Best mascara for older women to achieve long luscious lashes

As we mature, we often find that we have to adapt our beauty routines, especially when it comes to selecting the best mascara for older women and the best lipstick for older women. Mascara is a product we have to be careful to apply, because if we choose the wrong one, we can actually end up making ourselves look older, not younger. However, the best makeup for older women will complement mature features and draw attention to the best parts of our faces.

Similar to hair thinning, as we get older, our eyelashes begin to thin and once what may have been big, beautiful lashes tend to be no more. Your eyelashes may also thin out if you are prone to constantly rubbing your eyes, taking certain medications or have a particular medical condition. This is the same for our eyebrows too, which is why many of us try things like laminating our brows to achieve a fuller appearance.

The best mascara for older women at a glance:

• Best mascara for older women overall: Lancôme Lash Idôle Volumising Waterproof Mascara
• Best budget-buy mascara for older women: Maybelline Full 'N Soft Mascara
• Our favourite: L’Oréal Paris Paradise in Brown

If your eyelashes are thin, it's unlikely you would want to wear false lashes, as these can be quite heavy, even irritating sensitive eyes. Older women tend to prefer a more natural look, potentially wanting to wear a more lightweight foundation for mature women or experimenting with more subtle eye makeup. A mascara is, therefore, a great way to naturally add some 'va-va-voom' back to your eyelashes and works as a quick makeup tip to instantly make you look more awake, which let's be honest, we could all do with.

In the same way you would apply the best primer for mature skin before applying foundation, you can also apply a lash primer to encourage the longevity of a mascara. However, the mascara we've selected has been designed to give long-lasting wear throughout the day. Here's the best mascara for older women to give you full, long, luscious lashes once more.

Best mascara for older women

What is the best mascara for older women?

In our opinion, the best mascara for older women would have to be the Lancôme Lash Idôle Volumising Waterproof Mascara, as it's the most highly rated on the list. However, for an affordable alternative, you may want to opt for Maybelline Full 'N Soft Mascara, instead.

FAQs

What type of mascara is best for older hooded eyes?

Hooded eyes are a shape of eye that has excess skin underneath the browbone, creating a fold. Those with hooded eyes may find their eye makeup smudges more than others. Therefore, a smudge-proof or waterproof mascara is essential for older hooded eyes. Applying the best concealer for mature skin under the eyes will help with smudging.

What colour mascara is best for older eyes?

While black generally tends to be the most popular colour of mascara because it adds fullness to your lashes, there's no shame in changing it up. Especially if you're wondering how to change your makeup for autumn. If you find black mascara to be too severe against your eyes, you may want to try out brown mascara instead. A brown mascara may appear more natural than typical black mascara.

How to apply mascara to older hooded eyes

Bryony-Firth Bernard is a Health & Fitness Product Writer for Yours magazine. Having graduated from the University of Gloucestershire with a first in Journalism, her expertise involves writing health and fitness content across a number of brands.