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QuestionWhat is needed for basic eye makeup?Luca Buzas is makeup artist, wardrobe stylist and creative coordinator based in Los Angeles, California with over 10 years of experience. Luca focuses her work on photo shoots, films, commercials, and web content. She has worked with brands such as Champion, Gillette, Disney, and The North Face and with celebrities such as Magic Johnson, Julia Michaels, and Chris Hemsworth. She has a Bachelors in Wardrobe Styling from Mod'Art International Hungary.Keep your look natural and simple. Use mascara and eyeliner, and focus on shaping your brows to bring attention to your eyes. For your eyeshadow, use natural tone eye colors, but nothing too heavy.
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QuestionWhat is the best eyeshadow color for green eyes?Barbie Ritzman is a Beauty Specialist, Influencer, and the Owner of Barbie’s Beauty Bits. With over 10 years of experience in the beauty industry, she specializes in skincare and aesthetics. Barbie studied marketing at Tidewater Community College and holds a Certificate from the Media Buying Academy. For her work, she’s won Beauty Influencer of the Year - The USA and was featured in “The Allure 50,” which includes the year’s 50 most influential people in the beauty industry.Purples and plums are the most flattering eye shadow color for green eyes. Why? When selecting colors to accentuate and stand out, you want to look at the opposite color on a color wheel.
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QuestionI am 71, I have worn glasses for 61 years. I just had surgery & no longer need glasses. I always wore more eye makeup, but now, do I need to wear less?Barbie Ritzman is a Beauty Specialist, Influencer, and the Owner of Barbie’s Beauty Bits. With over 10 years of experience in the beauty industry, she specializes in skincare and aesthetics. Barbie studied marketing at Tidewater Community College and holds a Certificate from the Media Buying Academy. For her work, she’s won Beauty Influencer of the Year - The USA and was featured in “The Allure 50,” which includes the year’s 50 most influential people in the beauty industry.Correct eyeshadow application is what matters most, whether you wear glasses or not. Always start with an eyeshadow primer—this preps the eye for perfect eyeshadow application by preventing creasing from a heavy application. This allows your eyeshadow to glide on more smoothly; plus, it will prevent fallout. With primer, your eye makeup will wear more evenly and last throughout the day.
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QuestionIs shimmering shadow appropriate for older women?Community AnswerIf you want to wear shimmering eye shadow, wear it. If it makes you feel pretty, go for it. Life is too short for ridiculous rules.
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QuestionMy eyeliner always smudges on my eyelid. I guess it is because my eyelids are droopy. Besides finishing spray, is there anything else I can do?Community AnswerI would recommend applying a small amount of translucent powder (even talc) on your eyelids and below your eye before eye shadow and eyeliner. From personal experience it tends to help prevent smudging having the powder base.
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QuestionI'm over 50, with hooded eyes that are blue. What are the best eye shadow colors?Cecilia FloresTop AnswererLight, cool toned, neutral shadows. Matte and shimmer shades are best, avoid glitter because it'll make the eyelids look flaky and dry.
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QuestionMy eyebrows are very sparse! What can I do if I don't want to put makeup on only to see my little brows underneath?Community AnswerEyebrows are having a moment right now, so in any drug store you will find several different types of cosmetics to fill and define eyebrows. There are powders and gels and pencils. Try a combo of a gel that simulates hair with a powder that fils in the loose space.
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QuestionWhat is a good mascara for thin lashes?Community AnswerAlthough they are underrated, drugstore mascaras are quite good, as they are thick and almost industrial sized. I would recommend Colossal by Maybelline.
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QuestionCan I still use fake lashes over 50?Community AnswerCertainly! You can do as you please. Don't worry about what other people might think. If you are nervous about wearing false lashes, consider going for a "natural" look rather than a "glamorous" look.
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QuestionMy eyes are brown and small. How can I make them look bigger?Community AnswerIf you want to wear eyeshadow, choose purple and gold tones to bring out the color of your eyes. Applying eyeliner on the top lid only will help make your eyes appear larger.
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QuestionCan I apply eyeliner inside my bottom lash line?Community AnswerIt can make women over 50 look older depending on whether or not you have oily skin, bad eye bags, or dark circles, but it can certainly look good.
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QuestionWhat is the best lipstick color for a woman over fifty with brown eyes and brown hair?Community AnswerUse a natural color, close to your natural lip color, and line your lips in a color true to your lips, then add a nice gloss to make them moist.
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QuestionI like to wear red lipstick. I have olive complexion and dark hair. How should I wear it?Cecilia FloresTop AnswererRed is a bold but timeless color, a favorite to many. For everyday wear, I recommend going light and neutral with they eyes so the focal point is your lips. For nighttime or an event, a light or heavy smoky eye would go perfectly with red lips.
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QuestionWhy does my eyeliner always smudge down to my under-eye bags?SkgflysCommunity AnswerYour eyeliner smudges down to your eye bags because your eyeliner is sweating throughout the day, or you are rubbing it down. Try to buy waterproof eyeliner to fix this problem.
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QuestionWhat are some specific face and eye primers?Magdalen KetchumCommunity AnswerNyx Angel Veil is a professional quality face primer that you can get at a drugstore price.
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QuestionI need some good help with my hooded eyelids, can you help me?Community AnswerUse a lighter eye shadow with a shimmer, like beige or silver. Line only a thin line close to the roots. Apply mascara upward so that it opens the eyes.
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QuestionMy eyes are green and small, how can I make them look bigger? What color do I wear?Community AnswerPlum/purple makes green eyes pop. However, lining your lower water line will make your eyes look smaller. Instead, use a soft plum pencil right on your lower lash line.
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QuestionI am 59, with wrinkles around my lips, auburn hair and a fair complexion. What is the best lipstick to use?Community AnswerYou wear what makes you feel pretty. One day that might be fire engine red, the next day a soft stain of berry pink. You make the rules when you are nearly sixty.
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QuestionWhere do I buy good false eyelashes? I have never used them before, but would like to try. How does one even apply them so that they look natural?Cecilia FloresTop AnswererYou can go to the drugstore to buy fake lashes. It's not so much how you apply the lashes to make them natural, but which lashes you choose. If you want natural lashes, try to choose thin, wispy lashes with a clear lash band.
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QuestionWhat can I use as a shield under my lower lashes to keep mascara from hitting the bottom lash skin?Community AnswerUsing tape on the outer V of your eye can help create a sharper line. Store sell eyeshields for under your eye as well. Make sure to tap off extra product before applying your shadows.
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QuestionI am 60 with dark brown eyes and white (not grey) hair; what is the best lip and eye color for me?Cecilia FloresTop AnswererThe good news is, when you have brown eyes, any colored eye shadow works best. If you want a neutral color, go for a pink that's close to your lip color.
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QuestionI am 70 years old. I have hazel eyes and bags under my eyes. My hair is blonde. What color shadow should I use, and should I use liner? I like a natural look.Community AnswerShades of brown will definitely work for you. I think using a liner will emphasize your beautiful eyes. Apply a little concealer if you want to cover the bags.
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QuestionMy skin is so droopy you can barely see my lids, so what eye shadow color should I use with dark blonde hair?Community AnswerSoft beige or pink are good choices, but be sure to avoid anything sparkly. Choose matte colors that will blend in naturally with your eyelids.
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QuestionHow do I use shades of red eye shadow as a woman over 45?JayCommunity AnswerTry applying it very lightly to the eyelid, then blending it into a brown color in the crease. Use black eyeliner on your lashline for definition, and black mascara and/or false eyelashes. You may also want to fill in the eyebrows a little darker than usual to create more definition, which will soften the impact of the dramatic red.
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QuestionI have very dry skin and the only thing that keeps it moist through the day is oil. Because of this my mascara always smears below my eyes. I use waterproof mascara, but it's no match for the oil. Any advice?Cecilia FloresTop AnswererThe waterproof makeup will always smear off with oils because oil breaks down makeup! If you wash your face, try using a very soft towel to reduce peeling up more skin. You could also wash your face using toilet paper instead of a towel to avoid rough textures altogether. Try finding a heavy moisturizer and apply a generous coat twice a day, once in the morning and once at night.
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QuestionMy eyes are green and small, what color should I wear to make them look bigger? Can I wear liner on the bottom of the inside lid?Community AnswerBrown or bronze colors look gorgeous with green eyes. A smokey eye look makes any eye appear bigger. Wearing liner is great, but I would recommend doing liquid liner on the top of the lash line and smoking out the bottom for a more natural look.
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QuestionWhat should I do if I want to wear a bright red lipstick too?Community AnswerWell, you should probably go for an eye-popping look as well with some bold colors. Otherwise you may want to consider a lighter pink for your lips.
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QuestionHow can I apply eye makeup if I have to wear glasses all the time?Community AnswerYou can just follow the same steps. The only change you might need to make is avoiding mascara, as that can sometimes rub off on your lenses when you blink.
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QuestionIs it better to put on liquid foundation with a brush or sponge?Community AnswerYou can use either, but the brush tends to go quicker and give you more control. However, it can be streaky. The sponge works well, but you must make sure that the foundation is evenly placed.
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QuestionI am 55 and have two differently-colored eyes. What would be best eye makeup?Community AnswerNeutral eye makeup works well.
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