Beauty

[patticakes]

Anyone have a recommendation for a great eye shadow for those of us over 50 that have not so firm skin on eyelids? I'm thinking something without glitter or sparkle and preferably not heavy but a more sheer color with some coverage to conceal the over 50 skin.

[BeautybytesbyCC]

There are a lot of great shadows out there and the IT Cosmetics Pallette has great reviews. All matte with onditoner shimmer to mix w them if you want. I, personally, would like to mention that all matte looks too dry on me, so on my 45 yr old eyes, I think a touch of shimmer is beautiful and just gives light to the look -also some dimension. Check out some you tube videos of the palette!

[Trix]

The IT eyeshadows really do flatter the eyes without that overdone shimmery look. Even shimmer tones in Jamie's trios lay down so soft the shimmer is barely detectable.

I agree with CC that there's this misconception that ladies over a certain age can't wear any sheen and look best in all matte. Nothing is 100% across the board, but many of those older eyes are enhanced with a little extra sheen on the eyes. It doesn't have to be all over, but there has to be some light brought to the eye area. I notice that a lot of women who opt for all matte eye makeup look dull and tired.

[Still Raining]

The eye shadow chubby sticks by Clinique have some nice colors which are sheer and have only a little sheen to them. I love the way they blend and are more sheer than a powder. A few of them have more sparkle that I prefer, but not all of them.

[Canada61]

Paulas Choice Nude Matte palette. Use a discount code when ordering. I didn't think I would use all the colors but I do. One of the best palettes I own.

Also adding, there is a slight shimmer color to add to the mattes if you wish. Lovely.

I have the It Cosmetics palette the other posters are talking about and reach for Paulas all the time. It's better in my opinion.

[Dusty1]

Flower brand at WalMart has some beautiful cream shadows that just give a glow to the eyelid (even on my old crepey lids). I love Wild Geranium & Mum's The Word. I agree with CCBeauty that I like a little sheen on my lids, but not next to the lash line. I have to have a matte next to my lashes or it emphasizes the uneveness of the lid. I use mainly Mac as my powder shadows. They have most any color or texture that I want.

[151949]

I have green eyes - very green - and I always wear something in the purple family to bring out the green - however, as I get older I like it to be more sheer. Lately a quad pack with no glimmer from Avon. I use the darkest color as eyeliner(wet) and the 2 medium colors for eyeshadow - I use the white color on those spots on the inside of the eye where it is always dark.

[myshell624]

On 5/21/2014 Canada61 said:

Paulas Choice Nude Matte palette. Use a discount code when ordering. I didn't think I would use all the colors but I do. One of the best palettes I own.

Also adding, there is a slight shimmer color to add to the mattes if you wish. Lovely.

I have the It Cosmetics palette the other posters are talking about and reach for Paulas all the time. It's better in my opinion.

I agree that Paula's Choice Nude Matte palette is beautiful and I think it would work for any age.

[suzyQ3]

The PC matte palette would be a good choice.

My favorite, though, are Laura Mercier powder shadows. They are expensive but well worth it. The formula just seems to be tailor-made for more mature eyes -- super smooth and creamy. And they have a very sophisticated selection of shades.

They come in different finishes. I have mostly matte but also a couple in the satin finish.

[JeanLouiseFinch]

I have several NYX eyeshadows, but IT's are the best and certainly my favorite. I've got the Naturally Pretty Matte Luxe Pallet - grab for that one more than anything. I'm also seriously considering getting Jamie's other eyeshadow trios that come with the no-tug brush. I already have one and it's fabulous! Even if you went with another brand of shadow, investing in that brush is worth it.