A MAKEUP fan shared a technique that turned back the clock.
The 36-year-old explained that thanks to the anti-aging makeup trick, she doesn’t need to wear eyeliner.
Beth (@bethmellem) shared the beauty technique in a viral Instagram video.
“I wish I knew this trick sooner,” she said.
“It took me 36 years to learn this trick, but I’ll teach you in a minute.”
Instead of dark eyeliner, she opts for eyeshadow for a “softer” look.
The effect, she explained, “ages you backwards compared to dark, harsh eyeliner.”
Instead of applying eyeshadow to the areas where eyeliner would be applied, she revealed that special placement was key to the anti-aging look.
She took a small tipped brush and loaded it with a medium to dark colored shadow.
Beth covered the area along her lower lashes with the shadow, blending gently as she went.
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She explained that the technique gave users the look of smoky eyeliner, without the harsh effect that made eyes appear smaller.
She encouraged viewers to try the trick for themselves if they haven’t already.
Many agreed that the trick was simple, but it went a long way.
“What a coincidence! Two days ago I couldn’t find my eyeliner, so I took a small stiff brush, dipped it in eyebrow powder and used it as eyeliner,” said one commenter.
“Oh my god YES!! It’s such a soft look and I love it!” Beth replied.
“I loved the result. Two days later I saw your post. I think great minds think alike!! Haha!”
It took me 36 years to learn this trick, but I’ll teach you it in a minute.
Beth Mellem
One woman added that the technique was great for those who preferred “less is more” makeup.
“I don’t know where I learned this because I never wear makeup, but I remember doing it at prom and it looked really good,” she said.
“If you don’t normally wear makeup, like me, I think many would find that they feel less ‘not themselves’ with softer makeup when they DO get ready for an occasion.”
For those who were worried about the permanence of the eyeshadow, a trick prevents stains and flaking.
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“My eyeliner never stays on, so the shadow definitely doesn’t stay on,” sighed one viewer.
A makeup artist gave advice to make the technique last as long as possible.
“You just need an eyeshadow primer to give it something to grab,” she said.
“I love Mac paint pots for this. Makeup artist for 17 years.”
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