by Deborah Grayson (see more from this expert)

I'd love to brighten up my eyes using a shimmery eye shadow, but they seem to make my eyelids appear crepey and accentuate the small wrinkles around my eyes. These shadows look so pretty in their containers! Is there any way I can wear them?

Look for products that contain the word "sheen" and not "shimmer." There are stunning arrays of glossy shadows to choose from; it's an invaluable distinction once you're noticing softness or wrinkles in your eyelids. This is because a shimmering texture seems to exaggerate small wrinkles, making them appear overstated and grainy, while the uniformity of a sheen gives the appearance of smoothing wrinkles out, creating, conversely, a hazier luster. Now that you're aware of the difference, you're ready to look for a product that features sheen only, not the dreaded shimmer. I've included a list of my favorites at the bottom of the article. Once you have the right product, just follow these steps for a pearly, glossy look:

  • Go to your favorite makeup boutique or cosmetics counter and tell the consultant exactly what your needs are: You want a glossy reflective-sheen eye shadow, not a shimmer. Choose a color that matches your skin tone and has pinkish-yellow undertones if you're light skinned, or peachy-coral undertones if you're dark skinned.

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