21-07-2025
How to get high impact eyes in your 50s in a minute – and why you need to throw away your black eyeliner
IF you're still clinging to black eyeliner in your 50s, one beauty expert says it's time to move on because it could be ageing you faster than your fine lines.
A professional cosmetologist with over 30 years in the industry has gone viral on TikTok after revealing her go-to trick for making mature eyes pop in seconds and it's surprisingly simple.
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Posting under the handle @mimiknowsmakeup, the seasoned pro explains how swapping out black liner for softer shades like chocolate and plum can instantly take years off your look.
She told her followers: 'There's no denying that eyeliner makes a huge difference,' before demoing her method using two creamy pencils from Persona, a brand she swears by.
Rather than drawing a thick black line across the lid, which can look harsh and sink into fine lines.
Mimi uses a much gentler approach.
She lays the brown liner flat against the lash line and gently taps it across the eye, using her finger to smudge it for a more blended, lifted effect.
Then she repeats the process for extra definition, before moving onto the second shade.
For the waterline, she opts for a deep plum colour.
The rich purple tone brightens the whites of the eyes and makes eye colour stand out, especially for women with blue or green eyes.
Mimi explains that both liners are waterproof, which is essential for summer heat or watery eyes, meaning the look will stay put all day without smudging or melting off.
With just a swipe of mascara to finish, the result is a soft, lifted eye that looks youthful, fresh, and never overdone.
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She finishes the video by urging: 'Take the black eyeliner, throw it away, and get yourself some of these.'
Viewers were impressed by the tip, with one woman commenting that after years of using black liner, she recently switched to a dark grey and loved the subtle difference.
Others agreed, saying that black often looks too harsh, especially on ageing skin or lighter eye colours.
Another added that eye colour plays a key role, with deeper tones like brown or plum making brown eyes look richer, while lighter shades like plum can enhance blue or green eyes.
The trick has struck a chord with women over 40 looking to update their makeup without learning a whole new routine.
Mimi's technique is quick, fuss-free and uses just two pencils and a finger, which means no brushes or fancy palettes required.
So if your trusty black liner is starting to feel a bit too 'heavy', this might be the perfect excuse to chuck it and try something softer.
Because when it comes to makeup in your 50s, less really can be more.
Tightlining if your best friend for a seamless, natural lash look according to Lielle.
Tightlining is an eyeliner technique that involves applying eyeliner to the upper waterline, the area right under your upper lashes, to create the illusion of thicker, fuller lashes.
It's a subtle way to define your eyes and enhance your lash line without a noticeable line of eyeliner. This is also such a must if you want a traceless false lash look as there won't be a 'gap' between your lash line and your tightline.
When applying your false lashes always make sure your glue is tacky before application and also clamp the false lashes together with your natural lashes not only for a seamless blend but also for comfort.
By doing this you won't be irritated whilst wearing your lashes.
