By Gurmeet Kaur
Hey, lovelies!
Saw Maisie Williams at the Golden Globes this year? Her look was such a hit! If used right, makeup can take your look to another level of elegance. There are various occasions which demand a different outlook. A date demands a soft look, a wedding reception demands the bling whereas an important meeting demands an authoritative and edgy look, which reflects not just sophistication but also a hint of maturity. When one’s personality reflects maturity it adds substance to their opinion and they automatically begin to appear convincing and reliable. Want to know how to look mature at the important events of your life with the help of your makeup vanity? Read on!
1. Contouring
Contouring shapes your face, adding the touch of defined femininity. The mature look can be very conveniently portrayed by a well-contoured face.
Need a quick guide to contouring? Here it is, ladies!
⦁ Suck your cheeks in and spot the shape B on your face
⦁ Blend bronzer along the curves of this B
⦁ Sculpt your face to make it look the way you want – slender, fuller, rounder etc
⦁ A mature look needs defined jawline and cheekbones, contour accordingly
2. Intense eyes
Baby eyes need to be transformed into a pair of eyes that hold attention to themselves for more than a few seconds. To achieve the perfect look of maturity add an addition of depth and intensity with warmer shades of eyeshadow.
These points can really come in handy:
⦁ Avoid using pastel shades of eyeshadow
⦁ Avoid using a shade too bright like sunny orange or yellow
⦁ Blend well
⦁ Opt for warmer tones of eyeshadows like brown etc
⦁ Mild smokey eye look would be just perfect
⦁ Don’t go for shimmery eye makeup
3. Lighter foundation
Foundation plays a pivotal role in making a face look mature and graceful. But using it wrong or over using it does more harm than ever.
The right way to use foundation for looking more than your age:
⦁ Use a foundation which is more subtle than your usual pick
⦁ Foundation is to be used for just sheer coverage
⦁ If you are apprehensive about the foundation shade, pick a BB cream instead
4. Warmer lipsticks
Lips tinted with a shining baby pink lip gloss is a thing for teenagers. For more ladylike sophistication, opt for lipsticks. Using a warm toned lipstick gives you the look of a reliable personality.
Need some pointers for choosing the right dark lipstick? Here they are:
⦁ A deep red lipstick is always a good choice as it can be applied in moderation of swipes
⦁ A brown-toned lipstick is a saviour for all time
⦁ Always keep a lipstick with peach or coral undertones handy for semi-formal events
5. Lip liner
What differentiates an outlook of a girl from a woman is the way they do their lips. To look mature it is a must to use a lip pencil. It not only defines the most beautiful asset of a woman’s body but also adds the much-needed edge to your face.
⦁ The shade of your lip liner must complement the shade of your lipstick
⦁ Don’t use too creamy lip liners as they are likely to smudge
⦁ Fill the fine lines of the lips with a lip pencil to enhance the longevity of lipsticks
6. One feature at a time
As a woman of dignity, your personality should be balanced and well sculpted. The key to maintaining that is the thumb rule of one feature at a time. Quite often we tend to make each feature of our face look its best, but that’s not the right way. Instead, pick which feature you want to highlight for which event.
For instance:
⦁ If it is a one to one meeting, go for deep eyes and subtle lips
⦁ If you have to address many people at a time or have to get clicked, go for bold lips and subtle eyes
7. Highlighted nose
If you want the look of an alpha woman standing tall against all troubles that come her way, treat your nose right. Contour it well if it is on the plumper side.
This is how you can easily get a sculpted nose:
⦁ Use a hint of highlighter on the tip of your nose
⦁ Shape the sides with a contouring stick and a touch a foundation
⦁ A little bit of bronzer is just the right thing for the nose
8. Mascara
Eyes with a cleanly applied mascara look mysterious and captivating, both the qualities that a woman of grace should have by her side all the time.
Here is why a mascara is such a necessity to look mature:
⦁ Makes your eyes look bigger and wide awake
⦁ Adds a classic look without many efforts
⦁ Gives your eyes a profound sense of charm
9. Brow game on point
There is no face that can look defined without a properly shaped pair of brows. It is one feature that one must take care of whether you opt for a subtle look or bold look.
Need some quick tips, find them here:
⦁ Be cautious about the asymmetry of the brows
⦁ If they are too scanty fill them up with a good quality brow brush
⦁ Always brush them in one direction i.e. inward to outward
⦁ Complement the colour of your hairs with the colour of the brow brush you are using
10. Necessarily natural
Even with the application of multiple necessary makeup products, the trick is to look as natural as possible. A made up face is not a pleasant sight to watch especially on the events where you are actually supposed to reflect elan.
So before you step out of the house quickly check yourself for:
⦁ A smudged lip liner
⦁ Cluttered mascara on the eyelashes
⦁ Too much blush
⦁ Hint of lipstick on your teeth
If you spot none of these, you are good to go and rock the world! Stay gorgeous, ladies!
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