Certain colors and textures of eyeshadow tend to bring out signs of fatigue or fine lines in the eyes. Here are the ones to avoid after 40 according to a makeup artist.
When you want to camouflage a drooping eyelid or some fine lines, it is important to choose the colors and textures of eye shadow that you apply to your eyes. After 40, certain shades can give a more tired look to the eyes or a “memerizing” effect to the look. Interviewed by the media Shefindsmakeup artist Kerrin Jackson, also creator of the blog The Makeup Refineryrevealed his tips for enhance the look after 40 years. According to her, the choice of eye shadow color is essential, and it is wise to avoid certain shades, especially the Red.
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Although very trendy this spring-summer, red is not a very flattering shade on the eyelids, after the age of 40: “Red eyeshadows can add years to your face just by giving your eyes a tired, irritated appearance and generally giving the impression of not feeling well” explains the expert. The makeup artist also reveals that certain eye shadow finishes can accentuate the appearance of fine lines.
This eyeshadow finish to avoid after 40
The makeup artist advises paying attention to the finishes of the eye shadows you use to highlight your eyes. She explains that the iridescent and metallic eyeshadows tend to bring out small defects in the eyelids: “They bring out every wrinkle, line or texture in the skin you’re trying to cover up with makeup”.
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Just as a blush or an iridescent highlighter will tend to highlight the pores and small irregularities of the skin, an iridescent or metallic eye shadow will highlight the irregularities of the eyelid, its lack of firmness or its wrinkles. The ideal? Use matte or semi-matte eyeshadows which allow you to highlight the look and illuminate it without bringing out its small flaws. If you want to add more shine to your eye makeup, apply an iridescent eye shadow in small touches: at the inner corner or under the eyebrow arch for example.
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