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Mature women typically have to choose between wrinkles/lines OR smoothed coloration under eye. We don't get to have it both ways. We can correct color and have more pronounced wrinkles, or we can have more discoloration with less pronounced wrinkles. So, whatever the day calls for is the way to go. :-)
You are absolutely hilarious and speak to the aggravations of aging. For the longest time I have absolutely hated makeup because I've followed advice that wasn't suited to my skin type or skin age. Or, let's be honest...I'm so lazy! ;) I really appreciate how down to earth and real you are with these videos. I really relate to you.
Every time I try powdering it looks okay at first. Then after an hour (or less) it looks like tree bark. But UA-cam always convinces me to keep trying it. 🤦♀️ I’ve also tried the primer trick and it just makes the problem worse. I would love to find a 360 primer that doesn’t dry out my skin but actually holds on to product.
I have this same problem with my under eye area. I think exactly what you do. While the other side does look dryer I think it looks better. I think we are too picky sometimes when it comes to ourselves and we are looking for perfection. I think I am going to try this several times and fiddle with it. Thanks Anne!
I think the powder side looked the best. I sooo get the wrinkled under eyes but you’ve got to not check it out with a magnifying mirror! It shows things no one else notices. You’re beautiful and I love your skin ❤️
Hi Tammy, yes you are right no one will get that close to me. I do agree the powdered side looks better. Now I need to mess around a bit more and see if I can make it look less crepey. Even though no one will see it I will 😉
I agree with you 100%. I don't wear eye primer. I stick with neutrals and I use very little shadow and it always lasts until I take it off. Great video Annie.....love your "tell it like it is" approach. 🌹x
Hi my name is Martha and l live in the Dominican Republic. I love your UA-cam channel and I love your honesty and professionalism. I agree that one shouldn't use powder under your eyes. You look great!!
OMG you are me!!! so obsessed with my under eye look! I have the same problem! Its maddening!! love to hear what you found. thank you for doing this :) I am so excited to try this xo
Hi Anne what a great experiment. The under eye area can be so tricky and is different for all. I think if you use a good under eye moisturizer before the concealer it should do the trick. Using the right concealer for dry skin is good which I see you already do. Your one eye looked smoother from far away, but drier close up. Sometimes just tapping a little powder with your finger is all you need or a makeup setting spray that is not drying OR just don't use a primer or powder - what you were already doing was working great for you. Have a wonderful week Anne xxoo Jackie
I started using the Kaja concealer months ago, and I haven't looked back since. Unlike many brands, it is not yellow. I use the Surratt concealer brush to gently pat from lash line to bottom of the hollow, and i use my ring finger to blend the concealer with my foundation. I only powder if I have been sweating while putting on my makeup or I expect to sweat during the day.
The primer side definitely looks more airbrushed! And the only way I saw any lines under your eyes it when you zoomed in and I was literally 1 inch from your face. No one but your hubby will ever look at you this closely. I didn't notice under eye lines being more prominent with primer and powdered side! I have dry, crepey under eyes as well. I use same Kiehls eye cream, and same Lancome under eye concealer as you use. I actually found an under eye powder I can use: the Milani under eye powder. I use VERY LITTLE and it does not look dry or cakey and doesn't emphasis my lines. I was shocked that this product worked for me. As to under eye primer, I have never tried one before, so this technique is new to me. Thanks for another fantastic video! ❤❤
Hi Stacy, yes so true😂 Oh thank you so much for sharing your recommendation. So it's either the powder or I may be applying to much using the beauty blender. I may try this again but just using a brush using the powder I already have first. I wonder if my finishing powder would work? I'm going to mess around a bit more and if I have success I'll share.
I do something similar to this. I do put eye primer under my eyes, however, it is only what is leftover on my fingers after applying to my lid. I use a small damp beauty blender, dip it ever so lightly in my FINELY milled powder, blow off any excess and lightly set under my eyes. This way I'm not accidentally tugging or pulling. I had stopped using my concealer before this trick because no matter what it settled in my wrinkles. I'm glad you shared this with everyone. I use UD anti-aging primer. 24 hr insurance is too drying FYI.
@@MakeupForMatureSkin Based on what you were saying you didn't like, try the damp blender. I think I got that tip from Elle Leary. I find it sets concealer without the powdery look.
I agree that the side with powder looks drier. It seems like less stuff under the eye is better when we're a bit crepey. You look lovely and I always appreciate your honesty.
I think the new technique looks smoother, as you mentioned. It seems to make the color more even, the darker areas are less noticeable. WE don’t see your wrinkles (you have very few compared to me) from a distance, and as another commenter mentioned, we aren’t looking at you with a 10x mirror, as you look at yourself. I tried the primer technique, and I thought that it made my wrinkles stand out and the under eye area look drier, too, but seeing it on you, I may try it, again. Thank you!
I feel that powders emphasize and dry out my under eye area. I started using a tinted moisturizer under my eye. I made it myself by mixing moisturizer, sunscreen, primer and a foundation about 2 shades darker than I use. I just spread a little under my eyes and on my eyelids. Let it set for a minute then I dab Maybelline Instant age rewind just where I need it and blend with my finger....patting it out, not rubbing it. I dont powder after. I find for dry, wrinkly under eyes this looks the most natural.
What a wonderful tip. Yesterday l saw a youtuber that uses this tip for camouflaging the white cast of the mineral sunscreens, she buys one or 2 shades darker, and l didn't thought about undereye area🙈. Hope this helps too 😅😂
Karen Lee I do a similar thing. After years of trying to find an under eye concealer that hid the dark circle but didn’t crease making everything look worse, I gave up. One day, in desperation really I used my finger and my stick foundation (in a slightly darker colour) and put that under my eye. Whammy! Dark circle gone and no creasing. I didn’t powder.
I tried this after seeing it on Wayne Goss’ channel. I had the exact same experience. I’ve tried different primers, I just can’t make it work. I put this one in the no-go category. BUT, you’re right ... from a distance it looks flawless.
As far as just regular shadow primer, I prefer MAC Painterly. I’m on my second pot and those things take forever to get through. For undereye, though, I’ve used Smashbox, ELF, and right now Catrice. I powdered before I started using them and then got to an age where it wasn’t working, so I tried the primer and it’s like night and day. Also, I’ve had to go through a lot of powders to find ones that really work well and don’t settle. My favorite are TF Peach Perfect and UD The Velvitizer (tip from Andrea Matilliano). I do a tiny bit of moisturizer, let it dry, and then primer. Let that dry, then corrector and concealer with a brush. I have the powder open and the damp sponge ready, tap undereye with my finger to smooth and go right in with the powder. It lasts all day for me and stays smooth.
Thank you so much for sharing your tips and recommendations. I agree finding the right powder is important. I'm going to experiment a little more and if I can get this to work I'll share it.
You are right about the primer/powder looks the best from this distance. I have run across a couple of eye primers specifically for under the eyes, but I have never tried them. I am going to use regular eye primer now.
Enjoyed you’re video, been having same problem and hating it so much and still trying to figure out the solution , thanks fo your honesty , I never had this issue until this year …i find eye cream is the key and a goo councilor which am still trying to find that out. Best of luck dear
Girl, you are beautiful and your makeup looks good BOTH ways! The camera doesn’t show us what you see in person, so just do what you feel most comfortable doing! 😘
I think both sides looked great actually. I do want to thank you for showing such an up close look. I'm starting to have some lines under my eyes, and always feel like I'm doing something wrong since my concealer doesn't cover or smooth them. I will definitely be trying this technique tomorrow!! You're awesome!
I agree with you Anne. I tend not to use powder under my eyes as I don't like the drying feel it leaves me with, but will experiment with this technique.
I agree with you Anne, the powdered eye looks airbrushed. But I'm like you, I am always thinking powder makes me look dryer! Your eyes aren't that wrinkled my dear. Fun experiment though.! Hugs doll! xo
I've been in the same boat and have tried numerous products/techniques. I find using an eye primer and/or color corrector emphasizes my lines and makes my under eyes look dry. I am now using Charlotte Tilbury Magic Away Concealer and then set it with a translucent powder does the trick - I apply both with the Beauty Blender.
I have tried so many times my Translucent setting powder from Chanel under my eyes and even if I use just a tiny bit with my brush the lines look more prominent. I usually use the Chanel corrector and their concealer and a lot lot of eye cream underneath as my undereye area gets so dry. I even have to add just a little bit of eye cream during the day over my concealer. There are times I mix the concealer with some eye cream but lately Erin Nicole suggested that I buy the Sisley eye mask. This is supposed to be used as a mask twice a week but she uses it as an eye cream and leaves it there. So that is what I did. It made a real difference, kept the eyes hydrated all day and didn't interfere with the concealer. I have also used the Baume essentiel in transparent from Chanel under the eyes and the concealer above it and that also kept the undereye area not dry. But with any powder on no matter what cream I use underneath the lines which are just like yours, look more prominent. From a distance the skin might look more smooth but if you get closer it looks dry and wrinkley.
Anne, you are the ONLY person on UA-cam who has brought up this issue!!!!!!!!!!! I reaaaally struggled with this issue of either looking older or looking more tired until I saw your crepey under eye vid couple years ago. After experimenting I’ve realized that I would rather choose less coverage and looking tired than older. So that’s my answer for you too! I prefer the side with no primer/powder. And thank u thank u thank u. You really did help me so much with that other video! Forever grateful!
Hi Pam, I'm so glad it was helpful. I know the struggle. I tried so many different primers and techniques and nothing worked. I would love to set it with powder just to kick down the shine a bit more. So I'm going to play around with this a bit more and see if I can get it to work and not look crepey.😉
Hi Annie. I didn’t see any lines and it didn’t look dry to me. I’ve never heard of using a primer under the eyes; I learned something new. I use a corrector, concealer and a light dusting of powder and it only creases or looks dry if I’m using a powder that’s not fine enough. Yours looked really nice! 💜
I agree with you. I wear glasses and I find it magnifies those fine lines. I do the kleenex trick like you. I also love RMS for concealer after I do touch of color correcting in the corner.
I think the no powder side looks better up close. I have the same problem with powder under the eye. I havent even found a concealer I like. Seems like anything I put under my eyes make them look bad and powder even worse. Right now I put very little foundation and that's all. Great video!
I agree with you...I do see a difference. It does look airbrushed but I think you can see your wrinkles more pronounced. Not a whole lot but you are right...There has to be some trick to help. I an confident you'll figure it out!! When you do...let me know!!!
Hi Jennifer I'm going to play around with this a little more and if I figure it out I will share it. I ordered a different primer so I want to see if that makes a difference.
Hi Annie. I have dry under eyes also. I apply a very light application of the By Terry Hyaluronic hydra powder with a setting brush and find this to be very smoothing. This powder is my absolute favourite for setting concealer under the eyes. I've tried setting concealer with a damp beauty blender and found it to be too drying for my under eye area. 💝
Hi Emilia I'm hearing that's a great powder. So maybe I should try this again without the beauty blender and just lightly sweep the powder on my under eyes.
Check out the Becca under eye anti fatigue primer. I like that one. Smashbox also has one but I haven’t tried it yet. I’ve also started playing around with the Becca brightening color corrector and it leaves that sheen if I don’t set it so I’m going to try blotting it like you showed! Thanks!
AnneP makeupandmore yea I had read that in another comment. That stinks that it doesn’t work for you. Hopefully you’ll find something to help. When you do, please let us know! I’ve been struggling with the powder or no powder a lot lately since the weather is drying out my skin way more than it was earlier this year 😞
I like the way you usually do it best. I have to see my under eyes because my mascara smudges if I dont. I recently started using Kiehl's avocado under eye cream and that has helped the dryness a lot!
I love the elf Duo concealer the one with the peach and white highlighter it’s light weight and doesn’t settle!! With this one I don’t use a setting powder!!
Girl I'm right with you! I have the exact problems with my undereye! I don't know which way to wear it! With powder or without? It's not not having moisture under the eye cuz I've done all that. I just wish we could get the flawless look with the powder without the dried up and wrinkles looking so bad. If u do break the biggest secret for undereye area please share a new updated video! Ty
I am loving your videos... I’m going to order a under eye primer...and see if it makes a difference...lately, I’ve been playing around with different makeup...I’ve applied my makeup the same way for so many years that I know I need to change it up!!
I am EXACTLY the same as you. You just said though that when you look at yourself from a distance, you like the powdered side more. And then it just hit me - how many people actually come up very close to us and look at our under-eye area? I'm going to give this a go tomorrow just for fun to see if it does make any difference at all. Thanks x
Oh I feel you! I want my make up to stay in place and when I don’t powder it doesn’t and when I do powder if feels like I can see the fine lines and little wrinkles more. I didn’t think the powdered under I looked more airbrushed so maybe you have to ask yourself how close are people going to actually get to you to notice those fine lines
Oh yes....the dreaded lines under our eyes and on our face and we all try to hide them...think we do need to be less hard on ourselves (even though it is hard in this vain world)! You are beautiful no matter what....inside and out! Thanks for being real with all of us!!! Hugs 🤗
I really like Tarte creaseless concealer. It doesn't crease or accentuate wrinkles. I also don't ever use powder. I feel like the powder settles into the wrinkles and makes them look worse. From a distance, it may look better with powder, but close up, I think powder looks very aging. I haven't ever tried a primer under the eye though. I feel like less is more when it is under the eye.
Annie ! Your perception that the powdered side highlights wrinkles is probably coming from the fact that that has been your experience so you're expecting it, looking for it & focused on that. Frankly, I'm with you - the powdered side looks great. I recently picked up an awesome tip - eye cream, moisturizer then primer (face not eye) & that foundation stays right where I left it ! I avoided primers for the longest time because I couldn't stand the way that extra layer felt but now that I'm in my late 50s it's imperative plus they've come a long way in the last ten years. This one is Laura Mercier Prime & Protect & you can't even tell it's on your face. I really appreciate your UA-cam videos. You're eyeshadow vid from yesterday inspired me to try again hoods & all !! I'm also heading to your concealer & corrector vids as I've been in denial about needing that as well. Happy Thanksgiving !
I've tried many concealers withouth powder and it's just a mess. I sweat a lot so it all moves around. I'm curious to see how this turns out. I've yet to try eye primer under the eyes, and then concealer and no powder.. that might work. Might 🤔
Hi ,have you tried Garnier concealer?the one with the roller on the end, it doesnt have many colors to choose from but it's very light weight and less likely to crease.
I love your honesty and your videos, newbie here lol. I think the left (your right) eye does look better from a distance. I do have a question...HOW does a person put on concealer, before or after your foundation? I have seen it done both ways. I am 61 years old and have horrible dark circles under my eyes to the point that people have actually asked me if my husband beats me!!!! I have found nothing that works because I look like I am using a ton of concealer when I use it and it settles in my lines and just looks terrible. Thank you
Hi Donna, I think it's personal preference. I always apply it before my foundation but I don't think it matters. The under eye area is super tricky. Because you're trying to conceal but with dark circles adding to much will only settle into lines. There's a concealer pencil that I just started to use. It only comes in two shades, but it is a color corrector/concealer. And that's what you need to use is a color corrector. If you can see if you can test it out before you purchase it. It's from Anastasia of Beverly hills. Ulta and Sephora sell it. When you apply your concealer, even though you have dark circles completely under your eye don't apply it all on that area. Because if you do it will just settle. Apply a tiny amount to the inner corner portion as I shared in this video. Then blend it only in that area first then blend whatever is left the the rest of that eye area. You may not be able to completely cover it but it should cover it enough. That's the thing is too much with settle and not enough you'll still see the discoloration. But I think if you use a color corrector this should help cancel out some of that purple. A peach color corrector will help do that. I hope this makes sense and I hope this helps. But I feel your frustration.
Your observations are correct. I'd stick with the primer, powder side as it looks the best. Gosh we're critical of our lines! Yours are miniscule. Thanks for this.
I saw a little trick that works fairly well... tap a bit of setting spray over under eye concealer and do not powder! This seems to look good longer than powder which is disastrous for my under eyes. Love your videos! 😢👏💜
I empathise with you. Dark circles and 56 year old crepey under eyes. Deep joy! I have to use powder otherwise even tubing mascara and/or waterproof mascara smudge under my eyes. (I use Bobbi Brown extra repair eye cream which is very rich but it does moisturise incredibly well). Best powder I've found is the By Terry hydra powder in original translucent. Haven't tried the new tinted ones yet. Other option that I've found pretty good is spraying small sponge with setting spray but obviously needs to be a setting spray sans alcohol (if there is such a thing??) otherwise one's under eyes will become even drier. Think I got that trick from the gorgeous Mr Goss. I agree with lots of commenters that we are too self critical and only ones nearest and dearest are going to be close enough to see any slight caking.
Yeah that was one of the tips in this tutorial that I found is to use a setting powder on the beauty blender. They recommended Urban Decay but I didn't have any on hand. So many of you are recommending the by Terry. I may have to pick that up before my no buy officially starts. Thanks so much for sharing your recommendations and tips.
I use the smallest amount (1/2 pea size for whole face) of embryolisse lait creme after eye creams/moisturizer ect. When I set, it's the tiniest amount of powder and after I use Pixi Milky Mist, it melts everything down. Then I might lightly dust with powder areas I don't want shine. For me it's the best way I've found to deal with crepey skin.
AnneP I struggle with to powder or not to powder all the time. I feel when I do powder it makes my under eyes look smoother too but with my dry eyes the skin looks like the Sahara desert. My husband always tells me I am using a magnifying mirror and that’s not what people see. I will say that when I do powder, my concealer lasts a bit longer on me. Like you say, whatever makes you feel more comfortable.
Hydrating the under eye area with a good under eye cream works best for me. The Blue eye serum by Chanel actually reduces the dark circles and acts as a smooth base for under eye concealer. I apply a very little amount of Clarins concealer with a small brush and blend it well into the skin and tap lightly with my finger. I find using a little of my Maybeline eraser over it creates a flawless look too. I continue to press it in gently using my beauty blender and right after I will use a small amount of the elf under eye setting powder with a soft brush and proceed to then press in with my beauty blender. It’s a no-fail for me every time. The elf powder is milled so fine and does not look cakey at all. Hope these might help you out.
Hello from Canada. Thank you, Doll, for your special and thoughtful tutorial. I just found you by accident and am addicted to your style. You seem like an amazing lady. It'll be awesome to see you again for your beautiful insight and charm. Your new fan, Sativa.
I like the corrector and concealer only side I have deep troughs that I'm hoping to get filler for and stay with my no powder routine but I think each person is different
I’ve tried eye primer - makes it look worse. I only powder if I’m going somewhere special or for photos because powder always makes me look dry and emphasises wrinkles. For a daily basis I use a very moisturising eye cream under eye and concealer. This looks best. It will crease but I’m happy to pat it out after an hour and it doesn’t crease after that. I prefer the unpowdered side on you close up but at a distance the primer/powder side is brighter.
I’ve been doing the same thing with eye cream mixed with concealer. Lately I’ve tried barely touching the It Cosmetics powder sponge applicator on the power and lightly touching the concealer. It will crease a bit but smooths out easily and kind of “walks the line “. I’m liking it but have to accept that at 61, them smooth eyes are gone.
I am 64 and I do not put much concealer on for that reason. I have been using By Terry hylauronic rose light powder but I use my ring finger to pat it on oh so gently. No brush . It works very very well . Wayne gods always says if you do not like to look old stop using concealer and foundation around your eyes or mouth where skin moves. He is spot on.
So true Hilda but when you have dark circles as I do I must use something. Normally I never powder because it just ages me. But this tutorial mentioned that it would not crease, or crack so I gave it a shot. But I just think some people can do this and some can't. I think I'm in the can't category. Although I may test a few different products and try it again 😘💓
AnneP makeupandmore what about applying a tiny dab of eye cream prior to use rather than a primer under the eye. It will make it more dewy I think. No matter what you look gorgeous.
I agree with you you can see the lines when looking super close BUT with your full face of makeup it didn’t look as pronounced. You didn’t mention a full face primer and to me that what places extra moisture on so the foundation can lay on top of that layer which gives me moisture in dry areas. I really just use cocoa butter and blot off excess with tissue paper but I just bought a labeled primer and will let you know if it makes a difference. Thanks for the video!
I use Benefit’s Stay Don’t Stray eye shadow primer for both eyelids and under the eye. It’s tinted so you don’t have to use a lot of concealer and a little goes a long way.
I found something excellent for dry under eye area that needed to be concealed! I'm 65 and this works so well! Kopari starry eye balm under Charlotte Tilbury's color corrector. Wait a little while and then CT magic concealer....only a tiny bit! Works great!
Hi Anne, i think both eyes look really good but i do agree your right eye does look smoother and your left looks a ,ittle dryer but not overly so, but in saying that the shadow or dark bit is also well hidden on the left too as well as as i dont think thst eye looks puffy ether, i think it will be a matter of what wears best and what your most comfortable with,l have the same problem i feel the need to set my under eye but struggle with how dry my eyes then look, you know what they say Anne wrinkles around the eyes are a posative thing made from smiling , and really you have very little wrinkles and not deep wrinkles around your eyes at all ,both eyes look really good , thanks for sharing all the best Mary 🌻
My biggest bane of contention is my sinuses which cause my bags turn into luggage. I don't have discoloration, but do have a couple of veins on my lids. Foundation & a shadow in my skin tone do the trick. I only use a tiny brush and cover the trough in the bag and a lipstick brush with translucent powder in the trough as well. I then use a rice powder I make myself from Japanese rice and a spice grinder all over my face. It doesn't settle or dull the skin and use rose water as a finish spray.
Thank you so much for sharing your tips Annemarie. I know this is one of the most difficult areas to apply makeup as we age. I'm going to mess around and see if I can have success with this technique.
It’s funny that you posted this today because I experimented for the first time by putting a primer under my eye this morning. I need to do it some more to really tell but my lines looked a little less. I used a silicone primer since it’s supposed to blur lines. Silicone makes my oily T zone look greasy by the end of the day so I thought it might do well under my dry under eyes. You may want to try it and see what you think
I love the P. Louise base. I use it as eye primer per recommendation. It is even better than UD eye primer. I have been putting concealer undertook my eyes for awhile. Definitely helps. I use the Bare Minerals concealer powder to set it.
I'm late to the party. The side with just color corrector & concealer looks great upclose. However... Please be aware that most YT/IG influencer makeup techniques are intended for photos and online pics and NOT for normal everyday wear. if you have photos to take, do the primer powder technique. If you are just having a normal day (work store chores) do not use the powder technique. Thank you for trying this and stay lovely.
Anne..I think you’re beautiful either way. The powdered side does look smoother and airbrushed. There are a couple different things you could change up but ultimately it’s what makes you feel good about how it looks. Maybe try just your color corrector and concealer with a light dusting of powder..maybe it’s the concealer that’s drying?? I myself am on the lookout for a hydrating concealer. I have watched you for a good while and used many of your tips. I think you’re very knowledgeable in beauty..🤗🤗
Recently I tried using the no 7 triple lift and luminate concealer and that seems to be the most hydrating concealer that I have. That and the tarte creasless concealer.
I love Clinique’s All About Eyes Concealer for it’s Hydration, but it is “shiny” without powder. Maybe it would work with this technique. Will have to experiment.
Angela Jane Lomax thats what I do. Sometimes I’ll put two layers of moisturizers on not only under my eyes but all over too. My skin is getting crazy dry again this time of year
Does it matter what brush you use? I have Rephr collection, bunch It brushes, Sonia G the base brush coll, and the Bk beauty brushes. Can you please recomend one of the brushes you think I might have in my own coll? Or I can get what you recommend. I am 40 yrs old and I have a horrible time with my under eyes. I have wrinkles when I dont smile. I love makeup. Its almost an addiction but I love it!
The Angie brush #A505 from BK beauty may work. I have all of Rephr brushes and BK beauty as well but those are the ones that work for me. I also recently purchased a concealer brush from Cle De Peau that I use to line and blend with. If they're out of you budge look for something similar 😊
Great video! From my viewpoint😉 The powdered eye looks the best. Most people will not be looking at you through 10 X mirror. I really like the powder side the best!
I agree with you. On camera it looks smoother and like it conceals the darkness/bags better but close up (and probably in person) it looks dry. I’m with you, I can’t stand my undereyes looking dry - I feel it’s aging. (And I do great skincare prep before makeup too). So I’ll never use eye primer under my eyes, and I stopped using powder under my eyes a year or more ago. (I’m 47, very dry skin.) I also switched from the Effacernes to the Chanel (concealer shade) because it just looks less dry on me. If I use a very small amount, blended in with my beauty sponge and/or ring finger, it doesn’t crease. But that’s true of the Effacernes for me too (doesn’t crease once it sets itself/dries down).
The eye without the powder looks better, when you are doing a close up. From a distance, they both look great. I think unless you are 30 yrs old, wrinkles under the eyes are just a fact of life. You are still gorgeous! I'm going to try this tomorrow since I don't tend to powder under my eyes. Thanks, sweet Anne❣😘
I struggle with this too but have you tried the L'Oreal under eye miracle blur treatment? It does seem to smooth out the area before applying a concealer. It's subtle but I do think it helps!
Hi Anne I just came across this video tonight and just had to watch it. My under eyes look dryer and NY lines/wrinkles look like yours did with the powder. It looks pretty darn good from a far, but looking close up, I feel like my lines and wrinkles are more defined. I haven't tried not setting them, but I may give that a try and see how it looks. I feel like my under eyes look better without makeup, but I just can't stop wearing it. I love make-up. It's fun and therapeutic for me, lol. I'll keep watching to learn more about this issue and hopefully find some technique that's works, lol. Thanks for explaining, and for showing that's what I love the most about your video's. I've learned a lot.💜👍👌
It’s true that the right side of your eye looks smoother & plumper but also drier. The left side of your eye looks less dry and with fewer wrinkles. This is such a tricky balance between concealer, corrector and setting the area or priming.
I agree with you. I don’t like the dry look like powder causes. Makes us look older. Keep doing your original process. Just use a lighter concealer only in that sunken area, making sure not to get it on the puffy part.
Uh i have the sunken hollows too. It sucks to conceal for us. They say use skin concealer under. Dont go close to eye with alot of concealer. And than put a lighter dot by the sunken park when you tilt your head down. I dont know i give up haha
Great video! What is your nail color?The difference between the two is not very perceivable to me as far as dryness. Your left eye(your right) is smoother looking, though.
Hi Melissa, it's so frustrating because the powdered side looks great from a distance. I get my nails done in a salon and I'm sorry I don't know the name.
Hi Hun, I use a blurring primer nothing fancy I'm currently using a W7 I think it cost me £2.75 off Amazon, but I've also got a maybelline one that I like. I literally put it everywhere face, eyelids and under eyes, then I use my foundation and concealer and set with powder so far so good, but I do have to make sure I've really hydrated my under eye area. I do use eyeshadow primer but just as eyeshadow primer if that makes sense 😂
Thank you Anne!! This is a wonderful video! I have to use powder under my eyes too! It smooths my fine lines - POWDER! Yes! Under my dry eyes, translucent powder works wonders!! 😀 you’re beautiful!! Happy Holidays! So glad I found you!!!
Hi Tania! Yay!! I'm so glad this was helpful to you. I recently shared an updateua-cam.com/video/aEDBlRQ4a_0/v-deo.html I now use an under eye primer first. Happy Holidays to you as well😘💓
I stopped applying under eye powder because I can't get it to look "smoother." It just makes them drier. One thing I do now is apply a hydrating primer under my eyes. I really like the CoverFX one. Only a tiny amount is needed.
@Donna mcdermott... Yes! I always add 2-3 drops of avocado(prefer organic) oil to my CeraVe moisturizer and go right up under and around my whole eye area. Its so nourishing with the good fatty acids from the avo oil, and my skin just drinks it up. My undereyes never are problematic with that oil trick!☺✌
I would moisturize prior to the primer. Put the moisturizer on, wait 5-10 mins then primer then corrector, then powder.
Straight up the most honest video about this
Real. Close up. Letting the viewer decide. Mature skin. Pleasant personality. I can't Subscribe hard enough, and this is my first time coming across you. Cheers!
Thank you so much💕💕💕
Mature women typically have to choose between wrinkles/lines OR smoothed coloration under eye. We don't get to have it both ways. We can correct color and have more pronounced wrinkles, or we can have more discoloration with less pronounced wrinkles. So, whatever the day calls for is the way to go. :-)
So true
You are absolutely hilarious and speak to the aggravations of aging. For the longest time I have absolutely hated makeup because I've followed advice that wasn't suited to my skin type or skin age. Or, let's be honest...I'm so lazy! ;) I really appreciate how down to earth and real you are with these videos. I really relate to you.
Thank you Andrea💖💖
Every time I try powdering it looks okay at first. Then after an hour (or less) it looks like tree bark. But UA-cam always convinces me to keep trying it. 🤦♀️ I’ve also tried the primer trick and it just makes the problem worse. I would love to find a 360 primer that doesn’t dry out my skin but actually holds on to product.
Hi Julia, I know what you mean. I see many ladys my age powdering and it never looks right under my eyes.
I have this same problem with my under eye area. I think exactly what you do. While the other side does look dryer I think it looks better. I think we are too picky sometimes when it comes to ourselves and we are looking for perfection. I think I am going to try this several times and fiddle with it. Thanks Anne!
Hi Dawn I agree. We are our own worst critics. I'm going to mess around and try this again using different products. If I have success I'll share it😉
I think the powder side looked the best. I sooo get the wrinkled under eyes but you’ve got to not check it out with a magnifying mirror! It shows things no one else notices. You’re beautiful and I love your skin ❤️
Hi Tammy, yes you are right no one will get that close to me. I do agree the powdered side looks better. Now I need to mess around a bit more and see if I can make it look less crepey. Even though no one will see it I will 😉
I agree with you 100%. I don't wear eye primer. I stick with neutrals and I use very little shadow and it always lasts until I take it off.
Great video Annie.....love your "tell it like it is" approach. 🌹x
Thank you so much Penny💖💖💖
Hi my name is Martha and l live in the Dominican Republic. I love your UA-cam channel and I love your honesty and professionalism. I agree that one shouldn't use powder under your eyes. You look great!!
Thank you so much Martha💓😘
OMG you are me!!! so obsessed with my under eye look! I have the same problem! Its maddening!! love to hear what you found. thank you for doing this :) I am so excited to try this xo
You're welcome 💓💓💓
Hi Anne what a great experiment. The under eye area can be so tricky and is different for all. I think if you use a good under eye moisturizer before the concealer it should do the trick. Using the right concealer for dry skin is good which I see you already do. Your one eye looked smoother from far away, but drier close up. Sometimes just tapping a little powder with your finger is all you need or a makeup setting spray that is not drying OR just don't use a primer or powder - what you were already doing was working great for you. Have a wonderful week Anne xxoo Jackie
Thank you so much for sharing your tips Jackie. I do use a goid under eye moisturizer but I'm not giving up. I'm going to try a few more things😘
I started using the Kaja concealer months ago, and I haven't looked back since. Unlike many brands, it is not yellow. I use the Surratt concealer brush to gently pat from lash line to bottom of the hollow, and i use my ring finger to blend the concealer with my foundation. I only powder if I have been sweating while putting on my makeup or I expect to sweat during the day.
Hi Jocelyne thank you so much for sharing your tips😘💓
The primer side definitely looks more airbrushed! And the only way I saw any lines under your eyes it when you zoomed in and I was literally 1 inch from your face. No one but your hubby will ever look at you this closely. I didn't notice under eye lines being more prominent with primer and powdered side! I have dry, crepey under eyes as well. I use same Kiehls eye cream, and same Lancome under eye concealer as you use. I actually found an under eye powder I can use: the Milani under eye powder. I use VERY LITTLE and it does not look dry or cakey and doesn't emphasis my lines. I was shocked that this product worked for me. As to under eye primer, I have never tried one before, so this technique is new to me. Thanks for another fantastic video! ❤❤
Hi Stacy, yes so true😂 Oh thank you so much for sharing your recommendation. So it's either the powder or I may be applying to much using the beauty blender. I may try this again but just using a brush using the powder I already have first. I wonder if my finishing powder would work? I'm going to mess around a bit more and if I have success I'll share.
Liked and subscribed because I really feel you are very real, very honest and we appreciate that.
Thank you Tallulah💖
I do something similar to this. I do put eye primer under my eyes, however, it is only what is leftover on my fingers after applying to my lid. I use a small damp beauty blender, dip it ever so lightly in my FINELY milled powder, blow off any excess and lightly set under my eyes. This way I'm not accidentally tugging or pulling. I had stopped using my concealer before this trick because no matter what it settled in my wrinkles. I'm glad you shared this with everyone. I use UD anti-aging primer. 24 hr insurance is too drying FYI.
Hi Amy! Thank you so much for sharing these tips! I'm going to mess around and try it again. Let's see if I can make this work.
@@MakeupForMatureSkin Based on what you were saying you didn't like, try the damp blender. I think I got that tip from Elle Leary. I find it sets concealer without the powdery look.
So glad i found your channel! Definitely in quarantine shamlessly bingeing you 💁♀️
Thank you so much 💓💓💓💓
The nails and rings are stunning! Your fair skin is beautiful!😍
Thank you so much💕💕💕
I agree that the side with powder looks drier. It seems like less stuff under the eye is better when we're a bit crepey. You look lovely and I always appreciate your honesty.
Thank you Daphne💖I agree less is best.
I appreciate you doing close ups! I never see women do that in there videos!
You're welcome💖😚I think it's important to share closeups because lighting can make things look perfect when they're not.
I think the new technique looks smoother, as you mentioned. It seems to make the color more even, the darker areas are less noticeable. WE don’t see your wrinkles (you have very few compared to me) from a distance, and as another commenter mentioned, we aren’t looking at you with a 10x mirror, as you look at yourself.
I tried the primer technique, and I thought that it made my wrinkles stand out and the under eye area look drier, too, but seeing it on you, I may try it, again.
Thank you!
You're welcome😘
I feel that powders emphasize and dry out my under eye area. I started using a tinted moisturizer under my eye. I made it myself by mixing moisturizer, sunscreen, primer and a foundation about 2 shades darker than I use. I just spread a little under my eyes and on my eyelids. Let it set for a minute then I dab Maybelline Instant age rewind just where I need it and blend with my finger....patting it out, not rubbing it. I dont powder after. I find for dry, wrinkly under eyes this looks the most natural.
Thank you so much for sharing your tips💖😘
Karen Lee thanks so much for sharing this. I’ll try it .
What a wonderful tip. Yesterday l saw a youtuber that uses this tip for camouflaging the white cast of the mineral sunscreens, she buys one or 2 shades darker, and l didn't thought about undereye area🙈. Hope this helps too 😅😂
Karen Lee I do a similar thing. After years of trying to find an under eye concealer that hid the dark circle but didn’t crease making everything look worse, I gave up. One day, in desperation really I used my finger and my stick foundation (in a slightly darker colour) and put that under my eye. Whammy! Dark circle gone and no creasing. I didn’t powder.
Carol Fudali what stick foundation? Thnks
I tried this after seeing it on Wayne Goss’ channel. I had the exact same experience. I’ve tried different primers, I just can’t make it work. I put this one in the no-go category. BUT, you’re right ... from a distance it looks flawless.
As far as just regular shadow primer, I prefer MAC Painterly. I’m on my second pot and those things take forever to get through. For undereye, though, I’ve used Smashbox, ELF, and right now Catrice. I powdered before I started using them and then got to an age where it wasn’t working, so I tried the primer and it’s like night and day. Also, I’ve had to go through a lot of powders to find ones that really work well and don’t settle. My favorite are TF Peach Perfect and UD The Velvitizer (tip from Andrea Matilliano). I do a tiny bit of moisturizer, let it dry, and then primer. Let that dry, then corrector and concealer with a brush. I have the powder open and the damp sponge ready, tap undereye with my finger to smooth and go right in with the powder. It lasts all day for me and stays smooth.
Thank you so much for sharing your tips and recommendations. I agree finding the right powder is important. I'm going to experiment a little more and if I can get this to work I'll share it.
If I had to choose I like the powdered eye better but with that said it truly is personal preference. Thank you so much for sharing!!
Thank you Lori💖I agree it's a softer look.
You are right about the primer/powder looks the best from this distance. I have run across a couple of eye primers specifically for under the eyes, but I have never tried them. I am going to use regular eye primer now.
First timer here! Loved this. You’re so real! ❤️ Glad I found you. 😉
Thank you so much Catheine💓
Enjoyed you’re video, been having same problem and hating it so much and still trying to figure out the solution , thanks fo your honesty , I never had this issue until this year …i find eye cream is the key and a goo councilor which am still trying to find that out. Best of luck dear
You're welcome 💕
Girl, you are beautiful and your makeup looks good BOTH ways! The camera doesn’t show us what you see in person, so just do what you feel most comfortable doing! 😘
Thank you so much Sara💓💓💓
I think both sides looked great actually. I do want to thank you for showing such an up close look. I'm starting to have some lines under my eyes, and always feel like I'm doing something wrong since my concealer doesn't cover or smooth them. I will definitely be trying this technique tomorrow!! You're awesome!
Hi Bridgette, let me know if this works for you😘💖
I agree with you Anne. I tend not to use powder under my eyes as I don't like the drying feel it leaves me with, but will experiment with this technique.
I wish this worked for me. I may try again but I'm not hopeful because powder=dry.
I agree with you Anne, the powdered eye looks airbrushed. But I'm like you, I am always thinking powder makes me look dryer! Your eyes aren't that wrinkled my dear. Fun experiment though.! Hugs doll! xo
Ha🤣Yes they are but thank you💖😘
I've been in the same boat and have tried numerous products/techniques. I find using an eye primer and/or color corrector emphasizes my lines and makes my under eyes look dry. I am now using Charlotte Tilbury Magic Away Concealer and then set it with a translucent powder does the trick - I apply both with the Beauty Blender.
Thank you so much for sharing your tip😘💖
I have tried so many times my Translucent setting powder from Chanel under my eyes and even if I use just a tiny bit with my brush the lines look more prominent. I usually use the Chanel corrector and their concealer and a lot lot of eye cream underneath as my undereye area gets so dry. I even have to add just a little bit of eye cream during the day over my concealer. There are times I mix the concealer with some eye cream but lately Erin Nicole suggested that I buy the Sisley eye mask. This is supposed to be used as a mask twice a week but she uses it as an eye cream and leaves it there. So that is what I did. It made a real difference, kept the eyes hydrated all day and didn't interfere with the concealer. I have also used the Baume essentiel in transparent from Chanel under the eyes and the concealer above it and that also kept the undereye area not dry. But with any powder on no matter what cream I use underneath the lines which are just like yours, look more prominent. From a distance the skin might look more smooth but if you get closer it looks dry and wrinkley.
I neef to try that eye mask. I know it's one of Erin's favorites. And you're my second recommendation so I must try it. Hope you have a great weekend!
Have a great weekend too Anne xx
Anne, you are the ONLY person on UA-cam who has brought up this issue!!!!!!!!!!! I reaaaally struggled with this issue of either looking older or looking more tired until I saw your crepey under eye vid couple years ago. After experimenting I’ve realized that I would rather choose less coverage and looking tired than older. So that’s my answer for you too! I prefer the side with no primer/powder. And thank u thank u thank u. You really did help me so much with that other video! Forever grateful!
Hi Pam, I'm so glad it was helpful. I know the struggle. I tried so many different primers and techniques and nothing worked. I would love to set it with powder just to kick down the shine a bit more. So I'm going to play around with this a bit more and see if I can get it to work and not look crepey.😉
Hi Annie. I didn’t see any lines and it didn’t look dry to me. I’ve never heard of using a primer under the eyes; I learned something new. I use a corrector, concealer and a light dusting of powder and it only creases or looks dry if I’m using a powder that’s not fine enough. Yours looked really nice! 💜
Hi Susan, yeah this is the first time I've heard about using a primer first. I'm going to try this again and see if I can get it to work.
I agree with you. I wear glasses and I find it magnifies those fine lines. I do the kleenex trick like you. I also love RMS for concealer after I do touch of color correcting in the corner.
Hi Valerie I haven't tried that one. Thanks so much for sharing.
@@MakeupForMatureSkin It has coconut oil in it that is really nice on my skin.
I try to remember that most people don't get close enough to me to see what my 10x mirror sees.
Yes so true! I need to remember that😉
AnneP makeupandmore I say. We all can’t see anyway 🤪🤪
Yes this is true!!!! Haha!
It kinda effects your confidence when you know they're there whether other people can see it or not 😞
I think the no powder side looks better up close. I have the same problem with powder under the eye. I havent even found a concealer I like. Seems like anything I put under my eyes make them look bad and powder even worse. Right now I put very little foundation and that's all. Great video!
Hi Jackie! Yes I agree no powder looks the best. Powder just emphasizes my dry skin.
I agree with you...I do see a difference. It does look airbrushed but I think you can see your wrinkles more pronounced. Not a whole lot but you are right...There has to be some trick to help. I an confident you'll figure it out!! When you do...let me know!!!
Hi Jennifer I'm going to play around with this a little more and if I figure it out I will share it. I ordered a different primer so I want to see if that makes a difference.
Thank you!! I have the same issues - feeling like I have to choose between shadows or dryness. Thanks for your honesty.
You're welcome💖😚The struggle is real😉
Hi Annie. I have dry under eyes also. I apply a very light application of the By Terry Hyaluronic hydra powder with a setting brush and find this to be very smoothing. This powder is my absolute favourite for setting concealer under the eyes. I've tried setting concealer with a damp beauty blender and found it to be too drying for my under eye area. 💝
Hi Emilia I'm hearing that's a great powder. So maybe I should try this again without the beauty blender and just lightly sweep the powder on my under eyes.
Check out the Becca under eye anti fatigue primer. I like that one. Smashbox also has one but I haven’t tried it yet. I’ve also started playing around with the Becca brightening color corrector and it leaves that sheen if I don’t set it so I’m going to try blotting it like you showed! Thanks!
Hi Britt I tried the Becca but unfortunately it made my undereyes look worse😢I'm going to mess around a bit more and see if I can get this to work.
AnneP makeupandmore yea I had read that in another comment. That stinks that it doesn’t work for you. Hopefully you’ll find something to help. When you do, please let us know! I’ve been struggling with the powder or no powder a lot lately since the weather is drying out my skin way more than it was earlier this year 😞
I go through this also, being 49 with oily skin and fine lines and a 10x mirror. Maybe we need to get rid of that pesky mirror lol.
LOL I would love to Wendy. But then I'd be walking around with my makeup looking wonky 😂
@Wendy Acker Right?! I’ve noticed that I feel worse about my appearance since I started using a 10x mirror. :-/
Yes I started feeling older when my partner bought me a light up mirror with a 10x mirror on it lol
Exact same..I'm 49 too with oily skin👌❤️ I have one mirror and do not use the magnifying side, 😂 not good...no one needs to be THAT close to me.😆
I completely agree with you about powder under the eyes it definitely shows your wrinkles more
Yes this def didn't work for me. BUT I just shared an updateua-cam.com/video/aEDBlRQ4a_0/v-deo.html
I like the way you usually do it best. I have to see my under eyes because my mascara smudges if I dont. I recently started using Kiehl's avocado under eye cream and that has helped the dryness a lot!
Thank you Cindy💓💓💓That under eye cream is awesome!
I love the “It” bye bye pores setting powder under my eyes I’m 57 this year and have dry skin, I use Colorescience 1-3 tinted sunscreen too
Thank you so much for sharing your recommendations😘💖
I love the elf Duo concealer the one with the peach and white highlighter it’s light weight and doesn’t settle!! With this one I don’t use a setting powder!!
Girl I'm right with you! I have the exact problems with my undereye! I don't know which way to wear it! With powder or without? It's not not having moisture under the eye cuz I've done all that. I just wish we could get the flawless look with the powder without the dried up and wrinkles looking so bad. If u do break the biggest secret for undereye area please share a new updated video! Ty
I definitely will. I'm not giving up. I'm going to try a few more things. If it works I'll share😉
I am loving your videos...
I’m going to order a under eye primer...and see if it makes a difference...lately, I’ve been playing around with different makeup...I’ve applied my makeup the same way for so many years that I know I need to change it up!!
Thank you so much!
I have had so many issues with concealer-I can't wait to try your method of applying.
It's the most difficult makeup to apply at our age and look right.
I am EXACTLY the same as you. You just said though that when you look at yourself from a distance, you like the powdered side more. And then it just hit me - how many people actually come up very close to us and look at our under-eye area? I'm going to give this a go tomorrow just for fun to see if it does make any difference at all. Thanks x
I have been messing around and I think that I may have figured it out. Update coming soon!
@@MakeupForMatureSkin Lookinf forward to it. This definitely drives me crazy! Thank you x
Oh I feel you! I want my make up to stay in place and when I don’t powder it doesn’t and when I do powder if feels like I can see the fine lines and little wrinkles more. I didn’t think the powdered under I looked more airbrushed so maybe you have to ask yourself how close are people going to actually get to you to notice those fine lines
That's true Maureen. Maybe I'm being too picky😉We are always our own worst critics.
The way u normally do looks better. Ive had smile lines and bags under my eyes forever and now wrinkles too as ive aged. Was hoping u had the miracle
Oh yes....the dreaded lines under our eyes and on our face and we all try to hide them...think we do need to be less hard on ourselves (even though it is hard in this vain world)! You are beautiful no matter what....inside and out! Thanks for being real with all of us!!! Hugs 🤗
Thank you so much 💓😘
I really like Tarte creaseless concealer. It doesn't crease or accentuate wrinkles. I also don't ever use powder. I feel like the powder settles into the wrinkles and makes them look worse. From a distance, it may look better with powder, but close up, I think powder looks very aging. I haven't ever tried a primer under the eye though. I feel like less is more when it is under the eye.
Hi Deborah I haven't tried that one. Thank you so much for the tips and recommendations😘💖
Annie ! Your perception that the powdered side highlights wrinkles is probably coming from the fact that that has been your experience so you're expecting it, looking for it & focused on that. Frankly, I'm with you - the powdered side looks great. I recently picked up an awesome tip - eye cream, moisturizer then primer (face not eye) & that foundation stays right where I left it ! I avoided primers for the longest time because I couldn't stand the way that extra layer felt but now that I'm in my late 50s it's imperative plus they've come a long way in the last ten years. This one is Laura Mercier Prime & Protect & you can't even tell it's on your face. I really appreciate your UA-cam videos. You're eyeshadow vid from yesterday inspired me to try again hoods & all !! I'm also heading to your concealer & corrector vids as I've been in denial about needing that as well.
Happy Thanksgiving !
Thank you so much for sharing your tips. I haven't given up yet. I'm still experimenting if I can achieve it I'll share😉Happy Thanksgiving!
I've tried many concealers withouth powder and it's just a mess. I sweat a lot so it all moves around. I'm curious to see how this turns out. I've yet to try eye primer under the eyes, and then concealer and no powder.. that might work. Might 🤔
Yeah, finding the right concealer is key as is application 🥰
Hi ,have you tried Garnier concealer?the one with the roller on the end, it doesnt have many colors to choose from but it's very light weight and less likely to crease.
Hi Ela I haven't tried that one. I really enjoy the concealers I have. I was just curious to see if this method would work under my eyes☺
I love your honesty and your videos, newbie here lol. I think the left (your right) eye does look better from a distance. I do have a question...HOW does a person put on concealer, before or after your foundation? I have seen it done both ways. I am 61 years old and have horrible dark circles under my eyes to the point that people have actually asked me if my husband beats me!!!! I have found nothing that works because I look like I am using a ton of concealer when I use it and it settles in my lines and just looks terrible. Thank you
Hi Donna, I think it's personal preference. I always apply it before my foundation but I don't think it matters. The under eye area is super tricky. Because you're trying to conceal but with dark circles adding to much will only settle into lines. There's a concealer pencil that I just started to use. It only comes in two shades, but it is a color corrector/concealer. And that's what you need to use is a color corrector. If you can see if you can test it out before you purchase it. It's from Anastasia of Beverly hills. Ulta and Sephora sell it. When you apply your concealer, even though you have dark circles completely under your eye don't apply it all on that area. Because if you do it will just settle. Apply a tiny amount to the inner corner portion as I shared in this video. Then blend it only in that area first then blend whatever is left the the rest of that eye area. You may not be able to completely cover it but it should cover it enough. That's the thing is too much with settle and not enough you'll still see the discoloration. But I think if you use a color corrector this should help cancel out some of that purple. A peach color corrector will help do that. I hope this makes sense and I hope this helps. But I feel your frustration.
Smashbox has an under eye primer. Although it is a little drying, it helps with smoothing fine lines.
Yes, I have that and I agree it's fabulous 💖
Your observations are correct. I'd stick with the primer, powder side as it looks the best. Gosh we're critical of our lines! Yours are miniscule. Thanks for this.
Yeah I think we are our own worst critics. I know I'm hard on myself.
I saw a little trick that works fairly well... tap a bit of setting spray over under eye concealer and do not powder! This seems to look good longer than powder which is disastrous for my under eyes. Love your videos! 😢👏💜
Thank you so much 💓I tried that one it didn't work for me. Maybe it was the setting spray I used?😫
I empathise with you. Dark circles and 56 year old crepey under eyes. Deep joy! I have to use powder otherwise even tubing mascara and/or waterproof mascara smudge under my eyes. (I use Bobbi Brown extra repair eye cream which is very rich but it does moisturise incredibly well). Best powder I've found is the By Terry hydra powder in original translucent. Haven't tried the new tinted ones yet. Other option that I've found pretty good is spraying small sponge with setting spray but obviously needs to be a setting spray sans alcohol (if there is such a thing??) otherwise one's under eyes will become even drier. Think I got that trick from the gorgeous Mr Goss. I agree with lots of commenters that we are too self critical and only ones nearest and dearest are going to be close enough to see any slight caking.
Yeah that was one of the tips in this tutorial that I found is to use a setting powder on the beauty blender. They recommended Urban Decay but I didn't have any on hand. So many of you are recommending the by Terry. I may have to pick that up before my no buy officially starts. Thanks so much for sharing your recommendations and tips.
You're very welcome.
I use the smallest amount (1/2 pea size for whole face) of embryolisse lait creme after eye creams/moisturizer ect. When I set, it's the tiniest amount of powder and after I use Pixi Milky Mist, it melts everything down. Then I might lightly dust with powder areas I don't want shine. For me it's the best way I've found to deal with crepey skin.
Thank you so much Julie for sharing. I'm still messing around and will share if I have better results.
It does look smoother. But I agree I see the lines more.
Yep that's what I'm seeing too.
Powder side looks better for me. I’m with you when I feel like my wrinkles show more with any powder. Thank you again
You're welcome Dee💖😘
Yes ... same problem no matter which way I do it ....even with eye cream nothing helps. I just have to do a thin layer of foundation and set that x
AnneP I struggle with to powder or not to powder all the time. I feel when I do powder it makes my under eyes look smoother too but with my dry eyes the skin looks like the Sahara desert. My husband always tells me I am using a magnifying mirror and that’s not what people see. I will say that when I do powder, my concealer lasts a bit longer on me. Like you say, whatever makes you feel more comfortable.
Hi Mary that's exactly how I feel. It looks nice from a distance but looks drying.
Hydrating the under eye area with a good under eye cream works best for me. The Blue eye serum by Chanel actually reduces the dark circles and acts as a smooth base for under eye concealer. I apply a very little amount of Clarins concealer with a small brush and blend it well into the skin and tap lightly with my finger. I find using a little of my Maybeline eraser over it creates a flawless look too. I continue to press it in gently using my beauty blender and right after I will use a small amount of the elf under eye setting powder with a soft brush and proceed to then press in with my beauty blender. It’s a no-fail for me every time. The elf powder is milled so fine and does not look cakey at all. Hope these might help you out.
Hi Ana thank you so much for sharing your tips and recommendations 💓😘
Hello from Canada. Thank you, Doll, for your special and thoughtful tutorial. I just found you by accident and am addicted to your style. You seem like an amazing lady. It'll be awesome to see you again for your beautiful insight and charm. Your new fan, Sativa.
Thank you so much Sativa!
I like the corrector and concealer only side I have deep troughs that I'm hoping to get filler for and stay with my no powder routine but I think each person is different
Yes I agree that side looks better up close and not as dry as the side that I added the powder.
I’ve tried eye primer - makes it look worse. I only powder if I’m going somewhere special or for photos because powder always makes me look dry and emphasises wrinkles. For a daily basis I use a very moisturising eye cream under eye and concealer. This looks best. It will crease but I’m happy to pat it out after an hour and it doesn’t crease after that. I prefer the unpowdered side on you close up but at a distance the primer/powder side is brighter.
Yes powder does always accentuate wrinkles. How are these other ladies my age doing it?
AnneP makeupandmore with surgery or plasma eye tightening and very expensive eye creams 😂
I’ve been doing the same thing with eye cream mixed with concealer. Lately I’ve tried barely touching the It Cosmetics powder sponge applicator on the power and lightly touching the concealer. It will crease a bit but smooths out easily and kind of “walks the line “. I’m liking it but have to accept that at 61, them smooth eyes are gone.
I am 64 and I do not put much concealer on for that reason. I have been using By Terry hylauronic rose light powder but I use my ring finger to pat it on oh so gently. No brush . It works very very well . Wayne gods always says if you do not like to look old stop using concealer and foundation around your eyes or mouth where skin moves. He is spot on.
So true Hilda but when you have dark circles as I do I must use something. Normally I never powder because it just ages me. But this tutorial mentioned that it would not crease, or crack so I gave it a shot. But I just think some people can do this and some can't. I think I'm in the can't category. Although I may test a few different products and try it again 😘💓
AnneP makeupandmore what about applying a tiny dab of eye cream prior to use rather than a primer under the eye. It will make it more dewy I think. No matter what you look gorgeous.
I agree with you you can see the lines when looking super close BUT with your full face of makeup it didn’t look as pronounced. You didn’t mention a full face primer and to me that what places extra moisture on so the foundation can lay on top of that layer which gives me moisture in dry areas. I really just use cocoa butter and blot off excess with tissue paper but I just bought a labeled primer and will let you know if it makes a difference. Thanks for the video!
You're welcome! Yeah moisturizer is my primer. And these days I've been skipping foundation and just spot concealing😉
I use Benefit’s Stay Don’t Stray eye shadow primer for both eyelids and under the eye. It’s tinted so you don’t have to use a lot of concealer and a little goes a long way.
Hi Cathy thank you so much for sharing. That may be one I need to test.
I found something excellent for dry under eye area that needed to be concealed! I'm 65 and this works so well! Kopari starry eye balm under Charlotte Tilbury's color corrector. Wait a little while and then CT magic concealer....only a tiny bit! Works great!
Awesome Sue! Thank you so much for sharing😘💖
Hi Anne, i think both eyes look really good but i do agree your right eye does look smoother and your left looks a ,ittle dryer but not overly so, but in saying that the shadow or dark bit is also well hidden on the left too as well as as i dont think thst eye looks puffy ether, i think it will be a matter of what wears best and what your most comfortable with,l have the same problem i feel the need to set my under eye but struggle with how dry my eyes then look, you know what they say Anne wrinkles around the eyes are a posative thing made from smiling , and really you have very little wrinkles and not deep wrinkles around your eyes at all ,both eyes look really good , thanks for sharing all the best Mary 🌻
Hi Mary you're right and I've done a lot of smiling😁Hope you're having a great day😘
My biggest bane of contention is my sinuses which cause my bags turn into luggage. I don't have discoloration, but do have a couple of veins on my lids. Foundation & a shadow in my skin tone do the trick. I only use a tiny brush and cover the trough in the bag and a lipstick brush with translucent powder in the trough as well. I then use a rice powder I make myself from Japanese rice and a spice grinder all over my face. It doesn't settle or dull the skin and use rose water as a finish spray.
Thank you so much for sharing your tips Annemarie. I know this is one of the most difficult areas to apply makeup as we age. I'm going to mess around and see if I can have success with this technique.
It’s funny that you posted this today because I experimented for the first time by putting a primer under my eye this morning. I need to do it some more to really tell but my lines looked a little less. I used a silicone primer since it’s supposed to blur lines. Silicone makes my oily T zone look greasy by the end of the day so I thought it might do well under my dry under eyes. You may want to try it and see what you think
Thank you so much! Great tip! I'll try it that way too.
I love the P. Louise base. I use it as eye primer per recommendation. It is even better than
UD eye primer. I have been putting concealer undertook my eyes for awhile. Definitely helps. I use the Bare Minerals concealer powder to set it.
Thank you so much for sharing Mary Ann. 💓
I'm late to the party. The side with just color corrector & concealer looks great upclose. However... Please be aware that most YT/IG influencer makeup techniques are intended for photos and online pics and NOT for normal everyday wear. if you have photos to take, do the primer powder technique. If you are just having a normal day (work store chores) do not use the powder technique. Thank you for trying this and stay lovely.
The way u usually do it looks better. You're lovely either way!
Thank you so much Kimberly💓
Anne..I think you’re beautiful either way. The powdered side does look smoother and airbrushed. There are a couple different things you could change up but ultimately it’s what makes you feel good about how it looks. Maybe try just your color corrector and concealer with a light dusting of powder..maybe it’s the concealer that’s drying?? I myself am on the lookout for a hydrating concealer. I have watched you for a good while and used many of your tips. I think you’re very knowledgeable in beauty..🤗🤗
Thank you so much Michele. I'm going to try a few more ways to see if it's what I'm using or maybe it just doesn't work?
Recently I tried using the no 7 triple lift and luminate concealer and that seems to be the most hydrating concealer that I have. That and the tarte creasless concealer.
I love Clinique’s All About Eyes Concealer for it’s Hydration, but it is “shiny” without powder. Maybe it would work with this technique. Will have to experiment.
@@brittfansler9541 Yep agree with you on this. I still moisturize a lot first, wait 15 mins. Dont use powder Thats bad lol xx
Angela Jane Lomax thats what I do. Sometimes I’ll put two layers of moisturizers on not only under my eyes but all over too. My skin is getting crazy dry again this time of year
Does it matter what brush you use? I have Rephr collection, bunch It brushes, Sonia G the base brush coll, and the Bk beauty brushes. Can you please recomend one of the brushes you think I might have in my own coll? Or I can get what you recommend. I am 40 yrs old and I have a horrible time with my under eyes. I have wrinkles when I dont smile. I love makeup. Its almost an addiction but I love it!
The Angie brush #A505 from BK beauty may work. I have all of Rephr brushes and BK beauty as well but those are the ones that work for me. I also recently purchased a concealer brush from Cle De Peau that I use to line and blend with. If they're out of you budge look for something similar 😊
Great video! From my viewpoint😉 The powdered eye looks the best. Most people will not be looking at you through 10 X mirror. I really like the powder side the best!
Thank you Robyn💖Yes that's absolutely true.
I agree with you. On camera it looks smoother and like it conceals the darkness/bags better but close up (and probably in person) it looks dry. I’m with you, I can’t stand my undereyes looking dry - I feel it’s aging. (And I do great skincare prep before makeup too).
So I’ll never use eye primer under my eyes, and I stopped using powder under my eyes a year or more ago. (I’m 47, very dry skin.) I also switched from the Effacernes to the Chanel (concealer shade) because it just looks less dry on me. If I use a very small amount, blended in with my beauty sponge and/or ring finger, it doesn’t crease. But that’s true of the Effacernes for me too (doesn’t crease once it sets itself/dries down).
Hi Mel! Yep powder just accentuates the dryness doesn't it. Thank you so much for sharing your routine and tips😘💖
I feel your way looks more natural, and not cakey. I like the way you do it normal, and I see less lines on the side you do it.
Thank you Nancy💖💖😘
AnneP makeupandmore thank you for your reviews and honesty 😘
I think the eye without the primer and powder looks better. Less lines. So keep doing what you’ve been doing. 👍🏻
Thank you💖💖💖
The eye without the powder looks better, when you are doing a close up. From a distance, they both look great.
I think unless you are 30 yrs old, wrinkles under the eyes are just a fact of life.
You are still gorgeous! I'm going to try this tomorrow since I don't tend to powder under my eyes.
Thanks, sweet Anne❣😘
Hi Rene, please let me know if it works for you. I'm going to try a few different products. If I get positive results I'll share.😘💓
@@MakeupForMatureSkin I will absolutely let you know! At 60, powder and I don't get along! 😉
I struggle with this too but have you tried the L'Oreal under eye miracle blur treatment? It does seem to smooth out the area before applying a concealer. It's subtle but I do think it helps!
I haven't tried that one, but thank you so much for recommending it💖😘
Hi Anne I just came across this video tonight and just had to watch it. My under eyes look dryer and NY lines/wrinkles look like yours did with the powder. It looks pretty darn good from a far, but looking close up, I feel like my lines and wrinkles are more defined. I haven't tried not setting them, but I may give that a try and see how it looks. I feel like my under eyes look better without makeup, but I just can't stop wearing it. I love make-up. It's fun and therapeutic for me, lol. I'll keep watching to learn more about this issue and hopefully find some technique that's works, lol. Thanks for explaining, and for showing that's what I love the most about your video's. I've learned a lot.💜👍👌
I'm so glad that this was helpful💖💖💖
It’s true that the right side of your eye looks smoother & plumper but also drier. The left side of your eye looks less dry and with fewer wrinkles. This is such a tricky balance between concealer, corrector and setting the area or priming.
Hi Cristina it's definitely a challenge🤣I'm not giving up yet😘💖
I agree with you. I don’t like the dry look like powder causes. Makes us look older. Keep doing your original process. Just use a lighter concealer only in that sunken area, making sure not to get it on the puffy part.
Exactly perfect how I do it
Uh i have the sunken hollows too. It sucks to conceal for us. They say use skin concealer under. Dont go close to eye with alot of concealer. And than put a lighter dot by the sunken park when you tilt your head down. I dont know i give up haha
Great video! What is your nail color?The difference between the two is not very perceivable to me as far as dryness. Your left eye(your right) is smoother looking, though.
Hi Melissa, it's so frustrating because the powdered side looks great from a distance. I get my nails done in a salon and I'm sorry I don't know the name.
AnneP makeupandmore No prob! Thanks, again for this video!
Hi Hun, I use a blurring primer nothing fancy I'm currently using a W7 I think it cost me £2.75 off Amazon, but I've also got a maybelline one that I like. I literally put it everywhere face, eyelids and under eyes, then I use my foundation and concealer and set with powder so far so good, but I do have to make sure I've really hydrated my under eye area. I do use eyeshadow primer but just as eyeshadow primer if that makes sense 😂
Hi Ann-Marie thank you so much for sharing! This is so helpful😘💓
I want to know,does retin-a help the under eye bags and wrinkles?
Nope it hasn't helped the dryness.
Thank you Anne!! This is a wonderful video! I have to use powder under my eyes too! It smooths my fine lines - POWDER! Yes! Under my dry eyes, translucent powder works wonders!! 😀 you’re beautiful!! Happy Holidays! So glad I found you!!!
Hi Tania! Yay!! I'm so glad this was helpful to you. I recently shared an updateua-cam.com/video/aEDBlRQ4a_0/v-deo.html I now use an under eye primer first. Happy Holidays to you as well😘💓
Have you tried the Becca Cosmetics Anti-Fatigue Under Eye primer?
I did, unfortunately it made my creasing worse.
I stopped applying under eye powder because I can't get it to look "smoother." It just makes them drier. One thing I do now is apply a hydrating primer under my eyes. I really like the CoverFX one. Only a tiny amount is needed.
Hi Wendy, that's it exactly! I just looks dry and crepey.
Face oil on top or mixed in with your moisturizer helps stop your undereye drying out and cracking
@Donna mcdermott... Yes! I always add 2-3 drops of avocado(prefer organic) oil to my CeraVe moisturizer and go right up under and around my whole eye area. Its so nourishing with the good fatty acids from the avo oil, and my skin just drinks it up. My undereyes never are problematic with that oil trick!☺✌