As the saying goes getting older isn’t for sissiess. It is true because as we become older it requires more effort to look younger. Fortunately, living in Los Angeles allows us more opportunities to look younger as we age.
Today with all the new discoveries, textures and technologies, we have everything at our fingertips to age more gracefully. You will be amazed how a few good makeup tricks can have the same effect as a facelift without plastic surgery.
Trick#1: Beauty starts with gorgeous skin. Exfoliate your skin at least twice a week to reveal a glowing one underneath. This step promotes circulation and insures your moisturizer penetrates efficiently. Always protect your skin during the day with a SPF 30 sun block. Apply anti-aging eye cream, facial cream and serums with peptides at night. Lip plumping glosses are very effective because they help to stimulate collagen so lips appear fuller and alleviate fine lines.
Trick#2: Concealer is a must because the delicate eye area shows the first signs of aging. Choose one that has a hint of peach, which will give the illusion of a more rested and refreshed look.
Trick#3: A light reflective primer will reflect away large pores, fine lines and wrinkles. Primers help prevent makeup from gathering in fine lines and pores. Use over moisturizer and under foundation. Even out your complexion with a sheer layer of custom-blended foundation so it appears completely natural and real.
Trick#4: As we age our features recede so it’s important to bring them out by the use of highlighters to give the illusion of lifting and plumping. Use on cheekbones, brow bones, marionette folds and inner corners of eyes.
Trick#5: Eyeliner is essential. Defining the eyes makes them stand out, look wide-eyed and sexy. Always line the top lid with a deeper shade and the lower lid with a lighter powder liner. This creates an intense focus on the eye area.
Trick#6: Shaped eyebrows are important. The correct shape is essential and frames the eye. A classic brow shaping can take 10-15 years off your age by giving your eyelids a more lifted look.
We all have the potential to age gracefully and a little makeup always helps. Senna Cosmetics & Skin Infusions Studio is located at 24256 Valencia Boulevard. in the Crossroads Center.
For more information, call 661-255-0660 or visit www.sennacosmetics.com .