Why Waterproof Eyeliner is Essential for Mature Eyes

If you want to stay chic into your 60s and beyond, you need to change your makeup routine to suit your changing facial features. This means staying away from dark eyeliner, finally giving up the cat eye, and using softer hues that still draw attention to your eyes, but not in an overly aggressive way — unless it’s a special occasion. “For a daily natural look, it’s best to stick with the softer shades of gray, and all shades of browns to bronze,” celebrity makeup artist Jo Strettell tells People. “But don’t be afraid to use black or bright colors for fun — you can soften and blend eyeshadow powders over the liner if it all looks a little too much.”

As you switch up your eye makeup to meet the needs of older eyes, it’s imperative to know the difference between waterproof and water-resistant eyeliner. Although both can tolerate water, the degree differs. Waterproof eye makeup generally isn’t going anywhere, even if you spend a day swimming at the beach (though even that has its limits). Water-resistant eyeliner can hold down the fort against things like sweating and crying, but rubbing and wiping while doing so may prove too much. 

Going with waterproof eyeliner is your best bet, unless you’re looking for a less expensive product or trying to avoid certain ingredients. Clinique’s High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner is a great choice, not just because it’s moderately priced, but because it is made for sensitive eyes. If you prefer non-liquid eyeliner, or want something just as reliable but for less, then give Revlon ColorStay Pencil Eyeliner a try.