A bit of dour, though not surprising, news: The aging process isn’t always kind to eyelashes. But as lashes become shorter, thinner, and more sparse over time, the best mascara for older women steps in to lift the hairs and the spirits. “At 53 years old, and with lashes that I call my sads , mascara is my desert-island product,” says Pilar DeMann , a Connecticut-based makeup artist. “I try them all!”

During her research, DeMann has found a handful of mascaras that seem to have magic in their wands. “They make my puny, thin, short lashes look thick, long, and amazing,” she says. We’ll open your eyes to those exact products below.

Vogue ’s Favorite Mascaras for Older Women

Best Thickening Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara Jump to review $29

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