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Re: Smokey eye on mature eyes?

Yes.  I still have a lot of visible lid so it works for me.

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Re: Smokey eye on mature eyes?

I wear it all the time; especially when using neutrals. Never with black and grey shadows. 

 

There are so many variations of a smokey eye. I can look at a pic and know I will never wear my shadows like that. I can at others and see exactly the placement of the shades to create what looks like a beautiful but subtle smokey eye that makes the eye look fantastic. Application is KEY when it comes to a smokey eye, as is the overall balance of the makeup worn on the face. Heavy eye; light lip. Light eye; heavy lip. At least for me, lol.

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Re: Smokey eye on mature eyes?

Sad that one can’t speak their mind without worry of offending someone. I’m over 50 and your opinion positive or negative wouldn’t offend me. I fought for this country so that people can speak their mind without fear of retribution. An honest opinion will always offend someone, but being dishonest to yourself is a travesty. It’s just a makeup question! Give her an honest answer or why bother answering?

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Re: Smokey eye on mature eyes?

Sorry, that response for @Shanus.

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Re: Smokey eye on mature eyes?

Over 70 and wear LOTS of eye makeup!!!  Who made the rules?????

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Re: Smokey eye on mature eyes?

I love it on others but I have never worn it. I like mascara and maybe a dark liner. I want people to look at my eyes, not my makeup. 

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Re: Smokey eye on mature eyes?

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I wear a smokey eye every day, no shadow on the bottom however, just black waterlining and a little mascara.  I wear it to the beach when I go once a summer also, lol.  I am 57 years old.  The way I apply it it helps lift my outer eyelid which droops a little, I look more awake.

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Re: Smokey eye on mature eyes?

 

Love the smokey eye look no matter what age.

Like others have commented, there are varying degrees of smokiness that work

on each individual.  I believe the key to wearing it, is self confidence.

 

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Re: Smokey eye on mature eyes?

With age, I've developed a smoky eye. No application necessary. Oy vey.


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Re: Smokey eye on mature eyes?

Yes, I have done the smokey eye look. I have found it doesn't compliment me any longer.  I still use eyeshadow and liner but am going for a much lighter and softer look.  I guess part of it also has to do with simplifying my makeup routine.