4 Ways To Look 10 Years Younger Without Botox

Botox can and will soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. But the procedure isn’t for everyone. It’s costly. The effects only last about four to five months. And, let’s face it: it involves needles — small needles, but needles just the same. If none of this sounds appealing to you, but you’re still eager to give yourself a “glow-up” that will make you look and feel more radiant, there are plenty of makeup tricks waiting for you to discover them. Here are four ways to look 10 years younger without Botox.

According to ShikSona Beauty creative director, Victoria Stiles, focusing your overall makeup look on soft, supple, glowing skin gives you a youthful appearance so you can avoid the Botox needle.

“To achieve this youthful glow you’ll need the right products and techniques,” Stiles says. “The goal is to give cheeks and lips a natural-flushed, glowing finish. Apply a cream, red-tone blush to the apples of cheeks. Using a cream blush, or lipstick as blush, instead of a powder will add softness to the skin and omit the appearance of dry skin, which can be aging. Same goes for the lips. Apply a creamy, red-tone lipstick to add a pop of vibrant color to the face.”

Stiles says she recommends ShikSona Beauty’s red lip color in Barrier Breaking Beauty and ShikSona Beauty’s Sassy Stunner lipgloss to help illuminate the face.