Writer Li Wanbing once said in his work "Appearance and Decency": "Time is the greatest cruelty to beauty, and it is also the greatest justice to beauty." Yes, as women grow older, no matter how beautiful their faces are, they will lose their luster under the ravages of time.
Not only may the skin be dull, pigmented, and have fine lines, but even the overall image may appear exhausted due to a lack of energy and vitality.
The years are unforgiving, but fashion will not give up on any woman who wants to pursue beauty. Regardless of age, makeup is one of the important means for women to improve their self-image and enhance their self-confidence. Why do women need makeup as they get older? Just look at the comparison picture of 42-year-old Carina Lau before and after makeup.
Before she put on makeup, her eye sockets were sunken, the whites of her eyes were excessive, her hairline was obvious, and she was more than 10 years old; After applying makeup, not only did the whole person's complexion instantly rebound and look refreshed, but even the image was high-end and much younger.
What does this mean? It shows that the older a woman gets, the more she needs to cover up the traces of time through makeup in order to maintain the elegant and calm temperament of middle and old age.
In this issue, let's take a look at how important makeup is to improve women's appearance? As well as the common makeup minefield for middle-aged and elderly women and what are the makeup looks suitable for them.
First, women are the ones who please themselves, and the three sets of comparison charts tell you the importance of makeup
>> Comparison Figure 1↓:
The first set of comparison charts shows us the importance of makeup for women's "improvement of complexion and spirit". When not wearing makeup, women may have a haggard face, uneven skin tone, dark circles, fine lines, and other problems.
After a simple base makeup, eye makeup and lip makeup, not only the overall complexion is immediately improved, the skin tone is more even, even the eyes are more radiant, and the lips appear fuller and more hydrated.
>> Comparison Figure 2↓:
The second set of comparison charts shows us the modification of makeup for "women's facial contours and facial features". As we all know, as women age, their facial contours may become less firm, and the three-dimensional appearance of their facial features will be slightly reduced, especially around the eyes and mouth, and it is easy to appear sagging and fine lines.
In the process of makeup, through the technique of contouring and highlighting, you can not only subtly reshape the three-dimensional sense of facial contours, but also make the facial lines more smooth; At the same time, eye products such as eyeshadow, eyeliner and mascara can also enlarge and add luster to your eyes. Choosing the right lipstick color can enhance the texture of the overall makeup and make the facial features more three-dimensional and vivid.
>> Comparison Figure 3↓:
The last set of comparison charts shows us the improvement and transformation of makeup for "middle-aged women's style and temperament". As shown in the figure below, when women do not wear makeup, their personal style and image may appear relatively plain. An untouched face not only struggles to highlight one's personality and temperament, but may also appear inappropriate or lacking in highlights.
On the other hand, with the blessing of well-designed makeup, not only can women have a more beautiful and fashionable appearance, but more importantly, it also helps women find and show the style and temperament that best suits them, so as to stand out from the crowd.
Second, in addition to the change of image, makeup can also bring a lot of positive meaning to women
Women who have never tried makeup may think that makeup can only simply cover up the shortcomings of their appearance.
But in fact, in addition to bringing great changes to women's image, makeup can also bring many other positive meanings to women. For example:
>>1. Please yourself
First of all, makeup is a way of self-pursuit and expression. Women are looking good for themselves, and women don't wear makeup to please others, but more to please themselves. Choosing the makeup that suits us can not only greatly improve our appearance, but also show our aesthetics and taste to the outside world.
Let others appreciate it at the same time, but also let their hearts get pleasure and satisfaction.
And it is this process of self-pleasing that can help improve women's sense of self-worth and happiness, so that they can love themselves more and enjoy the beauty of life.
>>2. Enhance self-confidence
In this era of the supremacy of appearance, women with a good image can indeed eat more dividends. You must know that beautiful women walk with the wind. That kind of confident and generous elegant aura can be felt from ten meters away.
The original intention of makeup is to improve our appearance, enhance self-confidence, and potentially change women's psychological state from the outside in, so that they can be more confident and calm in the face of various occasions.
>>3. Cultivate hobbies
In addition, makeup is not just a simple beauty act, it can actually develop into a hobby for women and add fun to life.
Because, in the process of makeup, it can not only make women feel fun and challenging, but also cultivate their creativity and artistic sense. At the same time, makeup is also a great way to relax, which can help women relieve stress and relax their minds.
3. The older you get, the more you need to wear makeup, but remember to stay away from the following makeup minefields
Although there are many benefits of makeup, there are also a lot of skills involved, and if you are not careful, it is easy to fall into the misunderstanding of looking old and vulgar. Especially for older women, when enjoying the benefits of makeup, it is important to take care to avoid some common makeup minefields to ensure a natural and harmonious overall appearance.
1. 3 makeup minefields, see if you have stepped on it?
(1) The liquid foundation does not adhere to the skin tone
When choosing a liquid foundation, if you choose a liquid foundation that does not match your skin tone, whether it is too white or too dark, it will make the makeup look unnatural and even give people a "mask" feeling.
Therefore, it is especially important for older women to choose a light foundation that is similar to their skin tone and can cover imperfections while maintaining the skin's natural texture.
(2) Face image palette
In fact, in the process of makeup, it is also a test of our aesthetics and collocation. Many middle-aged women may choose overly heavy or bright eyeshadows, blushes and lipsticks for color matching due to a lack of aesthetics.
Such a combination will not only make the makeup look disorganized, look like a color palette, without beauty and connotation, but also make women look very low-grade and greasy, without temperament.
(3) Neglect of skin care + improper makeup techniques
In addition, if you neglect to take care of your skin before applying makeup, or if you don't use the same technique during the makeup process, it will also cause ineffective makeup.
For example, if you don't moisturize your skin before makeup, your skin will be dry and dehydrated, and even if your makeup is delicate, it will not last for a long time, and it will be easy for your makeup to come out. There is also a lack of skillful makeup application, which will also make the makeup feel too stiff and discordant.
2. Makeup recommendations for older women
(1) No makeup
Plain makeup emphasizes a natural, sheer finish, which is perfect for older women. This makeup can enhance the dull complexion of middle-aged and older women without looking too deliberate.
★★★ Key points of no-makeup for middle-aged women:
The essence of no-makeup is natural beauty, and the key is to avoid over-sculpting and color stacking. It emphasises the skin's naturalness and allows the makeup to blend in with the skin.
Through the light base makeup and elegant color, it creates an effect that seems to be more refreshed than usual without makeup, and it is very clever to enhance the overall temperament without showing the makeup.
(2) Complexion makeup
Complexion makeup focuses on enhancing the skin's radiance and rosiness, making the whole person look more vibrant.
Older women can opt for some foundation products with a brightening effect, such as a lighter foundation or primer;
In terms of eye makeup, you can use a light eyeshadow as a base and a dark eyeshadow to deepen the eye sockets to accentuate the eye contour.
For lip makeup, you can choose some moisturizing lipsticks or lip gloss, with warm shades such as pink and coral as the main color to add color.
3. The correct way to open the "makeup" belonging to middle-aged and elderly women
As we mentioned earlier, makeup is more than simply applying and stacking colors, it is more like an art that requires nuanced skill and a deep understanding of beauty.
Therefore, it is especially important for older women to master the correct way to apply makeup, here are a few key steps and suggestions:
(1) Hydrate before makeup
Moisturizing before makeup is the most indispensable step in the makeup process of middle-aged and elderly women. As older women age, the moisture and elasticity in their skin gradually decrease, so hydration is even more important.
Before applying makeup, it is recommended to use a moisturizing lotion or serum to hydrate the skin and make it more hydrated and soft.
This not only improves the fit of your makeup, but also reduces the appearance of fine lines and makeup flaking due to dry skin.
(2) Choose a liquid foundation that suits you
For older women, choosing a foundation that suits them is the key to makeup success. It is recommended to choose a liquid foundation that is lightweight, conforms to the skin tone, and has the right amount of coverage.
Avoid choosing products that are too heavy or have a color that is too different from the skin tone, so as not to create a false appearance or color difference.
Generally speaking, when choosing, you can first try the color on the back of your hand to observe the degree of integration with the skin tone, and then consider your skin type and needs to make a final choice.
(3) The color is mainly light
In addition, in terms of the color matching of makeup, older women should focus on light and natural. Colors that are too bright or intense may make makeup look too bold or jarring.
On the contrary, choose some soft and elegant colors, such as pink, beige, nude, etc., which can highlight the elegance and temperament of mature women.
Epilogue:
To sum up, makeup is not only a change in the external image for women, but also a kind of inner spiritual enhancement and enrichment. It makes women more self-loving, more confident, and more fun. Therefore, no matter how old we are, we can be brave enough to experiment with makeup and enjoy the fun and variety that makeup brings.
Well, that's all for this issue, and we'll see you next time. zyy
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