March 24, 2025

Am I Makuping Wrong?

So, I’ve entered this interesting time in my makeup life and I’m wondering would if it could be considered the wrong way to apply my makeup by doing what I am doing.

Here’s why I may or may not be makeuping up wrong.

I’m a lady of a particular age ahem…! And I do everything in my power to ensure I’m not looking terribly old when I wear makeup. Listen, makeup is fun, makeup gives us confidence, makeup can completely change what we look like, but also, makeup can also age the wearer terribly when its applied too heavily or incorrectly. The last few years I’ve noticed I’ve adjusted how I do my makeup as I’ve gotten older. I’m realized that with age makeup application changes. What worked for you at twenty won’t work for you at thirty and what worked for you at forty won’t work for you at sixty. I actually hate change. I’m a creature of habit and I tend to not like anything changing but change is unavoidable in life and we have to adjust and sometimes even teach ourselves something new so we can evolve. Makeup and even skincare is one of those things that won’t remain consistent in your life.

One thing I’ve noticed as I’ve gotten older is I don’t like applying eyeshadow or even heavy liner on my lower lash line. I tend to apply it all over my lid but when I’m using lighter, more neutral shades I tend to avoid applying it on the lower lash line. Hell, if I’m being honest, even if I’m doing a more colorful look I tend to avoid applying it here. I’m prone to puffier eyes and sometimes when I apply shadow or liner in that particular area it ends up making my eyes look older. I will say a little bit of shimmery shadow can work but if I’m doing some sort of bold olive green eye look I may just avoid applying makeup in that area. Am I doing it wrong? Yes, I guess, most would agree this isn’t proper eyeshadow application. But hey, it works for me and that’s what matters right?

What do you think? Do you avoid applying eyeshadow on your lower lash line? Do you think it’s wrong to not apply it in that area?

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  • Joyce B.

    I’ve always heard that as you get older – and I’m not sure what the cutoff date is – you should avoid putting makeup under your eye. It supposedly drags your face down. I don’t wear anything under my eyes, but I’m quite a bit older that you. I think you’re doing it right.

    • Isabella Muse

      I’m so glad I’m not alone! I always feel like hey, people prob think it’s weird you aren’t doing your lower lash line but I think it makes me look twice my age when I do!

  • DiDi

    I am 74 and I still use eyeliner on my lower lash line. I do not use black though. I use either a light shade of brown or grey and just line it to the middle of my lower lash line just to bring out my eyes.

    • Isabella Muse

      Hi Didi! I do a little shimmery from time to time but lately, shadow just doesn’t really work on my lower lash line :-/

  • Jennifer Glover

    I am 44 (eek!) and I stopped putting eyeliner and eyeshadow on my lower lids a few months ago. I think it makes the area around my eyes look less aged. At least it works in my head and I don’t see going back unless I am doing a super made up look or for special events.

  • Denise S

    Absolutely you’re not doing it wrong, IMHO. We all are different, so what works for you might not work for me, and vice versa..I believe in individuality in makeup, hair, and dress. There’s enough misery in the world without feeling that we have to follow all the trends, or rules.
    That being said, I don’t put mascara on my lower lashes, but sometimes I will put a little of a soft color eye pencil along the outside of my lower lash line.