7 SIMPLE Eye Makeup Tips for Women 50+

Do you love the look of a smokey eye but feel like makeup just doesn't look the same on your face as you age? I'm going to teach you how to make your eyes pop for women whether you are 40, 50, 60 or beyond. This easy method will have you feeling made over and glammed up for any occasion.

Product List (in order of appearance)

Chapters:
0:00-0:20 Introduction
0:20-1:42 Skin & Eye Prep
1:42-2:30 Eyelid Makeup Prep
2:30-6:26 Eyeshadow Application
6:26-6:48 Removing Fallout
6:48-8:58 Base & Under Eye Concealer
8:58-9:45 Brows
9:45-10:22 Lashes
10:22-10:40 Creating Facial Balance
10:40-11:06 Finished Look
11:06-12:05 I need your help!

Let's Connect:

[donnadesisto]

I don't see her make up-I only see her beautiful crystal blue eyes! Thanks for including us mature ladies. We are still glamour girlies and love learning from the master Gabi! I am 62 & proud of it. Not a day goes by that I don't play with my make up.

[Shelley]

Hi Gabi. Yes, I do my make up almost identical to how you did hers nearly everyday. I'm 69, and putting on a full face is like a daily meditation for me. It's art! It's creative! It's just so fun for me, so I do it. I do take breaks and just wear my skincare a few days a week, but I feel my best self with the whole enchilada! In fact, I keep trying to glam down and I can't seem to do it! My hooded eyes call for a darker crease and it just goes from there everytime. I can't remember your model's name, but she looked fantastic!

[nancydijulio]

as I got older I felt invisible at 73. Started re-learning makeup application, went to Ulta, bought 25 fun things to play with and have never felt better! Love using skin prep, eye and lip primers, Laguna bronzer and many bright lipstick colors. Really enjoy the application process. A nice boost for my confidence....always enjoy looking my best. Your videos are fabulous. You are lovely....thanks for sharing. :)

[GlamGirlGabi]

Let me know if you feel comfortable wearing these more dramatic looks as you get older. Why? Or why not? Let's have a conversation about it here in the comments!

[ruthlogan]

Gabi! First, I would love to see the base segment of the this video. Second, I discovered your channel several months ago and I truly enjoy all the information, demos and conversations you share with your followers. I know this has to be very time consuming. Thank you. Lastly, you mentioned in one of your videos awhile back that people are critical of you for various reasons. I want to encourage you. You are beautiful, enjoyable to listen to and very knowledgeable. Try not to let the little minded people overpower the people that see and appreciate your talent. 😊❤🌸

[susanchaney]

Definitely do a part 2, please! As a 73 year old I find I'm going a bit heavier on the eye makeup (carefully) because they seem to be fading away. I think there is a balance between going light on makeup to be fresher and adding enough to look alive!!! I don't think nude lips serve us as we get older either!!

[Bpt]

Hey Gabi, I love that you put links to everything you use in the video. I've watched other people's tutorials where they mention (once) what they're using, and don't even show in the video a clear shot of the product, and NEVER put a link in the description. It's a lot of extra work, I know, to do that so I just wanted to let you know that it is appreciated. Also appreciated is the fact that you fully display it onscreen (for more than a millesecond), because if I want to buy something I take a snapshot of the screen, then I have it on my phone so I can find it when I go into the store. I love your channel.

[carollarue]

Wonderful makeup application Gabi! I'm 83 and wear smoky eye and full face of makeup every single day. It lifts my spirits, and my handsome partner seems to like the finished look as well. I don't pay any attention at all to "age appropriate" and it's helping me stay young, both physically and mentally. Bring on the black leather outfits, combat boots and red lips. Thanks Gabby for your wonderful videos. I'm a new subscriber.

[stacylbrewer]

She looks BEAUTIFUL! So sophisticated and classy. Yes, I'd love a part 2, and even a longer version of the eye makeup. I'm 56 and don't feel confident wearing more glam looks. Not sure why. But learning good techniques for mature gals (like in this video) helps me a ton.

[comosi]

Hi Gabi, I love your videos for 50+ (today is my 63rd birthday!). I'm answering your question at the end. For me, I have been wearing less makeup over the years because I feel like the older I get, the harsher makeup looks on me. And the thing is, I keep buying makeup because I love makeup, so I try for a softer look these days. I rarely wear mascara anymore (although when I do, I prefer brown), but I still like to wear eyeliner and a tinted moisturizer to even out skin tone (I love Tarte brand). And I think I'll forever be searching for the perfect lip color! I definitely feel better when I wear makeup, so I really appreciate your tips and tricks for applying makeup 50+. The hardest part for me is getting everything "balanced" as you stressed in your video. As for society, I don't give a whole lot of thought as to what anyone thinks of my makeup or lack thereof: I wear it for ME. Thank you for your informational, inspirational, and FUN videos! 🌼

[MsMVH]

Thanks for doing these videos, Gabi. I love each one you've done. It's wonderful to not be forgotten and for someone (you) to address the women who are not in their 20's-40's, who continue loving make up application. It's just such a wonderful thing that you're doing for us. I love wearing make up and I do it for me, and don't care what anyone else judges. We get to do what we wish (that's not illegal or morally unjustifiable) in this lifetime. Yes, please make the video on individual lash application. The model looks gorgeous. So do you, as always.
As to your last question, I think I was bothered in my 50-s-60's when someone would comment as to the amount of make up I used. Someone even said that 'There's something wrong with a woman who goes out of her house with full make up at 8 in the morning. There's something wrong with her (meaning me).' That was a turning point for me. I menatally noted that I've applied it for me, not her or anyone else and I think I'll continue with that attitude. I don't judge other women, rather, I support their choices, whatever they may be.

[davidamathis]

Wonderful video! I’m 67 and I wear a full beat every day. My husband gave me a beautiful vanity for my 60th birthday and I sit in my velvet seat, make up and meditate every morning. I love color on my face. I’m careful to use the right colors in the right amount, and blend, blend, blend.

[liisamcneil]

Gabi, I love your videos directed toward we more “seasoned” women! I wear glasses and have a strong correction that makes my eyes look small, so I’ve had to radically adjust my eye makeup from my younger days wearing contacts. Your tips about wearing light on the lid, etc. in your “over 60” video were spot on! 🎉 Thank you for spending so much energy on those of us that are older but refuse to give up on how we present ourselves to the world!❤

[numberangel]

Thank you for all you do! You are definitely a master artist! I was in an abusive marriage for 24 years and wasn't allowed to wear much makeup. I've been out of that situation for 15 years and am still learning to love myself and make myself a priority, which should be easy because I live alone, but overcoming mental, physical, financial and sexual abuse is extremely challenging but I'm finally making progress. I just subscribed to your channel and look forward to learning from you! Blessings to all in love and light!🙏🏼💜🙏🏼💙🙏🏼💚🙏🏼🧡🙏🏼💛🙏🏼

[tammymartinez]

I am 53 and when I do not have eyeliner on and my signature Smokey eye, I get asked if I am okay or “you look tired” makeup makes me feel put together no matter the day. Thank you for all your videos!❤

[kimberlyledford]

I just tried your smoky eye look. I’ve been very reluctant because I’m over 60 and I do have some hooding now with just extra skin on my upper lid. However, after applying this look, I am amazed at how I camouflaged the extra puffier skin in the creases near my nose, drew attention away by adding darker to my lid, and it totally made me look younger. I tried lately using lighter colors on those areas on upper eyelid and close to my nose, and it accentuated and made me look a lot older!!
So now I understand the smoky eye, and will be using it for my professional look as a real estate broker & evening!! I’m sold! Thank you!

[celebrateyourroyalty]

I love wearing makeup and I think you have done a very good job encouraging women over 50 and 60 and beyond to bring out their best. I always want to look full of life and you have blessed me to help us women to bring our face to true beauty from the inside out at this stage of our lives. Thank you so much It is an art that we women should continue to use to be our best and to feel more confident. I have told a lot of women about your comment "There are no set rules on how you should decorate yourself." You are such an inspiration to the over 50 women--Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I would appreciate more "how to" you tubes to do my makeup better.

[MaryBethFarrell-wbmm]

LOVE this! She is stunningly beautiful--and you enhanced her so well. I am 63, and I have modeled for about 25 years. I have a serious chronic disease, but am stable. I would love to wear make top again, and love the glam styles, I just don't know how to do it. Blessings to you for your beauty, wisdom and knowledge that you share so generously. You have integrity and you're the real deal!

[korby]

As a 70’s girl I love this video. I love wearing make up and as another commenter pointed out, I find it very relaxing and makes me feel better about myself. Yes please do a tutorial on the individual false eyelashes. I have never worn them and would love to try I feel a bit intimidated about putting them on correctly so looking forward to a tutorial on this. Thank you for focusing on my age group.❤

[reeme]

I just recently found your videos and am already a fan. I’m 72 and appreciate your attention to the “mature” audience. My skin has changed over the years but I can honestly say thanks to the products we have access to, I still love doing my makeup. Your tutorials have great tips and I’ll continue to watch and learn. ❤