Why Makeup Tutorials are Essential for Any Age

Teens: Skin Care and Trendy Makeup

Teens who are blessed with youth don't need to do much besides keeping their skin clear to look great. They naturally have youthful skin that's plump with collagen, so they don't have to deal with wrinkles. The biggest battles that teenagers face is hormonal acne, therefore beauty tutorials for this age group are usually centered around good skin care that prevents acne from forming.

Teens are also in tune with the hottest makeup trends that circulate on social media, like the monochromatic look and contoured face, usually made popular by celebrities. Though teens don't need much makeup to look good, they still enjoy learning edgy and fun makeup tricks, even experimenting with more mature looks— all for that perfect selfie.

The 20s— A Decade of Transitions

The college-aged crowd has a lot going for them in terms of beauty. This age bracket still has smooth skin but has developed a more mature look than teens, so they can pull off a contoured face and false lashes in more sophisticated ways.

This is also the decade where prevention and hydration are key to keep one's beauty in top-shape. Towards the late 20s, many people start to notice hints of fine lines. Tutorials for this age group are quite diverse, dabbling in skin care for those with adult acne and professional makeup tutorials those who want to do a flawless full face.

The beauty needs of this age group heralds the emergence of professional makeup as young people enter the workforce. However, these fresh looks are not so quick to give up on looking youthful. Therefore, 20-year-olds are also fans of hot trends liked the "winged eye" look, though they may shy away from looks that are too juvenile, like rainbow makeup.  

The 30s—Skincare and Natural Looks

This is the age range where the first permanent signs of aging usually appear. Beauty needs for 30-somethings also change as many people become strapped for time in their careers and parenting. Therefore, lengthy full face routines, trendy makeup like winged eyes, and excessive contouring start to look (and feel) a bit excessive. Instead, this more serious age bracket usually seeks more natural and practical looks that focus on skin care and anti-aging benefits. As a result, there are tutorials all over the internet that focus specifically on makeup for your 30s.

In your 30s, the skin on your face, especially the eyelids, starts to loosen, signaling the need for more high-quality eyeliners that won't tug on the skin. In general, products need to be more accommodating to aging skin. Tutorials on how to use new beauty products like primers, which fill in fine lines, become necessary, especially as you approach your late 30s.

Many 30-year-olds also have steady jobs where they need to look professional. There may not be time to sculpt your brows daily or stay on top of what Kylie Jenner is up to. Instead, the beauty goal becomes: look fresh, clean, and attractive in a natural and practical way.

The 40s & Beyond- Creating Definition

It’s possible to look stunning at any age when you take care of your skin and use the right cosmetic tips! Primers, smooth BB creams, and learning how to bring out the best of your features will make you feel fabulous, whether you're 45, 55, or 85. In truth, beauty trends don't change that much after you pass 40. The focus generally shifts to high-quality skin care routines and bringing out the best of your natural beauty.

One of the most common signs of aging is the loss of volume in the face from sagging skin. Makeup can help give the illusion of a more sculpted face that looks natural and more youthful. This video by CountryWives is a prime example of a flawless makeup job done on a mature woman.

Restoring an even skin tone fixes a problem of hyperpigmentation and loss of a youthful flush that is predominant in mature skin. With the right application of foundation and primers, you can smooth out aging skin and create a fantastic look at any age.

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