“For older women, I always recommend something with a smooth glide, so that it doesn’t pull on the skin too much,” she says. Frequently asked questionsWhat type of eyeliner is best for older eyes? “The best eyeliners for older eyes tend to be pencil and gel pencil formulas,” says Stanley Nolan, a cosmetologist and beauty education specialist at Ogle School in Atlanta. “The best eyeliners for older women add definition to one’s overall look, make lashes appear fuller, and help eyes look more open,” Nolan says. How we testedWhen evaluating the best eyeliners for older women, Glamour editors and contributors created eye looks—ranging from demure to dramatic—with some of the most highly rated formulas.