The world of beauty is also punctuated by trends. They fluctuate at the same pace as the seasons and the fashion shows. To ensure that you achieve the ideal makeup, certain basic gestures must be learned. Many of us have spent hours practicing in front of the mirror to achieve, finally, after many attempts, to master the art of the pencil, the tricky eyeliner or even contouring for the most seasoned – while even the priestess Kim Kardashian took years to perfect her brushstrokes.
If these basic gestures that have become lightning accompany our daily lives, it is nevertheless recommended to adapt your techniques, just like your products, to your age. Let’s explain. Over the years, the skin changes just like the rest of our aging body; inevitable process of life. The hair becomes gray and takes on a new texture, the skin becomes less elastic and hollows out to form furrows. And that’s not all, even if you don’t see it, the skin’s needs also change over time, especially with the hormonal fluctuations linked to menopause. It may become dry, dehydrated or even more sensitive. Although it is not appropriate to throw away your habits and customs in the bathroom trash, it is recommended to gradually adopt actions to better meet the needs of mature skinwhich will blow your mind “THANKS“.
Choosing the ideal mascara to give yourself doe eyes
Over the years, the skin around the eyes tends to become thinner and wither, just like the skin around the eyelids tends to droop. The gaze can then be lost, especially if you bury it under too much makeup. “You need to open your eyes and make them look as big as possible, this gives a cooler look“, explained Sandy Linter, makeup artist who has had a plethora of models and celebrities in her hands, in an interview with the American edition of Vogue. As a first step, the expert recommends curling your eyelashes using an eyelash curler, taking care to start from the root.
Then, the legendary make-up artist highlights the importance of get your hands on the right mascara. “There are very thick formulas that are not suitable for older women whose eyelashes have become thinner and more fragile“, she explains. When the mascara is not suitable, there is a risk that the eyelashes will clump and stick together, which can give an undesirable effect of “fly legs“. For her part, Sandy Linter uses a mascara with provitamin B5, which moisturizes and stimulates cell renewal. If you are looking to change your mascara, the editorial staff of Current wife has listed its ten favorite mascaras, between kept promises of length, volume and curve.
And to protect your eye area, be sure to apply a primer to your eyelashes before applying your mascara. This will not only allowprovide volume and care but also to facilitate makeup removal, by isolating the eyelashes from the pigment of the mascara, which means that you will no longer need to rub your eyes, a gesture that is too abrupt for the fine skin around your eyes.
Pencil: choose the right color to widen your eyes
When it comes to pencil, Sandy Linter urges women to use both black and brown. Forget the idea that black would harden the look, it is in reality a matter of convenience depending on the eyes. “You have to create a contrast between eye color and eyeliner. Brown can give the impression of being tired if it’s not the right one“, she explains. Finally, you may want to finish your makeup with a touch of eye shadow. The star makeup artist of the 70s gives here some wise advice for applying it: “Don’t take an eyeshadow and just place it in the center of the eyelid.“The expert recommends instead grabbing a small brush, starting from the outer corner of the eye and moving inwards, so that the color gradually becomes lighter.”This will give you a bigger, wider look.“, she finishes.
Apply your mascara to hide drooping eyelids
If your eyelids are drooping and making it difficult to apply your mascara, you can tilt your head slightly back during application. A valuable tip that Michel Coulombe, global make up artist at Laura Mercier and artistic director of training and education at Orveo, told us during an interview. “We raise the chin a little and arch the head backwards so as not to pull on the skin of the eyelids and facilitate access to the eyelashes.“, he advised. The specialist also explained to us the role of mascara in defining the look : “By having a structure, it is easier to work with the colors afterwards to bring out the eyes and widen the look.“
To add volume to the eyelashes and support the look, apply a layer of mascara on top of the eyelashes, then another on the bottom, before making a slight zigzag movement. Finally, the makeup artist ended by revealing to us that translucent powder, called loose powder, is an excellent ally for make your mascara last throughout the daybecause it is specially designed to absorb moisture and excess oil.
Source :
“Makeup for Women Over 50: A Step-by-Step Guide to a Luminous Beauty Look“, Vogue