11 Makeup Tricks That Will Take Years Off Your Face

How to look younger without going under the knife (or needle)

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As we age, our skin develops fine lines and wrinkles and we might develop a habit of moaning about different parts of our faces we wish we could change -- the sagging jowls, the sallow skin, the deep lines on the sides of our noses. I myself would someday love an eyelift. I'm only half kidding.

Before you go under the knife, consider the transforming power of makeup. I call this 11-step process outlined below my "instant facelift." It may seem like a lot of makeup, but it actually isn't.

My makeup and makeup brushes fit into a little bag that I can carry in my suitcase, weekend bag and even shoulder bag -- hardly taking up space. And I've found once you perfect this 11-step face lift, it should take less than 10 minutes to do.

Carry on.

First Step: Prepare Your Skin

Makeup artists know the secret to a flawless makeup job is actually not in the makeup, but in the state of the skin. If your skin is in great condition, you won't need much makeup. 

One of the biggest problems with age is dryness. Before you apply eye makeup or foundation, always start with a generous slathering on of moisturizer. This step is super important because it plumps up skin, and can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 

Apply a hydrating moisturizer over your entire face and dot eye cream around your eyes. Over your driest areas, dab a bit of super rich face balm. (You can skip this part if you have oily skin or you have never in your life considered the need for a face balm).