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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Eye makeup: Update at end (what I bought) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eye-makeup-question-for-50-crowd Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:39:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php viva on "Eye makeup: Update at end (what I bought)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eye-makeup-question-for-50-crowd/page/2#post-1902765 Fri, 30 Mar 2018 15:27:44 +0000 viva 1902765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lisap - I'm afraid you might be right about these BB sticks. Going to continue with them and we'll see .... Everyone again, THANK YOU! I think i'm going to create a spreadsheet with all of these great ideas so that I don't lose a single one. You all are the best. Aquamarine on "Eye makeup: Update at end (what I bought)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eye-makeup-question-for-50-crowd/page/2#post-1902649 Fri, 30 Mar 2018 01:52:18 +0000 Aquamarine 1902649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fun thread. I too love hearing what everyone uses. Makeup is so overwhelming with so many choices, I’d just as soon start with someone else’s favorite products. Style Fan on "Eye makeup: Update at end (what I bought)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eye-makeup-question-for-50-crowd/page/2#post-1902645 Fri, 30 Mar 2018 01:06:17 +0000 Style Fan 1902645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lots of great information here.  I am also a fan of Lisa Eldridge.  I watch a few of her looks over and over.  I always use an eye primer.  Unfortunately, the one I use has been discontinued.  I wear MAC eyeshadows ( a natural colour on the lid and a brown for contouring).  I tightline with Laura Mercier (brown) and have been for 15 years.  My mascara is Lancome Monsieur Big (Black). I get my eyebrows tinted. I have never figured out how to use concealer.  I just skip it. binkle on "Eye makeup: Update at end (what I bought)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eye-makeup-question-for-50-crowd/page/2#post-1902644 Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:48:33 +0000 binkle 1902644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Someone mentioned Lisa Eldredge's videos - she is great, and provides very accessible looks. Freckles on "Eye makeup: Update at end (what I bought)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eye-makeup-question-for-50-crowd/page/2#post-1902640 Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:34:29 +0000 Freckles 1902640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Viva I have recently started using a new product for my hooded eyes.  Biotherm Blue Therapy Eye Opening Serum. It wasn't for this problem but my dark circles under my eyes have  disappeared as well as the bags.  Miraculous. Anonymous on "Eye makeup: Update at end (what I bought)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eye-makeup-question-for-50-crowd/page/2#post-1902521 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 18:04:23 +0000 Anonymous 1902521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sometimes Sephora dives me crazy too. I then head for the Bloomingdale's makeup counter and bring home lots of samples to play with. Anonymous on "Eye makeup: Update at end (what I bought)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eye-makeup-question-for-50-crowd#post-1902470 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 15:32:55 +0000 Anonymous 1902470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Viva, thank you for starting this incredibly informative post. I don't wear eye makeup in part because mascara irritates my eyes and I didn't realize how many other options there were! It's so useful to have non salesperson feedback and from so many different perspectives. Thank you again! Anonymous on "Eye makeup: Update at end (what I bought)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eye-makeup-question-for-50-crowd#post-1902464 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 14:54:39 +0000 Anonymous 1902464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ We absolutely need a quiet ladies makeup store. Sephora is a hot mess at the best of times.  Our Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Boutiques come the closest - and the newly renovated ones are quite stunning. I get most of my stuff there now.  I have those Bobbi sticks and use them from time to time.  They don't seem to stay in one place on me as well as powder over primer does though.  I'm not a huge tight-liner fan either - fyi.  Colette on "Eye makeup: Update at end (what I bought)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eye-makeup-question-for-50-crowd#post-1902451 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 13:43:08 +0000 Colette 1902451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I always need a quiet make up moment so I know what you mean. Glad you got things sorted. Sometimes you just need to dive in and refresh your make up just like we do with our clothes. Anonymous on "Eye makeup: Update at end (what I bought)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eye-makeup-question-for-50-crowd#post-1902448 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 13:35:31 +0000 Anonymous 1902448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ woohoo- glad you had a somewhat successful outing of the quiet kind (I know what you mean about sephora- sometimes it can be overload).  It is always fun to try new products- especially in early spring- gives you that new fresh feeling and look that breaks the winter trance. Enjoy your new finds and HAPPY SPRING!!! gryffin on "Eye makeup: Update at end (what I bought)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eye-makeup-question-for-50-crowd#post-1902435 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 12:05:20 +0000 gryffin 1902435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Viva - late to the party but I did want to contribute.  At 58 yo, I consider make up "corrective grooming."  I have small deep set brown eyes.  I use make up to achieve the no-make up look but balance and enhance my features.  To that effect this is the list: 1. Sunscreen acts as primer - Neutrogena Sheer Zinc 50 (or the Pure and Free baby 60).  I don't use chemical sunscreens 2. Bare Escentuals clear radiance to set sunscreen 3. BE rose radiance as blush 4. BE The Truth quad to literally act as "shadow and light"  I imagine I am a "skull" how to I enhance features without being noticable 5. Cle de Peau - Ivory.  The best concealer in the universe.  Melts into skin, does not settle into lines, undetectable, and lasts forever.  Makes it to the top of every beauty editors list for good reason.  I am surprised no one else has mentioned.  It's a cream that turns powdery but undetectable.  Spendy but soooo worth it and lasts a long, long time 5.  Benefit Gimme brow in medium/deep for my brown hair.  Just a bit and comb through with a spooley brush so it enhances and polishes but is not evident 6. Three custom colors pencil in Navy.  It's made to be used on the waterline.  Line waterline outer third top, bottom waterline lightly, and upper lid tight line outer 3rd of lashes so it enhances and brightens but is not obvious.  7.  BE flawless definition mascara (I'm so sorry they discontinued the espresso.  I try and match the brown of my lashes.  Not sure what I will use next 8. Burts bees peppermint orginal balm or Smiths original or minted rose for the barest hint of color.  That's my make up look that I wear every day.  viva on "Eye makeup: Update at end (what I bought)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eye-makeup-question-for-50-crowd#post-1902423 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 10:44:32 +0000 viva 1902423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you all so much. Yesterday I went to the great makeup counters at our horrible Macys (!). I picked up Aquamarine's suggested navy Chanel pencil and then got waylaid at Bobbi Brown for the rest of the haul. I don't think that's a bad place to start this journey (especially since I use BB foundation (alternating with Laura Mercier) and have several of her lipsticks). But mostly, I couldn't bear Sephora yesterday -- just too much stuff, too many heavily madeup young men and women .... I needed a quiet "lady's makeup moment" in Macys. I am getting OLD.  For concealer, I am trying BB's instant full cover concealer, which I apply with a brush. It's a pretty thick concealer but applying with a brush makes it easy to keep the application light. I put a little on the back of my hand, dot the brush into it, and then lightly dot/sweep it over the dark circles (sweeping down, thank you Texstyle). The coverage is really great and looks natural. I think my other concealer is just too creamy for very dark days. For eye shadow, I stuck to my norms of pinks and browns, this time going with BB's cream shadow sticks in both malted pink (lid) and vanilla (browline and corner of eye). Again, I'm using a brush to spread the color around. It's not terribly different from my last look although definitely a bit brighter and less dry  - and these are moves in the right direction. I've bookmarked this post for the future, though, because I don't think I am done exploring eye makeup. Sal, I'm definitely interested in exploring smudgy greens/olives next. Plus, I want to check out Trinny's line. And for all of you who mentioned the Nars concealer, it's my next one to try if the BB ends up being too thick/dry in the long run. Colette: It's funny, I have the exact same Laura Mercier cake eyeliner (in Bleu Marine) that you and Angie do. I've had it for a couple of years! But I use it as for a going out look and apply it in a thicker line over my lashes (sort of a cat eye look, although not extended beyond my eyes). That's a fantastic product. I don't like the idea of anything near or on my eye rims, frankly. I don't like what it does to my eyes or how it feels, and it reminds me of how I wore makeup for a while in high school. I just prefer the other way of applying liner. Thanks again everyone! I love all the wisdom in this place. And it's fun to see how many of us love makeup. Gigi on "Eye makeup: Update at end (what I bought)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eye-makeup-question-for-50-crowd#post-1902405 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 08:14:47 +0000 Gigi 1902405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lisa Eldridge recently had a video on natural-looking makeup, and she mentioned a product from Perricone MD called "No Eyeshadow Eyeshadow." I haven't tried it but thought it sounded interesting. Here is the link to Lisa's video (there is a list of products at the bottom): <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.lisaeldridge.com/video/28600/my-ultimate-secret-makeup-look/#.WryecGbMxzA">http://www.lisaeldridge.com/vi.....ryecGbMxzA</a> I like RMS un-cover-up for concealer. It is creamy but does not seem heavy. Concealers often settle in my fine lines, but this one is not too bad. I like the idea of eye primer to help brighten the eye area. I just started using one, and I find it makes a big difference. I use Gabriel's eye primer (Gabriel is a natural brand), but I have also used the Wet 'n' Wild Photo Finish primer and found it to work really well. As far as eyeliner goes, I wonder what would happen if you used navy eyeliner. I have brown eyes too and have heard that navy can really emphasize them. I haven't tried it myself yet. Colette on "Eye makeup: Update at end (what I bought)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eye-makeup-question-for-50-crowd#post-1902384 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 02:05:17 +0000 Colette 1902384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have super sensitive and dry skin so I have difficulty with a lot of products, that’s why I don’t wear a lot of make up, but I do wear it. I have to say that for my eyes, tight lining changed everything for me. I’m wondering why it doesn’t work for you? I had experimented with several products and just about gave up until I found Laura Mercier and her brush. Most days I just tightline the top and add mascara. Nothing on the bottom. If I’m going out somewhere I’ll actually be interacting with people I add a thin swipe of dark blue shadow along the lash line to add a more dramatic liner effect and do the BB trick and sweep the brush lightly on outer corner of the bottom. I use the LM brow mascara, but very sparingly. I also use the LM concealer for dark circles. I’ve learned a couple new makeup tricks from watching Trinny. She introduced a makeup line that you apply with your fingers. One of her dark circle tips is to take the concealer from dark the inner corner of the eye and go straight down, I’ve tried it with my LM concealer and it does seem to work. It also helps to just smoosh (technical term) the concealer down with your finger and let it melt in as opposed to brushing it. I generally don’t wear eye shadow but if I’m feeling like it, and I rarely do, I sweep some neutral color along the lid. This is also a tip from Trinny. And I’ve read a few articles that suggest as we get older, a sweep of shadow and mascara (or fake lashes) are all you need for eyes. But I’m not giving up my LM tightline any time soon. Also, some friends love IT Bye Bye Under eye but I have not tried it. Anonymous on "Eye makeup: Update at end (what I bought)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eye-makeup-question-for-50-crowd#post-1902369 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 23:39:55 +0000 Anonymous 1902369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I also have brown eyes but any brown eye make up I have tried, including brows, is all wrong and too reddish. Greys or taupes are much better. A while ago, Angie mentioned using white for tight lining. Even a little white brightens. binkle on "Eye makeup: Update at end (what I bought)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eye-makeup-question-for-50-crowd#post-1902368 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 23:39:37 +0000 binkle 1902368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm 59, with fair skin and hazel eyes.  I always wear glasses, so don't feel super heavy eye makeup would work for me.  My lids are pretty droopy, so I try to keep it light and "open." For dark circles, I like Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Corrector.  She also has Intensive Skin Serum Concealer.  Both work nicely.  It helps to dust some powder over concealer. I don't like heavy eye shadows.  I do like the current "holographic" effects - with a gentle hand. I use a layer of Milk's Holographic Highlighting powder over the whole lid, then a layer of Stila eye shadow in Chinois over that.  Chinois is a very basic matte light parchment.  With the two layers, I think I get some of the holographic glimmer, but not too bold. Then Laura Mercier Caviar Stick in Amethyst along the upper lid line, and smudge it - but not a heavy smokey look.  I don't do the lower line.  And then, just a bit of Milk Holographic Stick in Lavender (very very subtle) on the brow bone for a highlight. The Holographic Stick is also pretty cool if used on the top of the cheek bones to catch the light. Sal on "Eye makeup: Update at end (what I bought)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eye-makeup-question-for-50-crowd#post-1902325 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 20:40:37 +0000 Sal 1902325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I use Estee Lauder Black Mascara (only one on me that does not smudge) Usually charcoal liner smudged (or no liner) Dark brown brow pencil Eyeshadows - shades of taupe/grey/smudgy green/dirty pinks I have been using Trinny London shadows "Wisdom" and "Chariot". With your colouring I could see smudgy greens/olives being really nice on your eyes. I have a strange mix of laziness and pickiness about my makeup which is not always a good combo!! Anonymous on "Eye makeup: Update at end (what I bought)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eye-makeup-question-for-50-crowd#post-1902317 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 19:45:28 +0000 Anonymous 1902317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am 61 yo and will always wear eye makeup even if I skip my foundation. I have brown eyes and a light warm complexion. First and foremost, use a great moisturizing eye cream. This will make sure your concealer will not cake. Concealer:  Lancôme Effacernes Undereye Concealer - creamy and water proof. Lancome just came out with a newer concealer that I am tempted to try Teint Indole Ultra . Eye Brows I use Anastasia brow wiz in taupe Eye Liner: For most days I use Revlon Colorstay  eyeliner in black (I feel that black makes your eyes "pop") for special occasions/evenings out I use Anastasia darkside waterproof eyeliner in black. Eye Shadow: I use 2 colors from Bobby Brown : banana and  heather. I also an eyeshadow palette from Laura Mercier <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.lauramercier.com/eye-shadow/eye-art-artists-palette-12614919.html">https://www.lauramercier.com/e.....14919.html</a> I am on my 3rd palette - the colors are phenomenal! - Sateen,  not shimmer and you can also use the darker colors to layer over your eyeliner to get eyes to pop even more (blends wonderfully!!!) LaPed on "Eye makeup: Update at end (what I bought)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eye-makeup-question-for-50-crowd#post-1902316 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 19:34:55 +0000 LaPed 1902316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Not a big eye makeup person (have had bouts of eczema on my eyelids, so have to be careful what I put on/near them, and what I use to take it off). But chiming in to say that I really like the Mineral Fusion Concealer Duo that efbgen recommends. Very creamy, easy to apply and blend. I use it mostly to even out redness, but when I've used it on dark under-eye I was satisfied with the results. Helena on "Eye makeup: Update at end (what I bought)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eye-makeup-question-for-50-crowd#post-1902315 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 19:27:10 +0000 Helena 1902315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Not much knowledge to add, as I am in the process of updating my eye makeup technique to accommodate my rapidly dropping hooded eyelids ... but in my searches, I did discover Wayne Goss, who you can find on YouTube, and I've found some good tips from him. Might be worth a search. jmwolf on "Eye makeup: Update at end (what I bought)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eye-makeup-question-for-50-crowd#post-1902310 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 18:52:17 +0000 jmwolf 1902310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Mid-30s and I am moving away from shimmer and sparkle in my eye makeup, not that I ever wore much of it before but it just doesn't feel right to me these days. Yet I still see women of all ages wear a shimmery look quite well! So, it's not an age issue necessarily, it's what works for you own eyes and skin. Shimmer doesn't "read" well on me and my makeup ends up looking dusty, IYKWIM.  I'll second Jane's and others' recommendations of Laura Mercier concealer. The palettes with the dual tone, so easy to blend away dark circles. If your undereye is dry, I like a creamier concealer (LM also makes one, as well as Tarte maracuja oil concealer - so creamy and pigmented!) and you can use a bit of primer (under) or powder (over) to lightly set.  Angie's tips for the blue toned eye makeup are great and, IME, will help make eyes look clearer and brighter - the same way a cool toned lip will make your teeth look whiter!  Dana on "Eye makeup: Update at end (what I bought)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eye-makeup-question-for-50-crowd#post-1902302 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 18:10:21 +0000 Dana 1902302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sorry to be so late to the party, but Viva, what a great post! Up until my mid-30's I wore tons of eye make-up (hey, it was the 80's/'90's.) Now I don't wear too terribly much b/c I think it looks better and I've gotten a little lazy. But I'm kind of bored, so I'm reading all the replies with much interest.  In last month's Bazaar, I saw that highly glossy/shimmery shadows are a trend for the season. I know they say that sparkles can settle into fine lines, but I think with the SmashBox primer it could be okay. It seems like the "shine" could really brighten up the eye area, and it looks like you really only need one color (easy.) They showed a Stila Shimmer Glow Liquid Shadow in Cloud/lavender. The color would be AMAZING with your brown eyes!!  I'm terrible with concealer, but I've found Rodan & Fields eye cream to have a brightening effect.  Can't wait to hear what you come up with!  viva on "Eye makeup: Update at end (what I bought)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eye-makeup-question-for-50-crowd#post-1902283 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 15:37:30 +0000 viva 1902283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow - more great advice! Thanks for the Finds, Angie and Greenjeans! Tex, really appreciate the guidance on concealer application. And Vix, thanks for the color info - I will be studying. I’m very excited to pick up a few new things and play around. Vix on "Eye makeup: Update at end (what I bought)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eye-makeup-question-for-50-crowd#post-1902275 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 15:11:52 +0000 Vix 1902275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi Viva -- Just on the other side of the age line here but thought I'd answer. Esp as I have a lot of undereye dryness and sensitivity and products there tend to dry and/or irritate. Not a big makeup person, so I like to use products rec'd by an eco beauty makeup artist who does a lot of bridal as well as editorial.  Shadow: Youngblood (also great for blushes, CC primer, and foundation) Undereye:  Ever Skin Daylight Treatment Concealer (I'm working off a sample, best I've found after testing way too many, but still a little drying in winter so I often stick with just my "brightening" UE moisturizer. All the usual "top picks" dried and/or caused irritation) Liner: Not eco beauty but doesn't slide off my highly moisturized eyes: Kat Von D liners  For colors with brown eyes I'd work off the below:  -- COLORS: blues/purples/blue-greens; with your coloring you can probably go to warm greens. The cooler muted shades ("plum" "indigo" "slate" "deep lagoon" types of names] are better on me but I bet you can handle more brightness, too  -- NEUTRALS: greys, browns chart from here: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.janeblundellart.com/watercolour-mixing-charts.html">https://www.janeblundellart.co.....harts.html</a> Greenjeans on "Eye makeup: Update at end (what I bought)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eye-makeup-question-for-50-crowd#post-1902269 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 14:46:39 +0000 Greenjeans 1902269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This stuff is magic. I tried it because I needed a sunscreen for the sensitive area around my eyes.  I love it because it  minimizes fine lines and has brightened up my whole eye area. Angie on "Eye makeup: Update at end (what I bought)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eye-makeup-question-for-50-crowd#post-1902266 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 14:38:27 +0000 Angie 1902266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I LOVE eye make-up - wear it DAILY no matter what - but use only two products. I have big eyes, long lashes, and strong brows - so feel it's enough, (otherwise my make-up is wearing me, IYKWIM). No shadow or primer. I use YSL blue mascara and Laura Mercier blue tightliner. (I also use Anastasia's brown brow pencil). I have green eyes, not blue.  texstyle on "Eye makeup: Update at end (what I bought)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eye-makeup-question-for-50-crowd#post-1902257 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 14:25:26 +0000 texstyle 1902257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I use Origins foundation as my concealer as I find it better not to try too hard to conceal to achieve a very natural look. I do have some of their concealer for rare times when I'm going to a special event or something and I might be photographed, etc. Applying it in a downward v shape from under the eye towards the cheek seems to help it look more natural than a semi-circle application.  I prefer to use blush tones on my eyelids for a very natural look but still deeper and brighter than my real paler eyelid color. I use Aveda petal essence™ face accents and Bare Minerals blush - one is more of a barely there highlighter color and the other a range of colors I can mix with a big soft brush. I like a deep plum eyeliner when I use one. I do not do tight lining but use  a very soft pencil style liner that is not sharp because I prefer a thicker less precise look (more natural to my eye). I use brown mascara. Anonymous on "Eye makeup: Update at end (what I bought)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eye-makeup-question-for-50-crowd#post-1902249 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 14:03:55 +0000 Anonymous 1902249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ For concealer I just moved from Tarte to Mineral Fusion (cool on both) I think they both give great coverage.  Although I used Tarte for years, I find the MF goes on a little smoother.I also think the darker color (compact comes with light and dark) "conceals" the other facial lines- which I refer to as my marionette lines-yikes) better. I tried PURE but felt I did not get the coverage I wanted. For eye color- I have a fantastic but huge palette by Tarte with so many colors for highlights and smoky and on and on that I will probably still be using it the day I die-LOL.  For eyeliner I just use the colors in this palette but use eye lining brush.  Habit I got into in the early days with  the little red mabelline mascara compact that did double duty of mascara and liner (anyone remember that) When I have tried current eyeliners I don't seem to have the same control (but I think it is just me and my mind set).  Even though I have enough eye color, I more than  suspect I will break down at some point and try the Mineral Fusion colors....I can't help myself! I don't use mascara for a bunch of reasons (glasses, refuse to use curler, eye irritation etc) viva on "Eye makeup: Update at end (what I bought)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eye-makeup-question-for-50-crowd#post-1902246 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 13:57:15 +0000 viva 1902246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you all for this great advice! One thing seems pretty clear - I need to be priming my eyelids. So today I am off to look at primers. Also the Nars concealer and possibly a Chanel pencil. Thanks so much!!!! Anonymous on "Eye makeup: Update at end (what I bought)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eye-makeup-question-for-50-crowd#post-1902243 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 13:52:05 +0000 Anonymous 1902243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love eye makeup , and never am without it.  I am cognizant of the fact that as we age though , we need to make sure the eye makeup isn't taking over .  I use primer, a similar BB pink or bone shadow, one other darker colour in the crease, and a super dark BB shadow with a fine brush as liner. I can't get a pencil liner to smudge and blend as well as I can a powder liner, and if there is one thing I hate, it's that stark unblended eyeliner look.  For colour ?  I admit I stick to black , navy or very dark brown powder.  Along with BB shadows, I have a few Tarte palettes that have nice, matte colours and work just as well as BB products. I have no opinion on colours for brightening....  I have lucked into a couple of concealer/brighteners that work well for me:  but the best one is the Nars one with the sponge tip.  I use quite a pale colour, and not right under my eyes.  I use the end of damp Beauty Blender to dab it into place after it's sat for a minute.  No mascara on bottom lashes  - I think BB herself says it's too darkening and shadowy.