12 beauty rules every woman over 30 should know

It's easy to pick and choose make-up products and looks on our faces when younger. Arguably, we spend most of our teens experimenting with make-up, and our twenties pass by trying to pick what suits our face the best. 

What about the thirties when your skin starts to wither and shows weariness. Stepping into the third decade of your life can also cause skin issues like dryness and wrinkles. Furthermore, our skin loses all its nourishment and the ability to heal faster owing to slowing metabolism.

Nevertheless, you can look younger if you care for your skin properly and wisely choose make-up products.

In this article, we talk about twelve beauty rules we need to swear by for skin that is alive and glowing.

Invest in a face serum

If your skin starts to age prematurely, it's best to invest in an anti-aging serum. Now, it is easier to forget about these serums with so many face creams, and many people do so. But dermatologists swear by using serum as one of the prominent parts of the skincare regimen.

While cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen remain integral in your skincare routine, investing in a face serum might pay off well as its tiny liquid or water-based molecules penetrate your skin for deeper nourishment. Face serums can also help with black circles, dark spots, and every skin issue imaginable if regularly used.

Many top brands offer very good deals if you want to try one. At Afound marketplace for fashion deals, you can choose face serums from brands like Elemis or Biotherm.

Use night creams

Night creams are a great way to keep your skin healthy. Unlike moisturizers or day creams, night creams are thicker and promote faster cell turnover and hydration. This is due to its ingredients that work throughout the night to soothe and moisturize your skin after a long and tiring day.

Afound's marketplace features a variety of night creams from different global brands like Filorga or Sheiseido.

Always use sunscreen

Be it sunny, cloudy, or windy, always carry a sunscreen/lotion and apply it generously on your skin. Sunscreen protects you from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, thus protecting you from premature aging, and the PA protects you from the UVA rays.

Go for a sunscreen with at least 30 SPF and a PA+ rating. The higher the SPF and PA+++, the better protection you get. Choose from the wide selection of sunscreen lotions from Afound at reduced prices.

Look for an eye cream

The skin around the eyes is much more sensitive than the rest of the face. This is why we suggest applying under-eye cream around and under your eyes.

If you have black circles and puffiness of the eyes, it's better to purchase an anti-aging eye cream to boost skin collagen. Take some eye cream and gently massage around your eyes for the dark circles and puffiness to disappear.

Invest in a hydrating toner

Toners refresh your skin without taking away its natural moisture. They help minimize pores, balance your skin's pH levels, and soothe dry skin. Use toner regularly; we suggest using it twice a day – in the morning during your cleansing process and after removing your make-up at night.

For best results, choose alcohol and perfume-free toner. Our marketplace has a selection of toners, always up to 70% off. You can pick from brands like Peter Thomas Roth or Elemis.

Apply lip balm

Chapped lips are common and often cause inconvenience. It'll only worsen if you pick on the skin or bite it off. Lip balm moisturizes and protects your lips from the sun. It also avoids chapping of the skin and keeps your lips away from damage.

These days, you can easily get tinted lip balms, making it a comfortable every-day alternative to  lipsticks. Exfoliate your lips with a scrub, clean off with a cotton pad and apply the lip balm once you are done with your make-up. It's that simple.

Use bronzer strategically

Over the years, bronzers have become an integral part of make-up essentials. Bronzers are perfect if you want to add some glow to your face, sculpt it, and eliminate all that dullness. You get bronzers in different shades; pick one that goes with your skin tone and brush some on the high points of your face to create a perfect sun-kissed look. 

Afound offers a range of bronzers from various brands like Physician's Formula, NYX, and Revolution to suit your skin and complexion at very affordable prices.

Use a primer

Primer smoothens your skin and provides a preparatory coat to your face before applying make-up. It turns your skin into an ideal canvas for you to do further make-up. In addition to that, primer also makes your skin smooth and lets your face absorb other products like foundation and concealer better.

Invest in a good primer that creates a protective barrier on your face and helps your make-up last longer.

Exfoliate your skin periodically

The external layer of your skin sheds and replaces itself every two to four weeks. It sheds dead cells on a daily basis and, if not exfoliated properly, can make your skin dry, dull, and patchy. Therefore, it is essential to exfoliate your skin at least once every week. 

If you do not want to spend tens or hundreds of euros on an exfoliator, you can use facial brushes or scrubs with AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) instead.

 Air-dry your hair a little before using an electrical hair dryer

The secret to healthy and shiny hair is not to use a hairdryer as soon as you get out of the shower. Exposure to heat can damage your hair and make it look dry and lifeless.

It's ideal to let your hair dry naturally for a bit and then use a hairdryer on a low heat setting to finish the process. If you don't have time, run your fingers through the hair to take away the moisture and brush it well to smoothen it out before firing up the dryer.

Invest in a good hairdryer

If we have to suggest putting in your money into a hair product, it's going to be a hairdryer. There are a lot of hair dryer brands out there to spoil you with choices. Finding the right dryer can make all the difference in the way your hair looks. 

So, save up money and spend it on a branded hair dryer that actually doesn't burn your hair and makes it shine.

Opt for minimal eye-look

We all try different eye make-up in our youth, but some prefer a minimal look in their thirties as it looks natural. We swear by just three basic products for perfect eye make-up — a dark smudge liner, neutral eye shadow, and mascara. You can play around with these three products to create several amazing looks. If your brows are not visible, you can invest in a good brow pencil to fill in your eyebrows.

You can select from a huge variety of eye make-up products from Afound and go crazy with your favorite look.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best make-up?

Some of the best and top-rated make-up brands include Sephora, NYX, BareMinerals, Max Factor and L'Oreal Paris. You can either get a mix and match of the products or buy all the products you need from one brand. 

At Afound, we strive to offer Fashion from the past and current season with great discounts so that the customers actually save money.

What do I need for a really beautiful make-up?

The must-haves for a really beautiful make-up include a primer, foundation, concealer, bronzer, neutral eye shadow palette, eyeliner, mascara, brow powder, nude lipstick, and setting spray.