Makeup is a double-edged sword which can make or break your entire look. For example, if you still use a dark lip liner and a lighter shade of lipstick to fill in, it can add years to your face. On the other hand, filling in the brows can take away years from the face in an instant. In this post, we list down 9 beauty mistakes that can make you look older than your age.

1. Applying a Lighter or Darker Shade of Foundation: A white-looking foundation or blending a darker shade foundation can mar your whole makeup look. It is important to do base makeup correctly, and for that, picking the right shade of foundation that matches your complexion is essential. That’s why, we have put together “10 Expert Tips on Choosing the Right Foundation” in this post. 2. Plucking Eyebrows Too Thin: Rule number one to look younger is to fill in the brows nicely and that’s why over-plucked and thin brows do the exact opposite. Shape the brows to a medium thickness and if you have lighter brows, then fill them in with pencil or powder and wax.
3. Not Moisturizing Skin Well Before Applying Makeup: Well-moisturized skin looks soft, supple, and younger. Skipping the moisturizer before applying makeup will highlight fine lines and wrinkles, so never skip the moisturizer.
4. Applying Dark Lip Liner: The biggest makeup faux pas we can make is to line the lips with an extremely dark lip liner and then filling in the lips with a lighter shade. It’s an outdated makeup tech...