How to do makeup at 50, the definitive guide

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If we talk

in these times, leaving aside the 'Euphoria' series would be a mistake.

Because it is this fiction that has changed

expanding the possibilities of eyeliners and

and glitter shadows of all kinds and conditions.

These eye-catching looks are almost

and have managed to make what was previously limited solely and exclusively to the catwalks jump onto the street.

An attempt, to

most artistic and less conventional makeup, which had already been done in the past by

's makeup artist

until last year, with a collection in 2016 that bet on coloring

or

looks

with which she broke the mold at the fall-winter 2018-2019 show.

But it has not been until now when

in this color has become almost mandatory, and if not tell it to the actresses on the

who not only impact with their outfits, but also with their makeup.

The Malaga Festival, with actress

's blue lips made up by

Marta Hazas

' two-tone shadows

made by

are just two of the latest examples.

Are there rules for making up a 50-year-old face?

We talk about what to wear, but you might wonder who can wear it.

Many makeup artists are from the school

as well as giving bright colors to the eyes and lips at the same time (such as

And tell

to give up her 100-year-old green eyeshadow.

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What is certain is that 50-year-old skin has certain peculiarities that must be taken into account.

Because, after half a century of life, and inevitably,

make an appearance, the smoothness of 20 years

and spots make their appearance.

Not to mention that the lips become blurred,

It is time to put on makeup, then, not only as something playful and artistic, but to hide, or at least

these signs of age.

Less is more: the key to skin makeup at 50

The basic rule to which all experts go when applying makeup to 50-year-old skin is that less is more.

So says

creative director of

in the tutorial 'Tips for anti-aging makeup' on her YouTube channel.

For this reason, after 40, the expert advises choosing

when, let's face it, many of us would go straight to the most covering and 'camouflaging'.

Makeup artist

is from the same school.

For her, "the key is to show a fresh and radiant skin, because with age it loses light, which is why you have to use luminous funds

of the skin but that its finish is free of shine".

In short, the base has to be light, with medium coverage, so that it does

and mark them.

Another aspect that

National Makeup Artist of

highlights is that you have to choose a base with a

"It's time to stop fantasizing about

which adds years - and even decades - and opt for these shades, "she declares.

And pay attention to the application: no smearing your entire face with makeup, what you have to do is

so as not to saturate the skin, "starting from the center of the cheekbone and gently dragging the product to the contour of the face", explains Sonia Marina.

Perhaps it is also time to

to prevent them from over-drying the skin and cracking the makeup.

If you 'need' to use them, do it only in the areas where shine is most annoying:

The corrector at 50, better this way

The concealer, that anti-dark circles and imperfections wand, can be a double-edged sword.

Sephora's makeup artist says no to the driest concealers - you have to use an extra-

and

but without glitter.

You only have to use concealer tailored to dry or mature skin, spread it close to the tear duct, without taking it all the way around (and even less so, to the crow's feet) and use

Eyebrows

that, by the way, lose color, thickness and strength over the years, so shaping,

intensity is essential.

Gillian Anderson, 53, with natural blush.

At 50: blush yes or no?

Blush is a fundamental element to enhance freshness.

The make -up artist

prefers them in cream or fluids, which simulate

on the cheeks.

If applied well, they can even have a lifting effect.

"They sit on the highest point of the cheekbone, towards the temple, in shades of pink or peach," explains the makeup artist.

However, Gisela Bosque puts a but and a solution: "From the look of

to that of

in

at 80, there is a thin line that is marked, not by the color , but because of the way you apply the blush.

until you think there's no product left on your cheeks."

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How to wear eyeliner and mascara at 50

If the mascara is a basic make-up, even more so the more that are fulfilled, essential to enliven the look.

Of course, it is preferable to deposit a greater amount

to open the eye, at the suggestion of Sonia Marina.

And, if we talk

it is better to use it to give depth to the eyelash with

avoiding thickening the eyelid and making the eye 'heavy'.

Eye shadows and lipsticks: anything goes at 50?

No matter how old you are,

as long as you do not intend to appear younger than you are.

If what we want is to rejuvenate with a brush stroke, Sonia Marina recommends

that give light to the eyelid".

To do this,

are what will help us achieve a clean and bright look," recalls

makeup artist .

When applying them, if you have droopy eyelids, don't forget to use the correct technique.

And it doesn't hurt to use a primer or primer to smooth the fine skin of the eye.

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Let's go to

.

The problem with them is not so much the color that is chosen, but that wrinkles can proliferate in the contour, which makes the tone slide into them.

This problem does not occur with lighter lipsticks, but with reds or more resounding colors.

What to do then?

Give them up for life?

Not at all.

Enrique Crespo is of the opinion that it will be better to apply them so that they

that is, applying makeup with the fingers or depositing

of the lip and blending towards the ends.

In short, at 50 and over, you don't have to give up anything:

and learn the odd application trick.

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