Morgan Fairchild's Signature Eye Makeup Is Perfect For Older Women Looking For Some Glam

Morgan Fairchild has been synonymous with Hollywood glam since breaking out as an actor in the '70s. Known for her smoky eyes, perfectly rouged cheeks, and a glossy pout, Fairchild looks so different in a throwback '70s pic with softer glam. However, you'll rarely see the "Dallas" star without a full face of makeup, and after all these years, she's got her signature look down pat. The actor actually nailed her aesthetic pretty early on, sharing on "Still Here Hollywood Podcast w/Steve Kmetko" that her teen self began experimenting with makeup and different looks. "I decided my eyes were my best feature. I would accent those ... and I've kept that look since I was 14 years old," Fairchild revealed.

Having worked on tons of older faces as a longtime makeup artist, I can appreciate Fairchild's commitment to her trademark style. While a full glam may not work for many mature folks, you can look put together by toning down the application. For one, Fairchild loves to bring out her blue eyes by lining them thickly with a black or brown eyeliner. She can get away with it, having almond-shaped peepers with heavy lids. This application won't work well for those with hooded lids, and the best trick is to smudge a soft brown pencil liner along the lower lashes with a light hand. As for the top lids, tightlining with a dark brown waterproof eyeliner will get you that definition without making your eyes appear smaller. Shadow color is key as well, and the peachy shade Fairchild seems to favor is great for brightening up older faces.

Making eyes stand out for older faces doesn't have to be a challenge if you know what to do. If you're like Morgan Fairchild, you can accentuate your blue eyes with certain eyeshadow colors. The 76-year-old loves pink and peachy shades that complement her striking eyes, making them appear brighter and more youthful. When going for a smoky look, she uses a medium brown color in the crease and outer edges, which gives definition without adding heaviness. Mature women should stay away from anything too dark, like charcoal and black, as it's an eye makeup mistake that will make you look older.

Another eyeshadow tip for older women wanting to look glam is to blend the light and dark shadows very well, which is what Fairchild always does. Her colors are always diffused in such a way that you never see any demarcation, creating that beautiful, soft, sultry effect. Just be sure not to drag any of the crease color onto the lids, as you want to keep that area light and bright. A bit of shimmery highlight on the inner corners will instantly make you look more awake — and don't forget a few swipes of waterproof black mascara for that Fairchild effect.