Aging gracefully is one thing, but sometimes, you want to keep things looking a bit fresher. If you’re not ready for drastic changes but still want to mask those jowls and wrinkles, you’ve come to the right place. These 15 beauty and fashion tips are easy and practical and will have you looking sharp in no time.
1. Apply a Smoothing Primer
After your skincare routine, apply a skin primer before makeup to smooth out the skin’s surface. It fills in fine lines and creates a flawless base for your makeup, making wrinkles less noticeable.
2. Use Medium-Coverage Foundation
Avoid heavy matte foundations as they settle into wrinkles, making them look deeper. Choose a medium-coverage foundation in a statin finish to create a hydrated glow without caking or drawing attention to those jowls and wrinkles.
3. Master Contouring
Contouring can do wonders for hiding jowls. Apply a matte bronzer a few shades darker than your skin tone along your jawline to create shadows and make jowls and skin sagging less visible.
4. Highlight Strategically
Another top makeup trick is to apply an illuminating highlighter to your cheekbones and brow bones. This draws attention to the high points of your face, away from sagging areas, and gives you a radiant glow.
5. Embrace Layered Haircuts
The right haircut can shave years off your age. To distract from jowls, go for a layered haircut. This look creates more volume and frames and softens your face in a flattering way. It also looks more youthful.
6. Try Side-Swept Bangs
Bangs get a bad rap, and while they aren’t for everyone, they can help disguise aging. Side-swept bangs are great for concealing wrinkles on the forehead and drawing attention away from areas you prefer to downplay.
7. Go for Soft Waves
Soft, beachy waves add body and volume to the hair, which can help lift your face and give you a more youthful appearance. They are also sexy and chic.
8. Avoid Straight, Heavy Hair
Straight, heavy hair can drag your features down, making jowls and wrinkles more noticeable. Opt for styles with volume more volume or add some textured layers to soften your look.
9. Invest in Skincare with Retinol
Retinol (vitamin A) promotes cell turnover and improves skin texture. Incorporating this proven anti-ager into your nightly skincare routine can help reduce the appearance of fine lines over time. It can be too strong for the day, and you must always be diligent about applying sunscreen.
10. Use Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid hydrates and plumps the skin, which can help reduce the look of jowls and wrinkles. It will also add next-level moisture so your skin glows with youthful vitality.
11. Apply a Firming Serum
Look for serums with peptides and other firming ingredients like vitamin C and niacinamide. They help boost collagen production, which can tighten and lift the skin to visibly reduce aging signs
12. Perform Regular Facial Massages
Facial massages stimulate blood flow and can reduce puffiness. Use upward strokes to enhance the effects and keep your skin looking firmer. A jade roller will also help you smooth out those lines around the neck and mouth.
13. Opt for High-Neck Tops
What you wear can help detract from aging signs on your face. High-neck tops or turtlenecks can cover the neckline area and help disguise jowls. They also create a sleek, streamlined look.
14. Wear V-neck or Scoop Necklines
V and scoop necklines are another savvy style tip. They create a vertical line that elongates the neck and becomes the focal point of your outfit, drawing attention away from sagging areas on your face.
15. Accessorize Smartly
Statement earrings or bold necklaces can draw attention upward. Choose accessories that complement your look without overwhelming it; a long gold chain necklace, an elegant drop earring, and a cool pair of sunglasses will work wonders.