With Christmas fast approaching, everyone's trying to look their best. But winter weather can leave skin and hair looking dry and dull, resulting in an older looking appearance. You may not be able to erase any wrinkles or lines before the holiday season, but the good news is there are a ton of beauty tricks and tips you can use that will instantly take years off your look. From makeup tips that make skin look smoother and brighter to ways to get incredibly full and sexy hair, check out a few of these simple tweaks that will have you looking your youngest!
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Bulk up fine hair
Flat, thin strands can make you appear older than you really are. Revive your hair with a volume-boosting styling mousse, like John Frieda Luxurious Volume Bountiful Body Mousse ($7). Simply apply this ultra-light formula throughout damp strands. Then blow dry using a round medium sized boar bristle brush.
Make eyes pop
Apply a nude eyeliner to your lower eye rim for a nice wide awake look. This neutral shade will not only makes the whites of your eyes (which tend to yellow with age) stand out, but will give the illusion of bigger, brighter eyes. Try Rimmel London Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Liner ($5).
Amp up your lashes
Let’s face it, the first thing people tend to notice on your face are your eyes. So go for a sexy, dramatic eye lash look by applying a few coats of a lengthening and volumizing mascara like CoverGirl LashBlast Fusion Mascara ($9). Add some individual lashes like Ardell DuraLash Flare Individual Lashes ($4) for some high impact.
Frame your face
A few light streaks throughout the front sections of your hair can really soften your face, drawing the attention away from fine lines and wrinkles. If you’re looking for a subtle look, ask your stylist to add on thin lowlights a few shades lighter than your natural color. Don’t have the time or budget to hit the salon? Try an easy at-home highlighting treatment like Clairol Nice N’ Easy Highlighting Set ($13). This kit comes with everything you need to create highlights yourself including a highlightening cap, mixing tray and spatula and hook!
Get a dewy complexion
Unless you have extremely oily skin, try to avoid mineral powder or cream-to-powder foundations. Powder formulas can enhance creases and also absorb moisture. Instead opt for a smooth luminizing liquid foundation like Giorgio Armani Luminious Silk Foundation ($59). This weightless fluid not only hydrates skin but leaves it with a perfectly radiant glow!
Hide cellulite
The truth is nothing really gets rid of cellulite. So instead of moping around about it, hide them with an amazing self-tanner like L’Oréal Sublime Self-Tanning Lotion ($10).
Fill in brows
Brows that are full and nicely groomed can really help maintain a youthful face. Try getting your brows shaped by a brow expert. If your brows are on the thinner side, fill them in using a brow powder like Anastasia Brow Powder Duo ($22)
Touch up roots
No time for a touch up? Hide those gray strands with a root concealer that’s specifically designed to downplay gray and white hairs. Try Rita Hazan’s Root Concealer ($24)
Whiten up
Yellow teeth are a definite sign of aging. Quickly remove stains with whitening strips like Rembrandt Stain Dissolving Strips ($19). These babies dissolve right in your mouth in just a matter of seconds. To maintain a healthy and white smile, try brushing teeth daily with a baking soda and hydroperoxide mixture.
Sleep on your back
“Resting your face on the pillow in the same way every night for years end leads to wrinkles,” says dermatologist Dr. Tess Mauricio. “Women who tend to sleep on their sides are most likely to see these lines appear on their chin and cheeks.” Try sleeping on your back. It might take a while, but you’ll eventually get used to it!
Hide dark spots
Instantly cover age spots using a color-saturated foundation like Dermablend Smooth Indulgence Foundation ($30). This light-weight formula covers blemishes and dark spots, resulting in a smooth and flawless complexion. Apply a setting powder for longer-lasting results.
