Did you know that subtle mistakes in your makeup application could be adding years to your appearance? From placement of your eyeliner and blush to the way you line your lips and apply mascara, there are tweaks and techniques you can do to achieve a more youthful and radiant look. Keep scrolling to read What TO DO and What NOT TO DO when applying your makeup for an ageless glow.

I’ve been wearing makeup since I was 16 years old. I remember piling it on and my grandma was so scared when she saw me at my sweet 16 that she said to my mom, “you are not going to let her go out like that, are you?” This was back in the 80’s when more was better! I just wanted to look 5 years older and that cake-face sure did the trick.

Flash forward to today... I now wear all clean makeup and use it to enhance my features for that extra glow that helps me to feel more confident. You can see all the products I used in the shop section below.

After spending years as an editor practicing and learning all about different makeup products and application methods, I narrowed it down to five simple tips to ensure your makeup isn’t aging you. If you are looking to achieve a fresh and youthful glow, read on and follow these easy guidelines to up your makeup game!

Xx Melissa

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What NOT TO DO and What TO DO and When Applying Your Makeup for an Ageless Glow
(#glowgirlcertified product picks are below)

Most foundations are too matte and age the face by showing wrinkles, lines and pores. The trick is to use a silky tinted moisturizer or a light foundation you can layer for coverage. Both will leave the skin with a natural, glowing finish and blur out imperfections.
Don’t place your blush only on the apples of your cheeks. Apply your blush slightly higher up on the cheek bone, blending upwards and outwards for more lifted look.
Don't line your eyes in heavy black liner and keep it out of the waterline. Instead, opt for a bronze or brown pencil and apply underneath the lash line to give the illusion of larger eyes.
Overly clumpy lashes give the appearance of a small, spidery eyes. This combined with the higher potential for flaking and smudging will result in a messy and unpolished look. Use a lengthening mascara and apply it in layers. Remember to go lighter on the bottom lashes. You can even use a lash growth product like this one to help your natural lash growth!
Never outline your lips with dark lip liner...it’s a pet peeve of mine and looks cheap! Find a lip liner one shade darker than your natural lip color, and fill in with lipstick. Finish off by blending all with a gloss for a finished look.

Scroll through and click on the images to shop The Glow Girl Certified Clean Makeup Picks for an Ageless Glow: