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Makeup Tips That Erase 10 Years

These simple makeup color and formula changes will have you looking younger in a flash

by Audrey Fine

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Erase 10 years: Balance color with neutrals on your face Before
Too much of anything is never good -- especially with bright makeup like red lipstick, rosy blush and jewel-toned eyes, which tend to look old, says New York makeup pro Nick Barose.

After
Color is necessary, but keep it sheer and strategic -- don't wear it all over. Example? If you go with a translucent punchy red or petal pink on your cheeks and lips, keep your eyes neutral to balance it out, Kashuk says. The same rule applies if you want to wear a dramatic eye; keep lips and cheeks neutral. Barose advises avoiding pale nude tones on your lips because it can make your skin look grayish. Use pink neutrals and berries instead.

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good tips

by LittleBunny Monday, January 21, 2013 at 11:08AM Report as inappropriate

thanks for tips !

by Chelssax3 Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 07:59PM Report as inappropriate

I recently noticed how my beloved pink shimmer eye shadows are making me look tired. I read this article and switched to satin neutral tones and I'm amazed at the difference.

by luckygal79 Sunday, December 30, 2012 at 03:38PM Report as inappropriate

Pretty much common sense. As you age makeup tends to pool up into fine lines. Less is usually best.

by toddfan Sunday, December 30, 2012 at 03:21PM Report as inappropriate

some great tips!

by Chris213 Sunday, December 30, 2012 at 06:16AM Report as inappropriate

Nice tips

by EricaC123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 11:27AM Report as inappropriate

Excellent tips! All true. I wish was at least one tip that was something new to me, which is the only reason I didn't give it 10 stars. Good reminders though.

by dancerbygrace Friday, December 28, 2012 at 07:12AM Report as inappropriate

wow

by aishak55 Friday, December 21, 2012 at 07:05PM Report as inappropriate

I found this useful. I still believe the best 'accessory' to have is a smile!

by joji55 Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 02:20AM Report as inappropriate

Great tips!!

by Ladybugg9 Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 05:29PM Report as inappropriate