Eyeshadow for Mature Eyes

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for Eyeshadow for Mature Eyes.

Mature eyes are more sensitive to light, so they need more intense colors to show up. It can be difficult to find the right eyeshadow for older eyes, but there are some tips to follow that will help you get the perfect look. Here are some of the best eyeshadows for mature eyes.

NUDESTIXMagnetic Eye Pencil

Size: 0.10 oz/ 3 g·ITEM: 2058766

Color: Nudity

580 Reviews

$36.50

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I love the color options for matte and shimmer. One application trick that I recommend for “more matureeyes: Rub the color on the tip of your middle finger and then dab to apply. ...It works really well on mature skin; the color stays put when you prime your eye lids.

What it is:
A super long-wearing eyeshadow pencil that provides intense color in satin and matte finishes, precise lining, and primes lids for all-day wear.

What it does:
This 24-hour wear, waterproof, neutral eyeshadow pencil highlights the face’s high points, including the cheekbones, tear ducts, and brow arches.

Westman AtelierEye Pods Cream Eye Shadow

Size: 3 x 0.03oz / 0.8g·ITEM: 2434413

Color: Les Nuits - noir/rich black, vin rouge/warm burgundy, champagne/iridscent pink

92 Reviews

$120.00

I haVe used everyday with the peachy color on eyelid and greenish gray as my eyeliner and slightly smudged on outer corner to lift eye . When you’re older it is more difficult to do that flick on outer edge and this formula does not end up smudged under my oily eyes at end of the workday . ...Great for older eyes...These are amazing for aged eyes. I see a lot of reviews did not like that they’re not super pigmented, but that’s a plus as you get older.

What it is: Clean, cream-to-powder eye shadow trios with a velvety, buildable formula and a weightless finish.


Highlighted Ingredients: 

- Rice Starch: For smooth application and unique fluffy sensation.

- Coconut Oil: Provides luxurious slip and blendability.

- Naturally Derived Pigments: Impart instant luminosity and radiance.


Ingredient Callouts: These products are gluten-free and cruelty-free.

Bobbi BrownLong-Wear Waterproof Cream Eyeshadow Stick

Size: 0.05 oz·ITEM: 2577237

Color: Forest - shimmering green

2.9K Reviews

$46.00

I would love to try a different shade because quality wise, this is far the best of the best eyeshadows stick. It’s very creamy, it feels very soft on my mature skin and it doesn’t budge or creases...Holy Grail eyeshadow...It's my holy grail eye makeup!

What it is: A bestselling cream eyeshadow stick that glides on with ease and lasts for 24 hours.

What Else You Need to Know: Prime, define, or highlight with buildable shadow shades and three finishes to complement all skin tones, eye shapes, and looks. The creamy, blendable stick glides on tug-free. The waterproof, long-lasting, color-true formula stays put for 24 hours without settling, creasing, smudging, or flaking.

Charlotte TilburyEyes To Mesmerize Cream Eyeshadow

Size: 0.23 oz/ 7mL·ITEM: 2458917

Color: Pillow Talk - dusty-pink with rose-gold sparkle

1.4K Reviews

$47.50

It lasted all day and never creased. I have dry, mature skin and it never emphasizes texture on my mature eyelids...I would suggest being cautious to use it on mature eyes because although it does not sparkle, it emits quite a gleam and shine.

What it is: A long-lasting cream eyeshadow that features an easy, non-creasing formula.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: This water-infused shadow is enriched with soothing vitamin E and has a liquid-cream texture that is effortless to apply. The soft-focus pigments blur lines and imperfections for a visibly youthful finish. It also features an easy glide-on formula in a striking high shine.

MAKE UP FOR EVERAqua Resist Smoky Eyeshadow Stick

Size: .049 oz /1.4 g·ITEM: 2365567

Color: 04 Jungle - golden khaki

247 Reviews

$36.50

Too shimmery for mature eyes...I didn’t find it enhanced my mature eyes and I only have a few faint lines. Returned it....Great on my mature eyes...Perfect option for my mature skin. I also bought the cream and khaki colors.

What it is: A three-in-one, 24-hour shadow, kohl, and liner stick for intense pigment and transfer-proof, waterproof, smudge-proof wear.


What Else You Need to Know: This 24-hour, multi-use stick provides blendable color and waterproof, transfer-proof, sweat-proof and smudge-proof wear. With a built-in sharpener for added precision, you can create any look, easily. Safe to use on the waterline and ophthalmologist-tested for sensitive eyes.

ILIALiquid Powder Eye Shadow Tint

Size: 0.12 oz/ 3.5 mL·ITEM: 2371649

Color: Mythic - soft rose gold with pink pearl

1.2K Reviews

$38.00

Love the color but it cakes and isn’t flattering on mature eyes like other brands of similar type....This product feels cooling on the eyes and actually stays on my oily eyelids. I have only given three stars because it only comes in chromatic which is not good on mature eyes so for that reason I will continue my search for the perfect liquid eye colour

What it is: A clean, cream-to-powder eyeshadow that dries down to a crease-resistant finish in matte and metallic shades.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Horse Chestnut Flower: Helps visibly smooth and firm the appearance of delicate skin.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: Liquid Powder Eye Tint glides like a cream and dries like a powder. This quick-dry eyeshadow swipes on effortlessly and locks in without budging or fading. Blend the weightless, water-based formula for a diffused wash of color or build it up for a bolder look that lasts.

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Laura MercierSecret Brightening Loose Powder for Under Eyes

Size: 0.14 oz/ 4.2 g·ITEM: 870675

Color: #1 - fair to medium skin tones

1.8K Reviews

$48.00

Excellent Holy Grail older mature lady under eye set powder! Yes! My favourite!...I use a real small amount otherwise it makes my mature, dry under eyes look older.

What it is:
A transparent, weightless powder to set under-eye concealer, brighten dark circles, and diminish the look of fine lines.

What it does:
Create the appearance of naturally-perfected skin, while maximizing the wear and coverage of makeup. This transparent under-eye setting powder brightens, lightens, and creates a look of luminosity. Formulated with light-reflecting, micronized pigments, this super-soft, weightless powder delivers a soft, radiant finish and resists settling into fine lines, accentuating shadows, or building up on skin.

What else you need to know:
This product is dermatologist- and ophthalmologist-tested. It is perfect for all skin types, even sensitive ones.

Charlotte TilburyLuxury Eyeshadow Palette - Pillow Talk Collection

Size: 0.18 oz/ 5.1 g·ITEM: 2182566

Color: Pillow Talk

821 Reviews

$74.50

The glitter eyeshadow is not pigmented and not show on the eye,not not worth it ,the matte eyeshadow is good...I will say the shimmers are not the subtle “eye highlighter” formula to be found in older quads like Exaggereyes.

What it is: A four-step eyeshadow quad with buildable, non-creasing formulas and pigmented shades for day to night.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This palette contains four harmonious eye colors: Prime, Enhance, Smoke, and Super Pop. Create a smooth base for your eye look using the Prime shade; build up definition with Enhance; add drama with the Smoke shade; and finish your dazzling look with the shimmer Super Pop shade.

Armani BeautyEye Tint Long-Lasting Liquid Eyeshadow

Size: 0.13 oz / 3.9 mL·ITEM: 2799617

Color: 68S Tobacco - cool brown shimmer

1.6K Reviews

$52.00

Amazing liquid eye shadow. Not only it is the most beautiful color but also it stays put entire day. ...I am older, and it did not crease. The color is very pretty. ...The best liquid eyeshadow

What it is: A long-lasting, crease-proof liquid eyeshadow in multiple finishes with up to 16 hours of buildable color and a lightweight feel.

What Else You Need to Know: This liquid eyeshadow features pure color pigments in a water-infused formula for buildable, high-impact color that glides on smoothly and blends easily. The multipurpose applicator allows for a variety of bold eyeshadow, eyeliner, and smoky eye looks—no primer required.

Clinical Results: In a study conducted in 2013 with a panel of 65 women ages 20–50, for a one-week duration in France:
- 86.7% of women agree the product does not smudge after 16 hours of wear
- 92.3% of women agree the product has luminous color

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