The dream of every girl child is to never look old regardless of her age. But nature can’t be cheated. As a girl child, you will reach a certain stage where you will start having fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes and mouth, as well as some changes to your eyebrows and hair. When you start noticing any of these, they are signs that you're getting older. I understand this might be a nightmare to you. But you don’t have to appear older all the time. By learning the best ways to apply eyeshadows, you can hide your maturing eyes behind a facial makeover that keeps you looking youthful, radiant, and lifted. This is what this article is about. Keep reading!
Step-by-Step Guide on How to Apply Eyeshadow on Mature Eyes
Step I: Prepare the Eyelids
Remove oil or any residue on the eyelid area with a gentle cleanser and hydrate afterward with a lightweight eye cream. This helps reduce the look of fine lines.
Use eyeshadow primer to smoothen the tone of the skin and reduce creasing.
Preparing the eyelids before applying eyeshadow not only makes it look smoother but also makes the colour look more vibrant.
Step II: Choose the Right Texture
Use matte and satin-finish eyeshadows as they provide smooth coverage and reduce the appearance of fine lines.
To create a youthful, lifted look, it’s best to combine matte shades with a touch of soft shimmer. Use the matte shades for definition, and apply a touch of soft shimmer in the middle of the lid or the inner corner.
Step III: Apply a Base Shade
Apply light to medium neutral matte shades over the eyelid, starting from the lash line to the brow bone to soften the appearance of the texture, and smoothen the skin tone.
Base shades are especially good for mature eyes as they help brighten the eyelid and prevent darker shades from clinging to creases or fine lines.
Step IV: Define the Crease for a Lifted Look
Use a matte, medium-toned eyeshadow that's a little darker than your base shade.
Place the eyeshadow just above the crease line instead of applying it directly in the natural crease.
Then sweep the colour in a gentle arc with a fluffy blending brush, moving from the outer corner to the centre of the lid, blending upward and outward. This helps to create the illusion of a higher crease, adds depth, and gently lifts the eye.
Step V: Brighten the Lid
Avoid using heavy glitter for this purpose. Instead, make use of satin or light shimmer finishes as they gently reflect light without focusing on the fine lines. This makes the eyes look bigger and lifted while also providing contrast for the deeper shades previously applied in the inner corner or creases, keeping the overall appearance fresh and defined.
Step VI: Soften the Outer Corner
Once you’ve applied your crease and lid shades, as you age, the eye may appear heavier in the outer corner. So, it’s recommended to lightly blend the shadow in the outer corner instead of just leaving harsh edges or dark, sharp lines. By doing this, you will diffuse the colour, which prevents the eye from looking droopy and adds natural lift.
To do this effectively, use a fluffy blending brush to slowly sweep in small circular motions at the outer V of the eye. This will help you blur any harsh edges to achieve a seamless and flattering transition.
Step VII: Line Softly
Avoid using bold, thick lines as they can make your eyes look smaller or emphasise the fine lines. Apply the liner with a gentle, smudged effect instead.
To achieve the perfect soft lining, apply gel liner or powder eyeshadow close to the lash line, and blend lightly to diffuse the edges afterward. This will help you create definition that looks natural rather than harsh.
Step VIII: Highlight Strategically
For inner corners, apply soft light matte or satin shades to immediately make the eyes appear more awake and refreshed.
For the brow bone, highlight should be applied subtly right under the arch of the brow to lift the eyes without using heavy shimmer to keep the look elegant and smooth.
For the middle of the lid, use a light satin shade to create youthful brightness without unnecessary attention to texture.
Step IX: Mascara and Brow
Sometimes, lashes can appear thinner or shorter on mature eyes. Therefore, it’s advisable to apply mascara to open up the eyes so that they appear brighter and more awake. Use a lengthening mascara to define the lashes without using heavy liner that can sometimes look harsh. Create lift and definition by gently wiggling the roots of the lashes and sweeping slowly upward.
As we age, our brows become scanty. To restore balance to the face and provide structure to the look of the eyeshadow, you need to ensure they are well-shaped and softly filled in. To achieve this, use a brow pencil close to your natural brow shade to lift and softly define the eye area.
Using mascara and brow products together frames the eyes, enhances the work of the eyeshadow, and gives you that polished, youthful look.
Additional Tips for Applying Eyeshadows on Mature Eyes
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When blending, make sure you’re blending upward to lift the eyes.
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During application, make sure you’re not pulling on the eyelids.
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Do not apply too heavily. When it comes to mature eyes, less is more. So only apply soft layers for flattering looks.
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Make sure you stick to neutral or warm tones throughout the application.
Final Thoughts
Makeup should enhance your look, and not hide it. Age shouldn't stop you from achieving that brightened, lifted, and softened eye. Ensure you stick to matte and satin finishes, and focus on blending and placement to bring out your unique style regardless of your age.
