Best Mascaras For Older Women

Shannon Stubbs, writer: "A couple of swipes gave me everything I look for in a winning mascara—considerable length, lift, and volume—and I loved how it made my lashes look much darker (mine can look pretty spars


Beware not to apply too many coats or it could clump (two quick coats are sufficient), and don’t get it in your eye (it can be irritating). Her favorite part, besides the flattering brown hue, is how well it held up—even with teary e


The formula lasted beautifully with minimal creasing and fading when set with a light layer of powder . The pointed doe-foot applicator also makes it super easy to apply the concealer near the inner and outer corners of the eyes. It’s an excellent choice for all skin types, though, like many concealers, it can emphasize dry patches, so we recommend moisturizing before applying

Sick of concealer breaking down on your oily skin? This one has a soft matte finish and a long-wearing formula that totally stays put. It provides full coverage that blurs the appearance of dark spots and under-eye circles. It dried down quickly and set in place without looking heavy or cakey. Just a few dots were all we needed to get adequate coverage, and we loved how smooth it looked on bare skin or over foundat


I tested it during a sweaty barre class and was genuinely impressed that it didn’t smudge or flake. I expected removal to be a hassle, but it rinsed off easily with face wash and never clung to my lashes in that classic waterproof way (IYKYK). As for the shade, I tested brown and wasn’t a fan at first, as it felt better suited for blondes or redheads. On my dark lashes, it shows up as a medium brown (not the deep-hued drama I’m used to). But it grew on me, and now I love it as a low-key option for work-from-home or family d


Shannon Stubbs, writer: "I got a lash lift about two years ago, and I loved the result but not the process. But I’ve yet to find a mascara that gives that same natural lifting effect—until I tried this one from Lancôme. Its superpower is the curved brush, which can lift from the base of my lashes to create an open, doe-eyed lo


Humectants: Hydration is important. "Many lip plumpers also use humectants, most commonly hyaluronic acid or glycerin, that will help pull and hold hydration into the skin," notes Dr. Saedi. "Pulling in hydration will help give the lips a smoother, plumper appearance. Lips are prone to losing moisture, which is why hyaluronic acid is such a helpful ingredient. Generally, skin that is fully hydrated and moisturized looks smoother and helps conceal the appearance of fine lines . This is one of the reasons why moisturizing your skin and keeping it hydrated is so important for your face and li


Our tester loved how it made her lashes look, but she was even more impressed by its waterproof formula. It remained completely intact, even after withstanding a facial and a workout. Perhaps the best part was that it was significantly easier to remove than most waterproof formulas we tried—a few swipes with micellar water got the job d


For a true brown shade with a touch of shimmer, Coffee Bean by Revlon is a fabulous choice (not to mention a '90s classic). Despite the pearlescent finish, I love how this lipstick feels subtle enough for daytime, but still playful enough for nightt


The ultimate red-brown shade for my skin tone is one of Revlon's iconic shades: Rumberry. Its creamy texture glides on like a dream, and the classic pointed lipstick tip makes it easy to get color into even the narrowest corners of your lips. Rumberry is a go-to hue for a night out, given its bolder color pay

L'Oreal is another drugstore favorite with several standout brown lipstick shades, specifically for their classic Colour Riche Original Satin Lipstick. Not only am I obsessed with the luxe gold packaging (at only a $13 price point), but also the warm brown hue of the Brazil Nut shade, which is a go to website-to for an everyday brown


This pick from Hourglass offers a ton of coverage but mimics the true texture and finish of real skin. It packs a punch in terms of pigmentation, but unlike some full-coverage concealers that are matte and dry, this one has a natural finish and is a total breeze to blend. Just a few dots were all we needed to cancel out discoloration and brighten our under-eyes. We could add a bit more product to create a more glam look, but we loved that whether we used just a dot or built it up, it maintained a natural, blurred fin


Lauren Levinson is a beauty veteran, serving as the Beauty Director at Popsugar and the Editorial Director for an Allergan Aesthetics content site and Verywell Family. She enjoys helping Byrdie test and review products. Thanks to her experience and how many birthday candles she gets to blow out on her cake, she knows what works and what doesn’t when it comes to mature skin. She helped test a handful of the mascara featured in this article (and subsequently found her new favorite o