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5 Easy Ways to Enhance Your Eyes

If you're looking for great eye makeup for women over 60, look no further. Here are our top picks in every category.
Eye makeup, eye wrinkles, makeup for mature skin

Whether you’re heading out on a date, a girl’s night, or simply running errands, you want your makeup to look good. One key aspect of looking your best is enhancing and highlighting your eyes. Unfortunately, our eye makeup needs change as we age because we add some delicate lines and tend to find ourselves with hooded lids. The trick to still making your eye makeup look good is to adapt and change to fit the new landscape. 

If you’re planning to simply swipe on some mascara or want to go for a deep, dramatic look, here are some of our favorite products to help you look your best. They say the eyes are the window to the soul – so add some fabulous window treatments and get out there! 

Best Eye Makeup for Mature Women

Add Some Pizzazz With Eyeshadow 

Add a dash of color or some depth with eyeshadow. We’ve listed some of our favorites, from nudes to colorful palettes to fit the occasion. If your eye makeup tends to wear off as the day goes on, consider a 24-hour cream option. It can make a huge difference in how you look at the end of a long day.

Maybelline New York Eyestudio ColorTattoo Metal 24HR Cream Gel Eyeshadow
Maybelline New York Eyestudio ColorTattoo Metal 24HR Cream Gel Eyeshadow, $19.99
Milani Bold Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette
Milani Bold Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette, $29.99
Long-Wear Cream Eyeshadow Stick
Long-Wear Waterproof Cream Eyeshadow Stick, $34
Snap Shadows Mix & Match Eyeshadow Palette
Snap Shadows Mix & Match Eyeshadow Palette, $30
FLOWER Beauty Shimmer & Shade Eyeshadow Palette
FLOWER Beauty Shimmer & Shade Eyeshadow Palette, $18.99

Elegant Eyeliner

Whether you prefer liquid or pencil, a quality eyeliner can help you add shape and contour to your eyes. Here are our top options in each category – with an additional waterproof option so you can wear your liner to the pool or beach without it washing off. 

Double Wear Infinite Waterproof Eyeliner
Double Wear Infinite Waterproof Eyeliner, $32
Le Crayon Khôl Eyeliner
Le Crayon Khôl Eyeliner, $28
Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner
stila Stay All Day Dual-end Eye Liner, $32

Marvelous Mascara

There are a ton of mascaras on the market, many promising to plump, lengthen, or thicken your lashes. What we’ve found is despite the quality of the mascara, the results really depend on your lashes and lifestyle. Still, these are our favorite options that suit every purpose and need. My personal preference is Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara from Thrive Causemetics because it gives me thicker, fuller lashes. 

Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara-Brynn
Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara-Brynn, $26
Prime Prometics PrimeLash Mascara
 PrimeLash Mascara, $28
Dior-Flexoffers
Diorshow Pump ‘N’ Volume Mascara, $33
Chanel Mascara
Chanel Mascara, $40
L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Makeup Lash Paradise Mascara
L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Makeup Lash Paradise Mascara, $9.97

Brow Pencils

We all want a little more brow power, and there are few better ways to do that than by using a brow pencil or applying a daily serum that will condition and strengthen your brows. With the swipe of a pencil, you can give yourself the curve and fullness that you desire – just watch out for that center section. Unibrows still aren’t in fashion.

Perfect Brow Pencil
Perfect Brow Pencil, $26
RevitaBrow Advanced Eyebrow Conditioner Serum
RevitaBrow Advanced Eyebrow Conditioner Serum, $60
Master Blade® Brow Pencil
Master Blade® Brow Pencil, $25

Concealer

If you woke up with dark circles under your eyes, cover them with a bit of concealer. Just a dab here or there and some clever blending, and you can make them disappear in a pinch. Some even do double duty to help your eye makeup last longer. 

Age Perfect Radiant Concealer
Age Perfect Radiant Concealer, $13.99
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Multi-Use Concealer
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Multi-Use Concealer, $10.99
Clé de Peau Beauté, Concealer SPF 27
Clé de Peau Beauté, Concealer SPF 27, $75

Bonus Tip

Sure, you can spend a ton of time and effort on your eye makeup purchase and application, but if you don’t take care of your eye area, it’s not going to look as good as you’d like. That’s why using a product to perk up your eyes and help reduce fine lines is a key step. One product we love is Medik8 Liquid Peptides Serum. It’s packed with 10 potent peptides to hydrate, smooth lines, and reduce wrinkles.

Medik8 Liquid Peptides
Medik8 Liquid Peptides Serum, $44.80 (was $64)

Wrapping It Up

Not sure how to use all of these fabulous products? Well, don’t fret. We’ve got some amazing how-to videos on the PRiME Women Media – YouTube to walk you through the process to get your best look yet. Here’s one to get you started:

So there you have it: our favorite makeup options for women over 60. If it’s time to update or upgrade your eye makeup game, this could be the perfect opportunity to get some quality new products. 

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