Do you think an FOF should wear lots of eyeshadow? The reptilian-like nature of the skin around my eyes tells me “no”, but yet I see a lot of women with the same skin wearing eye shadow. What do you think??
Do you think an FOF should wear lots of eyeshadow? The reptilian-like nature of the skin around my eyes tells me “no”, but yet I see a lot of women with the same skin wearing eye shadow. What do you think??
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Laura Borud wrote on :
I wear softer more neutral colors sometimes and more dramatic darker colors and get compliments with both. Use a neutral color on the lid (over the top of the base!) with a dark shade in the crease and outer corner. My brows are natural. I wear a black liquid eyeliner top and bottom, for more drama I’ll put a dark grey powder along the top and a long lasting pencil on the bottom line. The main thing is to play, experiment, find out what YOU like and then do it!
ashantia54 wrote on :
No I don’t think FOF, and I would not use lots of eye shadow. Use a natural tone to bring out your eyes but don’t make a bold statement, It will make you look older.
mkflaa@hotmail.com wrote on :
Hi,
Being a FOF and a professional makeup artist with many clients in their 50’s and 60’s, I think less is more. In all aspects of makeup.
I usually don’t wear eyeshadow because of my lids having a lot of texture and no matter what color I choose, it only seems to distract rather than compliment.
I have found that a softly filled in brow is the first step to framing my eyes and helping them “pop”. I also use liner right next to my lash on my upper lid. If I want to play with color, this is where I use it. After that, I use 2-3 coats of water proof mascera to finish my eye.
Equally important as framing from above with a filled in brow is framing from below with cheek color. I use a very soft peachy pink to give a natural glow.
If you do want to use shadow, my suggestion would be to use a primier underneath it to help smooth skin and keep the shadow fresh looking. As so many others have suggested, I would stay away from frosts and colors. Muted, natural colors are best. For your coloring, I would suggest a light to medium true brown that does not have any red or orange in it.
Most important, I have found that it is best for me to find a look that suites me, and not compare myself to others. I also remind myself that if I am noticing someone else’s eyeshadow rather than their eyes, it probably isn’t working for them! AFter all, we want people to see the our yeys and natural beauty, not our makeup!
“Let the beauty of your soul be the beauty you wear!”
Cheers, Mary
linda caricofe wrote on :
Hello there, age is only a number.
I love my eye shadow…and liner too.
I use a eye lid primer first, then the shadow.
I highly recommend Smash Box, or, Two Faced products for primers.
Take my word for it, those primers really make a difference.
I also wear a lighter shadow rather than a dark shadow.
Best wishes,
from forever young Linda to forever young you 🙂
Maria Comfort wrote on :
You obviously don’t want to look like a teenager, but still want to remain attractive. Eye shadows are made today so that they don’t collect in the creases, therefore you can still wear it without worry. Subtle colors usually enhance your look rather than detract. Matte eyeshadows diminish the lines and creases, and frosts enhance them. There are some shadows available now that have light diffusing particles in them so that they reflect the skin.
It’s always a good idea to get a professional makeover annually to keep up with your own personal changes and issues. This will also keep you up to date with current trends.
LateBloomerBeauty wrote on :
First of all, I zoomed on on your photo and I don’t see any “reptilian skin” around your eyes. You still have lots of volume in your face, which in Martha Stewart parlance “is a good thing!”. Eye shadow does not work when your upper lids start getting that Charlotte Rampling hooded look. But I don’t see you having that issue. The thing to remember as we mature is that less is more. I still wear eye shadow on special occasions but I balance it out with volumizing mascara and a tiny bit of eye pencil on outer lids. As for day wear, I think you answered your question when you mentioned your reaction. I see those ladies walking around the city all the time and I remind myself that I’m no different (I, too, am acquiring the hooded look!) except that I’m going to concentrate on other parts of my face to avoid looking older and dated. You look like you have beautiful skin, so use a tint on your cheeks and a beautiful lipstick. They’re some great colors at facestockholm.com. I don’t know if you wear glasses all the time but I did for years and I think that a cleaner look (neutrals, if you use anything at all) is better.
gus grinstad wrote on :
Thank you – yes, I have been blessed with nice skin, but have lots of “cracks”, for lack of a better word, around my eyes and I hate to see shadow in the cracks. I use a matte eye shadow primer too, but maybe I should stay away from the frosted shadows. Someone told me a few years ago that the frosted look reflected the light away from you and was a good idea for “older eyes” – not sure I agree with that. Thanks again for your comments!
Cubie131 wrote on :
You don’t look reptilian to me, but I know what you mean. If you like eyeshadow and want to wear it, I would suggest that you don’t wear frost or glitter shadow ever. That really magnifies wrinkles and other flaws. Keep it matte and simple-neutral shades with maybe a pop of a color that compliments your eye color, well blended. Most women look good with fine black liner as close to the lashes as possible, with black mascara. Lash amount decreases as we age, and black really helps to camouflage that. It is not too harsh for most complexions. That alone, or with a little shadow, is all you really need. There are no rules-ultimately it’s what you are comfortable with and what flatters you. Except for glitter-there should be no glitter for anyone over 20 unless it’s Halloween- or other costumed event!
Susan S. wrote on :
Hi ggrinst,
The real question is do YOU want to wear shadow? If you never like the way it looks on your skin, then just skip it if you feel you look better without. Try not to compare yourself to what others do. If you think just a little bit of mascara and touch of liner look best on you, than that should be your make-up “look”.
That being said, I second exactly what Loraine said; If you DO want to wear it, but want to keep it looking fresh and youthful, stay away from frosts, keep colors in the med to light range, and stick with warmer, flesh-tone based shades such as peaches, soft browns, creams, and brownish pinks. Purples, grays, blues, and silvers are usually not best for aging eyes as they will tend to make you look more tired and for your eyes to look more sunken. And “lots” of eyeshadow is probably never a great idea.
Also, since on most FOFs the skin on the part of your lid right next to your lashline tends to be somewhat less wrinkly than the skin further up on your lid, you may want to concentrate your color just there (if this part of your lid is still visible). A simple and flattering thing to do is to use a lighter color from the inner corner of your eye across the lid to right above your pupil (just a teensy bit farther than half way), and then use a slightly darker color on the outer part of the lid. It will give your lid a bit of pop and contour and “open” your eyes a bit, too
Hawklady wrote on :
I don’t think anyone should wear lots of eyeshadow. I do think that you could wear some though. Buy an eyeshadow primer (or use your foundation – experment with what works best) to help the shadow stay put and not settle into creases. I noticed from your picture that you wear glasses. Glasses provide us with another issue in that they tend to make our eyes disappear, especially if we are near sighted. Being fa rsighted makes them more prominent in which case we must make sure that our makeup is subtle. We need to do just the opposite when we wear glasses for nearsightedness.
My suggestions for nearsighted glasses wearers:
1. Find a neutral shadow to apply to the entire lid. Lash line to eyebrow.
2. Use eyeshadow that is a couple of shades darker for the crease. This will provide definition. Sometimes we might even have to fake the crease if gravity has removed it.
3. Use a very light nearly white shade on your brow bone beneath the arch of your brow and in the inner corner of your eye.
4. Line your upper lashes with a dark brown or black liner (I love Revlon Colorstay) keeping the line thin at the inner corner and wider as it goes to the outside. Line your lower lashes (only if the prescription is for near sightedness) following the same pattern. This time though line the eye under the lashes instead of on the waterline. This will give the illusion of larger eyes.
Keep the eyeshadow subtle and you will look amazing!
gus grinstad wrote on :
What great advice – thanks! yes, I am near sighted and wear glasses every day. I don’t usually wear eyeliner on the upper lashes, but maybe I’ll try that. Your suggestions are really helpful!
Hollis Wagenstein wrote on :
Nobody should wear “lots” of eyeshadow; you should wear eyeshadow that enhances your looks and compliments your outfit and overall makeup. When in doubt… get help. You can get “free makeovers” at department store counters (like Bobbi Brown, Chanel, Laura Mercier, etc.). Some stores have an occasional “girls night out” which includes a master class for a particular brand. Local beauty schools, makeup shows, and web sites are full of usable ideas. As for “reptilian skin”, your dermatologist may be able to use a non-invasive laser procedure or injectible that tightens up the skin with minimal discomfort and downtime. That way, you’ll feel better about ANY makeup you wear. You are beautiful just the way you are, but you can make tweaks that keep you one step ahead of the aging game.
ACeeKayWa wrote on :
I don’t think anyone at any age should overdue the eyeshadow, but that’s just me. I know the issue you mention and suggest wearing a nice nude, non-sparkly cream eyeshadow. It’s surprising how much it will perk up one’s appearance without looking like we FOF’s are trying “too hard”. Cheers!
Loraine Alcorn wrote on :
I wear softer colors and stick to mattes the frosts are what settle into the skin and make it look older and the darker the eye-shadow the more it can age you I will wear lite browns, pinks,neutral tones in a matte. I try and stay away from frosts unless I put it right under my eyebrow for a bit of shine
gus grinstad wrote on :
Staying away from the use of the frosted eyeshadows seems to be a common theme from everyone here. I think it’s good advice. Maybe that’s what’s turning me off so much – all that shadow in creases. Thanks!
casavon wrote on :
I’m 62 and I wear eye shadow. Not LOTS of eye shadow, but enough that it’s flattering. I use Avon Genics eye cream EVERY night and it helps keep the skin around my eyes soft and somewhat wrinkle free! At my age, wrinkles are inevitable, but by using the right products, you can wear eye makeup and look awesome while doing so!!
Good luck! Chris
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