Anti-Aging Blush + Contour Hacks I Swear By | Dr. Sam Ellis

Dr. Sam Ellis October 31, 2025
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Dr. Sam Ellis

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NEW VIDEOS GO LIVE EVERY FRIDAY AT 12pm ET/9am PT! Hi! I'm a Board-Certified Dermatologist based in Danville, California. Welcome to my channel! My goal is to answer all your skincare and treatment questions, share honest skincare product reviews, and give you a peek into my life as a dermatologist. Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsamanthaellis

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Want the lifted, sculpted look of Botox or filler—without injections? In this video, I break down how to use blush, contouring, and highlighting techniques to subtly mimic the effects of anti-aging treatments but with makeup. Learn how light, shadow, and skin tone correction can make your face appear firmer, smoother, and more lifted, all while keeping your look natural and youthful. What You’ll Learn: How to highlight and contour to lift sagging areas The best makeup textures for mature or aging skin Dermatologist tips for creating definition without harsh lines How to use blush placement and tone to mimic filler Common anti-aging makeup mistakes that make you look older ⭐❗⭐ WATCH PART 1 ⭐❗⭐: My Favorite Anti-Aging Foundation Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwiuEbBDjYU SHOP: SARAH CREAL BEAUTY | Face Flex Concealer & Complexion Enhancer*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-29160114 HAUS LABS | Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating Concealer*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-29160154 (I use shade 11) BK BEAUTY | Angie Hot & Flashy A506 Concealer Brush*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-29405498 BK BEAUTY | 115 Medium Contoured Foundation Brush*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-29160701 (Use code DRELLIS10 for 10% off) BK BEAUTY | 107 Flat Blush Brush*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-29160743 (Use code DRELLIS10 for 10% off) MAKEUP BY MARIO | Softsculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer* (Light Medium): https://go.shopmy.us/p-29161078 HOURGLASS | Ambient Lighting Bronzer*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-29161408 CIELE | Blush & Protect SPF 50+ Liquid Cheek Blush Paint*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-29406787 (Use code: DRELLIS15 for 15% off) (favorite shade: Behati) RARE BEAUTY | Soft Pinch Liquid Blush*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-32767428 (favorite shades: Worth, Hope) TOWER 28 | BeachPlease Luminous Tinted Balm*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-29407066 (Use code: DRELLIS15 for 15% off) -- favorite shades: Magic Hour, Office Hours HOURGLASS | Ambient Lighting Palette*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-29162331 Other Makeup I'm Wearing: Foundation* (mix shades 3+4): https://go.shopmy.us/p-23519400 (Use code: DRELLIS15 for 15% off) Setting Powder*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-29409081 Eyeliner*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-25143575 Mascara - Brown Black*: https://go.shopmy.us/p-8378664 Lip Liner (shade Anywhere Caffeine): https://go.shopmy.us/p-29408343 Lip Gloss* (shade Rosewood): https://go.shopmy.us/p-29408128 CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 01:05 What is "Anti-aging" makeup? 02:38 How to use light and shadows 12:25 How to use blush as you age CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsamanthaellis/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drsamanthaellis Website: https://www.mybeautymd.com/ DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician. Prequel is my skincare brand. Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links (marked with *). Affiliate links help support my YouTube channel so I can continue to create educational skincare videos for you. Also, some products may have been received as PR. Thanks for watching!

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