How to Do Eyeliner for Mature Eyes to Make Eyelashes Look Fuller
I love to have a lash line, so my lashes look thinner, but my eyelids now that I’m 69 are quite crepey and quite lined. So I can’t get that nice sharp effect that I’d like to get, say with a liquid liner or a gel liner, and I’ve basically stopped using them.
Here I want to show you how to do eyeliner for mature eyes when you have crepey eyelids like mine and want to make your lashes look thicker.
I'm using makeup from Look Fabulous Forever, but you could replicate the same techniques with your own makeup.
Tools and materials:
- Brow pencil
- Eye primer
- Eyeshadows
- Makeup brushes
- Eyelash curler
- Mascara
1. Prep your eyes
The starting point is obviously to create that basic makeup that you want to create on your eyes. Start by defining your brows and adding an eye primer to keep your eye makeup in place for longer.
2. Apply eyeshadow
Then go with a couple of eyeshadows. On your lids, use a pale gray, and above your lids in the socket line, you want to go for a taupe color. Then blend them together really well.
3. Define the lower lash line
To add the lash line, take a wedge brush and apply an aubergine purple. This is a lovely color if you’re cool-toned like me, and it just injects a little bit of drama and interest into the eye makeup.
Pick up some shadow with the brush and start by putting some of it under your eyes, so you’re just adding some color where your lower lashes are. Then, carry that line up and out to the side.
Adding a slight wing allows you to slightly change the shape of your eyes and make them appear less round and more almond-shaped, which I think is more attractive.
4. Define the upper lash line
Next, take the brush and push it down into your upper lashline.
The great thing about using powder instead of gel or liquid liner is that you don’t have to be particularly precise. You are actually looking to achieve quite a smudgy effect, and that means you really don’t have to worry too much about precision.
5. Curls lashes and apply mascara
To finish off, I’m going to curl my lashes with the curlers and then apply some mascara. Mascara obviously thickens your lashes and makes them look more dramatic, and this just completes the look.
Check over to see that your makeup looks even on both sides, and then you’re done!
Eyeliner for mature eyes tutorial
As we get older and our skin changes, we need to adjust to our makeup routine, so I hope you found this eyeliner for mature, over-50 eyes tutorial helpful. I’m really happy with the finished look; my eyelashes look thicker, and my eyes are darker and more defined.
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thank you
love the tips and info. I am going to go practice!!
I thought I knew what to do, but your tips are really helpful and not over the top good!!
I love being inspired by women of a certain age (like me) who still wear makeup and like to look their best despite what nature throws our way! Beautifully done and explained!