Eye Makeup.

I rarely wear eye make-up now as my eyes seem to have become very sensitive and get red and itchy. I've tried various brands but they all seem to have the same effect. The idea of having lashes tinted had never occurred to me till I read this thread so I'd like to try that but am a bit worried about dyes/chemicals so close to my eyes, I did have bletharitis about a year ago. Anyone got any advice about this?

I have had mine tinted once before Joy and they first of all put a dab of the chemical they use behind your ear a couple of days beforehand to check you are not allergic. On the day they put cotton wool eye pads below your eyes you then close you eyes they carefully paint on the dye. You lie there listening to relaxing music and 10 minutes later they check it has taken and voila you have darker lashes (black or brown). It costs between £15 - £20.

Thanks, NanKate, that's helpful to know... I think I'll go for it. On the rare occasions when I wear mascara I find it tricky applying it as I can't really see what I'm doing very well! Then, just when I think the jobs done, I put my spex on and check in the mirror and see this clown gazing back at me and have to start all over again!

Lullydully I use eyelash curlers. When I first heard of these I thought 'why', but they do make a difference. Also I find put the first couple of layers of mascara on almost dry, use an old one. After that use your wet one. Also blink a bit whilst applying and this seems to lift the eyelashes.

I have to use waterproof mascara as my eyes water sometimes

I have eyelash extensions done every four weeks. Individual lashes are added between your existing lashes. A few fall out between appointments but they make a big difference and really open your eyes up. No more need for mascara.

One hint I read about make-up when older was to have a good magnifying mirror, as sight gets worse! I have one which sticks to window with suction cup so get good light too. It’s a bit scary looking in it and seeing all the wrinkles, hairs growing in wrong place but it helps to get make-up on straight.

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Think I must be in the minority Im 63 and only just!!! started wearing make up lol
In useless at it!

I also wear glasses, I have one palette of soft brown eye shadow, darkener one which I use as bit of eye liner (only a bit)
l use one of those JML mineral powders which I find good.

Cant seem to find a colour of lipstick that look right.
Im pale peachy complexion .

I feel now that I work on the checkout at my local supermarket I need to start looking alluring lol lol..I also have started wearing earings every day instead of just special occasions (few people have noticed which is nice)

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I am 73 and would not be seen without eye makeup at least. I use all Look Fabulous Forever products and follow their guidelines for "Over 70". By using their Eye Prime, makeup truly stays put all day. Use their wedge-shaped brush too to PUSH dark eye shadow into the eyelash roots to get a smudgy effect - much more flattering than a hard line when you have crepey lids.

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My mother used all sorts of make up her entire life from 14 to 92. She certainly had some subtle eyeshadow and mascara in her 90's though i don't think her poor eyesight made eyeliner easy, so she never wore that. At 62 I have discovered eyelash extensions, don't laugh, they make an amazing difference to how I look and I need only a tin application of mascara on the lower lashes and a slick of subtle shadow to go with them. Highly recommended.