The most awaited night of the year is about to arrive. If every year we look forward to the arrival of New Year’s Eve with special enthusiasm, this 2020 we all have our sights set on December 31. We need the year to end and that is why many of us have taken New Year’s Eve as an even more special moment than in previous years.
Despite the fact that this Christmas is being very homemade and that family gatherings are being very reduced, this New Year’s Eve we have decided to throw the house out the window and put on the most striking party dress, get the most sophisticated party hairstyle and bet for the makeup that most highlights our eyes.
In matters of make-up at New Year’s Eve everything is allowed, since it is a very special night in which we can bet on a slightly more risky make-up. But, if we are going to bet on a somewhat more special party makeup, we must take into account some aspects depending on our age and the needs of our skin. If each age has a facial hygiene routine, the same goes for beauty and makeup rituals .
The company Thyssenkrupp Home Solutions has carried out a study among women over 60 years of age about their preferences when it comes to putting on makeup. The majority (62%) assure that they feel better about themselves when they put on makeup and 76% recognize that, although they spend the holidays with less company than other years, they willmake up this New Year’s Eve .
For this reason, we have spoken with Leandro Palomo, head of Health and Safety at Thyssenkrupp Home Solutions, who tells us a series of recommendations when applying make-up if you are over 60. “The face and skin change over time and make-up It should serve to show the best of oneself at any time in life. One must not stop taking care of oneself, loving oneself and making oneself beautiful, doing so is very positive for self-esteem and general well-being,” says the expert.
Skin care as a first step
Wrinkles are not ugly, but neglected skin is. The skin is the largest organ of the human body and its main function is to protect the body from external factors that could damage it. Therefore, you have to take care of it and pamper it as it deserves.
There are many types of skin and a dermatologist is the best source of information to be able to know what needs each one has throughout their lives, but the basic care is to maintain good hygiene and hydration so that it maintains its flexibility and softness.
For this reason, the previous step to makeup is always treating the skin with a suitable soap.and a cream. At the end of the day, the operation must be repeated to remove the remains of make-up and other polluting agents to allow it to perspire and replenish itself during sleep.
Always use a primer
After the moisturizing cream, the most appropriate way to make your makeup perfect and last longer is to use a primer. There are different types to cover all needs, for example, to smooth open pores, reduce redness, hide expression lines or remove shine from oily skin, to protect from the sun or as an illuminator. They can be used on the entire face and neck or in selected areas and it is not mandatory to put a layer of makeup on top.
A makeup base that guarantees durability
A good makeup base should take care of the skin while providing pigmentation and having great durability , which is why it is one of the products that should not be skimped on if you want to achieve the desired effect. The choice of tone is simpler than it seems: it must be as identical as possible to the color of the skin , neither darker nor lighter because it will make a very unnatural mask effect. Testing them with different lighting and even with the camera’s flash will help to find the best product to avoid surprises.
In addition, it is best to have two types of bases: a light one for daily and another one with greater coverage for the night. For foundation to sit well, it should not show through and therefore should not be overapplied. It is a way to unify the tone of the skin , but not to turn it into plastic. Nothing is worse than a base that seems to be applied with a spatula and, for this reason, you have to be conservative: it is better to err on the side of defect than of excess.
The application is easier and more homogeneous if you use a suitable brush or a damp sponge and it should be applied to any visible part, that is, you cannot forget the neck, the ears, the nape of the neck or the neckline, because well-applied makeup is the one that does not make cuts, but the one that integrates everything. Obviously, it is not about using the same amount of product in all areas, but aboutblend it properly .
Concealer, always very faded
Once the base is applied, concealers serve to cover what the makeup hasn’t covered. It is usually used around the eyes to correct dark circles, pimples, spots or redness. Keep in mind that if the circles under your eyes are grey, the concealer has to tend towards yellow, but if what you are looking for is to cover something red, it is more effective to use a green concealer. As with the base, you have to blend it very well so that it doesn’t show.
Give volume to your face with the technique of ‘contouring’
This technique allows you to give volume to the face. A face of a homogeneous color is unnatural and flat in sight and, to avoid this effect, contouring is used. Consists inapply lights and shadows to enhance what is desired. Each type of face (long, round or square) has its technique and, as with everything, practice makes perfect.
The first thing to know is that, for it to look good, you must use specific products and not just any sun powder or dark foundation. In addition, the light must be frontal and adequate so that there are no errors.
First, the illuminator is applied to the areas that you want to highlight on the face. The normal thing is to follow the line of the cheekbones, the nose (if it is not big), the Cupid’s bow, the forehead bone, under the eyebrows and the chin. Mark the bones to give volume. Then comes the darker tone to give depth. It is applied to the temples, under the cheekbones and the lower lip, the jaw if it is intended to refine the face, the jowls or bordering the bridge of the nose to narrow it. Finally, everything is carefully blurred with a sponge or brush.
Make-up, optional but well chosen
Once the base has been applied (a step that is not compulsory), it is necessary to begin to define the features . Makeup should be easy to apply and flattering. We must take into account which are the tones that best match our skin color, hair color and also with the outfit, but the most important thing about makeup is that it is discreet and elegant .
Intense colors accentuate the features and age, therefore, after a certain age, it is recommended to opt for nude tones that are more rejuvenating . Within these tones, earth or pink colors can be chosen. The top of the cheekbone can be highlighted with a highlighter and the rest with blush.
Game of shadows for a wide and deep look
You have to use the darkest shadows to mark the upper part of the eye socket and the lighter ones for the eyelid and under the eyebrow. Thus, the visual effect of a broader and deeper eye will be achieved , correcting the natural fall. Here it is also important to blur so that all the color is well integrated.
When the hair is white or very gray (now the trend is to show gray without complexes), black in the eyes is very flattering at any age, as well as when it is platinum blonde. Mascara is essential. Poor or gray eyelashes do not define the line of the eye and, therefore, whether we use eyeliner or not, we must never go beyond mascara if we want the eyes to stand out.
Lips in soft tones for a full effect
For the lips, it is best to use a discreet color and a gloss. Reds and garnets greatly harden the features and refine the lips; on the other hand, soft colors and gloss will give a full lip effect.
Permanent dyes on eyelashes and eyebrows
Although a white and well-groomed mane is beautiful, the same does not happen with the eyebrows and eyelashes. If they disappear from sight, two of the most expressive features of the face disappear and that is why it is so important to always make them up. A permanent tint of eyebrows and eyelashes that we do without difficulty in any hairdresser could be a perfect solution.
