While voluminous lashes are great, you want to think carefully about what kind of mascara you're using. For one, Bass says mature eyes should avoid the clumpy mascara trend, as this style is too harsh and aging on older skin, and can smudge and run, accentuating dark circles and fine lines. Yikes.
When selecting a mascara, Babaian and Bass recommend waterproof products. "Mature eyes tend to water, and waterproof mascaras are actually lighter on the eyes so they won't weigh down the lashes," Babaian says. She suggests L'Oréal Voluminous Carbon Black Waterproof Mascara, $8.49, for a budge-free product that won't irritate sensitive eyes.
But if you're not a fan of waterproof mascaras, Maalouf recommends picking up a tubing mascara. "It won't fall down your face, and it comes off with soap and water," Maalouf says. We like D.J.V Miaray Fiberwig Mascara, $19.
When selecting a mascara, Babaian and Bass recommend waterproof products. "Mature eyes tend to water, and waterproof mascaras are actually lighter on the eyes so they won't weigh down the lashes," Babaian says. She suggests L'Oréal Voluminous Carbon Black Waterproof Mascara, $8.49, for a budge-free product that won't irritate sensitive eyes.
But if you're not a fan of waterproof mascaras, Maalouf recommends picking up a tubing mascara. "It won't fall down your face, and it comes off with soap and water," Maalouf says. We like D.J.V Miaray Fiberwig Mascara, $19.
When you apply your mascara, steer clear of your bottom lashes. "Avoid mascara on the lower lash line because it can easily smudge, bringing more attention to the under eye circles and bags, which tend to get worse as we age," Bass says. Instead, focus your lash-plumping efforts on your upper lash line.
Start with the wand close to the root of the lash and gently wiggle back and forth to get as much product on the base of the lash as possible. Then slightly angle your mascara up and wiggle back and forth up the length of your lashes. Apply two to three layers of mascara. To avoid clumps, Bass recommends running a clean mascara wand through your lashes between coats while the product is still wet.
Start with the wand close to the root of the lash and gently wiggle back and forth to get as much product on the base of the lash as possible. Then slightly angle your mascara up and wiggle back and forth up the length of your lashes. Apply two to three layers of mascara. To avoid clumps, Bass recommends running a clean mascara wand through your lashes between coats while the product is still wet.