Struggling With Menopause Lashes? Here are 5 Mascaras Rounded up For You
Which mascaras actually work on menopausal lashes?
Long-lasting? Waterproof? Pro-age Mascara?
There are countless different types, from high-end to drugstore brands.
But not every mascara is created equal.
As we go through menopause, our once full and luscious eyelashes turn drier, thinner, and sparse with stunted growth —giving us a bare and washed-out look.
In some cases, they’re so short and short and skimpy that it’s difficult to apply regular mascara.
In my work as a dermatologist, I have had the privilege of trying every type of mascara out there on myself and my 540+ patients.
Waterproof mascara may dry out your lashes and require a bit more effort to remove, making you lose your precious lashes even more. The same goes for other regular mascaras that are full of harmful chemicals that may end up giving you irritated pink eyes, burning, and redness.
What I recommend to my clients is a pro-age formula.
But there are several pro-age mascaras, so it wasn't easy for my clients to find the brands that really worked.
Therefore, I’ve tested some famous brands with my clients, and here are the results.
This mascara is a solid choice for those who want an all-natural option.
Its real secret lies in its wand and formula duo.
The wand is one that’s shaped so as to not stab you in the eyes (you know how it is). The ergonomic wand gives you a perfect finish, irrespective of any tremors or shakes.
The wand separates the tiniest lashes for zero clumps, and the formula coats each lash evenly with no flaking or smudging and delivers the perfect amount of product to each lash.
I was surprised to see how its buildable formula could elongate my client’s menopause lashes immediately.
What was even more surprising was that we noticed a 20% increase in the growth of her natural lashes.
Unlike other chemical-based mascaras that use synthetic dyes and aluminum powder (that kills your regrowing lashes and gives you pink eye), this mascara has vitamins and herb oils in its blend that nourishes from within and can be used as part of a daily treatment protocol to promote natural lash growth.
PrimeLash Mascara by PrimePrometics is a peptide-based formula that helps grow lashes faster, as well as nourish them. It provides the needed nourishment to the roots with every application. It contains Vitamins A, B, C, E, and H in a base of essential fatty acid-rich olive oil and avocado oil that provides strength and encourages growth.
If you're looking for something to help your lashes grow back after illness or chemotherapy, this could be the right product for you.
This mascara is a solid choice for those who want an all-natural option.
Its real secret lies in its wand and formula duo.
The wand is one that’s shaped so as to not stab you in the eyes (you know how it is). The ergonomic wand gives you a perfect finish, irrespective of any tremors or shakes.
The wand separates the tiniest lashes for zero clumps, and the formula coats each lash evenly with no flaking or smudging and delivers the perfect amount of product to each lash.
I was surprised to see how its buildable formula could elongate my client’s menopause lashes immediately.
What was even more surprising was that we noticed a 20% increase in the growth of her natural lashes.
Unlike other chemical-based mascaras that use synthetic dyes and aluminum powder (that kills your regrowing lashes and gives you pink eye), this mascara has vitamins and herb oils in its blend that nourishes from within and can be used as part of a daily treatment protocol to promote natural lash growth.
PrimeLash Mascara by PrimePrometics is a peptide-based formula that helps grow lashes faster, as well as nourish them. It provides the needed nourishment to the roots with every application. It contains Vitamins A, B, C, E, and H in a base of essential fatty acid-rich olive oil and avocado oil that provides strength and encourages growth.
If you're looking for something to help your lashes grow back after illness or chemotherapy, this could be the right product for you.
I think this mascara would work for people who prefer wands with bigger brushes, but most of my clients said it was just too big for them.
The super big-and-wide application brush makes it challenging to hit tiny lashes without getting globs of mascara everywhere.
It also takes a very long time to dry, so you have to be careful not to blink or move for a few minutes after applying.
Indeed $27 for 10ml is quite high, and it doesn’t come in a mini size. The product comes in a tube and is not available in any other packaging option.
The formula is also very black, so if you have lighter colored lashes, it can look unnatural.
I think this mascara would work for people who prefer wands with bigger brushes, but most of my clients said it was just too big for them.
The super big-and-wide application brush makes it challenging to hit tiny lashes without getting globs of mascara everywhere.
It also takes a very long time to dry, so you have to be careful not to blink or move for a few minutes after applying.
Indeed $27 for 10ml is quite high, and it doesn’t come in a mini size. The product comes in a tube and is not available in any other packaging option.
The formula is also very black, so if you have lighter colored lashes, it can look unnatural.
L'Oréal Lash Magnifying Mascara with Conditioning Serum is another popular mascara on Amazon, so it was definitely worth a try!
But this mascara was a total failure for my clients. It dries out immediately and makes lashes feel dry and brittle.
The brush is pretty small, and we found that we couldn’t get enough product on there to coat the lashes properly before they started to clump.
Since the formula dries out quickly, you have to buy another bottle after every two or three months. Therefore, this comes out to be a pricey solution as well. Another challenge is it can be difficult to remove at night due to its waterproof components.
L'Oréal Lash Magnifying Mascara with Conditioning Serum is another popular mascara on Amazon, so it was definitely worth a try!
But this mascara was a total failure for my clients. It dries out immediately and makes lashes feel dry and brittle.
The brush is pretty small, and we found that we couldn’t get enough product on there to coat the lashes properly before they started to clump.
Since the formula dries out quickly, you have to buy another bottle after every two or three months. Therefore, this comes out to be a pricey solution as well. Another challenge is it can be difficult to remove at night due to its waterproof components.
L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise is a waterproof mascara with a curved brush that makes it easier to apply.
It's available in a variety of colors, and it's easy to remove.
However, there are some downsides—
It sheds literally everywhere when you put it on, and the little dots are impossible to remove without a makeup remover.
Moreover, it eventually clumps and falls off a couple of hours after the makeup.
If you have very thin or sparse lashes, this mascara might not be enough to give your eyelashes the volume and length that you want.
L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise is a waterproof mascara with a curved brush that makes it easier to apply.
It's available in a variety of colors, and it's easy to remove.
However, there are some downsides—
- It sheds literally everywhere when you put it on, and the little dots are impossible to remove without a makeup remover.
- Moreover, it eventually clumps and falls off a couple of hours after the makeup.
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- If you have very thin or sparse lashes, this mascara might not be enough to give your eyelashes the volume and length that you want.
Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara by Estée Lauder is, as you might expect from the name of this product, a mascara that promises to deliver volume.
This mascara comes in a tube that is larger than your average mascara and has a huge brush.
The brush is so large, it's impossible not to transfer some of the product to your upper lids when applying it.
But what really makes this mascara fall short of being good is its pigment—dark black makes for an odd contrast no matter how many coats you use or how well it applies.
It does come off after a couple of hours (especially if exposed to water) so if you are someone who likes to touch up their makeup throughout the day, then this may not be ideal for you because you need constant touch-ups (which isn't really necessary).
The brush itself is enormous and barely fits in my hand. But overall? Not worth it unless you’re looking for something quick and easy.
Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara by Estée Lauder is, as you might expect from the name of this product, a mascara that promises to deliver volume.
This mascara comes in a tube that is larger than your average mascara and has a huge brush.
The brush is so large, it's impossible not to transfer some of the product to your upper lids when applying it.
But what really makes this mascara fall short of being good is its pigment—dark black makes for an odd contrast no matter how many coats you use or how well it applies.
It does come off after a couple of hours (especially if exposed to water) so if you are someone who likes to touch up their makeup throughout the day, then this may not be ideal for you because you need constant touch-ups (which isn't really necessary).
The brush itself is enormous and barely fits in my hand. But overall? Not worth it unless you’re looking for something quick and easy.
Conclusion
When it comes to menopause, you want to make sure that your lashes are healthy and nourished. Aging is a beautiful process. Embrace it, own it, and make it more beautiful with the right products.