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Eye Makeup for Mature Skin — How to Get Youthful Looking EyesLook younger instantly with these eye makeup tricks and tips for older women |
The Mistake: Going Too Dark or Bright With Shadows We can't blame you for wanting to make a statement, but you may not want to do it with in-your-face eye shadow colors. "Bright, poppy or superdark colors can look garish, harsh and really aging," Bass says. "Neutrals work well on anyone, so opt for colors like nude, beige, peach or brown."
To open up the eye, apply a neutral shade, like beige or peach, on the lid and a deeper brown or taupe in the crease, and blend well. "The outer corners of the eyes fall as you get older. Apply the eye shadows in a 45-degree angle [at the outer corner of the eye], so that the outer corners appear lifted, and avoid applying any eye shadow directly underneath the brows," Babaian says. She recommends using the Sonia Kashuk Eye Couture Palette, $19.99, as it includes a range of neutrals.
If you still want a splash of color on your lids, brush on a soft wash of color (think: soft plum, blue-grey or gold) on the upper lid. Then, apply your crease color (a deeper brown or taupe) in a thin line along the lower lash line, and lightly smudge with a soft smudging brush or your fingertip to avoid any harsh lines. This will help make your eyes pop.
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To open up the eye, apply a neutral shade, like beige or peach, on the lid and a deeper brown or taupe in the crease, and blend well. "The outer corners of the eyes fall as you get older. Apply the eye shadows in a 45-degree angle [at the outer corner of the eye], so that the outer corners appear lifted, and avoid applying any eye shadow directly underneath the brows," Babaian says. She recommends using the Sonia Kashuk Eye Couture Palette, $19.99, as it includes a range of neutrals.
If you still want a splash of color on your lids, brush on a soft wash of color (think: soft plum, blue-grey or gold) on the upper lid. Then, apply your crease color (a deeper brown or taupe) in a thin line along the lower lash line, and lightly smudge with a soft smudging brush or your fingertip to avoid any harsh lines. This will help make your eyes pop.
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