Over the years, I’ve received a lot of e-mails from ladies wondering whether they should still be using eyeliner as they get older. Well, it’s completely up to you.

The reason I continue wearing eyeliner is that the definition in my eyes has faded as I’ve aged, and I want to put some of it back where it belongs.

One thing that’s changed though is that I don’t put on the flick anymore because my eyes have aged differently, and the flick makes that more obvious.

So, let me walk you through the different types of eyeliner and how to use them to your advantage.

Types of Eyeliners and Application Techniques

There are several different types of eyeliners on the market. Whichever one you choose, make sure to apply it before mascara.

Pencil Liners

The classic pencil liner has come a long way since it was first introduced. It’s one of the easiest liners to apply and comes in lots of shades which is a nice benefit. Nowadays though, I use the hybrid Gel Pencil Liner, which is really easy to apply as it practically glides on the lid without the need to tug or pull on my eyes.

One thing you need to remember when using a gel pencil liner is to sharpen it before every use. Not only will this give you a sharpened point to work with, but it also helps keep the pencil hygienic.

To apply pencil liner, hold a high magnification mirror slightly under your chin. This position gives you a nice angle to work from without pulling or tugging on your eyes. Take your pencil and hold it horizontally, then use feathery strokes to apply the liner along the base of your top lashes.

Don’t take the liner right to the end of your lashes as you did when you were younger. Now that you have some years on you, your eyes have likely drooped, and taking the pencil further out will emphasize that, making you look sad or tired.

Instead, just stop slightly short of the end of your lashes for an uplifting look. If you want to soften the line you can using your finger, a cotton bud, or a soft brush.

If you like some definition underneath your eye, you can use the liner there as well. To do that, hold the mirror in front of you, and, holding the pencil vertically, run it softly along the base of your bottom lashes.

Felt-Tip Pen Liners

Felt-tip liners are great if you want to accomplish a very thin line. They give you more definition, but they don’t come in many shades. If you’re going for impact, you can use the felt-tip liner on top of the pencil.

To apply this type of liner, you can use your bathroom mirror. Tilt your head back so that you are looking up your nostrils. Hold the pen horizontally and tap the tip along the base of your top lashes. Using this technique makes the eye lashes look fuller.

Note: A felt tip liner looks too harsh on the lower lashes.

Liquid Liners

Liquid liners (along with pencils) used to be the classic commercial liners. They come with a fine brush applicator and though they don’t offer a large variety of colours, liquid liners give the most definition.

Before applying a liquid liner, make sure you have all the excess off the brush – otherwise you can get a big blob, and it will put you off of liners altogether.

Using a mirror on the wall, hold the brush horizontally and tap the tip of the liner along the base of your lashes. The technique is the same as that used with the felt-tip liners. Liquid liners give great definition because the color is a lot denser and makes the eye lashes look fuller.

Gel Liners

Gel liners are great because you can use them as both eye liner and eyeshadow. They come in a pot, though you need to supply your own brush, and they offer a good selection of colours.

For the application you can use either mirror method described above. I prefer a thicker brush because I want a fuller line. You can smudge the line if you want to soften the look. Because the effect of gel liners is quite strong, I wouldn’t recommend them for the lower lashes.

Powder Eye Shadow Liners

Finally, one of my favourite choices is using powder eye shadow as eyeliner. This is a great way to match your liner to your shadow as you can use any colour or type of shadow.

To apply powder eye shadow as eyeliner I use an angled brush. Dip the brush in a tiny bit of water or liquid solution then go into the very corner of the shadow container. Don’t go right in the middle of the powder in case you want to use it as shadow again.

Using the mirror method you prefer, edge the brush along the base of you top lashes, stopping before you reach the end of the lid.

With this type of liner I can go along the base of my lower lashes as well as it gives a lovely pop of colour.

To finish your eyes, use mascara and enjoy your good looks!

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Are you afraid to use eyeliner now that you have advanced in age? Which type of liner is your favorite? Which one is easiest for you to apply? Please share your comments and questions below!

Tinsley Mortimer’s Pink Open Knit Top at the Orchard

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Tinsley Mortimer’s pink open knit top on this week’s episode of RHONY was the perfect choice to wear for a beautiful fall day of seeing Leah and Sonja “fertilize” picking corn at an orchard. And considering we were only able to find one left in stock, well you should probably head on down below and mark your territory asap.

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Leah McSweeney’s Pink Ombre Sweater at the Orchard

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Leah McSweeney’s pink ombre sweater that she wore to “Weed Orchard” (which as we learned, is apparently just an orchard) on last night’s episode of RHONY was the perfect choice for a beautiful fall day of corn-mazing and wine tasting. And although for some reason we were only able to track it down in green, we of course still felt the need to do a post as to not seriously piss all you Leah fans off.

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Drunk Elephant is undoubtedly the It Girl of the skincare realm. She’s cool, confident and has a dedicated base of followers (stars like Khloe Kardashian and Vanessa Hudgens included!) that follow her every move. However, while Drunk Elephant is nothing short of a buzzworthy skincare brand, there’s no denying that some of our favorite buys (looking at you C-Firma!) can take a lot of coin from that hard-earned paycheck once payday comes knocking. And for this reason, some of the best Drunk Elephant dupes are climbing the ranks of cult-favorite products you have to try at least once.

This also doesn’t mean you shouldn’t splurge on some of these Drunk Elephant standouts every once and a while, as we all know that some beauty buys are totally worth the price. However, should you want to save a little more money on skincare products that are equally effective, here are five inexpensive but equally effective dupes for all those Drunk Elephant bestsellers you love. From moisturizers to serums to a night serum that rivals the infamous Babyfacial, these formulas will save face and a paycheck or two along the way.

Drunk Elephant. The Ordinary.

For Protini Polypeptide Moisturizer: The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA Cream

Drunk Elephant’s Protini Polypeptide Moisturizer gets high marks for its impressive hydrating content, as it delivers a nourishing formula of signal peptides, growth factors and amino acids to the skin.

This superstar hydrator also costs $68, making The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA Cream a suitable alternative. Besides, if we know anything about The Ordinary, it’s that it delivers amazing skincare essentials for unbelievable prices. Bargain appeal aside though, not only does this budget-friendly cream have the same whipped texture of Protini, but it adds amino acids, dermal lipids, and hyaluronic acid to the mix, keeping the skin hydrated and plump around the clock.

Drunk Elephant. La Roche-Posay.

For C-Firma Vitamin C Day Serum: La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C Face Serum with Salicylic Acid

The hype surrounding Drunk Elephant’s C-Firma Vitamin C Day Serum ($80) is rightfully deserved, as it uses a 15 percent concentration of vitamin C, fruit enzymes and antioxidants to promote brighter and clear-looking skin with every use. But while C-Firma is a skincare investment product any beauty influencer would want to get their hands on, you’ll love to know that there are other supercharged vitamin C serums out there that can help you achieve radiant #nofilter skin.

The La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C Face Serum with Salicylic Acid, for example, is definitely one of those products, as it fuses 10 percent pure vitamin C with anti-aging ingredients like salicylic acid and neurosensine. Plus, it’s also under $40, allowing you to grab two bottles for the price of one C-Firma serum.

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For T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum: FAB Skin Lab Resurfacing Liquid 10% AHA

While this Drunk Elephant Resurfacing Night Serum ($90) is jam-packed with skin-boosting ingredients (glycolic plus, tartaric, lactic, and citric acids), but it also starts at $90 which can be an arm and a leg for some shoppers.

To save both your skin and your paycheck, trust that the FAB Skin Lab Resurfacing Liquid 10% AHA can keep your skin looking ultra-radiant, as it also uses an AHA blend (powered by four alpha-hydroxy acids) at ten percent to help brighten up dull skin. And yes, this resurfacing liquid is still technically a splurge item of sorts. However, it still saves you more money when compared to its costly counterpart.

Drunk Elephant. Farmacy.

For T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA + 2% BHA Mask: Farmacy Honeymoon Glow AHA Resurfacing Night Serum

There’s no real surprise why the Drunk Elephant Babyfacial ($80) is a top-seller since it buffs away dull and flaking cells, leaving the skin glowing, and feeling as soft as a baby’s bottom. And although this product has received endorsements from celebrities like Drew Barrymore, it’s a true fact that this resurfacing facial treatment costs a whopping $80, which can be a major blow to your tight budget.

However, should you want an inexpensive (yet equally effective!) glow-inducing facial treatment that leaves your skin feeling velvety smooth, let the Farmacy Honeymoon Glow AHA Resurfacing Night Serum take your skincare regimen to new heights, as it is formulated with a 14 percent AHA/BHA/gentle flower acids and utilizes hydrating honey to prevent unwanted irritation.

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For Lala Retro Whipped Moisturizer with Ceramides: It Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Hydrating Moisturizer

Dry skin definitely doesn’t stand a chance against the Drunk Elephant Whipped Moisturizer ($60) that utilizes a blend of six African oils (plus ceramides!) to replenish moisture back into the skin’s natural barrier. And yes, this whipped moisturizer may be one of the more affordable items from this buzzy brand, but let’s be honest: a $60 splurge isn’t exactly doable when you’ve got bills to pay.

However, the It Cosmetics Confidence In A Cream Hydrating Moisturizer is a slightly more reasonably priced hydrator that can keep your skin full of moisture with ceramides plus other anti-aging ingredients (peptides, collagen, hyaluronic acid, and squalene) that sends fine lines and wrinkles packing.

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Reading is a passion we can take
into our old age and not worry about our performance! After all, it’s not a
game we’re playing… we’re just keeping our brains functioning at optimum
level.

Let’s be clear. Scrolling through
Facebook is not a brain workout. Reading a book is. In fact, all the new-fangled
brain games we play are really no substitute for plain old reading which can be
called the first brain game.

Reading gives our brain a serious
workout. As you’re reading this, for example, your brain is decoding a series
of complex symbols (bet you never heard letters described in that way before!),
and then creating complex ideas from the synthesised results.

The Benefits of Reading

The benefits of reading include:

Stress Reduction

Reading lowers your stress levels.
Focussing on what you’re reading is far removed from everyday life and its
problems.

Mental Stimulation

Whatever your read will exercise
your brain, get you thinking, and help your imagination to soar.

Improved Social Skills

Reading enhances empathy, and
reading fiction helps you to understand the mental states, differing ideas,
wants and needs, and beliefs.

Enhanced Memory

Reading is known to improve
memory – even if only for discussion with fellow readers in the book club
you’re going to join! Reading has been shown to stimulate memory as well as
slow cognitive decline as we age.

Better Brain Connections
and Function

Flex your imagination muscle and
get the two brain halves connecting better. Strengthen the bridge between the
logical left and the creative right! Read those novels that have been sitting
gathering dust.

Improved Sleep

Ditch the screen and make reading
a part of your bedtime ritual. But limit the time. There are some books that
are really hard to put down and you won’t sleep better at all!

Large Vocabulary

Your vocabulary has grown over
the years and continuing to read will make it grow further. That is, of course,
the magic of words, and they can make our imaginations burst forth!

Benefits of Writing After
60

When it comes to writing, we become
better at it as we age. Here’s why:

More Experience to Draw on

If you’re telling your story or
writing something fictional, you have years of experience to share. Draw on it!

Greater Life Knowledge

Yes, you have become wiser! You know
things you may have even forgotten learning, but once you put pen to paper, the
flood gates open. It’s like opening a packet of Maltesers…

Brilliant at Creating Work
Plans

The big tip here is to write everything down. Create lists and
tick off items only when they are done. Don’t waste valuable brain space by
trying to remember everything. You have better things to do.

Continuous Brain Growth

Utilise the potential available
and keep it moving. You’re slowing cognitive decline by doing so.

Broader and More
Interesting Vocabulary

You have a lifetime of words to
play with; recall and re-learn and just expand.

Emotions Management

You may need to manage our emotions,
especially when it comes to editing the writing we produce.

Better Communication
Between Left and Right Brain Halves

Your logical left brain
communicates far better with your creative right brain as you age. It makes it
easier to gather your thoughts and use them to your best advantage.

You probably noticed that reading
and writing have the same effects, though in slightly different ways. But they
are both crucial to slowing the aging of your brain.

Whatever reasons, or excuses, you
have used not to write, get rid of them now. You have the time and the
inclination so start writing. Let the butterfly in you fly.

If you didn’t read when you were
younger because you never had the time, now you can make the time. Stimulate
your brain and let your imagination out of its cage.

How often do you read? What type of books do you prefer? Have you ever
thought of writing a book or is it still a dream on your bucket list? Please
share in the comments below!