The Sneaky Four-Point Eye Lift for Mature Eyes

Nikol's sneaky four-point eye lift focuses on the eyelid, inner corner, outer corner, and under-eye area, using primer, color correctors, and concealer in sheer layers to neutralize darkness and brighten mature eyes without looking heavy or muddy.

Key takeaways

1. The four points to focus on are the eyelid, inner corner, outer corner, and under-eye area.
2. Eye primer neutralizes eyelid discoloration so eyeshadow goes on true instead of muddy.
3. Color correctors cancel out specific tones (gray-blue, red, or deep darkness) before concealer is applied.
4. Sheer, light layers of product keep makeup from gathering in fine lines and wrinkles.
5. A fluffy blending brush helps work concealer into the inner corner without disturbing coverage.
6. A light setting powder keeps cream products in place as skin moves throughout the day.

Nikol's step-by-step routine

1. Prep the under-eye and eye area with the Cooling Eye Roller and a hydrating eye cream, then add a radiance balm over the face and hydrate the lips with Rose Lip Balm #100.
2. Apply Eye Primer in a sheer layer from the lash line to the brow bone, including the inner corner, to neutralize eyelid darkness before eyeshadow.
3. Use color correctors under the eyes and into the inner corner triangle: Just Peachy Color Corrector for gray-blue tones, No Redness Color Corrector for redness or broken capillaries, and Simply Apricot for the deepest darkness, blending with the Foundation Buffing Brush.
4. Apply Creamy Concealer with the doe-foot wand, dotting it precisely into dark areas, then blend with the Nikol Beauty Eyeshadow Blending Brush, working it into the inner corner without wiping it away.
5. Add Eye Brightener to any remaining dark spots, like the inner corner, and blend the same way for extra brightness.
6. For a simple eye look, sweep Crème Brûlée across the lid instead of eyeshadow, then set the under-eye with Nikita Banana Brightening Powder.
7. Curl lashes, line eyes with WaterProof Eyeliner Pencils, and finish lashes with Volume Up Mascara.
8. Blend BB Crème over the color corrector and concealer so there's no visible line, then fill and lift brows with Brow Mascara.
9. Complete the face with Classic Beach Glow for blush, highlight, and bronzer, line lips with WaterProof Lip Liner Pencils, apply Actually, I Can Shiny Velvet Cream Lipstick #33, then top with Champs Lip Gloss #461.

What is the sneaky four-point eye lift?

Nikol explains that the four-point eye lift targets the eyelid, the inner corner, the outer corner, and the area underneath the eye. These are the spots where pigmentation and darkness tend to show up most as skin matures, and addressing each one helps create a more awakened, lifted look.

She notes this is an especially good time to demonstrate the technique because she has visible pigmentation on her own eyelid and under-eye area, which she describes as reactive skin that she manages daily with her routine.

How should you prep your skin before this eye lift?

Nikol starts with the Cooling Eye Roller paired with a hydrating eye cream, explaining that the cooling metal ball helps with a bit of de-puffing while the roller works the product in. She follows with a radiance-boosting balm over the face for a hydrated, non-greasy finish.

She finishes prep by hydrating her lips with Rose Lip Balm #100 before moving into the eye makeup steps.

Why use an eye primer before eyeshadow?

Nikol calls eye primer a necessity for mature eyes because applying eyeshadow directly over discoloration can make the color look muddy and untrue. She uses her Foundation Buffing Brush to tap Eye Primer from the base of the lashes up to the brow bone, making sure to cover the inner corner.

She stresses using just a small, sheer amount, since too much product on mature eyes can gather in fine lines and wrinkles instead of sitting smoothly.

Which color correctors should mature women use?

Nikol keeps her color corrector lineup simple with three options. Just Peachy Color Corrector neutralizes the grays and blues often seen under the eyes and in the inner corner. No Redness Color Corrector, a green shade, cancels out redness such as broken capillaries or rosacea-prone areas, including around the nose. Simply Apricot is for the deepest darkness.

She applies these in sheer layers, sometimes combining them over different areas of darkness, and blends with the Foundation Buffing Brush so the concealer applied afterward doesn't have to work as hard.

How do you apply concealer for a lifted, neutralized look?

After color correcting, Nikol uses her Creamy Concealer, applying it with the doe-foot wand so she can dot product precisely into the deeper grooves under the eyes rather than spreading too much product at once.

She then switches to the Nikol Beauty Eyeshadow Blending Brush, describing the motion as almost 'airbrushing' the concealer into the inner corner and under the lashes. This gives her control without lifting the product away, unlike a sponge might.

How can you keep eye makeup simple without eyeshadow?

For a simple finish, Nikol skips traditional eyeshadow and instead sweeps Crème Brûlée across the lid for a soft, neutral, bronzed look. She follows with Nikita Banana Brightening Powder to set the under-eye area lightly, which helps keep cream products from shifting as skin moves throughout the day.

How does Nikol finish the full face after the eye lift?

To complete the look, Nikol curls her lashes before lining with WaterProof Eyeliner Pencils so the liner isn't disturbed, then applies Volume Up Mascara for length and definition. She blends BB Crème over the corrected areas so there's no visible line between products, and fills in her brows with Brow Mascara.

She finishes with Classic Beach Glow for blush, highlight, and bronzer placement, lines her lips with WaterProof Lip Liner Pencils, applies Actually, I Can Shiny Velvet Cream Lipstick #33, and tops it off with Champs Lip Gloss #461 for a polished finish.

Shop the look

Nikol uses Cooling Eye Roller, Rose Lip Balm #100, Eye Primer, Just Peachy Color Corrector. Explore the eyes collection for more of the pro-aging makeup she created for women over 40.

Frequently asked questions

What is the sneaky four-point eye lift?

It's Nikol's technique for addressing the eyelid, inner corner, outer corner, and under-eye area using primer, color correctors, and concealer to brighten and visually lift mature eyes.

Why does Nikol use color correctors before concealer?

Color correctors neutralize specific discoloration like gray-blue tones, redness, or deep darkness first, so concealer applied afterward doesn't turn muddy or gray.

How much product should I use around my eyes?

Nikol recommends sheer, light layers for mature skin, since heavier amounts of product tend to gather in fine lines and wrinkles.

Do I need a color corrector if I don't have much darkness?

No, Nikol says if your under-eye skin isn't pigmented, you can go straight to concealer without a color corrector step.

What's the difference between Just Peachy, No Redness, and Simply Apricot?

Just Peachy cancels gray and blue tones, No Redness (a green shade) cancels redness like broken capillaries, and Simply Apricot is for the most extreme darkness.

Can you skip eyeshadow after doing this technique?

Yes, Nikol shows that once eyes are neutralized and brightened, you can simply sweep Crème Brûlée across the lid for a soft, finished look instead of a full eyeshadow application.