How to Apply Eye Makeup (for women over 50)

Be confident with your age. Women often feel self-conscious about their age, but getting older is a natural thing and the more confident you are about your age, the easier it is to feel beautiful about yourself. You should understand that the skin now will be different from the skin in your 20s, but that’s not a bad thing. Try not to overdo it and focus on doing what’s best for your skin.

Remember that the simpler the better. Using eyeshadow and other eye products is a skill and you tend to wear heavy makeup as you get older because you want to cover up as much of your skin as possible. However, too much makeup will draw attention to the eye area (but not because of the beauty of the eyes). Choose natural makeup that accentuates your eyes, but don’t draw unnecessary attention.

Choose cosmetics wisely. Expensive cosmetics are not always better; The effect will depend on your skin type, the tools you use and your experience in applying makeup. Make sure you only look at product reviews from people with your skin type to get the best idea of what works for you.

• Remember that everyone’s skin is different, so you’ll have to experiment a bit until you find the product that works best for you.
• Don’t underestimate the power of makeup tools. Good quality makeup tools can be the cause of the difference between unattractive and glamorous makeup. You should try out the tools to see which one is right for you.

Know your skin color. This includes skin tone and undertone. Using makeup that is the wrong color or the wrong shade of your skin can give your skin an orange or gray color that is often unattractive.

• There are many ways to find out your skin tone. The fastest way to tell is to look at the veins on your wrist – if the veins are more green then your skin is warm, if it’s purple your skin is cool and if not In the above two cases, your skin color is neutral.
  • Don’t be afraid to ask a professional to help you figure out your skin tone!
• The skin color and tone of the facial skin can sometimes be different from the rest of the body. It is best to choose products that are the same color as your neck/body so that your makeup looks harmonious.
• Now that you know the color and tone of your skin, the next step is to choose the right product. Choosing a foundation of the same color is one of the most important things, but the color of your eyeshadow and even the color of your lipstick makes a big difference. A general rule to remember is to use products that match your skin tone (for people with warm skin tones, choose eyeshadows and warm lipsticks; those with cool skin tones are suitable for those with warm skin tones. products with cold colors).
  • People with neutral skin tones are lucky because they can use products with cool or hot tones without looking pale or orange.
  • However, this is just a general rule, you should try to find the product that makes YOU look the best!

Use primer for the entire face. This will give you a smooth surface to put on your makeup and keep your makeup from drifting throughout the day. Some primers even have the ability to make skin appear brighter.

• To reduce fine lines and pores, you’ll use a thicker primer to fill in the fine lines of your skin to make your face appear smoother.
• Choose your primer carefully. The effectiveness of primers varies depending on your skin type so it’s important to see product reviews and try them out.

Apply more foundation to even out skin tone. This will make your skin look healthier and brighter. In addition, the foundation will make the facial skin the same color as the neck and other skin areas on the body.

• Should choose to use foundation cream. Foundations often have low coverage and make skin look drier, making wrinkles more visible and making you look older. Don’t put powder on to keep your foundation in place – if you want your makeup to last longer, use a setting spray when you’re done with your face makeup.
• Apply foundation with a damp makeup brush or sponge (like a BeautyBlender sponge) to help blend it in. Using your fingers will cause the background to be streaky and uneven. You should make sure to blend the foundation past your jawline and down your neck to even out the color.

Use concealer to cover dark circles or puffiness that foundation can’t do. Apply the rule of as little as possible, dab a little concealer on dark circles or puffiness under and around the eyes, and blend with your fingers or dab lightly with a sponge. Choose a concealer one or two shades lighter than your skin tone and focus on darker areas because using it on lighter skin tones will make your face look mottled. ^[4]

Apply blush on the cheekbones, not on the cheekbones. Applying blush on the cheekbones can make the face look saggy, while brushing close to the cheekbones will make the face look fresh and healthy.

• You can find blush tutorials online. Make sure to blend the edges evenly to make the skin look naturally healthy.
• Use liquid or cream blush and use only a small amount. Similar to foundation, blush can make the skin look dry.
• It is better to choose blush with a light tone (in moderation, of course). Too dark a color will look gaudy or make the cheekbones haggard.

Use an eyeshadow primer. As you age, your eyelids will naturally droop, causing eye makeup to drift, shift, and/or wrinkle throughout the day. Using a primer before applying eyeshadow will help the eyeshadow stick and help the eyeshadow last longer throughout the day.

• Eyeliner primers come in a variety of colors. Most products will have a skin tone to match your skin tone and mask discoloration on the eyelids, but you can also choose a white product that usually makes the eyelids more visible and makes the upper colors brighter. For older people, it’s better to choose a skin-toned primer and use eyeshadow to accentuate the eyes the way you want to avoid creating flashy colors or drawing attention to the droopy upper eyelids instead. because of the eyes (making them look smaller and less alert).

Apply a neutral eyeshadow. Eyes that have a lot of wrinkles and are slightly saggy don’t need too much color, just a little light color to make the eyes more alive. Choose a neutral or light shade from a range that matches your skin tone (for light to medium skin tones, choose champagne, beige or taupe; for darker skin, choose a pale golden or light brown) to hit the eyelids. For a more dramatic look, such as a night out, apply a dark matte eyeshadow on the eyelids and outer eye sockets to make the eyes look more defined and dramatic.

• Eyeshadow is the only product with a powdery texture that is suitable for older people’s skin. Cream eyeshadows are more likely to settle in wrinkles and eyelids when using powder around the eyes.
• If there is a part of the eyelid that is outside the lid, you can use a light highlighter to highlight that point. However, you will only need a little shimmer because making the eyes too prominent can draw attention to wrinkles and droopy eyelids, losing the attraction to the true shape of the eyes, making the eyes look small and not enlarged as opposed to your makeup purpose.
• Be careful with dark colors as they can make the eyes look sunken and heavy. If used correctly, dark colors can add dramatic effect to the eyes, brighten the eye area and make the eyes look younger, but the line is thin. The effect is only achieved when using a little dark eyeshadow and eye makeup experience.
• Focus on the eyelids and eyelid lines, avoiding losing the attraction to these two positions. Applying eyeshadow too high will make the eyes look sunken and not wide. You can choose to apply a light matte eyeshadow under your brows to highlight the brow bone and make your eyes more dramatic, but this is unnecessary and will look gaudy if you overdo it. You can also dab a little lighter eyeshadow in the inner eye socket (near the bridge of the nose) to make the eyes look bigger, but this doesn’t work for all eye shapes. You will need to try to see the results.
• Choose to wear clothes that draw attention to your eye color instead of eyeshadow. If you have blue eyes, choose a shirt that accentuates your eyes and lets your eyeshadow add more focus instead of drawing all the attention to your eyelids. Choosing the right glasses will help define your eyes and face will also bring out the beauty in your eyes.
• You can find samples online to get an idea of where to apply eyeshadow. The guide should be adjusted to suit your eyes.
• Remember to blend the eyeshadow evenly! You need to create a gentle fade effect at the edges of each eyeshadow color and avoid unnatural rough lines. Try using a small, soft, clean brush to do this.

Use pencil or powder eyeliner. Choose a soft color like graphite or dark brown to draw a thin line over the upper eyelid and blend with a small brush if you want the eyes to look natural. Dark eyeliner is often too bold for older people’s eyes, soft eyeliner will highlight the eyes without creating an old-fashioned feeling. ^[5]

• Avoid applying eyeliner on the lower eyelid as this will make the eyes look smaller. If you still want to add a little color under your eyes, use a flat-tipped brush and draw a thin line of eyeshadow underneath your lashes. Use only a small amount because the more attention you draw to your lower lashes, the more droopy you will make your eyes look.

Choose the right mascara. Even if your lashes are thin and sparse, you should still choose a mascara that lengthens your lashes over a thickener. Creating volume without length will make lashes look fuller. The color of the mascara doesn’t really matter, but you should choose a color that matches your eyebrows (black is good for dark eyebrows but if your eyebrows are blond, choose brown or dark brown mascara).

• Before applying mascara, you’ll curl your lashes to define them and then apply a mascara primer to help the mascara stay on throughout the day. Avoid pulling the mascara brush in and out as often as this causes the mascara to dry out.
• Consider using a waterproof mascara to help keep it in place throughout the day. However, you should remember to use an oil-based makeup remover to clean at the end of the day.

Apply mascara. Starting at the base of the lashes, wiggle the brush while brushing the lashes to get more mascara in, then pull the brush outwards. Do this two to three times or until your lashes have a nice coat of mascara.

• Don’t put on too much mascara as this will make your lashes look spidery and unnatural. The line between applying good mascara and overdoing it is very thin.
• Apply only a little mascara to the lower lashes. You want to define your lower lash line, but you also need to make sure your top lash is more visible. For some people, blinking so that the mascara on the upper eyelid sticks to the lower one is enough.

Don’t be afraid to use false eyelashes! Not everyone wants to wear false eyelashes, but if your lashes are thin or almost nonexistent, it can be beneficial to invest in natural-looking false lashes to help make your eyes look younger. You should choose to attach each lash (good quality will be very expensive) instead of using false eyelashes. ^[6]

• False eyelashes can be reused as long as you handle them carefully. You can buy eyelash glue separately if the glue that comes with the false eyelashes is not enough.

Darken eyebrows. With older women, the eyebrows can become thin and sometimes not very visible. Taking the advice of an expert on how to darken your eyebrows can help your eyes look younger because the curve of the eyebrows will be more defined, making the eyes look less droopy. ^[7]

• You can also darken your eyebrows yourself and make them look fuller and fuller to give your eyes a youthful look. Using a powder and eyeliner pencil one or two shades darker than your hair can improve color and shape for thin brows. Draw thin and light lines to mimic the outline of natural hair instead of drawing bold lines.