Certainly, it is important to realize that beauty comes in all forms, shapes, sizes, colors, and ages. Of course, there is also a certain beauty in aging. Often, fine lines develop on the face along with wrinkles and crow’s feet. Some women wear these as a badge of honor while others hunt for a way to banish fine lines, wrinkles, and crow’s feet.

Fortunately, a few makeup tips will help to do wonders for a face that is starting to show signs of aging. Here are a few anti-aging tips on makeup application for mature or aging skin:

1. Fine lines and wrinkles
Perhaps, you’ve noticed that quite a few older women are still applying their makeup in the same fashion that they did when they were much younger. Generally, this involved using doses of makeup on their face that are now drawing attention to the fine lines and wrinkles developing on their face. Heavy makeup settles into those fine lines and wrinkles, making the aging skin more apparent. Here is a way to banish fine lines. Moisturize the skin with the appropriate skin cream. Next, simply lighten up on the makeup application.

2. Less is more
Surprisingly, quite a few older women assume that heavy and very dramatic makeup makes them look younger. Heavy makeup application actually makes the wrinkles and fine lines more apparent. Makeup experts suggest brightening up dull, aging skin with a lighter foundation and brighter colors on the face. For example, apply a foundation to the face that is a shade or two lighter than your regular foundation. Add bronzer and a light touch of a loose face powder to seal in the makeup. Always use a light touch with makeup. Avoid any heavy applications.

3. Moisturize aging skin
One of the best ways to keep mature skin looking young, glowing, and healthy is with a moisturizer. A moisturizer will help to plump up the skin and make wrinkles less apparent on the face. Perhaps, you’ve noticed that younger skin retains a certain amount of plumpness. Aging skin starts to lose that plumpness and develop wrinkles and lines. A good moisturizer will trap water in the skin and keep it hydrated through the day. Always apply a moisturizer and sunscreen, before makeup application.

4. Soft colors advised
It is also a good idea to avoid strong and bold colors that draw more attention to wrinkles, crows feet, and other signs of aging. Add soft colors to your regular makeup palette. Avoid heavy black eyeliner or deep ruby red lips with dark eye-shadow. Makeup experts state that neutrals and pastels are best for mature skin.

5. Go bold
The only place to go just a bit bolder is with mascara on the eyelashes. Older women might find that their eyelashes are thinner. Therefore, it is advisable to glam up the eyelashes with a volumizer.

6. For fuller Lips
Older women complain about thinning lips too. A good anti-aging tip for thin lips is to line the lips in a neutral shade with a lip pencil just outside the normal line of the lips. Fill in the lips with a neutral color and top with lip gloss to make lips appear fuller.