{"id":22506,"date":"2025-11-04T09:00:43","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T14:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/okdiario.com\/metabolic\/en\/?p=22506"},"modified":"2025-11-04T09:00:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T14:00:43","slug":"this-is-the-no1-makeup-mistake-that-instantly-ages-mature-skin-according-to-experts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/okdiario.com\/metabolic\/en\/uncategorized\/this-is-the-no1-makeup-mistake-that-instantly-ages-mature-skin-according-to-experts-22506\/","title":{"rendered":"This is the n\u00ba1 makeup mistake that instantly ages mature skin, according to experts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Makeup often plays a bigger role in creating a youthful appearance than we realize. According to makeup artist and beauty expert Elise Marquam-Jahns, one simple habit can instantly add years to your look<\/strong>, even when using expensive products or the trendiest techniques.<\/p>\n

As skin changes with age, the rules of makeup change too. What worked beautifully in your 30s can look harsh or unflattering in your 60s. Marquam-Jahns, who specializes in makeup for mature women, says that understanding how texture, placement, and tone interact with aging skin is key<\/strong>. Here, we’ll cover the biggest makeup mistake that ages mature skin<\/strong><\/a>, along with other common missteps and what to do instead.<\/p>\n

The biggest mistake for mature skin: using too much powder<\/h2>\n

The top aging mistake, according to experts, is overusing powder. It might have been a must-have product in your 20s and 30s, but powder doesn’t serve mature skin the same way<\/strong>. As skin loses moisture and elasticity, powder tends to settle into fine lines, emphasize dryness, and dull the natural glow that gives your face life.<\/p>\n

Marquam-Jahns points out that heavy powder can make makeup look like it’s sitting on top of the skin instead of blending in. The result is a textured, patchy finish that exaggerates age-related changes<\/strong>, like uneven tone and thinning skin.<\/p>\n

The solution isn’t to skip powder altogether, but to use it strategically. Apply a light touch only where you truly need it<\/strong>\u2014typically the T-zone or areas prone to shine. Choose finely milled, translucent formulas that blur rather than mattify, and avoid pressing the product into the skin.<\/p>\n

Hydration is another factor. Skin that’s properly prepped with moisturizer or a hydrating primer<\/strong><\/a> will hold makeup better and require far less setting. Marquam-Jahns often recommends glowing primers or lightweight foundations<\/strong>, like Charlotte Tilbury’s Beautiful Skin Foundation, for a luminous, natural finish that brings vitality back to mature skin.<\/p>\n

Other makeup mistakes that make you look older<\/h2>\n

Experts say these common habits can also add years, but they’re easy to fix once you know what to watch for.<\/p>\n