An Ophthalmologist and a Makeup Artist Just ID’d the 10 Best Mascaras for Aging Lashes

If you find it challenging to shop for mascaras as your lashes change with age, you’re not alone. While it’s a known fact that the strands of hair on your head grow increasingly dry, brittle, and sparse as they mature, it’s easy to forget the same thing applies to the hair on the rest of your body, including your eyelashes. From year to year, a mascara you once depended on to keep your lashes looking long and luscious may need to be traded for a newer model to address new concerns.

Below, two experts on the subject—an ophthalmologist and a makeup artist—are sharing their tips for keeping mature lashes healthy and the best and worst ingredients to keep an eye out for. They even spilled a few of their product favorites!

Taking Care of Your Lashes as They Age