10 Makeup Mistakes That Add 10 Years
Is your makeup working for you—or aging you? We'll tell you which blunders to avoid and walk you through the right techniques to achieve a fresh, youthful glow.
By Jenny Bailly
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Mistake #5: Wearing Black Eyeliner
Don't skip eyeliner altogether—it's a great way to make your eyes look more open—but choose brown over black, which can be harsh. And keep the color diffuse. "You want to define the eyes with softness and blending, not strict lines," says makeup artist Troy Surratt. "A thick liner can leave the upper lids looking heavier than they are." The best technique: Trace a brown pencil liner along the upper lash line (into the roots of the lashes), focusing on the outer corners; smudge it with a Q-tip.
Published 08/31/2012
