Before we dive in, let’s examine why “less is more” is the right mantra for older women. When women over 50 use heavy makeup, they only enhance their fine lines and dark pigmentation.

Subtle colors have the opposite effect, which is that they slightly highlight the features and even serve as an anti-aging tool. Plus, women over 50 feel more confident in their skin and don’t need too much makeup to hide their imperfections. They much prefer to be natural and authentic.

You can never go wrong with a peachy color. It looks super natural on the eyelids but is also pigmented and shimmering enough to hide any blemishes around your eyes. Only apply it to the lids, as the skin above them is usually textured. Focus on the half circle of your lid and avoid the outer edges. If you still want a bit of a glow moment, you can mix matte and luminous shadows.

Dust some pink eyeshadow with an eyeliner brush along your lash line. Then, use a fluffy brush to apply eyeshadow to the top of the lids right below the crease. Apply it to the outer edge as well.

One of our bronze look inspirations is definitely Jennifer Aniston. Here’s how to get the look. Start with a subtle canvas and add a warmer tone with a bronzer! Also, if you want your eyelashes to look as natural as possible, use a mascara free of tar, as it won’t make them clumpy.

A great idea is to apply some tinted moisturizer to get a translucent, glowing look. Then, add your favorite bronzer just above the lids. This eye makeup is really that simple.

Beige hues can help sculpt your lids without using any bold colors. The best way to achieve the look is to use two tones of beige: a darker one in the crease and along the lash line and a warmer one on the inner corner.

Start with some matte beige shadow along the top lash line using a small smudging brush. Then, use a soft, fluffy brush and continue with darker beige in the crease. It will help you get a nicely blended eye makeup look instead of harsh lines.

Imagine this: you wake up in a big, comfortable bed in the luxurious Grand Hotel Tremezzo. You get up, open the shutters and take a glimpse of the glittering turquoise waters of Lake Como when you spot a retro wooden boat framed by mountains, surrounded by eccentric yellow buildings. You think that it cannot get better than this, but you may be wrong. Here is why.

Lake Como Offers So Much More

So, you wear your bathrobe, and you make your way to possibly the best breakfast buffet a hotel can offer. It’s not a typical hotel buffet. It’s situated in a grand room with gorgeous molding, high beautiful ceilings, and stunning wallpaper. In the middle of the room, you can see mirror tables that are arranged in a rectangle. You will notice that they are sparkling like the most opulent trays you have ever seen. In this rectangle, you will also find the hotel staff that will help serve everything for you. Self-serving is not an option. Come on… it’s a luxurious hotel on Lake Como!

Fish & Cheese… Lots of It!

Start the day the way you should – with a vast selection of cheese and cold cuts. You can find bresaola, prosciutto, two types of salami, and so much more. Do you want pecorino from Sardinia or Parmigiano Reggiano? You can have both. Don’t forget the aged local cheese, feta, brie, Emmental, and mozzarella di Bufala… the sky is the limit. If you want to eat some fish, there are swordfish and smoked salmon, with all the fixings, as well as mackerel and sardines for some umami.

Delicious Boiled Eggs

The chic breakfast option is boiled eggs. They come served in vintage brass egg cups, decorated with lions’ heads. These special egg cups once belonged to Gualtiero Marchesi, who is a master of Italian cuisine and has an entire restaurant dedicated to his legacy on the property. Custom breakfast options are also available – you can step into the sun-drenched open kitchen. There, you can find a chef waiting to fry, poach, or omelet your eggs. Feel free to try out the waffles while your eggs get ready, or perhaps you might want to go with something slightly fancier – freshly prepared crepe. So many options!

What’s next? Order a coffee (espresso, cappuccino, or whatever you like), and find yourself a seat on the terrace so that you can enjoy the fairytale sights and sounds of Lake Como.