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When a lash extension job goes awry or your falsies just won’t cooperate, there’s one beauty staple that will never fail you: Mascara.
ELLE.com editors know not all mascaras are created equal; some of us are on the hunt for lengthening formulas that allow your “eyelashes to tickle your eyebrows” and some of us just want to give our “little weaklings” the thiccc life they deserve. Ahead, ELLE editors share their all-time favorite mascaras.
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For Length
L’Oreal Paris Telescopic Mascara, Carbon Black
lorealparisusa.com
$10.95
“A makeup artist friend recommended this lengthening mascara to me few years ago, and I’ve been using it ever since! I like having long dramatic lashes and this delivers. It stays on at the gym, but washes off easily at home, which is definitely a plus.” - Rose Minutaglio, Staff Writer
For Volume
Kush High Volume Mascara
sephora.com
$12.00
“I really didn’t care for any of the cannabis-infused beauty products being released at lightspeed but Milk Makeup’s Kush Mascara is THE TRUTH. One swipe of this gave my little eyelash hairs more volume than I could ever imagine. Plus, I can layer without clumping or smudging.” — Nerisha Penrose, Associate Editor
For A Smudge-Free Day
Iconic Lash Mascara
£20.00
“Mascara is an everyday must, but I need a formula that’s going to last all day, smudge-free. This mascara is polymer based, so the formula creates a tube-like encasement around each lash. My fav part is the removal: it literally slides right off.” — Angel Lenise, Lead Video Producer
For Easy Removal
Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara™
$24.00
“This Thrive mascara makes my eyelashes so long that they’re at risk of constantly touching my eyelid. It also comes off easily with water at the end of the day so I’m not standing there rubbing my eyes.” — Madison Feller, Staff Writer
For A Touch-Up Free Lifestyle
Monsieur Big Mascara
sephora.com
$25.00
“I’ve learned that mascara that doesn’t flake, clump, or skimp on volume is worth the investment. The day I met Lancôme’s Monsieur Big Mascara, I never looked back. It’s often some of the only makeup that I don’t have to touch-up if I’m wearing it all day and night.” — Savannah Walsh, Editorial Fellow
For The Perfect Balance
LashCraft Big Volume Mascara
sephora.com
$14.00
“When you want your eyelashes to tickle your eyebrows, Sephora Lashcraft is the one mascara that you grab from your make-up bag. The bristles on this brush are spaced out and tease each strand outward and upward. The mascara itself is thick enough to add volume but light enough that your eyelashes aren’t clumpy and weighed down.” — Yousra Attia, Photo Editor
For Strong Lashes
They’re Real! Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara
sephora.com
$13.00
“My eyelashes are thin and lighter than my actual hair. Without a good black mascara they’re basically invisible. Benefit’s They’re Real ib black glides on smooth without any clumps and makes my little weaklings look thick and, well, yeah, real.” — Katie Connor, Digital Director
For Depth and Drama
Lash Alert Mascara
$19.50
“My makeup habits are decidedly low-maintenance for a person who doesn’t leave the house without lipstick—I add a touch of foundation and that’s it. But something about this glorious little tube awakens my oft-sleepy eyelids, adding a density and depth I can’t get anywhere else. I’m willing to update my routine for this one.” — Julie Kosin, Senior Culture Editor
For A Buildable Formula
Diorshow Pump ‘N’ Volume HD Mascara
sephora.com
$29.50
“I can’t live without lashes and this mascara has a buildable formula that goes from bambi to bombshell fast. It also manages to coat my lashes without getting everywhere and doesn’t leave any black residue by end of day.” — Ariana Yaptangco, Social Media Editor
For A Game-Changer
Better Than Sex Mascara
sephora.com
$13.00
“I’ve tried many mascaras, but I don’t know if I’ve ever been this blown away by the way one transforms my lashes. It really adds so much volume and fullness to my natural lashes (they are long, so I’m lucky there, but wow the difference this makes!) I don’t even need to curl them to get compliments. This really is a game-changer.” — Alyssa Bailey, News Editor
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