The unusual eyeliner combo trending for Spring/Summer 2024 pairs navy eyeliner with warm neutral eyeshadow — an unexpected combination that brightens mature eyes far more than default black or brown liner. In this tutorial, Nikol Johnson, licensed esthetician and founder of Nikol Beauty, demonstrates how to wear this runway-inspired trend in a completely wearable way for mature women, using her waterproof Navy eyeliner as the star.
Key Takeaways
- Navy eyeliner is the most underrated liner shade for mature women — it makes the whites of the eyes look brighter and works with every eye color.
- Pairing a cool navy liner with warm neutral shadow creates dimension that flat black liner can't.
- A waterproof formula is essential so the unusual combo stays crisp all day.
- The trend is adapted from S/S 2024 runways, softened for real life.
- The rest of the face stays classic so the eyeliner combo remains the point of interest.
Why Does Navy Eyeliner Flatter Mature Eyes?
Navy sits opposite the yellow and red tones that creep into the whites of the eyes over time, so it makes eyes look instantly clearer and brighter — something black liner, which can read harsh on mature skin, simply doesn't do. Nikol uses the Waterproof Navy Eyeliner, kept precise with the Nikol Beauty Pencil Sharpener, and starts with the #1 Eye Primer so the line stays put on mature lids.
What Do You Pair With Navy Liner for the S/S Trend?
Warm neutral shadow — that's the "unusual" part of the combo. Nikol builds the lid with the Le Bottled Blonde Eyeshadow Palette using the Essential Makeup Brush Kit, then runs the navy along the lash line. The warm-cool contrast is what makes the look feel current rather than costume-y, and Volume Up Mascara ties the lash line together.
How Do You Keep the Rest of the Face Classic?
Strategic correction and sheer coverage. Just Peachy Color Corrector handles under-eye darkness, Creamy Concealer refines, and BB Cream buffed in with the Foundation Buffing Brush keeps skin looking like skin. Warmth comes from the Creme Brulee Hybrid Bronzer, blush from the Classic Beach Glow palette or the Ballerina Rose Blush Palette, and a light set of Nikita Banana Pressed Powder.
What Lip Completes the Look?
A balanced classic. With the eye doing something interesting, Nikol keeps lips refined: Rose Lip Balm for hydration, the waterproof Organza lip liner for shape, and 1975 Lipstick for a polished finish that lets the navy liner remain the conversation piece.
FAQ
Is navy eyeliner too bold for everyday wear?
Not at all — worn at the lash line it reads as soft definition, not color. Most people will notice your eyes look brighter without identifying why.
What eye colors does navy liner suit?
All of them. It intensifies blue eyes, makes brown eyes look warmer, and brings out the gold in green and hazel eyes.
Why does the liner need to be waterproof?
Mature lids have natural oils and more movement, which cause standard liners to migrate. A waterproof formula keeps the navy crisp from morning to night.
Where can I watch the full tutorial?
The complete video is embedded above, and every product is available at nikolbeauty.com.
