Makeup Mistakes That Older Women Make

According to Today, older women usually stick with just one shade of foundation. Seems straightforward, right? It's not really that simple. Using foundation straight out of the bottle often leads to a poor match. However, there's an easy fix. The publication recommends mixing two shades for a customized shade.

Makeup artist Sandy Linter advised choosing a base that's a shade or two darker than your skin tone. Start there and mix in lighter or darker shades as you need. "Even if you have ivory skin, you need to go a little bit warmer as you get older," she told Allure. She explained that warmer tones make skin look younger. The key is to avoid making the skin look ashy, especially since older skin gets dehydrated more easily.

When testing foundation shades, you'll want to use your jawline, not your arm or hand, for the most accurate color match, according to Women's Health. Kyriaki Savrani, makeup artist, told the publication, "The less obvious it is, the younger the result will be." She suggested buying a foundation that reflects light to give you a fresh glow. The goal is to look natural and healthy, rather than like you're wearing a mask.