If you're navigating midlife and think it's time to give up rocking (or trying to rock) a smokey eye look, this episode with disabuse you of that thought (also see Carine Roitfeld.)

I met makeup artist Brigette Caille through the #silversisters network on Instagram, and quickly invited her onto the show to get her valuable tips on easy makeup when you're 50-ish. And I'm so glad I did because I finally know how to create a smokey eye look in less than 5 minutes!

To be honest I never really had the confidence to try a smokey eye before. In fact I'm so intimidated by eye makeup in general that I had resigned myself to using only mascara. I just didn't feel I had the time or energy to experiment, especially when I was sure it would end in me washing my face and going back to the mascara-only look.

If you feel the same way, I promise you'll change your mind after checking out Brigette's tips. Please let me know if you try it, I'd love to hear how it goes, good or bad!

Links:

Brigette Caille
Brigette Caille on Instagram

Supplies that could come in handy for creating a smokey eye: 

1. Eye crayon

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil, $5.50

Charlotte Tilbury Eyeshadow Pencil, $29

Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener, $24

Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Color, $29

2. Fluffy blending brush

e.l.f. Mint Melt eyeshadow brush set, $6.50

Laura Mercier Finishing Ponytail Brush, $32

Makeup by Mario EF1 Makeup Brush, $22

Fenty Beauty by Rhianna Tapered Blending Brush, $24

3. Small blending brush (or us a Q-tip)

e.l.f. Mint Melt eyeshadow brush set, $6.50

Laura Mercier Smudge Brush, $26

Sephora Collection Makeup Match Smudge Eyeshadow Brush, $8

4. Eyelash Curler

Sephora Collection eyelash curler, $14

Laura Mercier Artist eyelash curler, $22

Lash Star Stardust lash curler, $24

5. Mascara