topic Re: advice for eyeshadow over 65 in Beauty

advice for eyeshadow over 65

donna71 — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 15:47:06 GMT

Can anyone advise me on a good look for eyes over 65? I am wondering if an eyeshadow with sllight shimmer is a good look. not glitter, but a fine shimmer. I was at the Chanel counter and there are pretty much no mattes. I did buy a matte palette at Ulta and it was pretty disappointing. I believe it was twofaced.

I have white hair, green eyes and a fair complexion, no wrinkles, my skin care is good.

I realize there is no absolute right or wrong, just looking for suggestions for a good eyeshadow/company that you would recommend.

oh, also have It cosmetics naturally pretty, which I keep in a drawer and is so dirty looking- that pink suede case, terrible. I rate the eyeshadows ok.

I am looking at the Butter London shadow clutch palette, very pretty but has shimmers.

Re: advice for eyeshadow over 65

hoosieroriginal — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 16:00:33 GMT

I am in my 60's also - just got the Tarte "Make them Stare" eyeshadow sticks this week in the mail - the only one that is shiny is the cream for under the brow. There is a taupe stick in there that is just perfect - goes on matte and stays all day. Love Tarte and love these sticks. I've gotten Tarte glittersticks before and they are just too glittery. There is a purple, green, taupe, cream and brown (which I put in my crease above the taupe).

Re: advice for eyeshadow over 65

fthunt — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 16:02:42 GMT

I'm interested in other people's opinions re: your inquiry. My opinion - over 60 NO glimmer - shimmer - sparkles. A darker mat eyeshadow only. Gray - brown family. Perhaps a little shimmer for evenings if you have a date or date night with hubby.

Re: advice for eyeshadow over 65

Perkup — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 16:14:47 GMT

Just curious. I've never seen the Tarte Make Them Stars set anywhere. Can you tell us where you got this set, please? Soumds nice and the colors are the ones I love.

I do have to agree that I don't care for shimmer in my shadows, which I use only infrequently and very sparingly. Somehow it doesn't work for me at my age.

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151949 — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 16:17:13 GMT

My personal opinion is that shiny MU looks ridiculous on a senior woman. Do as ytou please but that is my take on it.

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Desertdi — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 16:23:49 GMT

"Matte" looks like DIRT on me..........I always wear a satin or pearl finish

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fancy pantsy — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 16:29:35 GMT

i am anxiously awaiting some good pointers coming out of this thread! i have fooled around with just about every imaginable kind of shadow and have finally just given up. i don't think that i look good in ANY of them. so now i just use the shadow that i liked the best as a liner. if i could find a neutral shadow that looked decent on me, i would give it a go. maybe one of you will entice me with something . . .

Re: advice for eyeshadow over 65

Desertdi — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 16:33:14 GMT

There was a thread on this subject about a month ago.

Try using your "blush" as a shadow.

Re: advice for eyeshadow over 65

hoosieroriginal — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 16:42:54 GMT

@Perkup wrote:
Just curious. I've never seen the Tarte Make Them Stars set anywhere. Can you tell us where you got this set, please? Soumds nice and the colors are the ones I love.

I do have to agree that I don't care for shimmer in my shadows, which I use only infrequently and very sparingly. Somehow it doesn't work for me at my age.

@PerkupIt was on the Q - it sold out pretty quickly, but hopefully they will bring it back. The taupe stick is worth the price of the kit.

Re: advice for eyeshadow over 65

on the bay — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 16:56:03 GMT

I never would have thought this, but a pale pale pink or blush or peach color lightens the eyes, esp. the darkness that may come.I wouldn't have thought of using these colors before but they are pretty and subtle. I also use this to bring out the lid (that may not show up as well for those of us with no fantastic plastic surgeons! )Then , if there is a large amount of "hooded" area that sort of sticks out, I use a deeper brown color. Then, right under the brow, I use almost a white or light bone type color to bring the eye up and lighten. Also a little of this lightener under the bottom lid but just the outside corner, and maybe a little on the corner end of the top lid (on the outside.)

I don't like shimmer but if its a holiday or just some outrageously fun occasion, well you can never have to much glitter or sparkle but those light dustings are the prettiest I think. Though I would use it just for fun. I love seeing it on my daughter when we go out.

Anyway, this all may not be clear, but the point is to highlight the areas that have receded and you want to emphasize and darken the areas that stick out (like the hooded part) and that you don't want to!

And blend with a lovely brush so it doesn't look like you did a paint by numbers

And its fun to experiment when you don't have to go out. The new concept of contour makeup (though not new to makeup artists and celebrities) can do amazing things. It is doing kind of what I described but to your entire face.

Have a great time finding what looks best!

Whats that song, "I'm so lucky to be a woman"!

Re: advice for eyeshadow over 65

catwhisperer — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 17:03:39 GMT

I have been using the IT Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Celebration pallette for a year now and really like it. It has a variety of light to dark matte shades. The dark shades can be used as liner for a softer look rather that using liner pencils. I don't feel shimmer looks good on me at my age.

Re: advice for eyeshadow over 65

blackhole99 — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 17:04:38 GMT

I'm 65 and it's no shimmer or shine for me either, I use Tarte high performance naturals which does have some pearlized colors in it. I am surprised I like bare minerals crushed copper loose eye shadow. Also ,LG's Baked highlighter in French Vanilla I have used for years, I have a lot of redness around my eyes and this neutralizes it. Just be very light handed with any eye shadow you apply, like they say less is more especially after 60.LOL Bye the way I love when they use Joanne the very mature white haired model, she's gorgeous and it gives me an idea how the make up may look on me. I'm not as blessed looks wise as Joanne though.

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Fressa — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 17:15:16 GMT

I am in the 50++ and holding range and have come to the conclusion that you should wear what you like. I prefer taupes or nudeish pink shaodows with maybe some smokey or shimmer grey or brown in the outer corner or crease. It depends on how much time I have. I really like the Bobbie Brown eye palletes because I like her matte shades She does have some shimmer ones included but I don't prefer them on me for all over my eye. Using them in the corner or the crease is fine. I'm not a fan of glitter, glimmer or shimmer at this stage but that's just me. I do find that you can tame it down by brushing a bit of a neutral matt color over it. My quickie trick is a swipe of Laura Geller's balance and brighton over it. Works great if you don't have the time to be fussing around with your eye makeup.

Re: advice for eyeshadow over 65

Iwantcoffee — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 17:35:23 GMT

I think a shadow with a creamy formula in a light color might be a good option.

Milani Shadow Eyez 12 HR Eyeshadow Pencil, Almond Cream

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IMissSuperPoke — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 17:37:10 GMT

I have a lot of creases & crepiness, but in my late forties. I find matte ages me and makes me look dry and more wrinkly. Shimmer on the lid "only" helps camouflage the lines. However I don't like anything too reflective from my crease area up as I have a little aging & sun damage there. I think some of my skin damage was only using sunscreen in the morning and thinking I was good for the day. I know better now.

Re: advice for eyeshadow over 65

CalminHeart — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 17:38:43 GMT

@hoosieroriginal wrote:
I am in my 60's also - just got the Tarte "Make them Stare" eyeshadow sticks this week in the mail - the only one that is shiny is the cream for under the brow. There is a taupe stick in there that is just perfect - goes on matte and stays all day. Love Tarte and love these sticks. I've gotten Tarte glittersticks before and they are just too glittery. There is a purple, green, taupe, cream and brown (which I put in my crease above the taupe).

I agree...women over 60 should stay away from the glittery eye colors. Even when I was young, I wore matte...I was never fond of glitter on the face, body.

Re: advice for eyeshadow over 65

ECBG — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 17:41:53 GMT

Since we can't see your coloring or the shape of your eye which determines everything, I'd suggest you visit a cosmetic counter of a brand you like or look for a rep you think looks good. They have all been trained in makeup artestry.

Re: advice for eyeshadow over 65

donna71 — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 18:07:53 GMT

The butter london palettes that I am looking at have 3 matte and 3 "sheen" I am wondering if sheen=pearl=too much. They are really lovely and you can replace the eyeshadows. I love that they are reusable with other colors.

on Nordstroms.

I am very reluctant togo to a counter- not everyone is so nice to an older woman, and they all want to sell. I do know one man who sells at Chanel and one woman who sells at Clarins but I would not go to a counter and let them make me over, and try to sell me $$$$ of products.

just want to see what the consensus is on pearl, sheen , matte, etc for the older woman, and I thank everybody who replied.

Re: advice for eyeshadow over 65

author — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 18:47:49 GMT

I am 69 and fair skin, blue/green eyes and have definitely changed my makeup this year, including much less shimmer. For eyeshadows I got the Basics Urban Decay small palette that has neutrals as a beginning. It took awhile for me to get used to the soft look but now I love it.

This fall I got the Urban Decay Naked Palette 3, rose tones, and wow, they are lovely. Very subdued, some have a bit of shimmer, some coppery ones, and a great deep matte taupe for liner or at the outer corners.

Every day I play with this and have found a touch of shimmer on upper lids or center lid right above eyeliner works great to get rid of the all-matte sometimes dead or dirty looking result!! But I don't do overall shimmer anymore, just a highlight and not every day.

I don't use deep colored shadows anymore as they look a bit harsh on older eyes. I never wore shimmery jewel tones.

I also got the Lancome holiday city palette and it is very nice and sheer as well, soft muted tones, some shimmer, but a nice mix. Elegant sophisticated shades.

Re: advice for eyeshadow over 65

tototwo — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 18:57:39 GMT

I'm 66. All I know is what works for me and my eyes. I just smooth one color across my lids - usually a crayon type and always a taupe/gray with no glimmer or sparkle. Then, right in the middle of each lid, I apply a swipe of a light color - also a crayon and this time a light beige or pink. The lighter color in the middle of my lids makes my old eyes look less "hooded" - people can see more of my lids and they look more rounded.