As skin matures, the area around the eyes becomes thinner, more delicate and crepier. And while age doesn't have to (and should't) dictate the makeup you wear, evolving the eye products you use can better help flatter your overall look. Whether you want to perfect a bold cat-eye, accentuate with a pop of color or love a soft smudge, we've got the eyeliners with easy-to-line formulas, sensitive eye–safe ingredients and stellar gliding performance, as illustrated by their top reviews from shoppers over 40.
Best Eyeliners for Mature Eyes
1 / 7
Best Splurge
Sleek, smooth and precise, Chanel's Stylo Yeux khôl pencil is worth every penny. The formula, which stands up to water, oil and humidity, is best known for its effortless glide (even over wrinkles), creamy texture and ultra-luxe shades.
BUY NOW - $35
2 / 7
Best Pencil
Jones Road Beauty is already a favorite among customers over 40, and The Best Pencil lives up to the promise of its name. This eyeliner is sturdy; it was based on 1970s no-frills, ultra-dense formulas. Use any of its six shades (matte and shimmers) for precise, sharp lining or to create the effortless smudgy smoky eye.
BUY NOW - $24
3 / 7
Best Liquid Liner
Clinique's High Impact Easy Liquid Liner has a tapered brush that makes creating a Taylor Swift-level cat-eye foolproof for even the most amateur makeup wearer (hand raised). Even better, if you suffer from watery, itchy eyes every time you wear eye makeup (hand raised, again), it's ophthalmologist-tested and safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.
BUY ON AMAZON - $29
BUY ON ULTA - $29
4 / 7
Best Budget
Effective, affordable and smooth—what more could you ask for? Maybelline's eyeliner doesn't tug and builds beautifully, allowing your eye look to be as subtle or as dramatic as you please.
BUY ON AMAZON - $9
BUY ON ULTA - $10
5 / 7
Best Colors
I expect nothing but luxury from anything Posh Spice, ahem, Victoria Beckham, releases, and her Satin Kajal Liners exceed expectations in more ways than one. The formula is creamy and waterproof, but the colors, in matte, jewel and shimmers, are where this eyeliner stands out among the rest.
BUY ON VICTORIA BECKHAM BEAUTY - $34
BUY ON NORDSTROM - $34
6 / 7
Best For Sensitive Eyes
Thrive Causemetics Infinity Waterproof Eyeliner is hypoallergenic and ophthalmologist- and dermatologist-approved, checking every box for sensitive eyes. Plus, the formula includes hyaluronic acid and shea butter for a moisturizing, creamy texture.
BUY NOW - $24
7 / 7
Best Clean Formula
Clean beauty favorite Kosas' Soulglazer is a retractable gel liner with an ultra-creamy glide (also thanks to hyaluronic acid) that delivers super-rich pigment in all of its 10 colors.
BUY NOW - $24
