Spring Make up and Beauty tips for skin that is over 40

What’s new for Spring in make up? We asked our Fabulous after 40 Beauty expert Beke Beau for some tips to get your skin glowing! Here’s what she said:

As expected, make-up trends for Spring are characterized by pastel to bright colors from nature.  According to Allure magazine (March 2009), we’ll be seeing lip colors in lilac, blood orange and deep rose, while hot new eyeshadow looks include shades of pastel pink, pear green and plum – throw in some bronze eyeliner for good measure.

Here are my tips for those of you over 40 who want to keep up to date with these trends:

• The new lip colors can be a lovely way to add color in and around the face, where over-40 complexions can sometimes lose vibrancy.  Keep the colors believable, clear and moist–avoid matte lipsticks and resist glosses. While pretty in the tube, they are too bright and too shiny to be flattering.

• Pastel pink shadow should be reserved for under-brow highlighting.

• Gray and brown-based plums can be great as neutrals, especially for those with brown, hazel or green eyes, but avoid red-tones unless you want to look really, really tired!

• Pear pear green goes works well with  mid-tone neutrals. Apply to inner corner of lid for a hint of color.

• A bronze eyeliner is great for honey-haired women with blue eyes, but make sure it’s not a frosty or shimmery product.

• Bright pink blush – it’s a basic for every woman and should be applied with a light hand from the apple of the cheek blending up and back.

Beke says, ” Approached with moderation, make-up trends can be enjoyed no matter what your age.”