Textured old eyelids

chiclet · ‎03-19-2010

I have textured droopy old eyelids. Powder eyeshadow doesn't seem to work anymore. Maybe it is the brands I have. I seem to do better with a stick shadow. I have Thrive eye brighteners which work the best so far.
Any recommendations for good shadows that spread well either cream, stick or powder.

CalminHeart · ‎03-09-2010

How about putting a matte base on the eyelid before shadow? I used to do that and it seemed to make things stay smoother longer.

vermint · ‎04-05-2010

I've had good luck with Urban Decay shadows...my favorite (and only) pallette is the Naked II. This is a matte collection of cool taupe shades. They are powder, blend well and the color payoff is good.

I do use a primer first...my eyes are hooded and without a primer, all eyeshadows end up on the hood!

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@chiclet My Merit shadows (in a pot) are quite creamy and then set set down and are budge proof. I think you'd like them.

jellyBEAN · ‎04-03-2010

@chiclet I have the same issue. Last time I put on eye shadow I wondered what the heck happened to my eyelids. The powder and the brush just pushed the skin around and it stayed there for awhile until it relaxed and the skin adjusted itself.

I was thinking of the RMS cream - apply with your finger if you want - kind of eye shadows. I just don't wear it enough to justify the expense and having it sit in a drawer for those special occasions.

Looking forward to what others say, but I think any powder eye shadow that has to be applied with a brush is gonna be the same. I am 68.

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JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

I believe skincare needs to be addressed first. I use Perlier Youth Creator Eye Serum as part of my AM & PM routines. It can safely go on the lid. IMO it's a great product.

I have a few Bare Minerals, Doll 10, and Tarte palettes and have barely touched them in 2025. I've converted to RMS Eyelights and the Eye Polishes. They definitely require some practice but once I figured out how to use them, they're my go to's. I will also use RMS Back2Brow and a couple of the powdered blushes and highlighter. I really appreciate that so many of her products have multiple uses.

Still Raining · ‎03-30-2014

I have found that matte is our friend 💕

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

Use a good shadow primer on the lids before applying powder shadows.

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

Also try using a good eye cream that is also used on lids at night, cant hurt, make sure it is an eye cream that says can be used on lids. Nakery has one and so does Dr Nassif and Algenist.