How to Apply Eye Makeup (for Women Over 50)

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Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and pat your skin dry.. Apply a thin layer of moisturizer.. Apply a thin coat of eyeshadow base or primer onto your eyelids.

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1

Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and pat your skin dry.

Step 1

Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and pat your skin dry.

2

Apply a thin layer of moisturizer.

Step 2

Apply a thin layer of moisturizer.

3

Apply a thin coat of eyeshadow base or primer onto your eyelids.

Step 3

Apply a thin coat of eyeshadow base or primer onto your eyelids.

4

Wait to put on your face makeup until after you do your eyes.

Step 4

Wait to put on your face makeup until after you do your eyes.

5

Opt for natural, warm tones.

Step 5

Opt for natural, warm tones.

6

Apply your eyeshadow in thin layers.

Step 6

Apply your eyeshadow in thin layers.

7

Stick to matte eyeshadows for the most part.

Step 7

Stick to matte eyeshadows for the most part.

8

Try using a single medium-dark shade to create a natural, flattering look.

Step 8

Try using a single medium-dark shade to create a natural, flattering look.

9

Opt for cream eyeshadow for a softer finish.

Step 9

Opt for cream eyeshadow for a softer finish.

10

Shape and fill in your brows.

Step 10

Shape and fill in your brows.

11

Curl your lashes to make your eyes look wider.

Step 11

Curl your lashes to make your eyes look wider.

12

Swipe on a single coat of lengthening mascara to show off your lashes.

Step 12

Swipe on a single coat of lengthening mascara to show off your lashes.

13

Dot on your eyeliner pencil, then smudge it with a cotton swab.

Step 13

Dot on your eyeliner pencil, then smudge it with a cotton swab.

14

Line your waterline with a nude shadow or liner.

Step 14

Line your waterline with a nude shadow or liner.

15

Pat on concealer in a V-shape under your eyes to cover dark circles.

Step 15

Pat on concealer in a V-shape under your eyes to cover dark circles.

16

Set your concealer with a light dusting of pressed powder.

Step 16

Set your concealer with a light dusting of pressed powder.

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