Expert eyeliner tricks to lift and define ageing eyes

Somewhere along the line, eyeliner became a gamble.

You start the morning hopeful, maybe even confident.
You’ve got a full face of makeup on — all that’s left is eyeliner.
You pull out that pencil or pen, aim for a soft flick, and… no. 

It skips. It smudges. It folds into a crease you didn’t see coming. Suddenly, what was meant to lift your eyes has made them disappear entirely.

It’s less cat-eye, more crime scene.

The problem isn’t your technique, or your eyes. It’s that most eyeliner advice was written for lids that haven’t moved yet.

We’ve been told for years that eyeliner equals instant definition. A classic wing, a bold stroke, something that pulls the whole look together. And sure, that might have worked once. But now, when the skin around your eyes has softened, and your lashes aren’t quite as full as they once were — those old tricks start to work against you.

Here’s what actually works when your skin has relaxed a little, your lashes are less full than they used to be, and you want definition without the drama.

First: the pencil matters.

That hard, draggy liner you’ve had since 2014? Let it go.

What you want now is control and glide — something that gives you enough play to smudge, shape, and adjust before it sets. Because if it locks in too quickly or tugs at the skin, it’s already lost.

That’s why the I-Lift Longwear Kajal Liner is a standout: creamy enough to move, firm enough to stay. It hugs the lash line, gives instant depth, and makes your eyes look more… awake.

Not drawn on.
Awake.

And here’s the trick: don’t chase the flick.

Chasing the flick leads to frustration. Instead, think lifted definition. Start at the outer third of your lash line and gently sweep upward — no need to go all the way in. A little lift at the corners is more flattering than a harsh, straight line.

Want even more openness?

Skip black altogether.

Deep brown or charcoal brings softness and shape without overpowering. It’s a small tweak, but the difference in how it wears — and how it flatters — is major.

Now, let’s talk lashes. Because eyeliner without good lashes is like lipstick without a smile — it just doesn’t hit the same. The 6-in-1 Perfect Lash Mascara knows this. It lengthens, lifts, separates, and never leaves you with spider legs or flakes by 4pm. It’s mascara that works with thinning lashes, not against them.

It’s one of those rare products you don’t have to babysit — just apply and go. No top-ups. No crusty fallout. Just soft, lifted definition that holds.

Layered together, these two give you eyes that feel defined, not heavy. Framed, not flat. Fresh, but not forced.

You’ve got ten minutes, two products, and zero patience for smudgy regret.

At this point, it either works… or it’s out.