Makeup can create the illusion of a lifted, youthful face without any invasive procedures. With strategic placement of color and light, you can enhance your natural features.
Step 1: Contour and Highlight
- Contour the hollows of your cheeks, jawline, and temples with a matte shade slightly darker than your skin.
- Highlight high points: cheekbones, bridge of nose, brow bone, cupid’s bow.
- Use cream products for a natural effect; blend thoroughly.
Step 2: Eye Placement
- Use eyeliner slightly winged upward to lift outer corners.
- Apply mascara focusing on outer lashes.
- Eyeshadow should be blended upwards and outwards.
Step 3: Brows Matter
- Slightly arched brows lift the face naturally.
- Avoid overly flat or thin brows.
- Brush hairs upward and fill lightly with powder or pencil.
Step 4: Blush Placement
- Apply blush on the apple of the cheeks, blending upward toward the temples.
- Avoid placing blush too low, which can drag the face down visually.
Step 5: Lip Shape
- Slightly overline upper lip at the center for a fuller, lifted look.
- Opt for slightly glossy finishes to enhance volume.
Step 6: Finishing Touches
- Apply a subtle shimmer on high points to reflect light and create dimension.
- Set makeup with a light mist to blend and maintain lift.
With these strategic makeup tricks, you can appear more youthful, refreshed, and sculpted without any cosmetic procedures, relying solely on the power of color and light.
