mascara for mature ladies

I wonder how the ‘mascara’ knows how old our lashes are?? 🤨🤭😂. I would stick with what suits you.

Less is more - putting a mix of waxes and pigments very close to your eyes - not good.

I use Lancôme Hypnose mascara, it comes in waterproof and non waterproof, I find the brown-black suits me. Wouldn’t change to another one as I am very happy with the results and wearability.

I have recently been using UKlash but other so called water proofs wear off very quickly. I have tried Look Fabulous, Clinique and Boots own but have not found one which is special. I might go back to Lancôme as I loved this when I was younger.

I haven’t used since it caused me a sever rash. And now, my glasses hide my eyes, so what’s the point ?

I like a bit of mascara now and then. Don't use it regularly any more. Any brown/black one, preferably waterproof is fine.
My eyelashes seem shorter than they used to be.

GrannyGravy13

I use Lancôme Hypnose mascara, it comes in waterproof and non waterproof, I find the brown-black suits me. Wouldn’t change to another one as I am very happy with the results and wearability.

I'm a big fan too.. But I have recently bought on a recommendation MAC Extended Play.
It has a slimline brush and the brushes are slightly apart so the coverage is not clumpy and as it goes down more to the root makes your eyelashes look longer. Comes off fine, think I'm going to continue with this after many years with Lacome.

I’ve heard lots of favourable comments about Lancôme Hypnose from daughters and friends. I use Max Factor Masterpiece which was recommended in a magazine. It really works on my short and sparse eyelashes.

I've tried lots and Lancome still comes out best. I did have a Dior Show mascara once which was fabulous but I had more lashes than a jersey cow - bit too much for me.

I abandoned mascara for dotting eyeliner between the roots of top and bottom lashes and much prefer the effect. I use Hourglass which is cruelty free.

I've tried lots if these mascaras for mature people. None of them are any different from each other and over rated in my opinion.I think it's just clever marketing

I have moved from black to brown and it looks so much better

Does anyone remember when you could get mascara in navy blue and green. I liked the navy one, it was a bit less harsh than black, but the green always looked like bits of grass growing from your eyes!

Clinique High Impact for me when I wear mascara now, which is not very often. It builds nicely and doesn't clump or smudge.

I used to use navy mascara. You can still get it from Look Fabulous Forever and Mavala (waterproof, on Amazon). Now it’s the navy eye pencil.

Oh, thanks Germanshepherdsmum. I'll have a look online and might treat myself!

Done! Mavala is on its way to me as I type!!

This is very helpful and a reminder. I'm away and the mascara (Elizabeth Arden) I brought with me has all junked up and dried. I've added a spot of tap water to soften it! No time to mess about so I have just ordered Lancôme Hypnôse from JL to pick up in Waitrose on Friday. Thank you.

* gunked up

I have scrappy eyelashes so no mascara however much I spent nothing would make them thick and luxurious but most mascara I tried did make my eyes runny and sore.
I posted asking advice on GN and someone recommended Poundland, and am happy to say eyelashes though still scrappy my eyes are no longer sore.

Visgir1

GrannyGravy13

I use Lancôme Hypnose mascara, it comes in waterproof and non waterproof, I find the brown-black suits me. Wouldn’t change to another one as I am very happy with the results and wearability.

I'm a big fan too.. But I have recently bought on a recommendation MAC Extended Play.
It has a slimline brush and the brushes are slightly apart so the coverage is not clumpy and as it goes down more to the root makes your eyelashes look longer. Comes off fine, think I'm going to continue with this after many years with Lacome.

Just bought a MAC Extended Play to try. £15 with free postage from Debenhams online.

I’ve never heard of the brands in the first post, so I suspect they’re just jumping on a bandwagon. Something like Lancôme, Mac or Chanel that has a proven track record in good quality products is much more likely to be beneficial for older lashes, which are more brittle and tend to get sparser with age. The trick is something moisturising that gives a bit of volume without clumping.

I use Max Factor , Maybelline or Revlon .
Ideally , baby oil will take mascara off nicely and is best followed with micellar water to remove the oily resudue .
If your eyelashes are looking sparse - use an old washed mascara wand to treat them with a tiny bit of vaseline as a conditioner .
And forget trying to read afterwards !

I use uklash mascara and use their serum at night. And can recommend both . The serum has made my lashes thicker .

My DD gave me Dior Show I looked like a doll.Now I'm using Clinique High Impact and at the moment it's going well. My eyelashes are turning grey like my hair so usually use black but I like a dark navy with blue eyeliner in summer.