Easy Eyeshadow Tutorial for Wrinkled or Crepey Eyelids

Karen Lien
by Karen Lien
2 Materials
5 Minutes
Easy

If you have mature skin and you’re looking for the best ways to apply your eye makeup, this tutorial is for you.


Follow along to learn a few tips about how to apply eyeshadow for wrinkled or crepey eyelids.

Tools and materials:

  • Eyeshadow
  • Eyeshadow brush
Eyeshadow brush

1. Press, don’t swipe

Instead of swiping, try pressing your eyeshadow on the lid and into the crease. 

Applying eyeshadow

2. Eyes open

Keep your eyes open when applying eyeshadow.


This is especially relevant if you have hooded or deep-set eyes. 


3. Use circular motions

Use light, circular motions to blend shades of eyeshadow together. 

Applying eyeshadow

4. Alternative eyeliner

Choose a darker eyeshadow color and apply it above your upper lashes and under your lower ones instead of using a pencil.

Applying eyeshadow

5. You don’t need to avoid shimmer

Yes! You can wear shimmer eyeshadow. Just press it on at the center of your eyelids. 

Eyeshadow for wrinkled eyelids

Eyeshadow for wrinkled eyelids

If you have mature skin, these eyeshadow tips for wrinkled eyelids can be helpful in adapting your makeup routine to fit your changing skin.


Leave a comment if you found this tutorial helpful!


Next, learn 2 quick concealer hacks for mature under eyes.

Suggested materials:
  • Eyeshadow
  • Eyeshadow brush

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  • Patricia Patricia on Oct 09, 2023

    What are your thoughts on cream eyeshadow (I'm 56) ? (allergic)


    Would cream eyeshadows make me look older?


    Thanks !


  • Karen Lien Karen Lien on Oct 12, 2023

    I think prefer to use a highly pigmented powder eyeshadow - Some cream eyeshadows would work also as long as you prime your eyelids and really tap or press in so you don't have pathcy areas.

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