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Eye Makeup for Mature Skin — How to Get Youthful Looking Eyes

Look younger instantly with these eye makeup tricks and tips for older women

by Jessica Amaris | COMMENT

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The Mistake: Going Too Shiny or Heavy With Shadows When it comes to eye shadows for mature women, not just any old palette will do. There are definite dos and don'ts, according to Bass. "You really want to avoid heavy powders around the eyes, as they can settle into fine lines and wrinkles and exaggerate them," she says. "They're also really hard to blend on crepey lids and can look too harsh." Instead, reach for a sheer powder or cream shadows, which blend easily with a makeup brush or fingers and look more natural on aging skin. Bass recommends Dior 5 Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette, $62.

Another type of eye shadow to avoid? Shimmery or metallic finishes. Iridescent shadows — as pretty as they may be — bring out wrinkles around the eyes and can make them look uneven and patchy when they settle into the crevices of the skin, according to Bass.

For a little sparkle, apply a satin finish nude shadow on the inner corners of the eye and down the center of the lid. This adds dimension and a soft glow without exaggerating fine lines. Try the Shiseido Luminizing Satin Eye Color Trio, $33.

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