What is the best eyeliner trick for women over 70? It's the "sneaky liner" technique — placing waterproof eyeliner into the lash line itself rather than drawing a line above it. In this tutorial, Nikol Johnson demonstrates the trick on a 72-year-old, showing how it creates instant dimension and the illusion of a thicker, fuller lash line without any harshness or tugging on delicate eyelid skin.
Key Takeaways
- The sneaky liner trick deposits color directly into the lash line, creating the look of denser lashes instead of an obvious drawn line.
- A waterproof pencil like Nikol Beauty's Waterproof Eyeliner in Plum stays put on mature lids without smudging into fine lines.
- Priming the lid first with #1 Eye Primer keeps eyeshadow and liner crease-free all day.
- Softer shades like plum add definition that's more flattering on mature eyes than stark black.
- This technique works beautifully even on hooded or crepey lids because the color sits at the lash base, not on the mobile lid.
Why Does the Sneaky Eyeliner Trick Work So Well on Mature Eyes?
As we age, the lash line can appear sparser and the eyes can lose definition. Drawing a traditional hard line on top of the lid often emphasizes texture. The sneaky liner approach reverses that: by pressing pigment between and underneath the lashes, you restore the density of the lash line itself. The result reads as naturally fuller lashes and brighter, more open eyes — magic for the eyes, as Nikol puts it.
What Products Did Nikol Use for This Over-70 Eye Look?
Nikol starts with her #1 Eye Primer to smooth the lid, builds soft dimension with the Naughty Nancy and Sweet Carol eyeshadow palettes, then performs the sneaky liner trick with the Waterproof Plum eyeliner. Lashes are curled and finished with Volume Up Mascara. The face is completed with BB Cream in Light, the In Full Bloom 3-well blush palette, Creme Brulee hybrid bronzer, and Nikita Banana Brightening Pressed Powder, with Coco 13 lip gloss on the lips.
Can You Do This Eyeliner Trick If You Have Shaky Hands or Hooded Eyes?
Yes — and it's actually easier than drawing a straight line. Because you're gently pressing the pencil tip into the lash base in small sections, there's no long, continuous stroke to keep steady. For hooded eyes, the technique is ideal since the color lives at the roots of the lashes where it can't transfer onto the hood. A well-sharpened pencil (Nikol recommends her Nikol Beauty Pencil Sharpener) gives the precision you need.
FAQ
What is tightlining and is it the same as the sneaky liner trick?
Tightlining typically refers to lining the upper waterline. Nikol's sneaky liner trick is a gentler cousin: pigment is worked into the lash line from above, between the lashes, creating the same thicker-lash effect with less sensitivity for mature eyes.
What eyeliner color is most flattering for women over 70?
Softer deep shades like plum, brown, or navy define the eyes without the harshness of black. In this video Nikol uses her Waterproof Plum eyeliner, which adds warmth and makes the eyes look brighter.
How do you keep eyeliner from smudging on mature skin?
Start with an eye primer, choose a waterproof formula, and set the look with powder shadow over the liner if needed. Nikol's #1 Eye Primer plus her waterproof pencils are designed to stay put on mature lids.
Explore the full collection of makeup designed for mature skin at nikolbeauty.com.
