Mascara Masters For Perfect Lashes
We want them long!
We want them full and voluptuous!
But we don’t necessarily want to wear false lashes every single day.
While false lashes amp up the glam and are sure to make those shadowed eyes pop, there is a learning curve to applying them and not everyone has the time for daily application, especially at 7AM before leaving for work. The next best thing? Mascara, of course!
We’ll be looking at the top five favorite mascaras, tested by yours truly, made by TOO FACED, Benefit Cosmetics, Maybelline and COVERGIRL.
TOO FACED Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara
The Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara by TOO FACED is unique due to its hourglass shaped brush. The claim is that the brush separates each lash so that it can be coated with the product while curling at the same time. While it does effectively coat the product on the lashes, a lash curler is likely still going to be needed. This mascara doesn’t clump or flake even after hours of wearing it, leaving no room for discomfort!
Available: $27 (.27 oz) or $15 (.17 oz) at Ulta
Benefit Cosmetics They’re Real! Lengthening Mascara
Benefit Cosmetics boasts 36 hours of wear from their They’re Real! Lengthening Mascara and, yes, this product lives up to the claim. The applicator has plastic bristles and is rounded at the tip for easier application to those lashes in the corners and on the lower lash line. It’s buildable, and doesn’t make the lashes feel heavy even after a few coats, nor does it flake off or cause smudging. After application, the lashes do appear longer and fuller.
Available: $26 (.3 oz) or $13 (.14 oz) at Ulta
Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Curling & Lifting Mascara
This water-resistant mascara has become a makeup bag staple! The plastic bristle applicator is curved and allows the mascara to adequately coat the lashes without clumping, even after applying a second coat. While it isn’t waterproof, it did pass the “wedding tears test”, and it’s surprisingly easy to remove with a makeup cleansing wipe. No clumping, no flaking, no smudging, and it lasts from morning until night!
Available: $26 (.3 oz) or $13 (.14 oz) at Ulta
Maybelline Lash Stiletto Ultimate Length Mascara
Maybelline’s Lash Stiletto Ultimate Length Mascara is perfect for those on a budget! Its “grip and extend” applicator brush creates a thickening effect during application, without making the lashes clump together, while simultaneously increasing length. This mascara is waterproof, doesn’t flake off during the day, and is conveniently located at Target, Walmart, CVS, and Walgreens!
Available: $8.59 at Target
COVERGIRL LashBlast Clump Crusher Mascara
This is an oldie, but it’s an amazing product! The applicator brush is plastic and curved, similar to the Benefits Cosmetics Roller Lash Curling & Lifting Mascara, which allows for a no clump application and effective coating of each lash. This waterproof and clump-free mascara won’t disappoint! It can also conveniently be found at Target, Walmart, CVS, and Walgreens.
Available: $6.19 at Target
