Top 10 Mascaras For Older Women

WHAT TO KNOW
Have you ever heard of a mascara inspired by hair rollers? Well, now you have because that's exactly what Benefit's Roller Lash Curling & Lifting Mascara is. This mascara features a patent-pending hook-and-roll brush with tiny hooks that catch and lift lashes. 

MORE TO LOVE
This lash-defining mascara is ideal for older women as it's gentle and lightweight (no weighed-down lashes here). Bonus: It promises up to 12 hours of bold, lifted lashes.

WHAT TO KNOW
Tower 28's MakeWaves Mascara is a long-lasting option that lifts, volumizes, and defines mature lashes. It's available in black or brown, and it has castor oil in the formula, which helps brittle lashes regain their strength.

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR
Although many shoppers swear by this mascara, a few reviewers mention that it's quick to dry out. Make sure to replace the cap tightly after use, and keep in mind that most mascaras only last about three months.

WHAT TO KNOW
The Liquid Lash Extensions Tubing Mascara from Thrive Causemetics has nearly 40,000 5-star reviews. So, what makes it so popular? The tubing formula, which wraps each lash in lightweight ‘tubes’ for maximum length and visual impact.

PROMISING REVIEW
Here's a recent review from a shopper over 65: "This is the best mascara I have ever used. A friend recommended it to me. I love the ease of putting it on and the ease of taking it off. It also makes my scarce eyelashes look great."

WHAT TO KNOW
This isn't just one of the best mascaras for older women—it's one of the best mascaras, period. The Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara is lightweight but buildable, allowing you to layer on the definition or keep your look understated. 

MORE TO LOVE
Rare Beauty's curvy mascara wand is made with two lengths of bristles to cater to a variety of lash types.

WHAT TO KNOW
Leave it to L’Oréal to create one of the best drugstore mascaras for older women. With a promise of corner-to-corner volume for up to 24 hours, it's no wonder why this is one of Amazon's best-selling mascaras. Plus, it's smudge-, clump-, and flake-resistant.

PROMISING REVIEW
"This mascara went on sale. so I gave it a shot. I'm glad I did! It goes on smoothly without clumping or smudging. I put a few coats on for a more dramatic effect and it works like a charm. This will stay in my makeup bag now!"

WHAT TO KNOW
ILIA's Limitless Lash Lengthening Mascara is an award-winning product that recently made the rounds on TikTok. Like all of ILIA's products, this mascara is made with good-for-you ingredients like beeswax, shea butter, and a keratin compound called arginine. 

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR
A handful of Sephora shoppers mention that this mascara lifts and curls the lashes at first, but falls flat over time. Consider investing in a lash curler to extend the impact of an application. 

WHAT TO KNOW
Say hello to the internet's favorite conditioning mascara for mature lashes. A long-time favorite of makeup artists and everyday users, the Better Than Sex Mascara is formulated with conditioning peptides to boost lash health.

MORE TO LOVE
In addition to peptides, this mascara contains polymers that help build and curl lashes for a dramatic look.

WHAT TO KNOW
Need a quick wake-up call? Lancôme's Lash Idôle Lash-Lifting & Volumizing Mascara wraps and fans out each individual lash for an open-eye effect that lasts up to 24 hours. Pick it up in classic black or subtle brown.

MORE TO LOVE
The gel formula behind this mascara helps prevent clumps and flakes so you can nail the "feathery-soft" look. 

WHAT TO KNOW
If the "Sky High" part didn't spell it out for you, this mascara from Maybelline excels at lengthening lashes. At $9.99, it's one of the most affordable choices on the list, and because it's been allergy- and ophthalmologist-tested, it's a great mascara for sensitive eyes.

REVIEW HIGHLIGHT
There's nothing more promising than a repeat buy, and according to shoppers, this product is worthy: "I have been repurchasing this mascara for the past seven years, and I just keep going back for it. I’ve never found anything better!"

WHAT TO KNOW
Meet our algorithm's top choice for the best mascara for mature lashes: the Tartelette XL Tubing Mascara. By now, you've had the crash course in tubing technology, but Tarte takes it to a whole other level with a peptide-heavy formula that provides extra pigment and lift to mature lashes.

MORE TO LOVE
Struggling with sparse or thin lashes? This mascara includes Tarte's TLC Complex, a combination of peptides and niacinamide that helps thicken and lengthen lashes naturally.