It would take a lot of blog space to describe all the reasons I appreciate my girlfriends. One reason, though, is because they are constantly introducing me to new things, big and small. When one of them introduces me to something related to fashion or style, I often want to turn around and share with Flattering50 readers. Case in point: In October, during dinner with a girlfriend, I mentioned I'd tried countless eyeliners (above is a tiny sample) and found them all unsatisfactory. I knew my girlfriend wore eyeliner and asked if she could recommend one. She said she was pleased with the Marc Jacob Highliner. I've been using the product ever since and am pleased, too. Here's why...
MAKEUP AND ME
Plenty of women over 50 can't be bothered with makeup anymore. I respect that and often ask my self: Why do you bother? For me, the answer is simple: makeup is an important defensive against the effects of sleep deprivation. Like many over 50 women, my sleep habits have been pretty erratic in recent years. Right now, I sleep an average of four hours a night. It's not unusual for me to work a 10-hour day after only two or three hours of sleep. Ugh! I'm working on improving my sleep, believe me. In the meantime, however, makeup adds a little color, brightens up my washed-out appearance, after a lousy night's sleep.
Eyeliner has been part of my daily makeup routine since I was 45. A little eyeliner helps to define the eyes and open them up. Now that I'm well into my 50s and experiencing many sleep-challenged nights, eyeliner has become even more important. However, what I use and how I apply it, has changed. I have heeded the advice of the makeup experts.
Makeup Experts Recommend that Women Over 50 Wear Eyeliner...
- Along the lashes of the upper eyelid to open and lift the eyes. "If the area below your eyes is already dark and puffy, why darken it with eyeliner?" the experts ask.
- In a soft color. A deep blue or a flowery purple (ie, lavender) brightens the eyes.
- In a soft pencil or crayon for a softer, smoother look.
A LINER THAT STAYS PUT
My girlfriend said she likes the Marc Jacob's Highliner, a waterproof gel crayon, because it glides on easily and stays in place for hours. She did warn that the liner had two drawbacks, though. First, it's a bit pricey ($25 at Sephora). And secondly, it's got a thick crayon point, making it difficult, if not impossible, to draw a thin line. My friend said she uses a Q-tip to make the line thinner. I decided to give it a try.
I've been using the highliner for almost two months and I'm very satisfied. The product goes on easily and evenly--no jagged line. A smaller tip to create a thin line would be nice. However, it takes two seconds to create a thin line with a Q-tip.
If you're frustrated with your current eyeliner, you might want to test the Marc Jacob Highliner next time you're shopping at Sephora. The eyeliner is available in 15 shades. I've been wearing the midnight blue shade. If you already have the perfect eyeliner, leave a comment for Flattering50 readers and me. Thanks!!
