Makeup artist Kornelija Slunjski suggests that anyone applying primer to their lashes before mascara should use just a tiny amount — otherwise, your lashes will end up looking clumpy.

Viera-Newton swears by it for the daytime, when she wants her lashes to look “fluttery” and “feathery” but not overly striking. I think the best mascara so far Im given 5star as zi think this is very good mascara my lashes are very short like literally 2mm they got short after my pregnancy for some reason. The fibers lock onto lashes and create an almost false-lash look when combined with mascara,” Shackleton says.

Makeup artist Sandy Ganzer describes Ilia’s Limitless Lash mascara as “a great mascara for people with sensitivities” because it’s clean and its gentle formula includes conditioning beeswax and nourishing shea butter.

Plus, the tips at the end of the uniquely designed brush work with the product to separate and define your lashes. According to Slunjski, “this mascara is the closest you’ll get to lash extensions without the actual extensions. The bristled brush features a slightly bowed-out shape that makes creating volume and length easy, whether you want to apply just one layer or multiple coats.She also noted that she was able to build up the intensity quickly—so much so that she was able to achieve a false-lash effect. Use the table of contents to jump right to the type of mascara you’re looking for, or read on to learn more about the criteria we considered as we put together this list. While there are tons of different types of wands, and varying opinions on which kind is best, the truth is that it’s very personal.

We also appreciate how versatile it is—it’s great for everyday use as well as for dramatic makeup looks.

Born in 1996, creator Wende Zonmir sought to challenge beauty standards with a swathe of vivid, captivating colours that rebelled against the trends. L’Oréal took a tip from pro makeup artists and came out with a mascara that allows you to bend the brush for more precise application,” says Shackleton. The only aspect we don’t love about this formula is that it features a floral, almost rose-like fragrance that is a bit potent upon opening the tube, though we can’t smell it once it’s slicked on.

It’s no fun to look in the mirror and realize you’ve been walking around with raccoon eyes because your mascara flaked or ran. She explained that while she usually struggles to lengthen the small lashes at her inner corners, this product eliminates that problem. This mascara was designed to help support eye health while keeping all eyes comfy (including those with sensitive eyes or allergies). Its gently curved shape grabs every last lash and pulls them up for significant lift and a tighter curl, eliminating the need for an eyelash curler.

Most waterproof formulas have formaldehyde, and even if they do not contain this ingredient, they are especially difficult to remove — the friction of removal causes your lashes to fall out more readily,” warns Thomas. It gives the appearance of very full lashes and is a very sleek, minimal way to line the eyes,” she explains. When it came time to remove the mascara, a gentle rinse with an oil-based cleanser helped it flake right off. The hefty, luxe tube stashes a matte black formula that combines vitamin B5 and red clover extract with biotinoyl tripeptide-1 to help beef up lashes with volume, strength, length, and fullness. This Kevyn Aucoin mascara “builds extreme volume and length for even the most stubbornly short lashes,” says makeup artist Porsche Cooper.