Antiaging Makeup Tips: Contouring may be More Important than Ever

Most women’s facial contours change as they age. If they have maintained the same weight, thinning skin and facial sag make the face appear longer. As well, the nose becomes more prominent. If they have gained weight with the years, the face may appear rounder.



In either case, some corrective contouring may be called for. If you have a blush color in a brown tone or a matte bronzing powder you are comfortable with, you can use one of those to contour. Just make sure not to go too dark. Obvious contouring can look garish.



Use a good quality brush. I prefer the squat ones that fit in the palm of my hand. There's no long handle getting in the way and it's very good for blending – which is really the key to effective contouring.



Remember what they taught you in art class about dark and light? Dark makes an object appear to recede; light makes it stand out.



Here are more contouring tips.



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