Makeup Artists' top mascaras for mature lashes

Ageing brings a whole host of beauty problems, one of which... lashes that were once lustrous become sparse & un-cooperative. In photos our eyes seem to disappear - they no longer have their spidery friends emphasising them and extensions, although a quick solution, just further damage and can irritate dry menopausal eyes.

Here are my three recommendations from high end, medium range and budget buy:

1. VolumeCare+ Mascara by Rumi Cosmetiques - £32 (code: VICTORIARUMI - 10% discount)

A brand dedicated to women over 50, Rumi Cosmetiques has developed a formula for mature, thinning, sensitive lashes. What I love about this mascara is that it has built-in peptides which really encourage growth. I get sent lots of mascaras, particularly ones for midlife women; this is the best out there! It gives instant volume without tugging, due to its very flexible wand that coats each fine lash. It's water-resistant too, so if your eyes water, it won't let you down. Long-lasting until you decide to take it off, and then it comes off easily with water and a cloth or face towel.

I've used this religiously for the last four months, monitoring growth by looking in a magnifying mirror - yikes! I had one sorry line of lashes when I started, then hairs above the line started to appear, and now - wait for it... ones above those are appearing!!! Not only does this nourish, but it also instantly volumizes. It comes in natural black, which is not too harsh, and a dark brown, which I think is the perfect shade for mature lashes. They have recently brought out Ocean Blue, which is a lovely deep blue.

2. Wrap star mascara by Beauty Pie - £17 without membership/£10 with membership

Absolutube technology wraps around each lash, forming a smooth, glossy polymer tube, for dramatic length and lasting curl. Stays smudge and flake free until you remove by simply sliding off with warm water. From Korea. Innovative and deluxe.

• Lengthening, Curling

• Perfect For: If you struggle with mascara 'smudge' ‎Helps Target: Lashes in need of budge-proof length, curl & definition ‎Secret Power: Absolutube Tubing Technology ‎Skin Type: Suitable for all lash types. Great for deep set or hooded eyes

• ‎ABSOLOTUBE TECHNOLOGY‎ ‎+ The longwearing formulation has a Compact Matrix structure that surrounds each lash individually, creating a lasting, smudge-proof and flake-proof barrier. ‎

• ‎INTENSE, GLOSSY FINISH‎ ‎+ The next-generation polymer coating forms a smooth film and gives strong, glossy color.

• NO SMUDGE, NO FLAKES‎ ‎+ The polymer coating system forms a tube around each lash, meaning no smudging or flaking throughout the day.

• ‎‎EASY TO APPLY, EASY TO REMOVE‎ ‎+ When you’re done for the day (or night), simply use warm water to gently break down the mascara.

3. Rock n roll mascara by elf - £7

This curling mascara features a curved and double-sided silicone brush to give you your most lifted lashes ever, which are great at opening hooded eyes. The shorter bristles hold onto the formula while the longer bristles separate, lift, and evenly coat each lash—brilliant for sparse, weak lashes. The long-lasting formula is smudge- and flake-resistant to lock curl in place and keep lashes up. At £7, this mascara is a firm favourite of my midlife clients.

Thanks for reading, Victoria x