Eye Make Up Ideas for Mature WomenEye make up ideas for mature women are very special. There are some simple but very definite rules. Matching eye shadow to your outfit is old and looks it too. Heavy eyeliner looks hard and makes eyes small and tired! Eye shadows in bright colours look awful on crepey eye lids and sparkly or glitter shadows should be binned. Beautiful eye make up enhances and defines in the most subtle way. But how many of us are using the same old ideas even though the effect is less than perfect, or only looks good on our very best days Fact is, as our skin changes and eye lids become droopy or crepey, we need some inspired input on applying eye make up. Which tools? How? What kind of shadows and most important of all which colours? Preparing the Canvas Lets begin by preparing the eye area with an anti aging eye cream or gel. Use a lighter one under make up for daytime and a rich cream to hydrate this delicate area at night.   Try a yellowy toned concealer under eyes and in the inner sockets above the nose, even if you think you don't have dark circles. The brightening effect on the whole face is amazing. Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Some women find a light dusting of powder good on the lid to begin and others find a light layer of foundation better. Experiment to find out what works best on your eyelids The brushes, eyelash curlers and other tools that you will need for these eye make up ideas can be found at The Online Beauty Spot Silky Matt Shadows When choosing eye shadows go for two soft matt colours that compliment each other. The new fine milled powder shadows are gentle and velvety, very kind to crepey skin. Loveliest colours are soft browns, beige, khaki, sand and taupe. Carry everything you need for eyes and brows with you in this lttle compact from Givenchy Eye Color - Eye & Brow Prisme  Dust on the lighter colour in a wedge shape from the outside to the inner corner of your eyelid. Blend in the slightly deeper colour close to your eye lashes. Take a very soft eye liner pencil, like the one from Clarins above with a smudging sponge on the other end. My TIP! If you are experimenting with colors, buy the cheapest you can find. The textures and holding power won't be the same but you can find out which colors really make your eyes pop! Then invest in the luxury version, use it, love it and take it with you everywhere. Open Your Eyes! Eyelash curlers are an indespensible tool. They open the eyes by curling the lashes upwards so they can be seen. Straight or downward looking lashes close the eyes and make eyes appear smaller. Learn to use an eyelash curler and you will be amazed at the difference. Next one or two coats of luxurious lash lengthening mascara, only very lightly on the lower lashes and the magic is complete. How long is it since you included your eyebrows in your make up routine? Don't neglect them! There are lots of eye make up ideas to add definition to sparse eyebrows with the right tools and colours. Maybe you have never been able to master the magic of make up, then this 10 Step make Up Guide could be all you need.You can find solutions for thin lips, enlarged pores, facial redness and lots of other anti aging beauty problems on these pages, just take a look around. These eye make up ideas can be whittled down to 5 minutes daily or extended to include a little more shadow and a light smudgy lower line for evenings. Not too dark, not too heavy. Beautiful eye make up draws attention to the eyes, not the less than perfect eyelids. Subtle but stunning. Experiment until it works for you! Foundation Primer Magic for Mature Skin! All about Best Make Up for Lips Make Up Techniques for Mature Women Tips on Losing Weight Mood and Color, the Link to a Younger You View All My Topics and Page Titles for Mature Women Return from Eye Make Up Ideas to Homepage |
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