The Surprising Winged Eyeliner Trick Women Over 40 Should Try Because It Takes Years Off Your Face

This trick looks especially great on women over 40 because it helps to make your eyes appear more awake and vibrant while also helping to reduce any signs of aging around the eye area, according to Williams. “The creamy side of the liner also helps to thicken and enhance your lashes, making them appear fuller, longer and more voluminous, making the whole eye area look lifted and refreshed,” she said. 

If you prefer a more subtle eye makeup look, winged eyeliner may be more drastic, but there’s another option to consider.

Tightlining

“As a makeup artist, I have found that one ‘surprising’ eyeliner trick that looks especially great on women over 40 is tightlining,”  said Dorian Scotto from StepUptoStyling.com. “Tightlining is the process of applying eyeliner to the waterline of the upper eyelid, as close to the lashes as possible, to create the illusion of thicker, fuller lashes and make the eyes appear larger.”

To perform tightlining, Scotto says to first apply a small amount of eyeliner to the brush and then gently press the brush onto the waterline. “I use a waterproof eyeliner pencil or gel eyeliner to ensure that the liner stays put all day,” Scotto said. “I also recommend using a smudger brush to smudge the liner slightly for a more natural look. I think this trick looks great on women over 40 because it helps to lift the eye area and face, making the eyes appear more open and youthful. Tightlining is also a great way to enhance the natural shape of the eyes without creating a heavy, dramatic look.”

One of the products that Scotto recommends for this trick is "L'Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof, Up to 24HR Pencil Eyeliner" and "Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner" as it is waterproof and easy to apply.