Our bodies are amazing. Aging is beautiful. But it’s also OK to call in a little help with enhancing features that maturity has changed in us!
My favorite mascara got discontinued, so I recently found myself back at the drawing board. My mentor told me about Prime Prometics and their PrimeLash mascara that’s made specifically for mature lashes. I decided to see how it held up to what my friend uses, which is Honest’s Extreme Length Mascara + Lash Primer.
Find out how these mascaras compare, and which made it into my beauty routine:
The mascara that’s healing & hydrating… Prime Prometics
Prime Prometics products are formulated to address age-specific needs, like introducing regrowth to sparse lashes, adding 2x length, and avoiding clumping and smearing with all-natural ingredients—all in one pH-balanced bottle. And my lashes looked so long & full!
It was such a feel-good moment when, at the end of the day, my PrimeLash mascara came off easily without any breakage or harshness.
Honest’s mascara seemed good enough at first, but I noticed it flaking off onto my cheeks throughout the day. I was mortified when I popped into the bathroom at lunch with a friend to find I had smudged a mascara flake after sharing a laugh. That alone was a significant strike against this option for me.
The mascara with the better wand… Prime Prometics
Honest’s Extreme Length Mascara opens at both ends: one has a clear primer that creates an even base, and the other side holds lengthening mascara.
But PrimeLash does this all in one fell swoop! Their unique wand reaches and coats even the shortest lashes I have, combing them so they’re spread and elongated and hydrated all at once. The PrimeLash wand truly feels catered to the needs of aging eyelashes, which is something I never anticipated needing.
"I was shocked by how well the mascara worked on my sparse lashes. I'm 59, but lashes looked like back in the days! Threw all my old mascaras out, even the Lancome!" - Sandy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The lower cost mascara… Honest
PrimeLash is a $28 investment—and to be frank, Honest Extreme Length Mascara’s $17.99 cost felt like a more reasonable price point at first. I’m so glad I sprung for PrimeLash, though, because this mascara goes above and beyond what I thought possible for makeup.
Their premium ingredients encourage healing and growth, and their lifting and lengthening formula gives my lashes serious fanning and volume. Since PrimeLash’s ingredients are hydrating and not drying, there isn’t any flaking left behind throughout the day.
Also, if you're stocking up on PrimeLash because it's just that good, you can secure free shipping over $50.
The mascara that’s offered in your color… Prime Prometics
Younger me went for all black eye makeup, all the time. I have dark hair, brows, and lashes, and I also loved a bold makeup look. Honest’s Extreme Length Mascara + Lash Primer is only offered in black, which would’ve been all I needed.
But as I’ve danced my way joyfully into middle age, I’ve softened my attitude on a lot of things, and my taste in makeup looks has toned down along with it. PrimeLash comes in black, dark brown, and navy blue, and I love these options for women who don’t want as much contrast in their makeup looks.
My winner is... PrimeLash
I have no shame in my changing, aging features, but with PrimeLash in my toolkit, I’m now more proud than ever to help them shine. I used my previous mascara for years and years, and I can’t believe I’ve found something I actually like better—but it’s true that the special wand, pro-age formula, and color options of PrimeLash all make this a beauty product I now recommend to every one of my contemporaries!
