Patrick Lorentz, Estée Lauder’s senior makeup artist with years of experience enhancing natural beauty, shares proven techniques for a youthful, radiant glow. The Magic of Fillers
"To optically blur wrinkles while boosting collagen and elastin, opt for 'fillers.' The plumping effect is instant."
Our Top Picks
Perfectionist [Cp+R] Estée Lauder Wrinkle Filler, €61.
Wrinkle Filler And Intense Hydration From Physicians Formula, €34, at Parashop.
5 Seconds Optical Straightener From Garnier, €11.20
Lighten and Even Your Complexion
"In your 40s, heavy foundations accentuate wrinkles rather than hide them. Use them sparingly on imperfections like nose wings or cheekbones—never in furrows. For marked skin, apply BB cream all over for natural, seamless coverage."
Our Top Picks
Daywear BB by Estée Lauder, €37.
BB Cream Idealia by Vichy, €21.45.
BB Cream Nutri Lift Gold from L'Oréal Paris, €16.
Orlane Absolu Anti-Fatigue BB Cream, €49.
BB Cream All-In-One Top Secrets by Yves Saint Laurent, €45.
Avoid Clumpy Lashes
"Thick mascaras clump and age the eyes. Choose volumizing formulas with fortifying ingredients or a densifying primer used morning and night."
Our Top Picks
Mascara So Intense by Sisley, €41.
Innoxa Stimul'cils Mascara, €15.80.
Smoky Eyeliner Done Right
"Skip liquid liner that creases and hardens the gaze. Go for a long-wear pencil or cream liner for precise, smudge-proof application."
Our Top Picks
Color Riche Le Smoky from L’Oréal Paris, €11.08.
Urban Decay Glide-On 24/7 Eye Pencil, €16, at Sephora.
Video of the day:Plump Your Lips
"Aging thins lips, but this trio—contour pencil, lipstick, and gloss—creates volume. Start with gloss in the center for light reflection, add lipstick avoiding edges, then outline with pencil."
Our Top Picks
Chanel Rosewood Lip Pencil, €21.50.
Dior Addict Gloss from Dior, €30.
Chubby Stick Intense Moisturizing Lip Balm from Clinique, €19.
Choose the Right Shade
"Match lipstick to hair: light tones suit peach, nude, coral, rosewood, or poppy; dark hair pairs with coppery red or brown. True red flatters everyone."
Our Top Picks
In Love Sugar Rose Balm from Lancôme, €26.20.
Rouge Allure Velvet La Favorite de Chanel, €31.50.
Grand Rouge Rouge Gourmand from Yves Rocher, €10.90.
A Matte Sun-Kissed Glow
"Skip shimmery bronzers that highlight flaws. Pick a matte powder one or two shades warmer than your skin."
Our Top Picks
Compact Powder Radiance Mat Bronze 01 by Laura Mercier, €38.
Terracotta 4 Seasons 00 Nude from Guerlain, €61.
Les Beiges No. 40 by Chanel, €48.
