15 Makeup Secrets All Older Women Should Know

One of the main things that cause worry for those of us belonging to the female gender is our appearance. We’re constantly in a battle with ourselves over the way we look – since the time we are born, really.

At the end of the day, whether or not someone chooses to wear makeup is entirely up to them and shouldn’t be for the purpose of pleasing somebody else!

Don’t worry! You too can be reveling in the glory just like in your younger days with just a few smart makeup and beauty hacks. We’ve waded through a bunch of them to come up with these 15 clever makeup and beauty tricks just for you!

Your pencil has been worn down to nothing; the pot of gel mascara is scrapping bottom, and the liquid liner has totally dried up. Or maybe you’re traveling and forgot to pack your eyeliner; oh, the tragedy!

This is how you save the day: work your mascara Spoolie deep into the tube to get a nice blob of mascara. Then transfer that onto a clean, hard surface (your fingernail is ideal in a pinch); dab the edge of a fine-pointed brush in it and paint a very thin line along the lashes (a thick one may not apply very evenly). This method is safe for your eyes and will ensure that your mascara stays

Powder, for many of us, is an essential item when it comes to our makeup routine. This may be because we start wearing makeup during our teenage days when our skins are a lot more oiler and… well, tighter.

The problem with wearing powder when you’re older is that it tends to settle into the skin and eventually reveal even tiny creases and wrinkles that you might not have noticed, but you definitely don’t want to draw attention to.

The powder can still be helpful when you’re on a night out, but you might be better off replacing it with one of the many creams or setting sprays that will not only keep your foundation in place but also effectively hide all those wrinkles. These products are also a much better alternative for a more casual, everyday beauty regimen.

Filling in the brows to get them the perfect shape is a task and a half by itself, but when you have to deal with unruly hairs – don’t even think about it! You’ve already got a dozen or so makeup products and you don’t really feel like buying anymore. Lucky for you, if you’ve got colorless lip balm, you don’t have to.

Use a clean brush, sponge, or even the tip of your finger to dab a little bit of lip balm onto your eyebrows until they behave and you’re good to go. And the awesome thing is since most lip balms contain a lot of Vitamin E, you’re eyebrows will also grow full and lush.