FOREVER BEAUTIFUL: Looking to make the most of your eyes? Discover the lashes that flatter at any age

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Bigger, bolder eyebrows became fashionable for women of all ages
But now, fuller lashes are this year's must-have beauty trend
Falsies aren't the only option, lash enhancing products are effective too

Published: 17:40 EST, 26 April 2015 | Updated: 19:21 EST, 26 April 2015

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I haven’t worn false eyelashes since the Seventies — when I was in hot pants! I am willing to give them a try again, but I’m not sure how to apply them. Do you have any tips?

Jilly, 64, Berkshire.

Just as bigger, bolder eyebrows have become fashionable for women of all ages, so fuller lashes are this year’s must-have beauty trend.

While I struggle to apply them, when a make-up artist has put them on, I have been delighted with how they make my eyes look bigger and more wide awake. So I know that like many women whose lashes have become sparser over the years, Jilly could benefit from a pair of falsies.

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BEFORE: Jilly (pictured) said she hasn't worn fake eyelashes since the Seventies and wants to give them a try again but she wasn't sure how to apply them

Of course, these are not the only answer. You can try lash-enhancing products, such as Dr Zein Obagi’s ZO Lash Enhancing Serum (£50, zo-skinhealth.co.uk).

And there is always volumising mascara — try L’Oreal Paris False Lash Superstar Mascara (£10.99, Boots) or Bourjois Volume 1 Seconde Mascara Ultra Black (£9.99, hqhair.com). You need only one coat to see a real difference.

FOOLPROOF FALSIES

Eylure Definition 123 Lashes (£5.25, Superdrug) are suitable for all eye shapes. They come with lash glue and look natural enough to be worn every day. Eylure says a false lash should begin a little inside the inner corner of the eye and not extend beyond the outer corner, so cut to size.

The simplest way to apply them is to look down into a magnifying mirror placed on a counter top. Try Tweezermate 10x lighted mirror (£18, johnlewis.com).

The false lashes should lie against the roots of your lashes without a gap. For more definition, curl the lashes to open the eyes and make them look bigger. Try Shu Uemura eyelash curler, £20 (shuuemura.co.uk).

As a final step, apply mascara over false lashes to blend them with your real lashes, but avoid the bottom lashes, as you’ll get an unattractive spidery look.

To avoid applying too much mascara, always wipe the wand first — kitchen towel is better than a tissue or cotton wool as it won’t leave any annoying little bits of fluff behind.

THE EXPERT

Make-up coach Lina Cameron, who produced the dramatic lash look on Jilly, says: ‘Women should not be scared of false lashes.

‘There is a wide range of styles, so it’s just a matter of finding the one that suits you best. You don’t have to spend a fortune on lashes, but you do need to take the time to try different ones.’

Lina recommends Ardell Fashion Lash Demi Wispies false eyelashes (£5.49, Boots). ‘These suit almost every woman,’ she says. ‘They are light and add length and volume. If you are older and wearing false lashes, make sure that the rest of your make-up is understated.’

AFTER: Jilly (pictured) says the the false lashes would take a while to get used to but she would definitely wear them for a special occasion

THE VERDICT

Jilly says: ‘I can feel them, but in time I could get used to it. I would definitely wear them if I were going somewhere special.’

Make-up: Lina Cameron.

Hair: Esther at Hare & Bone.

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Thinning hair with age can be a common problem — for women as well as men. Many products promise long-term benefits, but for instant results, try Nanogen Hair Fibres (£18.95, Selfridges). Available in ten shades, you shake the little pot of particles on to hair and blend in for a natural result.

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The Revlon Ultra HD Lipstick comes in an impressive range of 14 shades and the gel lipsticks don't drag and you'll only need one coat for a colour with amazing staying power

Revlon never fails with quality and on-trend products. Its new lipstick collection, Ultra HD Lipstick (£7.99 each, Boots), is an impressive range of 14 shades of gel lipsticks, including a perfect pink nude and a deeper brown-pink. They don’t drag and need only one coat for great colour and staying power.

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Clarins Glow Booster For Body is an easy way to get a gradual colour without having to go for a full self-tan

Need a little colour on your skin, but not ready for a full self-tan? Clarins Glow Booster For Body (£26, clarins.co.uk) is an easy way of getting a gradual colour.

Like the brand’s Golden Glow Booster For Face (£18), you mix the tanning liquid with any moisturiser and apply for the perfect glow.

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We all know green tea is good to drink, but it’s also a hero beauty ingredient, thanks to its antioxidant powers. The Body Shop has a whole range based on the benefits of green tea, with ingredients from the Mount Fuji region of Japan.

Products include Fuji Green Tea Body Sorbet (£8, thebodyshop.com), Fuji Green Tea Body Wash (£4) and Fuji Green Tea Exfoliating Soap (£4).

Left: Fuji Green Tea Body Sorbet. Right: Even Better Brightening Mask

A bright, even complexion is the key to looking more youthful. Clinique’s new Even Better Brightening Mask (£34, clinique.co.uk) works to restore radiance to dehydrated, dull skin. This luxurious mask moisturises and hydrates, plumping up wrinkles.

Use on a day when you feel brave enough to skip foundation and let your natural glow shine through.

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