Healthy Skin and Great Makeup

According to makeup artist, Jamie Queenin of Pon International in Anaheim Hills, California, there are some simple tricks to keeping your skin looking healthy and younger. He recommends a regular beauty regimen to include exfoliating and using a hydrating cleanser at least once a week. This helps rid the face of dead skin cells and helps rebuild new ones. After that he says it’s all about hydration, eating right, getting enough sleep and drinking lots of water. While our bodies repair themselves at night, it is a good idea to use a good rejuvenating night cream or intense moisturizer. Always protect your skin during the day as well by using a foundation with built in sunscreen.

When it comes to makeup, as we age, more becomes less. Stick to liquid foundations and steer clear of powders, as they tend to look caked and emphasize find lines. Always apply your foundation first, blending in concealer to hide blemishes and problem spots. For the eyes, matte or satin eye shadows seem to work best because too much shimmer makes the eyes look older. Blush should be applied to the apple of the cheeks to add a little color rather than going for the beveled contour look.

Lips need to be exfoliated just like the rest of our faces and Jamie recommends using a gentle exfoliate and moisturizer made just for the lips. Pick a lipstick with a little bit of shimmer, but stay away from the real glossy lip products, as they tend to bleed into fine lines. Mattes are not a good choice as they have the appearance of being dried out. For mature skin, he recommends a satin or luster lipstick, which  will wear better. Most of all he encourages women to find what makes them beautiful and he loves women who find their own style and are not afraid of the classics.