The 43-year-old knows how to banish “raccoon eyes” and how to contour mature skin to create the appearance of plumpness.
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And now, she has shared how she makes smile lines disappear with concealer.
Smile lines, also known as nasolabial folds, are the lines or creases that run from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth.
They are a natural part of the ageing process and typically become more noticeable as skin loses its elasticity and volume over time.
Factors such as genetics, sun exposure, smoking and repetitive facial movements can all contribute to their development.
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These lines become more prominent when a person smiles or laughs, hence the cute name.
But not everyone finds them cute.
There’s dermal fillers and laser treatments costing hundreds to banish the lines – or you can camouflage them with make-up, according to Lauren.
“This hack helps ‘trick’ the eye by making the deep shadow look more plump and pushed forward,” she explained.
Bye Bye Smile Lines
Lauren shared a tutorial for her beauty hack on Instagram.
To execute it, you need a concealer shade that is one to two times lighter than your foundation.
She instructed to apply the concealer in a thin line down the deep part of the smile line.
“Use a small brush for this,” she said.
Then, once the product is laid, blend it in gently with a fluffy make-up brush.
Once blended, apply your regular foundation with the small brush to the outside of the fold and blend that out.
You can then set the area with a translucent powder if you need to.
“Adding a lighter concealer brings the deep shadow forward to make it look more plump and youthful,” Lauren explained.
One of the main causes of physical signs of ageing is the loss of collagen, which naturally dwindles as we age.
Collagen provides structural support to the skin, contributing to its firmness and elasticity.
As collagen dwindles with age, the skin loses its ability to bounce back into place, leading to sagging and wrinkles.
Collagen depletion results in the formation of wrinkles and fine lines, particularly in areas where the skin is prone to repetitive movements, such as around the eyes and mouth.
What is Collagen?
- Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body and is a crucial component of connective tissues.
- It provides strength and structure to various parts of the body, such as tendons, ligaments, skin and muscles.
- Collagen plays a significant role in maintaining skin elasticity and hydration. As we age, collagen production decreases, leading to wrinkles, sagging skin and decreased skin firmness.
- Collagen production starts to dwindle in our mid-to-late 20s and early 30s. By 40, it has dropped dramatically.
- Skincare technology has advanced, allowing for the development of innovative products that contain collagen – like creams, serums, masks and supplements. These formulations claim to deliver collagen directly to the skin, enhancing its effectiveness.
It’s important to note that while collagen-based skincare products may offer benefits, their effectiveness can hugely vary.
Some experts suggest that topical application of collagen may have limited effectiveness compared to other skincare ingredients that stimulate collagen production within the skin.