How to Avoid Looking Washed Out with Gray Hair: Makeup Tips for a Radiant Glow!
How to Avoid Looking Washed Out with Gray Hair: Makeup Tips for a Radiant Glow!
Before
As we embrace the elegance
of gray hair, it can be easy to feel a little washed out in the face, especially since gray tends to soften contrast. Adding warmth and color to your face is a great way to brighten your complexion and keep you looking radiant.
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Step 1: Start with a Well-Moisturized Base
A well-moisturized face helps foundation apply smoothly and keeps your skin looking fresh and dewy, which is essential for adding a youthful glow. Apply a light layer of foundation to even out skin tone, focusing on areas where you need a little extra coverage.
Step 2: Add a Warm, Natural Flush with a Color Stick
For a pop of color that looks effortless, I turn to the Mineral Fusion color stick in "Magnetic." This shimmery bronze shade brings just the right hint of warmth. Generously apply it to your upper cheeks, eyelids, and across the bridge of your nose. This placement mimics a natural sun-kissed look, adding life to your complexion. Blending the color into your skin creates a soft, natural flush that enhances your features without overpowering.
Step 3: Amplify Cheek Color with Cream Blush
For those of us who want a bit more depth to the cheeks, I like to add Wet n' Wild’s Megaglo Cream Blush in "Rosy Romance." This extra hint of rosy color on the apples of your cheeks pairs beautifully with the bronze undertones of the Mineral Fusion stick. Blend it softly so it melds seamlessly with the bronzy base for a natural yet dimensional look.
Step 4: Define with a Contour Stick
To give the face a bit more structure, I use a contour stick by Focallure in the color “Mocha”. Apply a touch along the sides of your cheeks and under your chin. This subtle contouring step helps to add depth, which complements gray hair beautifully by creating definition and enhancing your natural bone structure.
Step 5: Set with a Light Dusting of Banana Powder
To keep everything in place without a heavy, matte finish, I use a light dusting of Aesthetica Banana Setting Powder. With a fluffy brush, apply just enough to set your makeup while allowing your natural skin texture to shine through. The banana powder adds a hint of brightness, especially around the under-eye area, making your eyes look awake and refreshed.
Step 6: Enhance Your Lips with a Hint of Bronze
To tie everything together, use the Mineral Fusion color stick on your lips for a cohesive, monochromatic look. The shimmery bronze shade complements your cheek and eye color, providing a warm, flattering tone that doesn’t overpower the look.
Step 7: Finish with Eyeliner and Mascara
Finally, add a touch of eyeliner and mascara to define your eyes. This small step keeps your eyes from disappearing into the gray while still maintaining a soft, natural appearance. A hint of eyeliner and a couple of coats of mascara create just enough contrast to make your eyes pop.
This simple routine keeps your complexion looking lively, and the combination of bronze and rose tones brings warmth and color that enhances the beauty of gray hair.
