Collin Adams, beauty advisor at Paul Labrecque Salon & Spa in Palm Beach, Florida, warns, "As skin ages, we start to notice fine lines and wrinkles, which are often due to dehydrated skin.
By the time you've celebrated 40 or more birthdays, you're likely to have collected some souvenirs, like acne scars and other random uneven spots, and you may also have dry, flaking skin.
The first order of business is to toss out powder, which reliably makes you look older. "Powder adds way too much texture, looks cakey, and takes the life out of your skin.
Many women apply dark blush or bronzer beneath their cheekbones in the hopes of slimming their faces.
"Contouring [with powder] often mimics the dull, flat 'shadowy' appearance women over 40 may already be experiencing thanks to wrinkles and dark spots," warns Balsamo.
Your natural lip line will begin to fade as you age, which makes lipstick more apt to bleed and feather.
Eyebrows become thinner due to natural hair loss as you age, so filling in sparse sections is an absolute must.
Sparkles that settle into wrinkles are not a glamorous look. Sparkles are especially aging on the eyelids because they magnify and bring attention to every fine line.