What is the best way t ut on eye-makeup that is age appropriate? My lids are "hooded" and I am 47.?

Answer 1

To make something look bigger, use frost shades and lighter colors.
To make something look smaller, use dark, matte shadows.

If you want to de-emphasize your "hooded" eyelids, I'd use a dark matte shade in the crease and something lighter on the lid itself. You can also go for matte eyeshadow and frost lipstick, which will pull attention away from your eyes.

Answer 2

I would actually use a dark shade right above the crease this would make your eyes appear less hooded than if you actually used the darker color in the crease and a lighter shade on top a medium shade on the lid itself all color coordinating of course. I'm a mary kay beauty consultant and we learn all this stuff in traing you should check out marykay.com :)

Answer 3

Great that you are adjusting your make-up as you mature!- Ever see those woman that put their make up on the same way they did when they were in their “glory” high school days! -ugh!...

OK.. first off, let’s refer to our eyes as experienced :-)
Before applying eye shadow, use a light diffusing eyelid primer (which helps the application go on smoother)
Choose crème or powder shadows in soft browns, taupes, pinks, peaches and plums. Look for matte formulas and avoid shimmer (disco-esque) shadows. (I prefer crème for smooth application and it avoids build up in creases)

Per MotherNature.com / Age Erasers for Woman:
“If hooded lids are a problem, the best solution is a soft blending of three related colors, with the palest just under the brow bone. This diminishes the look of excess skin”.
A number of product lines have the three related colors in one container.

Don’t forget your eyebrows! -- as we mature they tend to become lighter or sparse.
To avoid the surprised Gloria Swanson/ Sunset Boulevard look, choose a pencil in light brown (for blondes and redheads) -medium to dark brown (for brunettes) with an ultra fine tip and apply with light strokes from the inner corner of the eyes to the outer edges.

ALSO.. Take advantage of make-up counters at the mall. – If you call ahead, or stop in to make an appointment they will do an application for free (to give you pointers) – Some will even do it on the spot. – I’m sure they expect a purchase out of this free-be – but it is not required (although, honestly… if it comes out good and they show you the proper way to apply their products—buying one or two eye items can be beneficial. – My personal favorite is Clinique.. but that is just me)

Good luck and keep those experienced eyes looking good!

Answer 4

If you go to marykay.com they have a website that allows you to try out color schemes, using the virtual model and also gives tips on application techniques. The virtual model if fun! so enjoy!

Answer 5

to reduce any kind of attention to wrinkles (im not saying u have any, just saying) dont apply shinner or pastels ...you can use a shinner by your eyebrow line to give a lilttle highlight but not to your lid on your lid apply a matte . or something a lilttle softer.

Answer 6

mary-key is great makeup but id keep away from powders if you have any fine lines and use light pretty soft colours