

Need more coverage to hide dark spots or blemishes? Lightly tap a concealer on dark spots before applying foundation.
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Heavy matte formulas make your skin look older. "Applying primer as a makeup base is the key to softening wrinkles," says Jaclyn Peresetsky, a makeup artist and co-owner of Skin Perfect Clinic in Ohio.Ĭhoose one with a silicone base, which fills in uneven skin texture and fine lines. Makeup: Start With a Silicone PrimerĪfter you moisturize, smooth on a primer before you put on your foundation. Look for ingredients like vitamin C or descriptions including "peptide technology" or "growth factor technology." 4.

It's best to start with one product and add another product after a month or so. Using too many tends to irritate the skin, which can make signs of aging more visible. Try only one or two anti-aging products at a time. Wearing sunscreen every day can also help you prevent future wrinkles. Retinoids can make your skin more sensitive to the sun. Most products take anywhere from 6 weeks to 3 months to work. Both "have been well-studied for wrinkles, and work," Zeichner says. You can buy products made with retinol over the counter, or get prescription-strength retinoids through your doctor. Retinoids spur your skin to make more collagen, which combats wrinkles.

He is director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. Look for a moisturizer with hyaluronic acid, which pulls in water and plumps the skin, says Joshua Zeichner, MD. Bring that moisture back to fight the fine lines. With age, skin becomes drier, making wrinkles stand out more. Minimize your wrinkles and fine lines with these eight tips: 1.
