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    5 Makeup Mistakes That Make You Look Old

    Photo by: Christopher Coppola/Studio D
    1. Cakey Concealer-
    "As soon as you've reached the years when you really need a concealer, it can truly let you down by sinking into lines," says Sandy Linter, ... more 
    Photo by: Christopher Coppola/Studio D
    1. Cakey Concealer-
    "As soon as you've reached the years when you really need a concealer, it can truly let you down by sinking into lines," says Sandy Linter, makeup artist and Lancôme's beauty-at-every-age expert. To keep concealer from drawing attention to wrinkles, apply it only on the inner halves of your undereyes to cover up any darkness. Or, skip a traditional concealer altogether, as Linter often does, and use a brush-on highlighter pen. "The pens' light diffusers make you look bright-eyed, and they're moisturizing," says Linter. Try Sephora Collection Smoothing & Brightening Concealer ($14 each, Sephora; in six shades).

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    Tue, Nov 8, 2011 5:18 PM EST

    In our look-younger quest, most of us fall into one of two camps - the overdoers who tend to go too bold, or the play-it-safers who are stuck in bland neutrals. Whichever camp you're in, it can add on years and make you look out-of-date. But here's the reprieve: You don't need a total revamp - just these 5 easy pro tricks and product picks that will really make you look your best.

    - By NIna Judar

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