jawline.<\/p>\n Use concealer sparingly<\/strong><\/p>\n When trying to cover age spots or dark undereye circles, look for a slightly darker concealer than you think is needed. Too light a concealer can actually draw the eye to the spot being covered rather than hiding it.<\/p>\n Eyebrows change with time<\/strong><\/p>\n Eyebrows get more sparse after a lifetime of plucking and age, so the eyebrow shape and pencil seniors would have used in their youth may look comical if they are too heavily applied. There are many new kinds of eyebrow application, from pencils and pomades to stamps that actually stencil the eyebrow shape on. Here, it\u2019s best to find a professional makeup artist to help determine what color and type of eyebrow look most natural and are easiest to apply. Stamps, for example, are much easier for seniors with arthritic fingers than holding a small eyebrow brush.<\/p>\n Regardless of what technique you choose, comb the eyebrows with an eyebrow brush before applying makeup. This will help ensure all eyebrow hairs are going the same direction, so application is smooth.<\/p>\n