Personally, I've found I prefer brown eyeliner. Especially against my blue eyes. But, I still use black occasionally depending on the look I'm going for. I think you should wear whatever one you like best! Regardless of age.
I totally agree with this! I think the brown eyeliner looks more casual for days out, and the black looks better for more formal events. But then again, I'll sport whatever and not care. I still do agree with this comment though the most xD
That was my thought too. Both are beautiful, the black is just more dramatic and would be really nice for nighttime while the brown is great for work or daytime.
I am 62 I still use black Mascara, I have very dark lashes even though I have ash brown blondish hair. However I was feeling the Black eyeliner was starting to look harsh on me in my mid 50's. I switched to a Gray eyeliner and I do feel I still had definition but not so harsh.
I'm 69 and stopped using black eyeliner/pencil years ago as I have what I'd say are small eyes and it just made my eyes look smaller. So I switched from black to either brown or grey (sometimes a khaki/olive too) and I just find that it's a softer, less harsh look. Very useful video, thank you.
@@katsm-wo9704I’ve found it a little more difficult to find a good brown mascara, although I understand more brands may be dipping their toes into putting brown mascara back on the beauty map.
Love the side by side. From far the black side looks pretty and dramatic but zoomed in I like the brown better for most everyday looks. The black would be more of a night out ❤
I think the black side gives off a sexy vibe whereas the brown side is more soft and an every day or evening look. Thx for the tip of using the brush to apply to liner first then applying. I'm going to give that a try as my mature, hooded eyes need all the help they can geet.
I just turned 50. I wear brown eye liner or actually my fave is Laura Mercier caviar stick in cocoa applied with a small angled brush. The only time I wear black ‘liner’ is a thin line of dampened black eye shadow, usually Chanel since it’s not too opaque. I always wear black mascara. I never wear black or brown on my lower waterline but I wear brown eyeshadows on the lower lash line. To be fair with my grey-blue-green eyes I have never suited the harshness of a black waterline. Nude liners are more flattering there.
I like the side with the brown liner and mascara. It’s a more natural look; not harsh. I’ll be 60 in April. Lately I’ve been getting into brown mascara. I really like it for an everyday look.
As a fellow, 48 yr old, blue-eyed person, I really enjoy your tutorials! I personally really liked both looks. As I age, I have noticed dropping eye lids (more hooding), so I am looking for makeup that makes my eyes look wide awake as possible. I like the brown for any everyday look, soft/natural. I loved the black for an evening out/event look. I personally would not do the lining bottom waterline with the black. When you want a smoked statement I would add that black lower line (going to a show/music/bar/club), if I want to look more rock and roll. I'm Gen X. Can we ever really let go of a black smokey eye?? Haha
Give me 2 weeks and I'll be 80. I waffle back and forth depending on the shadow I'm wearing. Since I have silver hair, black is good for dramatic evenings but brown for most days is soft and looks good with my fave Natasha Denona Nude Mini pallet. I also use charcoal liner for daytime. My lashes are naturally brown so a little DARK brown mascara on the tips is perfect for daytime.
I’ve always used brown liner, choose it over the black. I think it was L’Oréal I got at Walmart the first time. I still buy that one . I don’t mind the black I have blue eyes and feel Ike the brown always made them look more blue.
I liked both, but the black in the waterline made your eye look smaller. I agree the black is for nighttime, but no black in waterline! i usually do brown tightline and black mascara and nothing in lower lashes or under the eye.
I love the black eyeliner side, but without the black in your lower waterline. Your eye color pops more with the black. The brown side is pretty, but I focus more on the makeup rather than your eye color. This was a great comparison!💚
At 75, I usually use something other than black as an eyeliner ... brown, grey, purple, or blue. I prefer brown mascara but sometimes I can't find my favorite mascaras in brown--Lancome's Monsieur Big for example.
I can only speak for myself ~ if I’m doing a full face of makeup, I’m going to wear a winged liner using the KVD Tattoo Liner Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in “ Mad Max Brown”, which is so dark it could easily pass for black. 😊
I'm approaching 40 and I'm definitely assessing my makeup! I clicked on your video because I literally went out and bought brown eyeliner & mascara😅! My black eyeliner and mascaras are BEAUTIFUL but it's starting to look harsher and harsher on me and picking up the wrinkles and bumps in my skin around my eye! I'm excited to try a softer more "natural " eye makeup look! So, thank you!
They both look very nice, Stephanie. The brown is a more muted daytime look. I would say from the artist's point of view and the effect of "chiaroscuro," the contrast on your left eye of black with the blue of your eyes appears to make your iris seem larger and is very flattering.
I like both sides. I feel like the brown looks better for daytime and the black for evening. I personally stopped using black liner years ago for an everyday look but will still use black for special occasions. I'm 54 😊
I prefer when you use dark brown liner/shadow for the lift and black mascara. Dark brown for upper tight line. I do prefer how the black looks in this video because it shows up better; good for nighttime/dressier looks. No right or wrong here; depends on eye color and shape, hair color and skin tone! Loved this experiment! 😊❤️
Both looks work great on you! But being a “bit” older I’m inspired to try the brown. It looks much softer and will probably work better on my eyes now. Thanks for doing the video comparing the two!!!
This was a lot of fun! Personally, I like them both. The brown is very soft and more natural, but that black really makes the blue of your eyes pop. And I think there's a time and place for both looks, or at the very least an apropos mood for each one. I myself will often do a combo of black and brown, putting the black in the upper waterline and the brown just above the lashes. Then again, I've been known to use blue, purple, green and other colors both as liner and in my waterlines, and have come to prefer lighter, brighter and even sparkly liners in my lower waterline and lashline to bring unexpected lightness to that area. I guess I really am a "there are no rules" kinda gal. As for the brown mascara... It's pretty, but not my thing. I like black lashes.
Can not notice a difference. Maybe a close up would help. That being said, I’m 58 and have switched to brown liner. Going to use up my unopened tubes of black mascara before I buy a brown
Suprisingly, I think the brown is absolutely stunning. Your eye color and skin color glow with the brown. The black does something that I can't describe... it's not bad, but it looks stiffer or harder somehow. The brown is WOW. I ordered brown mascara and can't wait to see the difference on myself. I've always been taught Black is best for everyone, and have always worn it. Thanks.
I actually think the black makes your eyes make look prettier. I personally wear brown eyeliner, and black mascara. I say brown during the day, but definitely black at night. Either way you don’t look older. You look stunning with both!!!! 💕
Honestly, you're so good at makeup that it's hard to say which side is better. They're both beautiful. The brown is a tad more soft, but the black side is also so flattering. Tough choice!
The brown side def looks softer and less 'made up' but I like the black better. I've been trying to gravitate towards the nude makeup look, but every time I revert to black, I feel relieved - more 'myself' - if that makes any sense....
I do prefer brown on myself, but I thought the black made your left eye rally “pop” and brought out the blue. It might have been the camera and lighting, I know things can look differently IRL. I find that now that I don’t wear darker eye makeup, i look half asleep in pictures. I might give black eyeliner another try 😂
Hi Stephanie I like both but I think black eye liner makes your eyes pop. I am well over 50 and love colors and multi chromes and duo chromes the shinier the better lol!!, so needles to say I dont think there is an age for what type of makeup you should wear. I do not tight line my upper lashes but I wear eyeliner in my water line and have all kinds of colors even a neon yellow that I wear with green and yellow shadows and I love black mascara. I see age as just a number and I have fun with makeup 😊.
The methods you use make it possible to use EITHER products, and do it beautifully!! I think a lot of the discussion happening now is about using the harsher, no-smudged black eyeliner top & bottom versus using a softer look with color with smudging!
I prefer the brown for me. I’m sort of a minimalist when it comes to makeup. In my opinion the black looks a little harsh and overdone. I want to compliment my features not change them. Kindness, Teresa
I think you look amazing in both. I sometimes wear brown on everyday look and black like going out for special occasions. But, lately been focusing on brown it’s a more a natural look on me. Thank you so much for your amazing videos. Have a wonderful weekend 💗
I actually use a brush to tightlining, because I tend to get it on my contacts (which, when using good waterproof liner, is very difficult to get off). Also, I find that "setting" the liner with a similar shade of eyeshadow helps to soften it, while also helping to resist transfer to my upper (hooded) eyelids. ❤
To me they look the same. On you, I find the black side really makes your eye color pop, great for a date night look. The brown looks like a pretty everyday look. Fun video. 😊 Both looks are beautiful. Do what makes you happy. You do you, I say.
Both looks are great on you! Black maybe more dramatic for evening. At 61 & naturally blonde with blue eyes I find the black too harsh in winter. I sometimes use brown liner with the black mascara. Thanks for the great tips!
Hi Stephanie! My honest opinion is this. You have a beautiful eye color. I think the brown liner/mascara draws the attention to your eye color. They seem to sparkle more with the brown. The black draws more attention to the makeup itself. It's the first thing I notice instead of your eye color. All in all you are lucky you can wear either color. I have brown eyes so I stay away from black. I lean towards bronze eyeliners or ones that have a cinnamon or coppery tone. I always wear brown mascara as well. The Tower 28 is my favorite. I used to line under my eyes but I stopped that too. Now I just line the top (halfway) do a small wing to make the eyes look more lifted, apply mascara and that's it. I plan to try the eyeshadow under the eye and see how that looks on me.
I've been using brown eyeliner for every day makeup as long as I can remember. I have hooded eyes and can't really do a wing or anything like that, so I just smudge the brown. I still use black for dramatic evening looks though. And I use black mascara. That's a must.
Both sides are beautiful. I would have thought that there would’ve been a bigger difference but I honestly don’t even necessarily prefer one over the other one you. Looks great. You could do either. Where you have lined that inner bottom with black it would be nice to take the neutral color from the other sides lower lash & smudge it down below that. I for the most part stopped wearing black (I’m 47) a few years ago because so many beauty UA-camrs told me it wasn’t flattering as we age-that sounds silly that I listened- I’ll have to revisit and see what I actually think without the influence of others.
I think you look great in both eye looks. I prefer the brown for myself because it’s less dramatic and more natural looking. A dramatic look doesn’t really fit into my casual lifestyle.
I have always been an avid black mascara that lengthens. BUT lately I’m all about the brown mascara. I’m very fair with blue eyes and dark hair. I feel like the brown is a natural look that makes my eyes pop. I’m on my second tube of the Tower 28 brown mascara.
Love both on you!! I’m 48 and wear black winged liner and black mascara on my downturned hooded eyes as my daily go-to, I don’t think I’ll stop anytime soon even though it might make my eyes look smaller or whatever 😹 but I like both on other people!
You look young enough to wear the black! I like the brown on you for a softer daytime look. I’m in my 60s and have switched to brown. I feel I look better with a softer look; however, I feel each person should do what makes them feel the most confident.
Hmmm… I like both but I’m leaning towards the brown because I think it makes your blue eyes pop!? Maybe swap out the brown mascara for black with the brown eyeliner? Thanks for demo-ing!❤
I like both on you I've been wearing brown eyeliner and mascara for the last 10yrs I'm 56yrs now I bought charlotte tilbury liner and mascara cos it was difficult to find now I've bought from several different brands the reason I switched is as I'm going grey and have stopped dying my hair I find it looks less harsh xx
I sometimes do a modified version. I’ll tightline with black but do a mini wing with something that goes with my eye makeup look. I never use black on lower lashes. I’m almost 55.
I wore brown and magenta eyeliner when I was younger but now at 60 I am loving mixing color eyeliner with black in my lash line. On you they are both beautiful. The black is more dramatic, but both work. Tfs❤
I love both of those looks!! My preference is the brown side-I’m 57, really fair-skinned with blue eyes, and the brown looks more natural on me. For an evening look, though, I love pairing black mascara with a cooler gray/steel liner. Thanks for showing us the differences between the 2 looks, Stephanie!
I only wear brown mascara & eyeliner, but it’s because I have brown eyes . Don’t know which looks better on me…. I might do your half/ half test. Love the brown , your R side best! Thx ❤❤
I use browns for the day and work as I like the softer look. I use black to glam it up a notch when going out. Over 50 and I ain’t changing this routine for anything. 😊
Definitely Brown I think Brown softer it brings out your eyecolour more. I’ve been wearing Brown for about a year and a half and I’m 46 and I feel like it makes my eyes look brighter and younger less harsh.❤
Love them both. Both looks look beautiful on you. think the brown is more daytime. However I feel that mascara appears to make lashes more full. Love the black for nighttime and glam look. However I think the black makes your eyes color stand out more.
Great idea for a video - side by side comparisons! Bottom line is you are gorgeous so what ever you decide to wear will look great. I would pick brown for day time and black for night out.
I love the brown side. I'm going to try the brush application, I have never been able to get my eyeliner just in the lash line. It always, always turns in a wide line mess, lol.
I really love both on you! The black is more dramatic, maybe for nighttime, and the brown is very beautiful with your blue eyes for a more subdued look. Btw, loving the bangs on you!
On you, both look good. For older women in their 60’s (like me), brown definitely looks better. Also, you didn’t use a thick black line. I see so many older women with very thick black liner and wing. It looks so harsh. As we age, we need to keep it soft.
This is SUCH a relevant video for me! I have generally preferred brown mascara for MANY years because I’m pretty fair, and I felt that black looked harsh. A couple of years ago, I started using black occasionally. When I apply black mascara, I look at myself, and I’m amazed at how good it looks. Regardless, I’m probably more comfortable with brown. The struggle continues! BTW: LOVE the bangs!!
Honestly, I love both looks ! I agree the brown is more subtle and probably a daytime look. The black is more glamorous. You are definitely NOT too old for the black. I don't know who makes up these rules... if you've got it -- flaunt it! You go girl!!
I use all the same things I did when I was younger, except highly metallic shimmers…I just apply things differently. Heavy liner of any color can look harsh.
I like both on you, but prefer the softer brown for everyday. Thanks for the in-depth comparison. It inspired me to try it in myself to see what I prefer. I suspect it will also be the brown.
I think black looks great on you. I like the brown as well. I've switched to charcoal or brown eyeliner depending on what I'm wearing. Black is a little too deep for me but charcoal takes the edge off. Always black mascara for me.
Personally, I've found I prefer brown eyeliner. Especially against my blue eyes. But, I still use black occasionally depending on the look I'm going for. I think you should wear whatever one you like best! Regardless of age.
I say brown for daytime and black for drama or nighttime look. Both looked so nice with your new haircut ❤
I totally agree with this! I think the brown eyeliner looks more casual for days out, and the black looks better for more formal events. But then again, I'll sport whatever and not care. I still do agree with this comment though the most xD
That was my thought too. Both are beautiful, the black is just more dramatic and would be really nice for nighttime while the brown is great for work or daytime.
I am 62 I still use black Mascara, I have very dark lashes even though I have ash brown blondish hair. However I was feeling the Black eyeliner was starting to look harsh on me in my mid 50's. I switched to a Gray eyeliner and I do feel I still had definition but not so harsh.
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You are lucky that you lose "fat" in your face. It hangs on to every part of me! 😩
@@jann3443 - I'm only losing the fat pads in my face because I'm getting older. The rest of the fat on my body apparently superglued itself in place.
Tell me about it! It's just cruel!
I'm 69 and stopped using black eyeliner/pencil years ago as I have what I'd say are small eyes and it just made my eyes look smaller. So I switched from black to either brown or grey (sometimes a khaki/olive too) and I just find that it's a softer, less harsh look. Very useful video, thank you.
Me too I will use other colours mainly neutral sometimes a bit adventurous
I definitely prefer the brown side more so for the liner than the mascara. Is brown available in most lines of mascara?
Same!
@@katsm-wo9704I’ve found it a little more difficult to find a good brown mascara, although I understand more brands may be dipping their toes into putting brown mascara back on the beauty map.
The black makes your blue eyes pop. The brown is nice for everyday look.
I love the black side, it makes your eyes pop. I also love your side bang- so cute! ❤
Love the side by side. From far the black side looks pretty and dramatic but zoomed in I like the brown better for most everyday looks. The black would be more of a night out ❤
I love the brown side!
Love the brown- makes you look softer
I prefer the black Stephanie 🤗
I like the side with the black. Makes your eye look bigger.
Love both eyes. And I don't listen to what "they" say we women over 40 should do. I go with what I love ! Blessings!
I think the black side gives off a sexy vibe whereas the brown side is more soft and an every day or evening look. Thx for the tip of using the brush to apply to liner first then applying. I'm going to give that a try as my mature, hooded eyes need all the help they can geet.
I just turned 50. I wear brown eye liner or actually my fave is Laura Mercier caviar stick in cocoa applied with a small angled brush. The only time I wear black ‘liner’ is a thin line of dampened black eye shadow, usually Chanel since it’s not too opaque. I always wear black mascara. I never wear black or brown on my lower waterline but I wear brown eyeshadows on the lower lash line. To be fair with my grey-blue-green eyes I have never suited the harshness of a black waterline. Nude liners are more flattering there.
I like the side with the brown liner and mascara. It’s a more natural look; not harsh. I’ll be 60 in April. Lately I’ve been getting into brown mascara. I really like it for an everyday look.
This is a hot topic with me & my sisters (in our 50s). I prefer brown eyeliner with black mascara. Love the brown makeup on your blue eyes
I think that is a good compromise .....brown eyeliner and black mascara.
I do this as well - brown liner, black mascara (62)
As a fellow, 48 yr old, blue-eyed person, I really enjoy your tutorials! I personally really liked both looks. As I age, I have noticed dropping eye lids (more hooding), so I am looking for makeup that makes my eyes look wide awake as possible. I like the brown for any everyday look, soft/natural. I loved the black for an evening out/event look. I personally would not do the lining bottom waterline with the black. When you want a smoked statement I would add that black lower line (going to a show/music/bar/club), if I want to look more rock and roll. I'm Gen X. Can we ever really let go of a black smokey eye?? Haha
Give me 2 weeks and I'll be 80. I waffle back and forth depending on the shadow I'm wearing. Since I have silver hair, black is good for dramatic evenings but brown for most days is soft and looks good with my fave Natasha Denona Nude Mini pallet. I also use charcoal liner for daytime. My lashes are naturally brown so a little DARK brown mascara on the tips is perfect for daytime.
Both look good for you! I prefer black for myself even at 65, although I have blue eyes and light skin, dark hair though. Brown makes me look tired
I still love the black mascara however I LOVE the dark brown eyeliner and I’m 57. You do you I say! ❤
Brown all the way! Looks less harsh. And age doesn't matter.
I’ve always used brown liner, choose it over the black. I think it was L’Oréal I got at Walmart the first time. I still buy that one . I don’t mind the black I have blue eyes and feel Ike the brown always made them look more blue.
I liked both, but the black in the waterline made your eye look smaller. I agree the black is for nighttime, but no black in waterline! i usually do brown tightline and black mascara and nothing in lower lashes or under the eye.
I like both on you. My skin is paler so I think I’m going to try the brown. Thanks for doing this video.
I love the black eyeliner side, but without the black in your lower waterline. Your eye color pops more with the black. The brown side is pretty, but I focus more on the makeup rather than your eye color. This was a great comparison!💚
Have moved to brown eyeliner but just can’t stop black mascara!
At 75, I usually use something other than black as an eyeliner ... brown, grey, purple, or blue. I prefer brown mascara but sometimes I can't find my favorite mascaras in brown--Lancome's Monsieur Big for example.
I love the black liner and mascara!!! It looks great!😊
I can only speak for myself ~ if I’m doing a full face of makeup, I’m going to wear a winged liner using the KVD Tattoo Liner Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in “ Mad Max Brown”, which is so dark it could easily pass for black. 😊
I'm approaching 40 and I'm definitely assessing my makeup! I clicked on your video because I literally went out and bought brown eyeliner & mascara😅! My black eyeliner and mascaras are BEAUTIFUL but it's starting to look harsher and harsher on me and picking up the wrinkles and bumps in my skin around my eye! I'm excited to try a softer more "natural " eye makeup look! So, thank you!
They both look very nice, Stephanie. The brown is a more muted daytime look. I would say from the artist's point of view and the effect of "chiaroscuro," the contrast on your left eye of black with the blue of your eyes appears to make your iris seem larger and is very flattering.
I like both sides. I feel like the brown looks better for daytime and the black for evening. I personally stopped using black liner years ago for an everyday look but will still use black for special occasions. I'm 54 😊
I prefer when you use dark brown liner/shadow for the lift and black mascara. Dark brown for upper tight line. I do prefer how the black looks in this video because it shows up better; good for nighttime/dressier looks. No right or wrong here; depends on eye color and shape, hair color and skin tone! Loved this experiment! 😊❤️
Both looks work great on you! But being a “bit” older I’m inspired to try the brown. It looks much softer and will probably work better on my eyes now. Thanks for doing the video comparing the two!!!
This was a lot of fun! Personally, I like them both. The brown is very soft and more natural, but that black really makes the blue of your eyes pop. And I think there's a time and place for both looks, or at the very least an apropos mood for each one. I myself will often do a combo of black and brown, putting the black in the upper waterline and the brown just above the lashes. Then again, I've been known to use blue, purple, green and other colors both as liner and in my waterlines, and have come to prefer lighter, brighter and even sparkly liners in my lower waterline and lashline to bring unexpected lightness to that area. I guess I really am a "there are no rules" kinda gal. As for the brown mascara... It's pretty, but not my thing. I like black lashes.
Can not notice a difference. Maybe a close up would help. That being said, I’m 58 and have switched to brown liner. Going to use up my unopened tubes of black mascara before I buy a brown
I love the black with your eye color. I have hazel eyes so I don’t think black looks as good on me.
Suprisingly, I think the brown is absolutely stunning. Your eye color and skin color glow with the brown. The black does something that I can't describe... it's not bad, but it looks stiffer or harder somehow. The brown is WOW. I ordered brown mascara and can't wait to see the difference on myself. I've always been taught Black is best for everyone, and have always worn it. Thanks.
I actually think the black makes your eyes make look prettier. I personally wear brown eyeliner, and black mascara. I say brown during the day, but definitely black at night. Either way you don’t look older. You look stunning with both!!!! 💕
I think both sides look great on you. I wish you could show me how to do my makeup. 😩
Honestly, you're so good at makeup that it's hard to say which side is better. They're both beautiful. The brown is a tad more soft, but the black side is also so flattering. Tough choice!
Totally agree😊
I love the brown side❤
The brown side def looks softer and less 'made up' but I like the black better. I've been trying to gravitate towards the nude makeup look, but every time I revert to black, I feel relieved - more 'myself' - if that makes any sense....
I do prefer brown on myself, but I thought the black made your left eye rally “pop” and brought out the blue. It might have been the camera and lighting, I know things can look differently IRL. I find that now that I don’t wear darker eye makeup, i look half asleep in pictures. I might give black eyeliner another try 😂
BROWN !! 🤎🤎
Hi Stephanie I like both but I think black eye liner makes your eyes pop. I am well over 50 and love colors and multi chromes and duo chromes the shinier the better lol!!, so needles to say I dont think there is an age for what type of makeup you should wear. I do not tight line my upper lashes but I wear eyeliner in my water line and have all kinds of colors even a neon yellow that I wear with green and yellow shadows and I love black mascara. I see age as just a number and I have fun with makeup 😊.
The methods you use make it possible to use EITHER products, and do it beautifully!! I think a lot of the discussion happening now is about using the harsher, no-smudged black eyeliner top & bottom versus using a softer look with color with smudging!
Everything and anything black...give it to me. Love black!
I prefer the brown for me. I’m sort of a minimalist when it comes to makeup. In my opinion the black looks a little harsh and overdone. I want to compliment my features not change them. Kindness, Teresa
I think you look amazing in both. I sometimes wear brown on everyday look and black like going out for special occasions. But, lately been focusing on brown it’s a more a natural look on me. Thank you so much for your amazing videos. Have a wonderful weekend 💗
Brown eyeliners are such a moment! 🥰 we love using Chocolate, Stone, or Brown for this effect too 😍
Brown is very soft looking but I think for blue eyes, black gives that dark frame that makes them stand out.
I like both looks!
I think the smaller wing in brown is nicer - at least during the day. Thanks for another great video!
I like both! It would depend on the look I’m going for!
I like the brown eyeliner side, but I would use black mascara. Thanks for the great video!
I actually use a brush to tightlining, because I tend to get it on my contacts (which, when using good waterproof liner, is very difficult to get off). Also, I find that "setting" the liner with a similar shade of eyeshadow helps to soften it, while also helping to resist transfer to my upper (hooded) eyelids. ❤
To me they look the same. On you, I find the black side really makes your eye color pop, great for a date night look. The brown looks like a pretty everyday look. Fun video. 😊 Both looks are beautiful. Do what makes you happy. You do you, I say.
The black looks more dramatic. The brown eye does look more open.
Love your bangs! 💜🐾💜
Both looks are great on you! Black maybe more dramatic for evening. At 61 & naturally blonde with blue eyes I find the black too harsh in winter. I sometimes use brown liner with the black mascara. Thanks for the great tips!
Hi Stephanie! My honest opinion is this. You have a beautiful eye color. I think the brown liner/mascara draws the attention to your eye color. They seem to sparkle more with the brown. The black draws more attention to the makeup itself. It's the first thing I notice instead of your eye color. All in all you are lucky you can wear either color. I have brown eyes so I stay away from black. I lean towards bronze eyeliners or ones that have a cinnamon or coppery tone. I always wear brown mascara as well. The Tower 28 is my favorite. I used to line under my eyes but I stopped that too. Now I just line the top (halfway) do a small wing to make the eyes look more lifted, apply mascara and that's it. I plan to try the eyeshadow under the eye and see how that looks on me.
I've been using brown eyeliner for every day makeup as long as I can remember. I have hooded eyes and can't really do a wing or anything like that, so I just smudge the brown. I still use black for dramatic evening looks though. And I use black mascara. That's a must.
Both sides are beautiful. I would have thought that there would’ve been a bigger difference but I honestly don’t even necessarily prefer one over the other one you. Looks great. You could do either. Where you have lined that inner bottom with black it would be nice to take the neutral color from the other sides lower lash & smudge it down below that.
I for the most part stopped wearing black (I’m 47) a few years ago because so many beauty UA-camrs told me it wasn’t flattering as we age-that sounds silly that I listened- I’ll have to revisit and see what I actually think without the influence of others.
I think the brown looks softer and more natural. But both look great on you!
Thank you Stephanie; can really see the differanece.
I think you look great in both eye looks. I prefer the brown for myself because it’s less dramatic and more natural looking. A dramatic look doesn’t really fit into my casual lifestyle.
Brown side all day long,,So pretty and not as harsh..
Love the black eyeliner and mascara. Looks gorgeous to my opinion ❤
I have always been an avid black mascara that lengthens. BUT lately I’m all about the brown mascara. I’m very fair with blue eyes and dark hair. I feel like the brown is a natural look that makes my eyes pop. I’m on my second tube of the Tower 28 brown mascara.
Love both on you!! I’m 48 and wear black winged liner and black mascara on my downturned hooded eyes as my daily go-to, I don’t think I’ll stop anytime soon even though it might make my eyes look smaller or whatever 😹 but I like both on other people!
I like the brown side looks softer maybe the black for a special occasion I don’t know 😊by the way your hair looks nice you look younger 👍🏼
You look young enough to wear the black! I like the brown on you for a softer daytime look. I’m in my 60s and have switched to brown. I feel I look better with a softer look; however, I feel each person should do what makes them feel the most confident.
Hmmm… I like both but I’m leaning towards the brown because I think it makes your blue eyes pop!? Maybe swap out the brown mascara for black with the brown eyeliner? Thanks for demo-ing!❤
I like both on you I've been wearing brown eyeliner and mascara for the last 10yrs I'm 56yrs now I bought charlotte tilbury liner and mascara cos it was difficult to find now I've bought from several different brands the reason I switched is as I'm going grey and have stopped dying my hair I find it looks less harsh xx
I sometimes do a modified version. I’ll tightline with black but do a mini wing with something that goes with my eye makeup look. I never use black on lower lashes. I’m almost 55.
I wore brown and magenta eyeliner when I was younger but now at 60 I am loving mixing color eyeliner with black in my lash line. On you they are both beautiful. The black is more dramatic, but both work. Tfs❤
I love both of those looks!! My preference is the brown side-I’m 57, really fair-skinned with blue eyes, and the brown looks more natural on me. For an evening look, though, I love pairing black mascara with a cooler gray/steel liner. Thanks for showing us the differences between the 2 looks, Stephanie!
I only wear brown mascara & eyeliner, but it’s because I have brown eyes . Don’t know which looks better on me…. I might do your half/ half test. Love the brown , your R side best! Thx ❤❤
I use browns for the day and work as I like the softer look. I use black to glam it up a notch when going out. Over 50 and I ain’t changing this routine for anything. 😊
I like the color of the Too Faced brown a lot. Especially for a daytime look. Great for more mature eyes.
Definitely Brown I think Brown softer it brings out your eyecolour more. I’ve been wearing Brown for about a year and a half and I’m 46 and I feel like it makes my eyes look brighter and younger less harsh.❤
I think they both look good. I would use brown eyeliner with black mascara. The all black would look fab for the evening. ❤❤❤❤
Love them both. Both looks look beautiful on you. think the brown is more daytime. However I feel that mascara appears to make lashes more full. Love the black for nighttime and glam look. However I think the black makes your eyes color stand out more.
Great idea for a video - side by side comparisons! Bottom line is you are gorgeous so what ever you decide to wear will look great. I would pick brown for day time and black for night out.
I love the brown side. I'm going to try the brush application, I have never been able to get my eyeliner just in the lash line. It always, always turns in a wide line mess, lol.
The brown looks really soft and lovely but the black also looks great imo / good to have options ❤
I like the brown! More natural and softer for the eyes to land
I really love both on you! The black is more dramatic, maybe for nighttime, and the brown is very beautiful with your blue eyes for a more subdued look. Btw, loving the bangs on you!
On you, both look good. For older women in their 60’s (like me), brown definitely looks better. Also, you didn’t use a thick black line. I see so many older women with very thick black liner and wing. It looks so harsh. As we age, we need to keep it soft.
This is SUCH a relevant video for me! I have generally preferred brown mascara for MANY years because I’m pretty fair, and I felt that black looked harsh. A couple of years ago, I started using black occasionally. When I apply black mascara, I look at myself, and I’m amazed at how good it looks. Regardless, I’m probably more comfortable with brown. The struggle continues!
BTW: LOVE the bangs!!
Ok, the black makes your eyes even more beautiful
Honestly, I love both looks ! I agree the brown is more subtle and probably a daytime look. The black is more glamorous. You are definitely NOT too old for the black. I don't know who makes up these rules... if you've got it -- flaunt it! You go girl!!
I love the brown on you!!! I am going to try this!
I love the brown side and will implement it - thanks
I use all the same things I did when I was younger, except highly metallic shimmers…I just apply things differently. Heavy liner of any color can look harsh.
I like the brown side , but I say do what makes YOU happy!
I like the brown ! Would you consider doing a GRWM with Nikol Johnson line of makeup?
I like both on you, but prefer the softer brown for everyday. Thanks for the in-depth comparison. It inspired me to try it in myself to see what I prefer. I suspect it will also be the brown.
I think black looks great on you. I like the brown as well. I've switched to charcoal or brown eyeliner depending on what I'm wearing. Black is a little too deep for me but charcoal takes the edge off. Always black mascara for me.