We work so hard to prevent fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin, but we don’t often consider that our makeup might be accentuating those issues.

And while there’s nothing wrong with ageing because we all do it, sometimes the way you apply your makeup could have an inadvertent effect and come out looking differently than you intended.

If you’ve ever applied foundation with the hopes of an even, blurred complexion, you know how frustrating it is to feel like the makeup makes your skin actually look worse.

Here's two of our top tips to make your makeup as flattering as possible.        

Swap your black liner for one in a dark (but not black) shade. It won't look much different, but it will subtly make your whites pop without making your eyes look heavy and tired overall.

Dark eyeliner, especially under the eye, can drag the eye downward. Use a shade deep enough to define your eyes in the top lid, and instead of eyeliner, use a shadow that is several shades lighter than your eyeliner under your eye and blend it out.

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