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6 Makeup Tips That Make You Look Old

Most women wear makeup to cover those blemishes and look stunningly attractive. But, did you know too much of makeup can actually ruin your entire look making you seem aged and ragged. Unfortunately, over usage of makeup is not at all worth it if you want to look naturally pretty.

Over use of makeup and the application of makeup done in the wrong stroke can make you ugly and old. We women make such beauty blunders at some point, but are unaware of it. Therefore, Boldsky has a few makeup tricks you can put to use in order to look your best by avoiding it.

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Take a look at the things in your makeup which make you look old. FYI: Don't overdo your makeup, keep it simple and natural looking to bring out the real you.

Foundation

Foundation

When you apply excessive foundation on your face you tend to look old. This extra foundation settles into the lines on your face and thereby, attracts a lot of attention thus, giving you an old look.

Dark Kajal

Dark Kajal

Kajal is every woman's best friend. If you can't stay without it, then try to apply it in a basic way. When you use a dark pencil on the lower lids, don't focus too much on the upper lids. If you do, it will make your eyes look smaller and your face look older.

Lipstick Shades

Lipstick Shades

Lipsticks shade are many, but choosing one that best suits your skin is important. Applying a very dark shade of lipstick can make your lips look thinner and thus in return will make you look aged. This is one of the makeup tips that make you look old.

Blushing Ain't Right

Blushing Ain't Right

Are you applying rouge only on the core or the apples of your cheeks. If you've been trying to imitate those plastic dolls, get rid of this makeup tip as it only makes you look older and ragged.

Shimmer Overload

Shimmer Overload

If you wear too much shimmer on your face, you are bound to look 10 years older than what you are. A shimmer overload will make the lines on your face very noticeable and your eyes will look dull and crumpled.

Concealer

Concealer

Dark circles are every woman's nightmare. You tend to get dark circles when you lack sleep and when you don't eat right. But the right makeup does help to cover dark circles. So, make sure you conceal it with only a small portion of concealer and not too much under the eyes to make you look old.

Story first published: Friday, July 10, 2015, 15:58 [IST]