mascara for mature ladies

A dark plum is brilliant for green eyes.

Joseann

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.

If your mascara dries up, soak the tube in hot water for a while.

AmberSpyglass I agree. I've got green eyes an recently bought a plum-coloured one, and a vivid purple one. I had lots of compliments about both colours.

trouble with all mascaras they have a tendency to smudge ..eg when you sneeze...looks charming on a young dewy face, rather tragic on an old one. just the lightest touch of kohl at the roots is enough to brighten and wears off gradually.

These days I use Charlotte Tilbury mascara in Dream Pop brown colour, it never smudges and doesn't clump. However, the appearance of my lashes is greatly enhanced by Rapidlash serum. It really does make them grow!

I have just started using Avon mascara and its the best l have ever had. Available on line or thru a rep. Give it a try.

I have found something different which works for me. I use Rimmel Scandal Eyes Exaggerate Eye Definer. I buy taupe as I it's flattering colour for me. I go round my eyes with it. I then only use any brown mascara if I'm off out anywhere. I am really surprised at the result.

Since it’s a nuisance to take mascara off and my eyelashes seem to fall out easily, I don’t wear it anymore either unless it’s a very special occasion. Merry Christmas everyone!

Rapidlash didn't work for me. I have found using a dark eye shadow means I don't need so much mascara and it's softer than using eyeliner. Will try the dotting between lashes.

I have been using Prime Cosmetics Mascara for the last six months or more and like the result, but it is very hard to get off, which I don't like. Even with baby oil and water. You have to rub and rub and obviously that is not good for the lashes and can't be good for the eyes either. I will try the recommended Lancome when I have finished what I have. How long do people keep their Mascaras?

I also use brown over black, as less harsh. My daughter recently bought me the Avon Lash Genius Multitask & Multiply Mascara and it's lovely. On offer for £7.50 at the moment. (No I'm not a rep)

Win, I have always dabbed cleansing cream on lashes, leave on while cleansing face then with a tissue either side of lashes slide off the non waterproof mascara.
Another way is to use a facial wetwipe.

I've used Max Factor brown-black waterproof for years removing it with Garnier water/oil micellar cleanser (the one for waterproof mascara) then wash my face with CeraVe. I've never had any irritation or soreness. I have a navy mascara from MF but it's not waterproof - I'm out in all weathers so I feel safer with waterproof but I use a very light touch when applying.

I use Tropic - British made, no animal testing, and they try to be as ethically responsible as possible and support lots of charities worldwide - oh, and it does the job beautifully (for me anyway!). I am happy to be buying from a local lady too, so helping provide someone with an income locally too. It's a bit cheaper than premium brands; not as cheap as the cheaper ones, but I use all Tropic products now and am very happy with the results - in fact, when I have all my warpaint on, if people know or discover my age in conversation, they are genuinely surprised when they find out that I will be 70 next year!

I tried the Prime cosmetics mascara and it’s no better, or worse, than ordinary on my aging lashes. I might give Lancôme a try after reading comments here

I've just picked mine up.

Silly me, I'm sure I'd ordered brown! (Blonde hair, green eyes). Big dilemma, just use it over Christmas or exchange it in the New ayear? Grrr!

I use mascara every day on my very blond but still quite long eyelashes. I used to buy expensive brands, but as I don’t have sensitive eyes I’ve decided that it’s just black or brown gloop, and as long as you’re happy with the shape of the brush it doesn’t make any difference. In my opinion anyway! I’m currently using Maybelline which is just fine.

I buy mine off qvc so if I don’t like I can return it. I put eyeliner on top then mascara so makes it look more or if I’m off to a wedding etc I get some lashes added I know it’s vain but I’ve worn makeup all my life and it’s my one join lol

Fully recommend Victoria Beckham Future Lash and VB Satin Kajal Eyeliner - nothing else compares IMHO. They don't smudge and they last all day.

I have sensitive eyes too, most brands make them sore but Benefit make a “mascara primer” which is enough definition on it’s own, the brush is great for separating and it’s fairly easy to remove. Not waterproof though.

I think these mascaras are the ones with lash enhancing serum in them. They do work to increase the length and thickness of your lashes and it can be quite dramatic. My eyebrows became so thick I had to start plucking again! The trouble is, as soon as you stop using them, your lashes (or brows) quickly revert to how they were before and the mascara or brow serums are very expensive.

Esmay

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 do that with an old clean mascara brush, but I use caster oil. On another topic, hope you don’t mind Fflourie. I wanted to re ‘repurchase’ some lovely eye shadow that was Revlon, it lasted three years. I tried everywhere before I was told recently that they had finished completely, no more Revlon. Such a shame. It was a powder type, but pressed in a lovely fawny mushroom colour. Any body know of one similar?

I've tried all the expensive mascaras - Lancome, Clinique, Clarins, Chanel, etc., and the much lauded Benefit mascara (which I didn't like at all).

Surprisingly I have found the most effective one is a very cheap mascara - Collection Faststroke Definition Mascara in Ultra Black. It really makes the most of my very fine and short eyelashes.

It is also a good idea to use a primer. I use L'Oreal Lash Paradise Primer or Max Factor False Lash Effect Max Out Blue Primer (the blue is meant to give a deeper black effect). The best one was a Maybelline primer but it seems to have been discontinued.

I use L'Oreal Eye Make up remover pads soaked in L'Oreal Eye Make up remover lotion for sensitive eyes.

Nannashirl Are you talking about lash extensions, added false lashes or what? How long do they last and, roughly, how much do they cost please?

I am happy with the mascara I use but, for special occasions, I might like to try them.

I have used Benefit mascara for few years now and they all very good ..Bad Gal and the new Fan Fest give very good results .