Derms, Ophthalmologists, and Editors Agree—These Eyeliners Never Feather or Tug on Mature Skin

Everyone’s makeup routines look different, especially in different stages of life. But the one thing that shouldn’t have to change just because of your age is your signature style—and whether that includes a thin swipe of eyeliner or a full-fledged wing, you should do you.

However, it becomes increasingly more important to consider the makeup of our makeup as the years pass. Our skin requires different things as the lines from many good laughs and cries start to etch into our skin. “As we age, the skin around the eyes becomes thinner and more fragile,” explains Diane Hilal-Campo, MD, board-certified ophthalmologist and founder of Twenty/Twenty Beauty. “For mature eyes, the best eyeliners are creamy or gel-based, free of common irritants, and gentle on fragile skin.”