Beauty

[pommom]

Good morning!

This may seem so petty and irrelevant at this time, but I KNOW that things will eventually go back to normal.

I have been curious about why it is that (1) an eyeshadow on the crease is referred to as "transition" when (2) it will be covered up with yet another eye shadow.  What's the purpose of it to begin with?

This also goes for layering eyeshadows over eyeshadows on the lid so that the initial eyeshadow is no longer visible.  I just don't get it.

For this senior all of this layering wouldn't apply.  Just can't come to grips with starting out with one shade only to cover it up.

Here's my simple application:  a soft, deeper shadow on the crease.  Light wash on the lid with a smidgen of a darker shade at the corner of the eye I've heard referred to as the "V".

Is this the trend these days?  

[wvumountiefan]

When I apply a transition shade, I apply mine above my crease. For me, I apply it there so that it helps the darker crease shade blend out and not look so harsh. That’s just me, and I know everyone applies e/s differently.

[Mimi 1883]

I use a transition shade and apply eyeshadow over eyeshadow to blend out; it works. Do whatever makes you happy. You can always watch YouTube videos to see how it's done and the results. YouTuber Mel Thompson has some of the most beautiful eye looks.

[Shanus]

@pommom   All good questions. The first layer of shadow is usually a pale color, close to skin tone. It either sets your eye shadow primer or if not using one, this light shadow tends to neutralize any redness or darkness on the lid. 

The transition shade is usually a medium tone shadow placed in the crease and slightly above. It serves to ease the blending of other shadows on the eye as "transition" to dark to light. 

For women "of a certain age", most eyes have become hooded giving them a sunken look with very little lid space when you look straight ahead in the mirror. Using a dark shadow in the crease intensifies that sunken look. I choose to keep a light shadow on the lid to bring it forward, a light to medium shade in the crease, but bring that shade up a little further towards the brow. That gives the illusion that the hooded area is sitting back where it used to be. Putting a very light or shimmer highlight under the brow for definition at our age is a little too "done" looking IMO. I prefer to sharpen the look of the brow using a thin line of concealer and blending w/ small brush. 

The outer V you're referring to is to give shape/less roundness to the eye. Be sure the color is not too dark and just a tiny amount. You can always add more, but not take away. This V shade should be blended well into the lighter shade on the lid...you can go back afterwards and tap on a little more light shadow on top if needed. 

On "older eyes" (mine included), I'm a 2 eye shadow gal, fast and easy. One light to medium tone from lash line to brow. That takes care of setting/disguising redness & veins on lid, transition shade & lightening under the brow. I use a slightly darker shade in the crease and slightly above. That mid tone shade is also the one I use under bottom lashes. I tightline w/ navy or dark charcoal waterproof pencil, mascara and done. 

Happy to answer or clarify any other questions. 

[Shanus]

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@Mimi 1883 wrote:

I use a transition shade and apply eyeshadow over eyeshadow to blend out; it works. Do whatever makes you happy. You can always watch YouTube videos to see how it's done and the results. YouTuber Mel Thompson has some of the most beautiful eye looks.

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@Mimi 1883   When you follow a YouTube, try to find one near your age with a similar eye shape and/or eye color. Difficult since most are under 30, but it helps w/ placement of shadow and shade choices. 

[Shanus]

@pommom  My eye makeup

[Swedishmiss]

Beautiful!

[Shanus]

@Swedishmiss   Thank you. Had to shrink the photo to post and it turned sideways. Sorry...Oh well. 

[pommom]

@Shanus 

Great eye!!!  Soft and flattering. 

Thanks for clarifying the transition thing for me.  Will give it a try.  Yes, most all of the youtube videos are done by young ladies with very daring looks, I must say.  Mel Thompson does a fabulous job, but I would look krazy wearing those eye looks!!!  Mainly, I watch for entertainment purposes and often pick up a tip or two.  

[Mimi 1883]

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@Shanus wrote:

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@Mimi 1883 wrote:

I use a transition shade and apply eyeshadow over eyeshadow to blend out; it works. Do whatever makes you happy. You can always watch YouTube videos to see how it's done and the results. YouTuber Mel Thompson has some of the most beautiful eye looks.

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@Mimi 1883   When you follow a YouTube, try to find one near your age with a similar eye shape and/or eye color. Difficult since most are under 30, but it helps w/ placement of shadow and shade choices. 

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@Shanus Does that mean I shouldn't watch Wayne Goss?! 😩 I have zero in common with him. No, I watch anyone I like for various reasons. I do have the same eye shape, eye color, and skin type and tone as Mel T, but even if I didn't, I simply enjoy her. I like all the information she shares about products, old and new, and love watching her create different eye looks. Another woman I watch is Mrs Melissa M who I have nothing in common with, but, again, I like her. She is very knowledgeable about skincare and makeup (even though she uses 99% drugstore) and I enjoy her personality; very sweet lady. Anne P is also informative about new products and is a no-nonsense channel. 

I'm not a novice with makeup and know what and how much looks right on me. I simply enjoy watching/listening to what they All have to say. In addition, the YouTubers I choose to watch are all "no drama" channels and stick to makeup discussions and tutorials. 

I also watch, and love, The White Cottage Company. I've never made anything with wood or refinished furniture, but I thoroughly enjoy her channel. Once we're able to go back in public, I just may try my hand at some of her projects. 🙂

I forgot to mention Dominique Sachse as another channel for makeup.