Beauty

[Maloyo]

I just turned to QVC and the IT cosmetics lady and Jane Tracey are selling eyeliner.  They're talking about how much older women need eyeliner and are making a good case.

Last year, I started filling in my now sparse brows, wearing a little mascara, and sometimes tinted moisturizer, after decades of wearing only lipstick.  I wanted to try a little eyeliner again.  So, I went to Sephora, asked around, bought some and took it home anxious to try it. 

I  knew I needed to practice a little (had not used any in YEARS) so I gave it a try one Saturday much like this one when I wasn't stressed or doing anything.

Well, big fail.  Why?  I can't see well enough to put on eyeliner without my glasses!  Frankly I was surprised, even shocked at this.  I've worn glasses since I was 10 or 11, a few years before I ever used any makeup.  It has long been a little blurrry, but it went from a little blurry 25-30 years ago, to big blob now. 

Oh well! 

[Denise in PA]

I'm in the same boat as you!  I do use a magnifying mirror and it helps me see where I am going with the liner.  You may want to try a mirror. 

[KingstonsMom]

I have to use a 10X magnifying mirror (I bought it here many years ago) to put mascara on my sparse, light eyelashes.

[Daysdee]

I also use a 10X magnifying mirror for make-up.  Don't know if a lighted mirror would help more.

[tarsmom]

don't feel bad - I started at a 10x mirror and now use a 20!   Works great!

[Mellie32]

If you can't see well enough to make it perfect, then smudge it so it looks like a softened line.  

I rarely put eyeliner on my top lash anymore.  I line the upper waterline every single day, though.  It add definition to my lash line that I love.  When I'm feeling like doing the eyelid, even though I can see just fine, I always soften it up so it doesn't look too harsh.  I think many people's eyeliner looks very harsh and isn't flattering.

[Nonametoday]

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@Maloyo wrote:

I just turned to QVC and the IT cosmetics lady and Jane Tracey are selling eyeliner.  They're talking about how much older women need eyeliner and are making a good case.

Last year, I started filling in my now sparse brows, wearing a little mascara, and sometimes tinted moisturizer, after decades of wearing only lipstick.  I wanted to try a little eyeliner again.  So, I went to Sephora, asked around, bought some and took it home anxious to try it. 

I  knew I needed to practice a little (had not used any in YEARS) so I gave it a try one Saturday much like this one when I wasn't stressed or doing anything.

Well, big fail.  Why?  I can't see well enough to put on eyeliner without my glasses!  Frankly I was surprised, even shocked at this.  I've worn glasses since I was 10 or 11, a few years before I ever used any makeup.  It has long been a little blurrry, but it went from a little blurry 25-30 years ago, to big blob now. 

Oh well! 

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@Maloyo  I got one of those magnifying mirrors that you attach to your bathroom mirror and it has the accordion type arm on it.  I can't recall what you call it, but it works great.  I push it back when I am finished with it.  That's not the right name. It's retractable.  Not accordion but anyway it works.

[sann]

Would never think of putting on any makeup without a magnifying mirror. They are certainly handy for those of us who don't see as well as we once did.

[tototwo]

Another recommendation for a magnifying mirror -- I've had a wall-mounted, lighted 20X magnifying mirror for 25 years.   Great for eyeliner plus plucking hairs, getting smooth perfection in foundation, mascara, lipstick, etc.   Also have a couple 20X small mirrors that go with me when we travel.  

[Sweetbay magnolia]

I don't like liner on me as I've gotten older.  To me it's much more "youthful" to be youthful, and not wear much makeup.