Beginner Eye Makeup Tips for Over 50

Summary

Laura Rae shares makeup tips for mature eyes over 50, including doing eyes first to avoid fallout on foundation, defining brows with slim pencils, priming lids to prevent creasing, using cream shadows for a luxe beginner look, applying liquid liner in sections for control, going for a wash of color on hooded eyes, avoiding too much lower lash darkness, smudging pencil liner over liquid to soften, volumizing lashes with a lash primer before mascara, and curling lashes with a heated curler. She also announces a pillow giveaway for supporting proper sleep position.

Takeaways

• 😀 Apply eyeshadow first before foundation to allow for easy cleanup of fallout
• 👵🏻 Finish and define the tail of brows for a polished, wide-eyed look
• 🎨 Use eye primer to prevent creasing and fading of eyeshadows
• 🖌️ Cream shadows are great beginner options for quick, luxe looks
• 🛑 Avoid too dark shadows on lower lashlines to prevent a heavy look
• 🚫 For hooded eyes, use a wash of a midtone shadow and blend up and out
• 🖋️ Use liquid liner in short dashes close to the lashline for easy application
• ❌ Smoke out liner with eyeshadow to soften and diffuse the line
• 📏 Curl lashes and apply mascara at base of lashes to open up eyes
• 💤 Sleep on back with pillow to prevent sleep lines and neck pain

Q & A

What are some of the eye makeup challenges that mature women face?

Sagging skin, crepiness, and dryness around the eyes are some of the challenges mature women face when applying eye makeup.

What is the benefit of doing your eye makeup before foundation?

Doing your eye makeup first allows you to dust away any eyeshadow fallout before applying foundation. This prevents the fallout from sticking to the foundation.

Why are defined eyebrows important for mature women?

Defined eyebrows are important for creating an overall open and wide-eyed look as mature women often lose the tail of their brows or just have a few hairs left.

What kind of eyelid primer works best for mature eyelids?

An oil-free, non-shimmery primer that is thin in texture works best for mature eyelids as it makes eyeshadows stay put without creasing.

What are some quick and easy eyeshadow application tips for beginners?

Using cream shadows, liquid shadows, or one-and-done powder shadows are quick and easy eyeshadow tips for beginners. Using a sponge applicator and buffing the shadow is also easy.

What eyeliner tips help get a smooth line on hooded or mature eyes?

Doing small dashes instead of one long line, then connecting them works better. Going over the liner with eyeshadow helps soften and diffuse the line.

What are some tips for making lashes more visible?

Using a lash primer, focusing mascara application at the lash base, and using a heated lash curler can help mature lashes look fuller and more visible.

Should you apply eyeshadow under lower lashes for a mature look?

No, dark eyeshadow under lower lashes can make eyes look heavy and aged. Just using it on the outer third can help open up the eyes.

What can you use instead of traditional lash curlers?

A heated lash curler is easier to use and makes lashes stay curled better than traditional curlers for mature eyes.

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