TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.8* Why it's great: This mascara gives you "lush, long, sexy, waterproof lashes," according to reviewers. One reviewer calls this "one of the best mascaras on the market." Another adds that it "goes on smooth without smudging."
"You can go swimming in the ocean all day and it will not come off," claims one reader about this mascara's waterproof powers.
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.9*
Why it's great: "Easy on, easy off and no running," one reader sums up. Other reviewers love how thick and defined this product makes their lashes — without clumping. "This mascara is the best one for allergies," adds another reader. "It doesn't burn ... I love this product."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.9*
Why it's great: One reader says this is "hands-down the best mascara.... It didn't flake or clump ... and the [shade] is the deepest, shiniest black on the market." Readers agree it's "worth the splurge" because it "never clumps, doesn't smudge and makes lashes look long and curled."
b>TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.0*
Why it's great: TotalBeauty.com reviewers say this mascara is "perfection" when it comes to "elongating and cleanly separating lashes." One reader writes, "I have stopped my search ... [I'll use] this mascara forever." All in all — "worth every penny."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.2*
Why it's great: "One swipe of this magic wand gave me long, feathery, natural-looking lashes," writes one reviewer. Other fans say the product's gentle formula "doesn't make sensitive eyes red at all;" plus, it "has a nice, glossy color [that] stays in place."
We all want long, lush lashes that make our eyes pop, but only the best mascaras can get the job done. We're talking those holy grail mascaras with wands that grab and coat every last lash, formulas that let you layer without clumps and give you the volume, length and definition you crave — all day long, without smudging. Is that really so much to ask?
Our readers didn't think so, either, which is why they tested out mascara after mascara to come up with the definitive ranking of the best mascaras. The list includes the latest and greatest clump-free formulas with genius, futuristic-looking wands as well as tried-and-true classics. Whether you're looking for length, volume, curl (or all of the above), we've got the perfect mascara for you and your lashes. Drum roll, please.