How much eye makeup do you use?

[Wile E. Coyote]

Originally Posted by otterhere

65 and no makeup on a daily basis; can't be arsed, as the British say! Fortunately, I think I look fairly young for my age and don't look bad without it, possibly because I hardly ever wore makeup (just for a brief period in my teens). I never thought all that pulling and tugging on sensitive skin, especially around the eyes, putting it on and taking it off, could be good for it.

I do not think that's it though. It's probably all the things you do like exercising that keep you younger looking. Exercise generates new stem cells (as does extended water fasting). Because actually exfoliating (like from using Retin A) is what makes skin look more rejuvenated.

[CalWorth]

I look a lot better with makeup than without it, so I still wear it in public, but not at home, spouse knows what I look like after all this time. And if I'm out walking or hiking, sunglasses have been my go-to for years.

I've always loved makeup & consider it a art form. I never would have considered not wearing it in my work years. But that time is over so I don't want to put in the on/off work on the daily.

For those having trouble keeping eye shadow in place, try Urban Decay eyelid primer. I think ELF also makes one. Game changer.

[mgkeith]

I don't wear makeup at all most days. For a special occasion I wear some eyeliner outside of eye and mascara, and some color stain for brows. Maybe a bit of highlight under brows.

[elnina]

Originally Posted by Lodestar

(I recently got a new computer and am ready to annihilate that pesky copilot.)

Nothing like mature eyes (that's what they call them) to make your eye shadow look crummy. Recently found a solution. Put a teensy dab of Elf Face Primer on the spot

I noticed that the cheap Baked Eyeshadows from NICKA K never crumb or crease. I put it on "naked" eyelids (no cream, primer or powder). It stays put all day long, even in high humidity.

[Riley.]

concealer and a creamy eye highlighter crayon thingee when I'm going out. At home, nada.

[clevergirl67]

The only time I wear any makeup at all is if I'm going out. As far as eye makeup, I only use wrinkle cream and mascara.

[Sand&Salt]

Originally Posted by KaraG

66 - I don't use any eye makeup anymore. I injured my arms a few years ago and I just can't do the eyeliner anymore. Oh well. I've thought about getting permanent eyeliner though.

Same here. I quit makeup when I quit working. I can tell you the permanent eyeliner really IS. Mine is 20 years old now and still looks brand new. Same with my permanent color eyebrows. So since I have some definition to my eyes, that's enough. Used to wear mascara, but why bother in retirement, lol. Being fair and blonde, I needed something. I just wish the painful "permanent" lip color lasted. It was gone in months and oh-so-painful. The brows and eyeliner were not painful, just annoying buzzing.

[VTsnowbird]

none. My eyelids are so droopy that any shadow would be invisible. Lashes are minimal, mascara doesn't do much.

[Mikala43]

I love make-up. If I'm not going out I do not wear any. If it's the gym or similar, I'll put on a shimmer sunscreen, brows, mascara and blush. For errands I would probably add liner and some shadow. Evening? Full smokey eye.

[PilgrimsProgress]

I own five eye shadow palettes from Nikol Johnson, three from her previous line and two of her newer ones. The quality of the packaging is especially nice, sturdier plastic than drugstore brands (which I always manage to break) each with its own mirror. I purged my odd assortment of shadows collected over the years, usually impulse buys from CVS. Less clutter!

I like her new eyeliner pencils this year. Softer so easier to smudge out for a softer look.