While many beauty innovations promise to take years off one’s appearance, new data suggests that false eyelashes could be an unexpected ally in the anti-ageing conversation.
Recent Google Trends analysis reveals a notable spike in searches for terms like “best eyelash extensions for older women” and “false lashes for mature eyes.” This growing consumer interest reflects a belief among many women that enhancing their lashes may offer a rejuvenating effect. Makeup artists and beauty experts agree that, when applied strategically, false lashes can help open up the eyes and lift overall facial features.
As the beauty industry continues to evolve to meet the diverse needs of today’s consumers, false lashes might become an essential tool in the quest for a youthful look.
Elizabeth Chandler, an eyelash technician with 16 years of experience and founder of Bonded, a brand offering easy-to-use pre-glued lashes, shares her expert insights.
Brightening and Lifting Effect
The Spiky Lash | RRP £25 | Available at: bonded-products.com
Bonded’s Spiky Lash is designed to beautifully frame and enhance the eyes. With added volume and curl, they lift and brighten the eye area, instantly creating a more youthful and vibrant appearance. The soft, wispy lash fibers provide a natural, fluttery effect, drawing attention away from fine lines and offering a smoother, more youthful-looking eye contour. These versatile lashes allow you to express your personal style, whether you’re aiming for a bold look or a subtle enhancement. With a comfortable, easy-to-apply design, Bonded’s Spiky Lashes empower you to feel confident and beautiful on your own terms.
Elizabeth Chandler also notes that, “The thicker darker lashes of our youth can be recreated easily. We can even choose a heavy dark lash in short lengths which will really define that lash line and Make eyes pop. A light blue eye with a defined lash line for instance or a large dark eye with wispy lengths gives a youthful appearance. Using the SPIKY on the outer corners is a MUA favourite trick. The dramatic spikes lift out the eye and define the lash line. Creating interest and the longed for symmetry.”
Frame the Eyes
The Natural Lash | RRP £25 | Available at: bonded-products.com
The Natural Lash can be key to achieving a no-makeup makeup look, as they effectively frame the eyes and can contribute to a youthful appearance. Well-groomed lashes enhance the shape of the eyes, making them appear larger and more defined, while adding softness that creates a vibrant and approachable look. They may also help balance facial features and contribute to overall symmetry, enhancing natural beauty without overpowering it.
Bonded’s Natural Lashes challenge the misconception about false lashes, appearing as a seamless enhancement of your own. With an easy press-on application lasting 2-5 days and offering up to 6 wears per tray, these meticulously crafted synthetic fibers provide subtle volume that perfectly frames the eyes for a refined and sophisticated finish.
Chandler further tells us that, “Introducing a couple of flares can make a HUGE difference but still look completely natural. A well placed lash will make an ageing eye look youthful and make us feel groomed and put together NATURAL lashes will give enough of a lift to make eyes go from small to wide. Finding the areas we need the lift is the key.”
Softened Look
The Soft Volume Lash | RRP £25 | Available at: bonded-products.com
Bonded’s Soft Volume Lashes are designed to soften the look of your eyes, potentially making them appear more youthful. By providing gentle volume and a natural, fluttery effect, these lashes enhance your eyes without overwhelming them, creating a delicate balance often associated with youthfulness. The light, feathery texture beautifully frames the eyes, drawing attention to their shape for a bright-eyed, open look while subtly blurring fine lines and wrinkles around the eye area for a smoother, refreshed appearance. With easy press-on application and wear lasting 2-5 days, these lashes are easy to remove and allow for up to six wears per tray. The Soft Volume Lashes also offer a seamless fusion of definition and grace, outlining your eyes with voluminous, delicate fans that add depth and dimension to your gaze.
Elizabeth also emphasises that, “lashes are playful and fun playing with our look just enough to enhance but not overplay. Preserving the lash is of course the main aim but adding back the length we might have once had us like a rewind button. The thicker darker lashes of our youth can be recreated easily. We can even choose a heavy dark lash in short lengths which will really define that lash line and make eyes pop.”
