Though they may deliver covetable, falsie-esque results, the majority of mascara primers aren't meant to go stag. Enter: Benefit Cosmetics They're Real! Tinted Lash Primer, the similarly formulated cousin to the brands best-selling mascara that's Sunday brunch-approved and totally acceptable to wear solo on a first date. Whereas many formulas are an opaque shade of white — meant to be worn in the cover of darkness or under your favorite ink-black mascara — Benefit's formula boasts a romantic mink-brown finish that's feathery and flattering when worn alone. Plus, the high-tech gel formula is also water-resistant and infused with vitamin B5.

If you're looking for an eyelash primer that's easier on the wallet but yields the same eye-catching results as its pricier counterparts, look no further than L'Oreal's Voluminous Lash Primer — the brand's amplifying and conditioning take on their best-selling mascara with a loyal (and noteworthy) A-list following. The primer delivers everything you love about the iconic mascara — dramatic volume and extra-long length — but in the form of a pre-application booster that supports lashes over time and creates a lightweight base for your favorite mascara. Another bonus? It's insanely easy on the eyes if you're prone to sensitivity.

Heavy hitters like hydrolyzed wheat protein (for thickness, strength and curl), panthenol (for conditioning) and algae extract (for manageability and smoothness) come together in this triple-threat elixir that can be used as a morning mascara primer, overnight lash conditioner or even an undercover brow tamer. By enhancing the natural appearance of your lashes, Jane Iredale's well-loved formula allows you to wield a lighter-handed mascara application thanks to the primer's benefits when it comes to thickness and length. For this little number, think: YLBB — your lashes but better.