7 Aging Makeup Mistakes Pros Want Women Over 40 To Stop Making Because They Make You Look Older

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Not Using Primer

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Applying Too Much Foundation

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Not Blending Well

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Dark Eyeshadow

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Neglecting Brows

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Applying Dark Eyeliner to Your Bottom Waterline

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Wearing Lipstick That's Too Dark

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