This Warm Autumn Eye Makeup for Older Eyes is Perfect for Fall

Tools and materials:

• Eyeshadows (light cream, medium brown, and dark brown)
• Eyeshadow brush
• Eyeshadow blending brush
• Eye wedge brush
• Highlighter
• Mascara

I’ve already done the rest of my makeup, including primer, foundation, blush, lipstick, and even did my eyebrows. What I’m going to be showing you today is an eye makeup tutorial for older eyes.

1. Apply a light color

I put a light color all over the eyelids using an eyeshadow brush. Cream is a beautiful base and works with all eye colors. I use matte eyeshadows, which works best for older skin that's a bit more lined, crepey, or not as smooth as it once was.

2. Apply a medium shade

I apply a lovely medium warm shade in a cocoa color just above my eye socket. Gently dip the eyeshadow brush into the color.

I use a windshield wiper effect, sweeping back and forth lightly with my eyeshadow brush. This is a really good technique if you’ve got slightly hooded eyes. As we get older, our eyes start to droop a bit. 

By putting the medium slightly higher on the eyelid, it raises the eye a bit. Blend it well! The key to great looking eye makeup is blending. 

Now bring the brush a bit further down on the outer part of the lid. I call this technique the Number 7 - I go across the top and down to the base of the lashes. This really defines and opens the eye.

3. Apply the darkest shade

Here, I dip the eyeshadow wedge brush into the darkest brown color - almost a chocolatey brown. Dust off the excess either by pressing it onto the top of your hand or tapping it lightly.

Begin by gently pressing the brush at the base of the lashes, depositing the dark color. It doesn’t have to be perfect. You’re creating the effect of eyeliner but without the harsh look that eyeliner can give to an older eye.

Hold the brush so the point is on the outer part of the eye and go upward a bit. This creates a slight winged effect. Nothing too extreme but it helps lift the eye. Keep doing little short strokes to press the color into the lash line.

This layering effect is soft but effective! It gives a thicker look to the lashes without looking harsh.

I’m right handed so I find it easier to do my right eye if I pull the skin towards the nose.

You can stop right here or do like I do. I put a little underneath my lower lashes. I just glide the brush at the base of the lower lashes with more product at the outer edge. I go half-way to the center of the eye.

If you want more color and definition on the upper eyelid, take a bit more of the dark chocolate color and pop it at the outer corner of the eye socket line. 

4. Use an eyelash curler

I love using an eyelash curler. They are a bit scary looking at first but once you get the hang of them, you’ll really see the difference. Open the curler and insert your lashes in the open space. Gently press for 10 seconds. Lift the curler up a bit just before you remove it. 

You can see how beautifully it opens the eye. This is without mascara. It makes a real difference!

5. Applying mascara

Use a black mascara on the tops of the lashes. Wiggle the brush so you get right to the base of the lashes. Don’t forget the outer corners - these little lashes are often forgotten. Take your time doing the mascara so there are no clumps.

You can also put a bit on your bottom lashes. Don’t put the brush back into the tube. Use whatever is left on the brush.

If your lower lashes are skimpy or short, you can skip this step.

6. Apply highlighter

Put a highlighter directly underneath your brow. Light colors bring forward and dark colors pull back. Here we want to bring attention to the top of the eye by the brow.

If you make a mistake or have little blobs of mascara or eye makeup, dip a cotton bud into your foundation to whisk it away so you don’t ruin your lovely makeup.

Autumn eye makeup tutorial

There you have it! Beautiful, warm autumnal tones on the eyes that are perfect for older eyes, and perfect for fall too. Let me know if you tried these eye makeup tips in the comments!