Erase 10 years: Balance color with neutrals on your face, Makeup Tips That Erase 10 Years

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Makeup Tips That Erase 10 Years

These simple makeup color and formula changes will have you looking younger in a flash

March 9, 2011 | by Audrey Fine | 74 COMMENTS

Erase 10 years: Balance color with neutrals on your face

Before
Too much of anything is never good -- especially with bright makeup like red lipstick, rosy blush and jewel-toned eyes, which tend to look old, says New York makeup pro Nick Barose.

After
Color is necessary, but keep it sheer and strategic -- don't wear it all over. Example? If you go with a translucent punchy red or petal pink on your cheeks and lips, keep your eyes neutral to balance it out, Kashuk says. The same rule applies if you want to wear a dramatic eye; keep lips and cheeks neutral. Barose advises avoiding pale nude tones on your lips because it can make your skin look grayish. Use pink neutrals and berries instead.

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good tips

by LittleBunny Monday, January 21, 2013 at 11:08AM Report as inappropriate

thanks for tips !

by Chelssax3 Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 07:59PM Report as inappropriate

I recently noticed how my beloved pink shimmer eye shadows are making me look tired. I read this article and switched to satin neutral tones and I'm amazed at the difference.

by luckygal79 Sunday, December 30, 2012 at 03:38PM Report as inappropriate

Pretty much common sense. As you age makeup tends to pool up into fine lines. Less is usually best.

by toddfan Sunday, December 30, 2012 at 03:21PM Report as inappropriate

some great tips!

by Chris213 Sunday, December 30, 2012 at 06:16AM Report as inappropriate

Nice tips

by EricaF123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 11:27AM Report as inappropriate

Excellent tips! All true. I wish was at least one tip that was something new to me, which is the only reason I didn't give it 10 stars. Good reminders though.

by dancerbygrace Friday, December 28, 2012 at 07:12AM Report as inappropriate

wow

by aishak55 Friday, December 21, 2012 at 07:05PM Report as inappropriate

I found this useful. I still believe the best 'accessory' to have is a smile!

by joji55 Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 02:20AM Report as inappropriate

Great tips!!

by Ladybugg9 Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 05:29PM Report as inappropriate

some good tips for calling attention to a woman's features, not her age.

by skinpro Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 04:28PM Report as inappropriate

Love the before and after photos. Thanks

by Ydabney Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 12:32PM Report as inappropriate

This is a great article. I love the before and after photos. Really helps make the point! Great tips and makes me want to reconsider my makup choices. Thanks!

by GoInspireBeauty Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 07:29AM Report as inappropriate

interesting tips, thanks

by LittleBunny Sunday, August 5, 2012 at 07:09PM Report as inappropriate

I will not put away my shimmer shadow no matter what!! This photo has it in the wrong side of her lid. It should be brushed and blended on the outside portion of her lid, not the inside corner, with a lighter shimmer at the browbone area. Shadow should not be distinctive there at all. That example pictured isn't aging, it's just wrong.

by veryvanilla Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 12:15AM Report as inappropriate

While I'm not at the point where many of these really apply to me in the sense of looking younger yet, I think many of the tips are great for any age. Just common sense. The first tip of not using shimmery stuff is going to be a tough one though, I like my shimmer!!

by tr3kkie9rl Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 07:27AM Report as inappropriate

The comparison pics really help to make a stronger case for each suggestion. One problem for some people is that eyeliner and shadow creeps around when lids are saggy. I notice that in the last picture. I wonder if she has a problem with shadow or liner.

by alictasia Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 03:46PM Report as inappropriate

When I compare the last before/after photos, I tend to think her eyes look more "open" without the eyeliner. BUT I know that a little eyeliner and tamed brows and give a more "made up" look without using much product and time and energy. Along with the idea of filling in the brows, they should also be about one shade lighter than your hair. By doing this, you will keep a youthful look and when filling in your brows, they won't appear to be so heavy. It was very refreshing to see a "real" model older than a 20's something. I could definitely use to erase 10 years. I'd give anything to be in my thirties again!

by flirtygirl214 Friday, July 20, 2012 at 11:05AM Report as inappropriate

haha, if I erased ten years, what would that make me... 10? XD

by MissXu Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 10:55PM Report as inappropriate

I had a hard time with eyeshadow too until I started using Bobbi Brown cream shadow. Not the glitter, just the cream. A lot of neutral and you can even put it on with your finger. Worth the price

by Sheilaa Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 06:02AM Report as inappropriate

Getting rid of the shimmer, lightening up on the lipstick, and going for neutral facial enhancers were all highly appropriate tips for the featured model. The pro of using a "real" woman in this piece demonstrates how the tips provided can truly help. Unfortunately, I am not used to seeing a "real" person featured in a beauty piece. Somewhat refreshing.

by robyne00 Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 05:16PM Report as inappropriate

You can wear shimmer as you age, but you have to know where to apply it and what colors to use. I've seen a lot of women my age (55) who look dull and dried up because they've gone too matte. Most of us can't wear bright colors anymore; that's true. But there are lots of soft, beautiful shades that would have looked lackluster when we were young and now look elegant and refined. A soft lip pencil that matches your lip color can become your best defense against lipstick drifting into creases around your mouth. And the fantastic new cream and gel eyeliners were made for us (even though they weren't really). Plus, how fabulous is it that there are now mascaras that promote eyelash growth and really work?

by TinkerBelles Friday, March 30, 2012 at 02:34AM Report as inappropriate

I have to enjoy my shimmer while I still can.

by beautybody Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 10:53AM Report as inappropriate

I love finding new tips and tricks to try! Thank You!

by powerwoman033 Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 12:28PM Report as inappropriate

some good tips

by Nicole2814 Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 07:36PM Report as inappropriate

Great advice, I already do some of these things, But, sometimes I am lazy. Need to work on the eyebrow tip. thanks.

by libby_stady Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 04:29PM Report as inappropriate

I've followed all these tips as I've gotten older and found them to work well.

by Jewelrydesigner Monday, January 9, 2012 at 01:06PM Report as inappropriate

Some good tips here.

by Agrimony Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 12:11PM Report as inappropriate

Not quite at the erasing ten years yet, but these are great tips to be aware of.

by shlmos Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 05:47AM Report as inappropriate

Glossy lips not eyes, got it.

by Only1KimmieD Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 12:57PM Report as inappropriate

These tips look like they work very well!

by vfalkow Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 04:58PM Report as inappropriate

me too lol, but its good to know for when i get older!!

by gisellemarie Friday, September 9, 2011 at 11:55AM Report as inappropriate

passing these to others lol

by Bon_Bon Monday, August 15, 2011 at 02:44AM Report as inappropriate

Need to pass these along to my mom

by LittleBunny Monday, July 25, 2011 at 09:11AM Report as inappropriate

I was so excited to finally see something geared to 50 and above in age. Heavy make-up is too much for that age!

by priscilla_sutton Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 07:56AM Report as inappropriate

Great tips, I will explore a few myself.

by MissPurple Monday, June 13, 2011 at 12:57PM Report as inappropriate

nice tips. Seriously could have done something with the eyebrows. They are very thick and makes the look scarier than prettier (esp. closeup of the eyes)

by ebbsandtides Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 12:04PM Report as inappropriate

Good one :)

by ClauE Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 11:34AM Report as inappropriate

These tips are GREAT! I'm only 25, but sometimes help my grandma with makeup, and these are very helpful. Love the before and after pics too.

by LipglossandSpandex Sunday, April 10, 2011 at 09:35PM Report as inappropriate

Ooh, awesome tips!

by yckitsmary Sunday, April 10, 2011 at 01:19PM Report as inappropriate

nice tips, pics look weird lol

by AmandaAmanda Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 12:30PM Report as inappropriate

While the tips are nice, I agree that she kinda looks spooky. The stare. Oh man, the stare. I'm now trying to shake the image off my head.

by pammycakes Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 06:06AM Report as inappropriate

good tips!

by volta Monday, April 4, 2011 at 11:25PM Report as inappropriate

i agree with caseygirl - she's pretty scary looking

by lynn2u54022 Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 05:04PM Report as inappropriate

good tips I plan to try them

by nitrogirl Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 10:50AM Report as inappropriate

Tips 3, 4 & 5 are good for most women of any age. * Tip 1: I tried all matte shadow and looked mummified. A little shimmer is not a bad thing. All matte can make eyes look dull & dried up. Keep the shimmer to the center of the lid, avoiding most constantly visible wrinkled areas. A little shimmer (not the metallic look in the photo) keeps eyes looking bright and open). * Tip 2: If you are over 40, i would say be cautious of matte lipstick; and over 50, avoid it: it makes the face look dead, and dull skin may already be a problem. Fresh colors, not too bright, not too pastel, make the face look brighter than dark ones. Of course, colors should be suitable to one's skin color, don't just go with what's fashionable.

by lilinah Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 07:23PM Report as inappropriate

good tips, but the makeup artists should suggest some colors and makeup lines that have the products they are advocating (the only one I saw was for a neutral lipliner). I have been hunting for neutral, matte colored eye shadows for months and almost every line in every color has shine--and I have the extra difficulty of needing cream shadows because the powders irritate my eyes. If there is ever a follow-up on this article, would love to see some product recommendations!

by MomEsq Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 01:37PM Report as inappropriate

Actually, I think your model, while age-appropriate, is a little scary, with her wide-eyed stare. She rather looks like she was just stung by a bee.

by caseygirl Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 01:19PM Report as inappropriate

always helpful to read these tips...thanks

by BrenBren Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 11:22AM Report as inappropriate

i like this.. it really works.. i tell my friends and grandma this all the time

by lelalu100 Friday, March 18, 2011 at 07:58PM Report as inappropriate

Excellent! And I really like how pictures follow the text! Really good!

by selma Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 09:30AM Report as inappropriate

The last picture should be of her whole face instead of just her eye. Sometimes bold eye brows can look good.

by pynkNymphette Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 11:54PM Report as inappropriate

nice tips..

by shruthi_venkatesh Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 11:11PM Report as inappropriate

cool article--i like the real-life pics

by naughtnone Sunday, March 13, 2011 at 08:23AM Report as inappropriate

The suggestions are meant to be of help, but I didn't learn anything I didn't already know! Nothing new here!

by barbcashmer Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 12:20PM Report as inappropriate

I like this article a lot! My only question is, aren't her eyebrows kind of thick? I think they make her eyes overshadowed. Otherwise, terrific tips. Thanks!

by Isis04 Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 08:20PM Report as inappropriate

humm pretty good tips! although i think even still the lips are too much for her...

by kat_hamilton17 Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 11:41AM Report as inappropriate

I think those were some great tips for when I get older. I showed my mom the article and she said she's been doing a couple of them for a few years but there were some new ones she hadn't done yet. Thanks for the tips TB!!! My only complaint (along with others I've noticed) the model that was showing her eyebrows. I read in another article on this site that it is best to pick a shade that is 1 shade LIGHTER than your natural brow color. It definitely looked like she went darker. And her brows could have used a good waxing to thin them out a little. They were too thick and bushy and I agree that if she fixed that BEFORE filling them in, she would definitely look at least 10 years younger!

by lisa2683 Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 03:43PM Report as inappropriate

i think the one about the gloss on the lips is the best tip

by judyangel101 Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 06:42PM Report as inappropriate

is it sad that I really don't see a difference??? I don't know I'm bad with before and after photos...

by Bon_Bon Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 06:43PM Report as inappropriate

I love seeing those differences

by LittleBunny Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 09:46PM Report as inappropriate

Am so thrilled to read the comments and see I am not alone in thinking the brows need help. Think the model would look better with a brows a bit lighter and agree on needing a little reshaping. Otherwise, I enjoyed the article, good refresher of things I knew.

by Agrimony Friday, February 11, 2011 at 02:18AM Report as inappropriate

The tips were great although I didn't learn anything new. But I have to agree with the other comments about this woman's before and after pictures and her eye brows...whoa! She'd lose 10 yrs alone if her eye brows were softened in color and properly shaped.

by jenn8779 Monday, January 10, 2011 at 12:08PM Report as inappropriate

Love the "before" and "after" pics so you can actually SEE the difference with the tips provided. Very helpful article!

by dawnrager Saturday, January 1, 2011 at 04:06PM Report as inappropriate

LOL omg these are great tips! i will tell my mom!

by kenya Monday, November 22, 2010 at 09:12AM Report as inappropriate

Has anyone here tried the new eye strips (victoria mcgill)? What do you think of them?

by Anniewhales Monday, June 28, 2010 at 01:24PM Report as inappropriate

It's hard to notice any difference, when all you want to notice are her eyebrow's. She would look younger with them lightened

by Alltrouble2 Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 02:06PM Report as inappropriate

In many of the photos there was only a subtle difference. As we age, it does happen gradually. A woman doesn't see the changes in her face unless she looks at pictures of herself from a few years back. There need be only subtle changes in make-up to even out those differences. Except for sunscreen, which I'm afraid is a major issue and you need to start young, when your skin looks so perfect you don't think you need to do anything.

by MKMKMK Monday, February 1, 2010 at 12:03PM Report as inappropriate

Like a couple of other comments, I didn't see the difference in the photos. I even closed one eye, looke at one, then the other...still couldn't see any difference. The only one was where it looked a bit 'glittery' under her eyes, but that was about eyeliner and not anything under her eyes....I thought she looked the same OR even younger in the 'before' photo. It didn't tell me anything on looking younger....much less TEN years younger. Not!

by godfreygirl Monday, June 22, 2009 at 11:42AM Report as inappropriate

Beautiful Face, but the eyebrows are a bit overpowering! Need to be thinned back from the nose, starting at inner eye and ending at ourter eye!

by Rubypoet007 Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 08:39PM Report as inappropriate

Agreed, not looking Much younger, however, the tips are accurate and without taking care of your skin from the get go (about 12 yrs old) your just sunk, have to do more, always wear sunblock of at least 55 Neutrogina Dry Touch is my pic for the BEST, 12month/365 days, 20min before going out, putting on bare, naked skin, ie: MUST go on FIRST!! Ben doing this since I was 12, now nobody believes I'm 56!

by Rubypoet007 Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 08:23PM Report as inappropriate

Is the iron in my water going to affect the color of a store bought hair day? I have a lot and I mean a lot of iron!

by Nicolesgals2 Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 12:57PM Report as inappropriate

I do not think she looked 10 years younger. Some of the pictures, she looked better in the before pics.

by phylis1234 Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 09:54AM Report as inappropriate

I really did not see much difference between the before and after pictures. She definitely did not look 10 years younger!

by CallMeCoors Sunday, February 1, 2009 at 07:19PM Report as inappropriate

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