Eyes, 50: Enhance your natural look
As we age, our skin changes, and this is particularly true around the eyes. After the age of 50, the eyelids become thinner, fine lines appear and the eyes can appear more tired. However, by adapting your make-up to these changes, you can brighten your eyes and enhance your natural beauty.
In this article, we'll show you how to apply the right eye make-up after 50, using techniques and products specifically designed to enhance your eyes while respecting your mature skin.
1. Preparing the eye contour area after age 50: the importance of moisturizing
Before applying any product, it's essential to properly prepare your eye area. After the age of 50, the skin around the eyes is more fragile and tends to dehydrate more quickly. Good moisturizing helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, relax the eyes and ensure better make-up hold.
Why is moisturizing essential for eye makeup after age 50?
On the one hand, it reduces fine lines and puffiness, giving a smoother, more youthful effect. On the other hand, it prevents make-up from marking creases, which is crucial for a natural, harmonious look. What's more, well-moisturized skin ensures smooth, even application of eyeshadow.
The recommended product
- Anticernes Correcteur Lumière: This treatment illuminates the eye contour while providing optimal hydration. It reduces dark circles and smoothes skin for fresher-looking eyes. Available here
Therefore, we recommend gently tapping the product with the fingertips for perfect absorption without irritating the skin.
2. Apply a base for longer-lasting eye make-up after 50
With age, the eyelid can become more irregular, making blush application more delicate. This is why the use of a base is essential. It not only smoothes the eyelid, but also intensifies and prolongs make-up wear.
If you don't have a specific base, you can use a fluid concealer to even out your eyelids.
The recommended product
- Light Correcting Concealer: Apply a thin layer to the eyelid for a smoothing, setting effect.
3. Choosing the right colors for flattering eye make-up after 50
After age 50, certain colors can harden features or accentuate signs of fatigue. As a result, it's best to opt for soft, luminous shades that add radiance and enlarge the eyes.
The ideal colors for eye makeup after 50
First of all, opt for light, natural shades. They bring freshness and luminosity to your eyes. Then, choose neutral, slightly satiny shades to avoid weighing down your eyelids.
Here are a few shades that work particularly well:
- Champagne and golden beige: perfect for illuminating the eyes,
- Taupe and light brown: for depth without weight,
- Powder pink: for a fresh, rejuvenating effect,
- Light grey or plum: for gentle intensification.
How to apply eye shadow?
- First, apply a light shade all over the eyelid to illuminate.
- Then use an intermediate shade (taupe, light brown, powder pink) to structure the look by applying it in the crease.
- Then slightly intensify the outer corner with a darker shade, blending well.
- Finally, add a luminous touch under the brow bone and at the inner corner to enlarge the eyes.
Recommended products
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Matte Eyeshadow: A soft, easy-to-blend texture, ideal for natural, refined make-up.
Available here
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Eye Shadow Palette - Nuit Étoilée: Perfect shades to enhance eyes after 50.
4. Redefining your eyes with the right eye pencil after 50
Eyeliner can sometimes harden features when applied too thickly. For a softer, more natural look, we recommend using a blended eye pencil.
How do I apply eye pencil after 50?
- First of all, choose a soft shade such as brown, taupe or plum rather than an intense black.
- Next, draw a thin line along the upper lash line, then blend for a blended effect.
- Finally, avoid applying dark pencil to the lower mucosa, which could narrow the eyes.
Recommended products
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Eye Pencil: Creamy texture for easy application and blending.
Available here
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Anti-Fatigue Eye Pencil: Ideal for brightening and opening the eyes.
Available here
5. Enhance lashes with a lengthening mascara for eyes over 50
With age, lashes can become thinner and less dense. That's why a good lengthening mascara helps structure the look and enlarge the eyes, while remaining natural.
Application tips
- Apply mascara in a zigzag pattern, from root to tip, to coat each lash.
- In addition, choose a mascara that lengthens and separates rather than a volumizing mascara that is too thick.
- Finally, if you have dark circles, avoid using mascara on your lower lashes.
The recommended product
- Waterproof Mascara: A long-lasting formula that lengthens lashes without clumping. Available here
6. Add a touch of light with illuminator for radiant eyes after 50
Applying illuminator under the brow bone and at the inner corner of the eye is an excellent way to open up the eyes and give an immediate healthy-glow effect.
Where to apply illuminator
- On the one hand, under the brow bone for a lifting effect,
- Secondly, at the inner corner of the eye to brighten the look,
- Finally, on the top of the cheekbones to harmonize the overall make-up look.
Conclusion: the keys to successful eye make-up after 50
In conclusion, the key to good eye make-up after 50 is to focus on light, softness and lightness. So, by following these tips and using the right products, you can achieve sublimated, radiant, natural-looking eyes.
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