This video features Joe, a vibrant 72-year-old, as she shares her perspective on aging and beauty. Nikol Johnson demonstrates a special eyeliner technique designed to add dimension and create a fuller lash line, perfect for mature eyes. The segment is part of Nikol's "Fierce Aging Series," celebrating women of all ages.
Key Takeaways
- Embracing age and natural beauty without trying to hide wrinkles or pigmentation.
- Makeup can be a tool to feel confident and present yourself well, even for everyday activities like teaching.
- A specific eyeliner technique can make the lash line appear thicker and add definition.
- Focusing on neutralizing redness and evening skin tone before applying other makeup.
- The importance of choosing makeup that works with your features, not against them.
Embracing Age and Beauty
Nikol Johnson's "Fierce Aging Series" has been running since 2019, showcasing women from around the world who are celebrating their age. The series aims to show mature women, including those in their 70s, 80s, and even 101 years old, in a positive light. It's about embracing wrinkles and pigmentation, not trying to erase them. The goal is to reveal the beauty that already exists and help women feel confident and look great while still looking like themselves.
Joe, the guest for this segment, is 72 years old and doesn't feel apprehensive about aging. She mentioned that she's more concerned about everyday accidents than the aging process itself. However, she does acknowledge the need to be more careful with physical activities and has started incorporating some exercises into her routine.
Makeup as a Confidence Booster
Joe shared that she used to wear makeup every morning, including foundation and eyeshadow, because she felt she looked pale and older without it. She believed that makeup helped her appear more attractive and that people were nicer to attractive individuals. For her, makeup was a way to gain respect, even if people didn't consciously realize why.
Creating a Defined Eye Look
Nikol started by prepping Joe's skin with hydration, addressing some redness with a color corrector. The first step was to define Joe's brows, which were very light. Nikol used a skinny brow pencil in dark blonde, following the natural hair strokes for a natural look. She then applied brow mascara to add definition and color.
For the eyes, Nikol used her favorite eye primer, which she's been using for about 16 years. This primer neutralizes the eyelid and helps eyeshadow adhere and last all day. She applied it with an angled concealer brush, creating a neutral base.
Next, she used the "Naughty Nancy" eyeshadow palette. Applying the middle, soft sheen color from the lash line up to the brow bone, she then used the first color in the crease and blended it upwards. The deepest color was used to add definition to the crease, with a reminder that blending is key and mistakes can be fixed.
The Sneaky Eyeliner Trick
Nikol then applied a waterproof plum eyeliner right at the base of Joe's lashes to give definition. She softened the line with a smudge brush for a more diffused look. After applying mascara to lengthen and add volume to Joe's lashes, Nikol demonstrated her "sneaky eyeliner trick." This involves coloring in the area underneath the lower lash line. This technique makes the lash line appear much thicker and more defined without adding heavy makeup. It's a subtle trick that adds significant impact.
To add a bit more depth, Nikol used the darkest color from the "Sweet Carol" palette on the outer corner of the eye, blending it in. She also added false lashes for extra drama, noting that this is optional but can really transform the look.
Evening Out the Skin Tone
Before applying foundation, Nikol used a "fiercely smooth" face primer to create a smooth base. She then applied a "no redness" color corrector to neutralize any redness on Joe's skin, buffing it in with a foundation brush. This step is important to prevent the BB cream from looking uneven.
She also used a "just peachy" color corrector under the eyes to lighten any darkness. Nikol emphasized that the goal isn't to completely erase redness but to diffuse it, allowing the BB cream to even out the tone naturally.
For foundation, Nikol mixed two shades of BB cream – light and fair – to create a custom shade that neutralized the pink undertones in Joe's skin without making it too warm. She applied this with a foundation buffing brush.
She then used a creamy concealer in two shades (fair and light) to spot-treat areas, blending it in with an angled concealer brush. This custom approach ensures a natural finish.
Finishing Touches
For the lips, Nikol used a plum lip liner called "Cameo" to define and fill them in. She then added a "Coco 13" lip gloss for a fresh, glossy look.
To warm up the skin, Nikol applied bronzer using her "Creme Brulee" hybrid bronzer. She also added blush using the "In Full Bloom" palette, opting for a plum shade that Joe likes.
Joe was thrilled with the final look, especially her lashes and brows. She felt confident that she could recreate the look at home, which is exactly what Nikol aims for – helping women feel empowered and beautiful in their own skin.
