The Makeup Trend We’re Urging Kimberly Guilfoyle to Abandon

Kimberly Guilfoyle’s makeup is such a momentous thing that The Onion made a joke about it with a headline that went viral on X: “Kimberly Guilfoyle Dies Trying To Remove Makeup.” Ouch! But they’re making a point that a lot of people have picked up on. On X, many users compared Guilfoyle to Donatella Versace, the Italian fashion designer who famously wears oodles of jet black eye makeup. “I think Kimberly Guilfoyle has nailed the Donatella Versace Youtube Makeup Tutorial,” someone tweeted. “Why is Kimberly Guilfoyle wearing Halloween makeup??” another person asked on X.

Though there’s nothing wrong with wearing eyeshadow if it makes you happy, the reality is that as skin ages, it can become very easy for any makeup to appear cakey on top of it. Guilfoyle was born in 1969, which means she’s currently in her 50s, a time usually marked by a decrease in elasticity and increase in wrinkles. Adding dark makeup to this only draws attention to these areas. 

Instead, what tends to look best is softer, lighter tones. Celebrity makeup artist Alexandria Gilleo told Today how to choose the best makeup as someone gets older. “Neutral tones are always my favorite to use on mature skin and they look effortlessly chic,” Gilleo explained. “Think warm taupes, soft browns, peachy pinks and champagne golds — they have a way of lifting and brightening the eyes without looking heavy.” Warm tones, like chocolate browns, are another great way to add drama. We wish that Guilfoyle would ditch her heavy, black eye makeup routine for something softer and more flattering.