A lot of modern makeup styles are more about creating a dramatic visage than a youthful one. Youthful (teen) faces look more rounded than faces well into adulthood.
Makes sense. I know modern styles partly descend from drag, particularly the use of contouring. And yeah more angular looks can make one appear thinner, which seems to be part of the goal.
Tbh I really like that the trend of makeup has been moving from “look young” towards “look striking”, and only partly because I personally prefer to wear a bold eye and dark lip combo
Why does she look older with the makeup? Shouldn’t it work the other way around? She looks 30 something on the left and a teenager on the right.
Young women and girls use make-up to make themselves look older all the time.
A lot of modern makeup styles are more about creating a dramatic visage than a youthful one. Youthful (teen) faces look more rounded than faces well into adulthood.
1920’s makeup was the opposite. Every body was trying to be round.
Makes sense. I know modern styles partly descend from drag, particularly the use of contouring. And yeah more angular looks can make one appear thinner, which seems to be part of the goal.
Tbh I really like that the trend of makeup has been moving from “look young” towards “look striking”, and only partly because I personally prefer to wear a bold eye and dark lip combo