Hey ladies! Today, I've got a little makeup secret for you, a sneaky trick that I think is going to be a total game-changer, especially for women over 50 when it comes to eyeliner. It's something I noticed was often overlooked and it makes a surprisingly big difference.
Before we get to the main trick, let's prep the skin. I started with a lifting serum, followed by a smoothing face primer. To add a touch of dewy radiance, I used a little bit of Chanel's rosy light drops. This gives a lovely glow that will peek through under the BB cream.
Prepping The Eyes For A Flawless Finish
I always do my eyes first. It just makes things so much easier. I'm using my eye primer to neutralize any darkness and create a smooth base that goes all the way up to the brow bone. This step is key for making sure your eyeshadow lasts all day and the colors look true.
For the eyeshadow, I'm using a combination from two of my palettes. I'll take the middle shade from the Cabana palette and sweep it across the lid, keeping it light. Then, for definition, I'm going into the Sweet Carol palette for a beautiful, rich plum shade. I'm using a dense brush to press the color right along the lash line, creating a soft, smoky effect. This gives the eye depth without being too heavy on the lid.
Key Takeaways
- Prep your eyes first: Doing your eye makeup before foundation or concealer makes cleanup much easier.
- Build your base: Use an eye primer to ensure your eyeshadow lasts and colors appear true.
- Layer your shadows: Start with a lighter shade on the lid and build depth with a darker shade along the lash line.
- The sneaky trick: Don't forget to color the tight line above your upper lashes to complete the look.
The Sneaky Eyeliner Trick Revealed
Now, for the trick! When doing makeup on mature women, I often noticed a little gap. You've got this beautiful shadow or liner, but then you look at the lash line, right where the lashes meet the eye, and there's this little strip of skin color showing through. It can make the eye look unfinished, like something's missing.
What I always did to fix this was to take a pencil eyeliner – in this case, I'm using plum to match the shadow – and color that tight line. You know, the area just above your upper lashes. You want to fill in that little strip of skin color. This makes a huge difference! It makes the eyeliner and shadow look like one continuous line, really completing the eye and making it look more dramatic and put-together. You don't want to do this on the lower lash line, as that can make your eyes look smaller, but filling in that upper tight line is a game-changer.
Finishing Touches For The Eyes
After tightlining, I curl my lashes and apply mascara. I love this mascara because it really grabs every single lash, giving them volume and definition. It makes a big difference, especially if your lashes tend to look sparse.
Perfecting The Skin
With the eyes done and cleaned up, it's time for the skin. I use my creamy concealer to brighten and cover any areas that need it, blending it down to catch any discoloration. Then, I apply my BB cream. I'm really proud of this formula; it feels so good and looks beautiful, giving a natural finish. It’s launching soon, so keep an eye out!
For a touch of color, I'm using a new cream blush stick. It gives a lovely soft, dewy look without feeling sticky or heavy on the skin, which is perfect for mature skin. I also fill in my brows lightly with a skinny brow pencil.
For the lips, I'm using a favorite lip liner in Cameo and a beautiful everyday lipstick called NikRay. I always prep my lips with a balm beforehand.
Finally, I set my T-zone with a lightweight, translucent powder and finish with a makeup setting spray to meld everything together. A little bit of hairspray from Oribe finishes the look.
So, that's the sneaky trick! Have you tried tightlining your upper lash line before? It really does make your eyes look more complete and sultry. Let me know in the comments if you're going to give it a try!
