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

(#3) Applying Blush Too Low

The Mistake: When it comes to blush, placement can be everything. Blushing too low pulls down the look of your face, and overdoing it on the apples of your checks can look cartoonish.

The Fix: Ideally, blush should look as natural as possible. Try swirling the brush gently over the upper parts of your cheekbones, in an upward motion that pulls your face back instead of down.
(#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.
(#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.
(#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.
(#2) Overly Lining Your Lower Lid

The Mistake: Overly heavy lining on your lower lids might've made you look like a rock star in high school. But as you get older, that dash of pigment gives your eyes a smaller, heavier look and can even give the impression of dragging your face down.

The Fix: If you're going to line your bottom eyelid, keep it light. Rather than using eyeliner around your whole eye, try applying it only on the top lid and instead using a thin line of brown eyeshadow on the lower one.
(#5) Layering Mascara On The Lower Lashes

The Mistake: Though you may want to apply mascara to your lower lashes, especially if you've got lighter ones, be careful. Heavy mascara on your lower lids can cast shadows or even create smears that can mimic dark circles.

The Fix: Apply a very light layer of mascara to the lower lashes, or skip it entirely. At the least, shoot for a waterproof mascara that really does stay in place all day to prevent smearing.