6 make-up mistakes that are making you look older

Is your concealer concealing right? Is your ashy foundation turning you into a zombie? Read between the (increasing) lines of your make-up mistakes with these pro tips from celebrity make-up artist Namrata Soni:

1. Applying too much make-up: "Make-up should accentuate your features, not alter them. A little peach or pink—that’s the undertone for most women."

2. Using the wrong products: "Know your skin type before you shop—cream-based or hydrating liquid foundations for dry skin and oil-free mousse foundations for oily skin work best."

3. Not replacing your make-up to suit different seasons: "Weather changes affect your skin, so it is important to use products for the current season. Use serum-based primers in summer and cream-based ones in winter."

4. Ignoring the skin prep: "A youthful glow is only possible on well-hydrated skin—nourish with a moisturiser, eye cream and a bit of oil-free sunscreen."

5. Not correcting before concealing: "For concealers, follow the less-is-more mantra. Use an eye cream to hydrate—it prevents the concealer from settling into the fine lines. A corrector is what every Indian woman needs to banish dark circles as it hides the pigmentation in the under-eye area."

6. Not removing your make-up at night: "This five-minute routine is the most important one. Never sleep with make-up on, and follow a good skincare regimen post-cleansing."

Namrata Soni's ageless beauty icons

Mastering her make-up game in her…

20s is… Sonam Kapoor: "She experiments with her looks at an age when you can."

30s is… Kareena Kapoor Khan: "Her make-up is always subtle yet effective."

40s is… Madhuri Dixit-Nene: "She wears make-up that complements her age."

This article originally appeared in the August 2015 issue of Vogue India. To read more, subscribe to the print edition or get the single digital copy now.