Step 1: Natural foundation for mature skin

A natural foundation makes the rest of your makeup stand out better. Foundation Mature skin needs to be well-hydrated. Light-reflecting pigments are a nice bonus, as they make your skin glow even more. Choose a shade that's closest to your own skin tone. Not sure? Test the shade on the edge of your jawline. Use a small amount Natural Perfection If you want a super natural, fresh complexion, apply a little more foundation for more coverage. Warm the foundation between your fingers and then apply it all over your face. Blend the foundation towards your neck for a smooth gradient. It's just like applying your day and night cream. Super simple!

Step 2: Camouflage blemishes with natural concealer

Do you always use a concealer in stick form? You'll notice that it accentuates lines and wrinkles - you don't want that! So, it's best to use a Liquid concealer . Choose a slightly lighter shade than your skin tone, this will make you appear more awake and fresh. Use a small amount of product, a good natural concealer also camouflages well if you only apply a little.

Start under your eyes and in the corners of your eyes, where you see dark circles or shadows. Blend the concealer in, dabbing it in with your finger. Dab the remaining amount onto your eyelids for an instantly fresh look. Next, look at your face: do you see any red spots or pigmentation? Dab some concealer there and blend it in, dabbing it in with your finger. Also apply a little concealer to any shadowy areas, such as your nasolabial folds, the corners of your mouth, and between your eyebrows.

Step 3: Fix your base makeup with setting powder

Smeared makeup? You don't want that. With a good setting powder Make sure your base makeup is workday- and hot flash-proof. The powder prevents your foundation or concealer from settling into fine lines or smudging. It also reduces the appearance of pores, wrinkles, and blemishes. Your skin instantly looks naturally even. Apply the setting powder all over your face to ensure your base stays perfectly in place. Finally, brush over your eyelids – the face powder forms a beautiful base for your eyeshadow.

Step 4: Bronzer for a sunny glow

A bronzer is also an indispensable step in your makeup. A bronzer Gives your skin a sun-kissed glow and radiance. But be careful: bronzers with shimmer or sparkles aren't ideal for older skin. If you're going for a natural look, choose a matte bronzer, such as Blèzi Bronzer Refill . Apply the bronzer with the appropriate makeup brush. Apply the bronzer in a figure 3 shape on both sides of your face. Start at your forehead near your hairline, then curve down to your cheekbones, and then curve down to your jawline.

Step 5: Blush for a youthful look

A pale or dull complexion quickly makes you look older. That's why your face could use some color! Blush you can easily and quickly get a fresh, youthful look. Go for a pink blush or peachy A shade with little to no shimmer. This gives the most natural effect and doesn't accentuate lines or wrinkles.
Where and how do you apply blush? A handy trick is to smile at yourself in the mirror. Then you'll see the curves of your cheeks, also known as the "apples." Apply blush precisely there with a blusher brush Apply your blush. Blend the color towards the top of your ears for an instant lifting effect. Gradually build up the color by adding a little bit at a time until you're satisfied with the result.

Step 6: Lift your eyebrows with waterproof eyebrow gel

Eyebrows make your face stand out. If you don't have many eyebrow hairs (anymore), you can use a pencil or eyebrow powder to fill them in a bit. Are you blessed with beautiful, full eyebrows? Then only use a colored eyebrow gel to give them a nice shape and color. The Blèzi Brow Colour 'n Fix is a waterproof, colored eyebrow gel that doesn't clump. Extra tip: brush your eyebrows upwards for a visual lifting effect.

Step 7: Eye makeup for drooping eyelids

Even as you get older, you can still make your eyes pop. Droopy eyelids can make applying eye makeup a bit tricky, but honestly, it's possible! We'll show you step by step how. As a base, apply a matte eyeshadow with a soft satin sheen to your mobile eyelid, like ours. 65 Soft Taupe or 60 Brilliant Copper .

Step 8: How waterproof eyeliner creates a powerful look

Say goodbye to your black eyeliner: that color can quickly create a harsh look and make you look older. Opt for natural shades like brown, green, or gray in a creamy formula that's easy to apply, smudge-proof, and waterproof. eyeliner has a handy 'twist-up' system so you never have to sharpen again.

Eyeliner above your eye: bring it eyeliner Between and above your lashes. Draw a line from the outer corner to the inner corner of your eye. This will make your lashes appear darker and your eyes appear larger. Extend the line slightly upward, starting about a millimeter from the outer corner of your eye.

Eyeliner under your eye: start at the outer corner of your eye and extend the line slightly past your pupil.

In order to eyeliner To make it easy to apply, it's best to pull your skin taut. Place the pencil as close to your lash line as possible. Check that you haven't missed any spots. If anything goes wrong while applying your eyeliner, you can easily remove it with a damp cotton swab.

Step 9: Give overhanging eyelids an optical lift

Bring with a blending brush a matte eyeshadow in a mid tone such as 65 Soft Taupe or 95 Toffee Brown Apply to the outer corners of your eyes. Blend the eyeshadow upwards, towards your eyebrows, down to your browbone, just above your brow bone. This creates a shadow effect and gives an optical lift.

Next, apply a light, shimmery, or satin eyeshadow to the mobile eyelid. This emphasizes the eyes and draws the light forward, making the eye appear larger.

The golden rule is: blend, blend, blend. Harsh lines create a harsh look, so make sure you blend and blend the eyeshadow well. Finally, for a wide-open look, add a touch of light to the corners. It looks beautiful with a light, shimmery eyeshadow like Eyeshadow Refill 15 Magic Gold .

Step 10: Mascara, a must at any age!

To complete your eye look, apply mascara For beautiful, full lashes and a wide-eyed look. Place the mascara brush as close to the base of your lashes as possible. Now, using zigzagging motions, brush through your lashes towards the tips. This will optimally coat your lashes and keep them nicely separated. Don't forget the hairs on the outer corner of your eye, as they're the ones that lift your eyes. If you have short lashes or are difficult to reach, use the tip of the mascara brush.

Step 11: Long-lasting lipstick for wrinkle-proof lips

As we age, fine lines develop around our mouths. Lipstick and lip gloss tend to settle into those wrinkles, accentuating them. But how do you prevent this? The solution is simple: our Lip Fix , a liquid lipstick that doesn't crease, transfer, and stays put for hours. Choose soft, fresh shades about two shades darker than your natural lip color, and you'll be fine. Very dark colors make your lips appear thinner, which makes you look older. Are your teeth a bit yellow? Lipstick with a blue or purple undertone will instantly make them appear whiter!

Better-aging advice

Can't figure it out? Don't panic! We're happy to help you, just ask online advice or visit us in Den Bosch for a personal make-up advice .