We love nothing more than feeling free and creative with our makeup looks. Playing with various eyeshadow colors can be the perfect outlet for finding out which shades really open your eyes and hone in on your eye color so that it pops. But, after a certain age, the eye can show signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles. There’s nothing shameful or wrong about this — and it’s part of life. But if you’d rather not make lines appear more prominent, it’s a good idea to stay away from a few eyeshadow colors that aren’t going to do your eyes justice.
Some eyeshadow shades look amazing on camera or the runway — but don’t translate as well to real life, where there’s harsh office lighting and sunlight. According to makeup experts, these two eyeshadow shades are among the worst for older women and can look harsh and unflattering.
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1. Metallic Eyeshadows
There’s no doubt you’ve seen some gorgeous eyeshadow looks that make use of metallic silvers, golds, and coppers. But these shades, when used all over the lid and not sparingly, have light-reflecting particles that can emphasize texture in skin. Kerrin Jackson, celebrity, film and television makeup artist and creator of The Makeup Refinery blog, says she “avoids metallic eyeshadows on older skin because shimmers and metallics are so harsh on textured and wrinkled complexions."
One way you can add the metallic trend to your eyes without emphasizing line is by using it in a minimal way. Instead of applying it to your lid or above the lid, add just a bit of sparkle to the center of your upper lid — that’s all that’s needed to make your eyes look more illuminated.
2. Red Eyeshadows
When worn out in the wild, and not while posing for an editorial in Vogue, red eyeshadow evokes eye irritation and allergies, which isn’t the best look. "Red eyeshadows can add years to your face simply by making your eyes look tired, irritated and generally giving a look of being unwell,” Jackson says. If your goal is to look more awake and refreshed, choosing more natural colors that open up the lid and eye area, like neutral beiges, taupes, and warm tones of brown, is a better option. Save the red for your lips.
