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Eye Makeup for Mature Skin — How to Get Youthful Looking Eyes

Look younger instantly with these eye makeup tricks and tips for older women

by Jessica Amaris | COMMENT

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The Mistake: Layering Too Much Product Because problems like fine under-eye lines and dark circles become pronounced with age, it can be tempting to combat them by layering more and more product — but this may do more harm than good. "Too much cakey concealer is a huge no-no, as piling it on just accentuates fine lines," Bass says.

One way to avoid a cakey-looking finish? Apply concealer with your fingertips instead of a sponge. "A sponge will likely leave a cakey finish on mature skin," says Joey Maalouf, celebrity hair and makeup artist, and co-founder and creative director of the Glam App and ISH Beauty. Just lightly dab the product on your skin with your finger after applying foundation.

Similarly, too much setting powder can also work against you, according to celebrity makeup artist, Taylor Babaian. "The combination of liquids with powder sit in fine lines and make them appear more evident," Babaian says.

To set your concealer, Maalouf recommends using a light and colorless powder, like M.A.C. Prep and Prime Transparent Finishing Powder, $27, or better yet -- a makeup setting spray, like Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray, $30.

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