Glam Slam: Beauty Tips By Decade 

So… I was chatting with two co-workers the other day when one of the commented that my skin looked good, very glowy. The other woman then turned to me and said, “I think it looks like sweat.”

Nothing like a little brutal honesty to keep me in check!

That reality check is proof that looking our best is a daily challenge — no matter what your age. Celebrity makeup artist Taylor Chang-Babaian has written an informative and inspiring new book called “Beauty Rewind” full of all kinds of makeup tips and tools to help look younger at any age. There are also sections on nutrition, getting active and styling dos and don’ts to look younger.

Today, she give Glam Slam readers beauty tips for every decade…and singles out some celebrities who are winning the battle against aging.

THIRTIES

In your thirties, your main concern is fine lines and the beginnings of marionette lines, which occur as the skin sags due to collagen breakdown.

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Kristen Bell at the premiere of The Judge looks flawless with perfectly glowing smooth skin. To create a similar look, make sure to begin with a daily skin care regimen of washing, exfoliation, moisturizing and sunscreen. Apply a fluid foundation and use minimal powder only where necessary (usually the T zone to create radiant skin for any Red Carpet look.

FORTIES

Not everyone wrinkles or gets fine lines. Darker women have a tendency to hyperpigment and sagging becomes more of an issue as the collagen in the underlying dermis begins to break down. Eyebrows can become an issue as they become more spare and sagging occurs at the tails of the brows.

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Kerry Washington defies aging at the NAACP Image Awards, her skin looks perfectly lifted and her brows look youthful and full while not overpowering her red carpet look. To get a similar look use a cream or stick foundation that has heavier coverage to conceal any signs of hyperpigmentation. Contour the face using a slightly darker foundation with warmer undertones along the cheekbone area where heavier pigmentation often occurs. To create full, natural looking brows, fill them in using a color that’s slightly lighter than your natural hair color and apply from above the tails of brows to create the illusion of lift.

FIFTIES

In your fifties, color is arguably one of the most important additions you can use in your makeup kit. As skin begins to thin and you lose melanin (pigment) in your skin, adding color back into the face can mean the difference between radiant and dull.

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Sandra Bullock always looks amazing on the red carpet or any event. She’s probably one of the best in the biz that enhance her looks using a small amount of color in just the right places to add lift and youthfulness to her face. She recently had the online world a buzz when she wore a blond wig that instantly seemed to wash her out and calm was set when she was back to the dark brown that framed her face so effortlessly.

To quickly add the illusion of youthful glow add a bright pink shimmering blush, lightly, just at the apples of the cheeks to give the illusion of healthy, radiant skin. This also doubles as a great way to add fullness to the face that can be lost in your 50’s. Add a brighter lip for a great red carpet look in true red or berry undertones.

SIXTIES & BEYOND

As skin continues to loose pigmentation and facial hairs, the lines that define the features fade drastically. Redefining the lines and continuing to add color to your makeup routine is essential to looking your very best.

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Jane Fonda looks age defiant at the This is where I leave you premier in Los Angeles. Her skin is slightly darkened to duplicate a healthy tan. Her eyes are lined all around allowing her blue eyes to be the perfect focal point and her eyebrows are polished and lifted. Pink is added to her lips and cheeks to duplicate youthful radiance. A great look that can be used on almost anyone and every event.

— Ryan Patterson

 

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