Trying to look older is a cinch when you’re little: Doll up in Mom’s pearls, slip on some of her waaaay-too-big-for-you heels and carry a doll around like it’s the apple of your eye. But now that we’re older and (ironically) trying to look younger? Not such an easy task. Thankfully, here are a few tips from ELLE to take years off that pretty mug:1: Curl your lashes. Curling lashes opens up your eyes, says makeup artist Lisa Garner, who works with big-time celebs. Follow with mascara. For thicker lashes that don't clump, apply a primer first.
2: Use an illuminizer. Give your eyes an instant lift by dabbing illuminizer on the center of the brow bone under the arch of the eyebrow, says Turnbow.
3: Brighten your smile. Take years off by whitening your teeth. You can do it yourself at home, says New York-based cosmetic dentist Marc Lowenberg. Mix baking soda and hydrogen peroxide into the consistency of toothpaste. Brush your teeth in circular motions and the paste will remove surface stains.
4: Dab on blush. A moist, creamy blush will light up your face, says Turnbow. Use a neutral pink on cheeks and lips for no-fuss natural beauty.
5: Take care of your skin. Good skincare is more important than makeup, insists Garner. A few musts for beautiful skin: "Drinking lots of water, eating a healthy diet, not smoking and not drinking alcohol excessively."
6: Get your beauty zzz's. In addition to many other benefits, 8 hours of sleep a night reduces tired, puffy eyes, says Dr. Kathryn Frew, a dermatologist at New York's JUVA Skin and Laser Center.
7: Shampoo less, condition more. Use as little shampoo as possible, says star stylist Abell at John Frieda in New York. When you do shampoo, use a mild formula. Also, moisturize with a deep-conditioning treatment once a week.
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