I just turned 60 this past weekend, and honestly, I feel and look better than I did in my late 40s! While I firmly believe that age is just a number, the right makeup techniques can enhance your natural beauty, creating an effortlessly youthful glow. From perfectly filled-in brows that frame your face to a touch of highlighter that lifts and brightens, small tweaks can make a big difference.
After more than 25 years as an editor experimenting with countless makeup products, techniques, and application methods, I’ve narrowed it all down to five simple, game-changing tips. These tricks ensure your makeup does what it’s meant to—enhance your best features and give you that fresh, radiant look. Keep scrolling for my top five tips and favorite clean beauty picks!
XxMelissa
Top 5 Makeup Tips and Glow Girl Certified Product Picks to Instantly Look Younger:
1. Fill in Your Brows – Thicker, softly defined brows frame your face, lift your features, and make you look more awake. Use a pencil for a natural look.
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2. Use a Hydrating Foundation – Swap heavy, matte formulas for a lightweight, dewy foundation or tinted moisturizer to keep skin looking fresh and radiant. Most foundations are too matte and age the face by showing wrinkles, lines and pores.
Recommended products for the best photo ready finish:
Saie Tinted Moisturizer (bonus...it contains SPF 30) - SHOP HERE
Ilia True Skin Serum if you like more coverage - SHOP HERE
3. Brighten with Concealer – Apply a creamy concealer under the eyes and around the nose to even out skin tone and erase signs of fatigue.
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4. Add a Touch of Highlighter – A subtle glow on cheekbones, brow bones, and the bridge of the nose gives an instant lifting effect and restores a youthful glow. The key? A finely milled, formula for a natural glow.
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5. Use Lip Liner and Perfect Your Lips - Line your lips with a liner one shade darker than your natural lip color, tracing the outer rim for a fuller effect. Avoid overly dark shades, and finish with a hydrating lipstick and gloss for a soft, plush look.
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