Random Makeup Mistakes Are Aging You And You Don't Even Realize It (13 items)

(#7) Overly Darkening Your Eyebrows

The Mistake: You may want to color in your eyebrows with eyeliner to make them look fuller, but add too much color and your brows will look drawn on.

The Fix: Don't let cartoon brow happen to you. Rather than using eyeliner, which is generally designed to go on dark and strong, select an eyebrow pencil that's close to your brows' natural shade. These are made specifically to go on softly and add subtle, lifelike color and volume.
(#4) Going Overboard With Glittery Eyeshadow

The Mistake: Though you might assume iridescent eyeshadow looks youthful, the opposite may actually be true. Many light-reflecting shadows end up highlighting eye creases.

The Fix: If you do want to rock a bit of glitter, first cover your lids in a matte shadow and then add a little bit of shimmer to the inner corners.
(#8) Caking On Too Much Concealer

The Mistake: Caking on too much concealer in an attempt to cover fine lines around the eyes can actually have the opposite effect. The makeup settles into the lines and highlights them.

The Fix: Keeping your eye area moisturized can do wonders. Not only does it keep the skin in these areas healthier, it can also make it look fuller and minimize the appearance of wrinkles. When selecting a concealer, try a light, luminous option and focus on applying the most on the darker, inner corners of your eyes. And always make sure your concealer matches your foundation.
(#12) Piling On Eyeshadow

The Mistake: Piling on too much eyeshadow not only weighs down your eyes, but can mean disaster for oily lids.

The Fix: If you have problems making your eyeshadow stay put throughout the day, applying a thin layer of primer can work wonders. It allows you to use less shadow, and helps the shadow stay in place rather than smearing, looking worn, or settling into fine lines.
(#10) Overloading On Mascara

The Mistake: Eyelashes tend to lose volume with age, but overcompensating by clumping on the mascara can result in... well, clumpy looking lashes.

The Fix: Eyelash curlers may look intimidating, but they're actually just the tool you might need. If you're looking for a quick way to liven up your eyes, try curling your lashes for about 15 seconds on each side. You can also use volumizing lash primer before applying your mascara to give the appearance of thicker lashes.
(#1) Stretching Out Your Outer Eye Corners

The Mistake: Tugging or stretching out your eyes in the attempt to get your wings even while applying eyeliner can actually have the opposite effect. That motion stresses and crinkles your skin, resulting in uneven, jagged lines.

The Fix: Try looking down instead or closing your eyes one at a time. Apply your liner in gentle swipes as you move across the lid, which will give you the chance to fill in any gaps and give you a smoother line all the way across.