Laura Geller Shares Her Top Mascara Tricks for Combatting Watery Eyes

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• Laura Geller shared her top mascara tips for mature eyes.

• The 65-year-old makeup mogul says that putting on mascara makes a “world of difference” when it comes to your makeup look.

• Her go-to pick is the Laura Geller Always There Waterproof Mascara, which you can shop at Amazon and the Laura Geller website.

When it comes to beauty advice, we can always count on Laura Geller to deliver. The 65-year-old makeup artist and founder of Laura Geller Beauty makes sure to share her top makeup tips with the world, and now, she’s divulging her best advice for applying mascara to mature eyes. Her tool of choice? The Laura Geller Always There Waterproof Mascara.

Speaking with Prevention, the makeup mogul revealed that she has a “three E” rule when it comes to the makeup essentials that “a lot of women tend to forget”: eyebrows, eyeliner, and eyelashes. The latter is especially important as we get older, she notes. “[Women over 40] tend to lose our eyelashes, they’re not as strong as they used to be,” she says. “I think it’s important that you do mascara, or even put on false lashes. It makes the world of difference.”

As for which specific mascara does the job, Geller recommends the Always There Waterproof Mascara from her brand, which boasts a creamy, buildable formula that’s 100% waterproof and delivers long-lasting volume without clumping, smudging, or flaking, per the brand. When choosing—and applying—a mascara for mature skin, here’s what Geller specifically recommends:

Focusing on volume

Geller emphasizes that one thing is key when it comes to mascara: “Volume, volume, volume. It’s less about length,” she explains. “You’re trying to thicken your lashes. Don’t even worry about lengthening them.”

While the Always There Waterproof Mascara works to lengthen lashes, it also features great volumizing power, thanks to a highly pigmented formula that delivers “extra bold volume,” according to the brand—as well as a special brush that’s shaped to deliver the right dose of pigment with every swipe. “This brush is designed with both soft and wavy fibers so it can fully coat your lashes without clumping,” Geller explains in a video on the brand’s website.

Choosing waterproof

“A lot of mature eyes have problems with watery eyes or sensitivity, and they [should] stay away from using things that sort of irritate their eyes,” notes Geller. That’s why she recommends waterproof mascara, especially if you struggle with leaky eyes and disappearing mascara over the day.

Geller’s rec is “a great waterproof,” option, says the makeup pro. True to its name, this mascara has a 100% waterproof formula that always stays on your lashes without budging or smudging. And, it’s gentle on your lashes, too. “I never liked waterproof mascaras because when you went to take them off, sometimes it could pull out your lashes, but not with this one,” Geller told Prevention in a previous interview. “It coats and hydrates your lashes, without causing any harm.”

Opting for a black mascara

When choosing a color, Geller always recommends “the richest pigmented black” for the most transformative, impactful effect on your eyes. “A lot of women still tell me, ‘Should I be wearing black mascara? I’m a porcelain skin. You know, is that too harsh for me? Maybe I should be wearing a brown or a dark brown,’” she says. “And I always say black is the best, it’s just the best.”

The Always There Waterproof Mascara comes in a classic black shade that’s richly pigmented to make your eyes look more prominent—no matter your skin tone or eye color. Add the top-rated mascara to your cart now, and make sure to check out more of Geller’s must-have makeup products below.

Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer: Hydrate

Baked Balance-n-Brighten Color Correcting Foundation

Serum Blush Tint

Baked Blush-n-Brighten Marbleized Blush

Bravo Brows Soft Pencil + Brush

Kajal Longwear Kohl Eyeliner Pencil

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