Take a leaf from the stylebooks of these celebs who continue to wow over the years.
Take a leaf from the stylebooks of these celebs who continue to wow over the years. We ask makeup artists Melissa Yeo and Larry Yeo what they’re doing right.
TILDA SWINTON, 58
“Cream blusher is always a better option than powder for older skin. Powder just does not sit well due to the skin being drier.” – Melissa Yeo
DEANNA YUSOFF, 52
“I love how she embraces her heavenly skin. Her foundation, if any, is only used to balance out her skin tone, and she applies just a thin stroke of eyeliner and mascara for definition. Do as Deanna does – go easy on the foundation and allow your skin to show through. Too much foundation would only amplify dry skin and rough texture.” – Larry Yeo
ANGELINA JOLIE, 43
“When using red lipstick, keep your eye makeup colour neutral and be light-handed when applying blusher. The trick is to draw attention to just one of your features so you don’t look overly made up.” – Melissa
ZHOU XUN, 44
“She looks like she never ages because her makeup is never excessive and works with her delicate features. For instance, her eye makeup brings out her eye shape while her blusher blends in with her facial contours for a natural sculpting effect. Try doing the same and avoid heavy-handed eye makeup as that will only make the eyes look messy and unfocused. Use eyeshadows in beige, taupe, brown and bronze to emphasise your eyes.” – Larry
SHEILA MAJID, 54
“She is a classic Asian beauty with beautiful brows, full cheeks and nicely shaped lips who can go au naturel or full diva with fluttery lashes and a strong lip. To pull off the latter like she does, define lips with either a neutral lip liner that complements your skin tone or one that matches your lipstick. Lip liners can also be used to alter the shape of the lips, such as by creating a sharper Cupid’s bow to go with a sleek evening dress or a more rounded and fresh-looking pout for a wedding luncheon.” – Larry
NATALIE PORTMAN, 37
“Avoid a matte foundation as it tends to age you. Pick one that’s lightweight and adds a nice glow to skin. Go easy on powder when setting the foundation so that it doesn’t cake along wrinkles and make them more obvious.” – Melissa
CHARLIZE THERON, 43
“Neutral-coloured eyeshadow works well on almost anyone. In particular, browns with a pink or peach undertone will help to bring warmth to older skin. Limit the number of eye colours you use to one or two, as over-layering will cause creasing on the eyelids and draw attention to lines.” – Melissa
MICHELLE CHIA, 43
“She has amazing thick hair that she uses to frame her face. If, like her, you have good facial structure to work with, play it up with a classic strong lip and defined brows. To open up the eyes, apply your eyeliner like Michelle does – thin at the inner corner and thicker towards the outer end. This way, you won’t end up with a thick, harsh line that makes the eyes look sleepy and heavy.” – Larry
THE MAKEUP
Add polish and sophistication, not years, with these.
Anessa Essence UV Sunscreen Mild Milk (For Sensitive Skin) SPF35/PA+++, $39.90. This is daily sun protection that also works well as a makeup primer. Having too many layers of product emphasises coarse and uneven skin texture – this sidesteps that.
Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Colour Stick, $73. The stick blusher’s creamy formula makes it well suited to dry and older skin. The collection’s colours are flattering and give a naturallooking flush.
Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat, $62. Not only is it a highlighter, it can also be used on sunken areas like under the eyes and on smile lines to plump them up.
Cle de Peau Beaute Translucent Loose Powder, $180. For a skin-like finish that reflects light and sustains a natural radiance without cakiness.
M.A.C Studio Waterweight SPF30 Foundation, $64. Glides onto skin beautifully and lends a natural glow. It provides sheer to medium coverage without a heavy finish that would draw attention to wrinkles.
Chanel Rouge Allure Ink, $50. This liquid matte lipstick delivers brilliant colour without dryness. Dab on lightly for a touch of colour or layer for a stronger look.
Clarins Joli Rouge, $40. This long-wearing lipstick’s rich, creamy texture won’t feather or highlight dry skin. Its highly moisturising formula promises to keep lips supple and comfortable for up to six hours.
THE MOISTURISERS
These are made to tackle the needs of fragile, ageing skin.
Lancome Absolue Soft Cream, $450. It delivers regenerative, reparative and anti-inflammatory benefits in a melt-in formula that leaves skin feeling comfortably cocooned.
Estee Lauder Resilience Multi-effect Tri-peptide Face and Neck Creme SPF15, $164. Helps fight the effects of changing hormones and environmental stress by boosting collagen levels and strengthening the skin barrier.
Dr Ci:Labo Aquacollagen-gel Enrichlift-EX, $78-$150. Despite its lightweight gel texture, it keeps dry or ageing skin well moisturised while working like an invisible veil to lift, firm and tighten.
Albion Embeage Cream Parfait, $755. It aims to restore suppleness and a healthy appearance by using DHEA, a hormone produced naturally by the body and in certain plants, to strengthen facial muscles and kick-start the skin’s detox functions.
Albion Embeage Cream Parfait, $755. It aims to restore suppleness and a healthy appearance by using DHEA, a hormone produced naturally by the body and in certain plants, to strengthen facial muscles and kick-start the skin’s detox functions.
TEXT GOH YEE HUAY PHOTOS GALLERY STOCK, LAMY/CLICK PHOTOS & 123RF PHOTO OF DEANNA YUSOFF BERITA HARIAN
PHOTOS ALAMY/CLICK PHOTOS & 123RF PHOTO OF SHEILA MAJID THE STRAITS TIMES PHOTO OF MICHELLE CHIA SPH
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