The Perfect Mascaras for Younger-Looking Eyes

You know that a few swipes of mascara can help you look refreshed and instantly younger. But with so many mascaras in the beauty aisles to choose from, finding the perfect one for your eyes can be frustrating, especially for those with issues like thinning eyelashes, breakage, or eye irritation.

Here are some formulas that will work perfectly in a blink.

Short Lashes

Problem short lashes are usually brought on by age, excessive sun exposure or harsh makeup removers. Using a polymer-based mascara that contains tiny silk fibers will instantly elongate stubby, brittle lashes. The mascara will glue the fibers to the tips of the lashes with each swipe, extending hair so it appears longer. Plus, polymers make lashes stay soft to prevent breakage. Dejavu Fiberwig 3D Mascara is a great product to try.

Sensitive Eyes

Shy away from waterproof mascara. Because it's waterproof, we often think that it's the best option if you're prone to itchy, watery eyes, but according to experts, it may actually be what's causing the irritation. That's because mascaras containing a water-resistant solvent are more likely to flake (which can scratch and inflame the eyes. It's best to opt for a natural formula made with flake-and-smudge proof plant waxes. One to try: Physicians Formula Organic Water Origin Mascara.

Thinning Lashes

Fuller lashes help the eyes appear bigger and lovelier. They also make the eyes look more defined and instantly lifted, but as we age, the three rows of lashes we're born with naturally diminish to a single row and lose their lush appearance. Choose a mascara infused with biotin and procapil to amp up your lashes volume. The combination encourages new lash growth and strengthens the roots of the lashes you already have. This type of mascara can make lashes appear 25 percent thicker after one month. Look for Rimmel London Lash Accelerator Mascara if your battling thinning lashes.