by Debbie
Bumpy uneven eyeliner on wrinkled hooded higher eyelids
Hello Linda,
I am over 50 and my eyelids are hooded and wrinkly, so placing on eyeliner is an actual trouble for me.
I’ve tried all these tips for hooded, wrinkled eyes, and I could make the eyeliner look okay from distant, however if you rise up shut, it is all bumpy and uneven.
And, it flakes off and onto my backside eyelid and cheeks.
And typically by the tip of the day, the eyeliner has bled into the world round my eyes and into the wrinkles and appears messy and smeared.
Typically I seem like I simply awakened!
Any solutions on the most effective kind of eyeliner for me?
Editor’s Notice:
Hello Debbie, thanks on your query about the most effective eyeliners for mature eyes. It is a widespread concern for older girls, and I completely perceive what you imply. I’ve the identical downside!
Primarily based on my expertise, listed below are some solutions and observations that may assist. I will begin by itemizing the varieties of liners you would possibly wish to attempt first and transfer on to kind you would possibly wish to keep away from.
Nice Selection
1. Gel eyeliners: These are sometimes thought of the simplest to make use of and longest-lasting amongst all eyeliner formulation. Search for ones that say “Silky Gel Formulation” and ensure they’re a long-lasting or waterproof formulation.
Why are they an important selection?
Their ease of use makes them mild on delicate pores and skin, particularly on the higher lash line. And, they normally have a tremendous tip or include a liner brush, so you’ll be able to draw a really skinny line for a softer look.
And, if you need a extra dramatic look, simply press just a little tougher. City Decay makes an important one referred to as: 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil.. It is a creamy, waterproof pencil eyeliner that is available in a variety of shades.
This eyeliner’s formulation glide makes it simple to use. And, it goes on easily.
2. Pencil Eyeliners: These are the proper eyeliner for an informal on a regular basis look. You’ll be able to draw exact strains simply on the decrease lash line or contained in the higher lid (referred to as tightlining).
I feel these are excellent for mature girls who need a good informal look. Personally, I all the time intention for a pure, but outlined eyeliner make-up look. I would like folks to note my eyes, not my make-up! 😊
Good Selection
A good selection can be a satin glide eyeliner. A satin eyeliner will enable for a extra smoother utility and should not look as bumpy.
I say this can be a good (however not nice) selection as a result of some glide-on eye pencil liners can switch or smudge all through the day, settling into tremendous strains or creases across the eyes.
You’d need to mess around with the completely different manufacturers. Three standard manufacturers recognized for his or her satin glide eyeliners:
1. Marc Jacobs Magnificence
2. Bobbi Brown
3. L’Oréal Paris
Keep Away from Liquid Eyeliner
Liquid liner merchandise will be irritating for these with delicate eyes. Plus, except you’ve a really mild hand otherwise you’re a make-up artist, liquid liners are laborious to regulate and apply.
I’ve by no means been capable of get a clean utility with liquid liners, even when they’ve a clean felt tip. I feel the problem is their intense pigmentation, which tends to deposit an excessive amount of colour. Plus, they’ve a really quick dry time, so it is laborious to repair any errors as a result of it’s important to work quick.
Keep Away from Creamy Method Eye Liners
Remember that is my private choice, however I discover any creamy pencil to be an enormous downside for older pores and skin, wrinkles, or hooded eye points.
This is why: They have a tendency to trigger “raccoon eyes”. Whereas crayon-type eyeliners with a creamy texture are simpler to use in comparison with waxy pencils, gels, and liquid eyeliners, they have a tendency to put on off shortly and all the time smudge and smear into folds, creases, and contours.
Nonetheless, when you actually like the appear and feel of creamy liners, attempt making use of an eye fixed primer or eyeshadow primer first. This would possibly assist the liner keep on longer and never smudge.
The Proper Eyeliner for You
So many various kinds of eyeliners to select from! Which is finest for you?
After all, your private fashion, eye appears, and make-up routine might be a deciding issue by which kind of eyeliner is finest for you. However, one factor it is best to all the time search for in an eyeliner product, is a long-lasting formulation. An extended-wearing eyeliner might be much less more likely to trigger “raccoon eyes” and settle into tremendous strains and folds on mature lids.
Ultimate Thought
Relating to eyeliner utility: Simply because it is referred to as eyeLINER, doesn’t imply it’s important to draw a strong line throughout all the eyelid.
Draw and join small dashes to a smoother, extra flattering look. And, attempt to keep away from putting any darkish eyeliner into the interior nook of the attention. At all times begin on the center of the lid (the place the iris begins) and draw dashes out in the direction of the outer nook of your eye.
Watch this video from superstar make-up artist, Debra Rubin-Roberts, on one of the best ways to use eyeliner. Her utility method makes it simple to get the most effective outcomes. She additionally presents solutions on the colours to make use of to make the whites of your eyes stand out!
Hope this helps. 😊
