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.
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.3*
Why it's great: Readers agree: "This adjustable mascara wand is different — in a good way." The applicator "allows you to reach the roots of the lashes easily and comb them through in nearly one sweep." The results? "Extremely long lashes" and "lots of volume."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.6* Why it's great: One reviewer loves this mascara so much, she's used "three tubes in a row." Another reviewer adds, "My lashes look so long ... it makes them look full because it separates so nicely that it gives me that 'million lashes' look." Overall, reviewers "definitely recommend" this mascara.
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.7*
Why it's great: "This silky formula conditions lashes while you wear it," one reader writes. "It lengthens, adds volume and does not clump, flake or smudge." Other readers find that the product makes their lashes look "long, but not overdone."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.8*
Why it's great: "I've tried dozens of mascaras from cult fave drugstore brands to expensive, high-end formulas," says one reader. "This is the first and only one that truly is perfect for me." Other reviewers agree, saying, "This separates each lash to perfection" and "gives [lashes] length without an eyelash curler."
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.
