As we age, the skin begins to lose its elasticity - and this is particularly visible around the eye contour. That's why you may have noticed that some of the eye makeup techniques you've been using for decades just don't work anymore. The good news is that you can bend and change the rules to suit your needs. The topic of this article is how women over 50 should properly apply make-up to their droopy eyelids so that they appear younger and fresher.
As you get older, your eyes become narrower. As the upper eyelid loses its elasticity, it can sometimes droop a little. This means you cannot see the eyelid at all when your eyes are open. This makes eyeshadow pointless. So, in order for women over 50 to properly make up their droopy eyelids, they need to create a makeup look that works whether their eyes are closed or open. To learn how you can do this, read on.
Filling in the eyebrows to tighten the eye area
Filling in the eyebrows creates a frame and lifts the eye area. Be careful not to set the “tail” of each eyebrow too low as this will cause the eyes to droop. To figure out where your eyebrow should end, place a thin pencil on the edge of your nose and angle it so that it runs over the outer edge of your eye to your eyebrow. This is where the brow should end.
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Even out the color of your eyelids
Imagine your face like a canvas. Before adding color, shading, or accents, you must even out any discoloration. Remember the artist's strategy: the lighter the color, the more it stands out, and the darker the color, the more it recedes. With your eyelids closed you want to create the illusion of light and dark where there is no clear frame of reference.
Just as an artist starts with a blank canvas, you should first even out your skin color. Apply a light to medium coverage foundation to your entire face and eyelids. If you have oily eyelids or your eyeshadow doesn't stick, use an eye primer instead.
Now that your eyelids are ready, it's time for eyeshadow!
How to remove droopy eyelids – instructions on how to apply eyeshadow correctly
Going back to the artist analogy, you should use the play between light and dark to create an eye structure. Depending on your skin color, choose an eyeshadow that is slightly lighter than your skin.
Using a flat brush, apply the eyeshadow all over your lid, reaching almost but not quite to your eyebrow. It is better to leave the eyebrow bone in its normal color or apply a light iridescent shadow that is lighter than your skin. When working with the product, make sure that the shadow is well blended and covers the entire eye area.
Tipp: Shiny eyeshadow can appear too bright on older women and should be used sparingly and consciously.
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Apply make-up to droopy eyelids correctly–How to create the illusion of a larger crease:For the crease, use a color that is one to two shades darker than your skin color. Using a pointed brush, apply the color just above the natural crease to be precise, or create a crease where you want it. It takes a little practice, but once you get the hang of it, it goes pretty quickly.
Once you've learned how to paint larger creases, the key to mastery is blending with a good blending brush. For the crease, keep the color in the middle of the outer part of the eye area and avoid bringing it closer to the inner part of the brow. This will open your eye and create the illusion of a larger crease.
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Proper make-up for droopy eyelids over 50 – concentrate on the eyeliner
Finally, take an eyeliner and apply it between your lashes as far as possible. Use an angled brush or an applicator brush and turn it to the side to get as straight an angle as possible.
While you look in the mirror, trace the liner between your lashes in short strokes. Don't worry if the liner looks uneven because the next step will be blending it to eliminate any imperfections.
To blend the liner, take another, softer brush and run it over the liner to soften the edges and give it a smokier touch.
When you're done blending the liner and you're feeling ambitious, use the brush to apply a color at least two to three shades darker in the outer crease and edge of your eye. This serves to open up the eye area even more and can add a dramatic and stunning touch to your look.
In the beginning when you're learning how to do this, your shadow will look a little sloppy. However, with practice, you'll be able to create more and more fun and playful eyeshadow looks that any artist would be proud of.
Tipp!For finish use waterproof mascara. Mascara often transfers to hooded eyes, so you should choose a waterproof product.
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