12 Best Mascaras for Older Women

As you grow older, you’re going to need to adapt your beauty products to suit your face.

Along with other makeup products, a key one you may need to change is your mascara. As mascara is used to define your eyes, you’re going to need one that won’t make you look tired which can age you even more, and you’re going to want one that will thicken your lashes to make them appear longer and more youthful. 

We have also reviewed the best eye brightening pencils for an instant zing to your eye makeup.

To reduce the sign of puffiness add an eyecream to your routine or try an eye massager.

The Best Mascaras For Older Women

Fortunately, plenty of mascaras on the market are dedicated to older women to volumize their lashes and define their eyes. You could also look at adding an eye lash growth serum to your routine.

Clinique High Impact Mascara

Add maximum volume and length to your lashes with this mascara thanks to its intense color.

The specially designed brush works with the mascara formula to dramatically thicken your lashes without them clumping together so that you still have a natural look. 

You can apply the product to both the top and bottom lashes by starting at the base and then swiping up to the tip. For maximum impact add two coats. 

L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Lash Magnifying Mascara

Not only will this mascara volumize your lashes, but it has also been infused with jojoba oil and a conditioning serum that will care for your lashes and leave them feeling soft and supple. 

Coming with a delicate brush, it will softly coat your lashes in mascara to create a smooth definition. 

Although this mascara is waterproof, it is still easily removed with makeup remover or warm water and will stop any lashes from falling out, even those with sensitive skin.

Bobbi Brown No Smudge Mascara

This long-wear mascara will define, curl, and lengthen your lashes without any smudging, clumping, or flaking.

You can create a buildable look to make your lashes appear dramatic and larger than life.

The large wand will separate your lashes to give you more of a natural look and help to easily apply to your lashes. Start from the base of your lashes and then glide up to your tips. 

Almay One Coat Thickening Waterproof Mascara

Formulated with vitamin B5 and aloe vera, this mascara will not only help to create a defined look for your eyes but will also condition your lashes and keep them feeling hydrated.

The specially designed brush will wrap around each eyelash to separate them and apply a thick and full coat of mascara. 

This product has been tested by ophthalmologists, making it suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers. It’s also hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, and cruelty-free. 

Pair this thickening mascara with your favourite eyeliner to create a defined, glam look. 

DHC Mascara Perfect Pro Double Protection

This water-resistant mascara will also lengthen your lashes without flaking, clumping, or smearing.

The fine-bristled wand is suitable for lashes of all sizes, and you can also easily use it on your bottom lash line. 

The glossy black color is suitable for all-day wear and being long lasting, you can be guaranteed that it won’t rub off through the day. 

The water-resistant formula is still easy to rinse off in warm water, with no makeup remover needed.

Benefit They’re Real! Mascara

This is a lash-thickening mascara that will create fuller and bigger lashes, perfect for day and night use.

The mascara works at doubling the size of your natural lashes without making them appear clumpy or flaky. 

The tapered brush will make sure that you can reach any lash, no matter the size and you can build up the product for extra dramatic lashes. 

Christian Dior Diorshow Pump N Volume Waterproof Mascara

Create an intense amount of volume with this Dior mascara.

It will make your lashes appear oversized while also providing a waterproof look, protecting you from rain, sweat, and tears.

Created with an extra dose of wax, this is what will keep your mascara in place, you can even go swimming wearing this product.

Designed for all types of lashes, this mascara will define and fan out your lashes to create long-lasting volume and curl. 

Apply the mascara vertically with the concave side of the brush. You can boost and set the curl by then pressing the brush against the upper lashes. 

Max Factor 2000 Calorie Mascara

You can create a huge amount of volume with this mascara.

The short brush curves to hug your eyelashes and ensures sure every lash is covered.

The tight bristles will distribute the mascara evenly, leaving you with natural-looking lashes that are long and full. 

You can use this mascara daily, making it suitable for sensitive eyes and the formula won’t dry out your lashes. Just wipe off with makeup remover at the end of the day. 

Neutrogena Healthy Lengths Mascara

Formulated with vitamin E, rice oil and olive oil, this mascara has been designed to strengthen and nourish your lashes to help them grow and leave them looking full. 

The soft bristle brush will comb through every lash, ensuring none go untouched. The intense black color of this mascara will leave your eyes looking defined and your lashes looking long and natural. 

As the product is both dermatologist and ophthalmologist-tested, it is safe to use for those with sensitive eyes and also anyone who wears contact lenses. You can also remove the product easily with either warm water or a soft makeup remover. 

Covergirl Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Mascara

You’ll find that this mascara has been infused with hyaluronic acid and bamboo serum to help keep your lashes hydrated and nourished.

The mascara will plump and volumize your lashes to leave them looking long and healthy.

With continued use, you’ll even notice that your lashes will look thicker, longer, and stronger in as little as four weeks. 

This gentle formula will make your lashes appear more youthful looking by treating your lashes and lash line to prevent any falling out. 

The soft, curved brush will ensure that all lashes are coated in the mascara, and you can create a buildable look to suit your desired effect. 

Prime Prometics PrimeLash Mascara for Women

This mascara has been specially created for women over 50. It will help to create thick and defined lashes with as little as two coats. 

The wand may look small, but that doesn’t stop it from catching each and every lash to comb and separate them to provide a full and youthful look. 

The mascara has also been created with vitamins and a special eyelash serum to help to nourish your lashes, enabling them to grow and look full.

Eyelashes are known to become thinner and shorter as we age, but this mascara will keep them in check, giving your lashes all the nutrients that they need. 

BareMinerals Escentuals Lashtopia Mega Volume Mineral-Based Mascara

You can wear this mascara all day without worrying about it smudging, flaking, or clumping.

Formulated with nourishing minerals, this mascara will not only leave your lashes looking full but will also strengthen them. 

The black mascara provides a buildable look, so you can keep to one or two coats if you want something casual during the day or apply more to create a defined and more intense look for the evening.

The whipped mousse formula of the mascara will mean it will feel lightweight on your lashes no matter how many coats you choose to apply. 

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If you’re an older woman, sometimes it can be hard finding the right mascara to suit your needs.

To start with, you’re going to want something lightweight that won’t weigh down your lashes as this could cause harm to them and make them start to fall out.

You may also need a lightweight mascara if you want to create a buildable makeup look. For example, during the day you may only need one or two coats, but if you’re planning to take your look into the night then you may need to add on more layers for a defined look. 

Another thing you may want to consider when choosing mascara is how it can help your lashes. Many products now have added vitamins or minerals that will help to nourish and hydrate your lashes which will help them to grow and stay strong. 

No matter what you require from your mascara, there are plenty of options out there to suit all of your needs.