Which lengthening mascara

Eyelashes have the impressive ability to transform your face. If I were to judge a mascara by one thing and one thing only, it would be this: Does it make me look like I got modest-but-still-noticeable eyelash extensions? There are probably a million mascaras out there, with Sephora stocking close to But which ones will make my lashes look the longest?

My lashes are, for the most part, pretty normal, if not a little overly straight and down-turned. Here are the results. Almost everyone I know is in love with this one, and I get why. Just keep a Q-tip handy for removing any mess after you apply and maybe an extra cotton pad or two for makeup removal. Another very good buy: this one from Smashbox, which I found to be very similar to the Charlotte Tilbury mascara in that it does a great job at adding length and defining each lash.

This mascara is super simple, so I can see why it was the No. Also, it smells good, like a light floral perfume. The only bad thing about this mascara is that it requires two steps. Step one is application with an hourglass-shaped brush, and step two is application with a curved brush. One of these contains teeny fibers that adhere to your lashes to add length. I tried to cheat by skipping step one, and there was a noticeable difference in length and volume. This one is also quite good.

I expected this to be quite cakey because the brush is pretty thick, but it did a great job at lengthening and separating my lashes without any clumps — so long as I removed a lot of the excess before applying. If you have a shaky hand, prefer something more natural-looking, or tend to apply your mascara in a huge rush, this one might not be for you, as it smudges easily with too many coats or too much fussing.

I love a challenge, so when the packaging on this mascara said to apply three coats, my interest was piqued. Three coats?! Is this a nail salon? Basically, you apply one coat of the mascara, then the lash extension fibers it comes with, and then the mascara once more. Free from additives, this long-wearing, waterproof mascara takes every makeup look to the next level.

Say goodbye to short-looking lashes with this mascara. Infused with keratin, lashes are conditioned to create a thicker look and feel with each use. The jet black pigment sets apart this mascara from others making it a must-have in your makeup bag.

Achieve your desired look with its clump-free and buildable formula that stays on when you need it most. Using exclusive Lash Stretch Technology, with just one coat, this formula works to stretch, volumize and lengthen lashes for a fuller lash line appearance. Its black pigment contains collagen, biotin, and peptides which condition with each layer and help ensure strong and soft lashes.

For those with contacts or sensitive eyes, this mascara is ophthalmologist-approved. Free of parabens, this long-wearing mascara is formulated with a tri-peptide booster complex designed to create longer and thicker lashes. Made for sensitive eyes, achieve your desired length with this oil-free and vegan formula.

This water-resistant formula lengthens and curls lashes for an eye-opening, instant-pick-me-up kind of look. For up to 12 hours, this cult-favorite, ink-black mascara stays on and provides a satin finish ideal for many makeup looks. Featuring two full-size wands, this mascara is designed to create the appearance of long, curly, voluminous lashes. Falsies are great, but the struggle is real when it comes to gluing on a strip. Which brings us back to mascaras, the easiest, most effective, fastest way to add length to your lashes.

All you have to do is keep reading because we rounded up the top tubes out there many of which do even more than just lengthen. Here, the best lengthening mascaras at every price point. Please note the capitalization. As the name suggests, it delivers a legit extension-esque look with just one coat, so much so that we audibly gasped when we first tried it.

Credit lightweight fibers and a film-forming technology that also helps ensure it stays smudge-proof all day; though FYI, it does require a little bit of elbow grease to remove. What Our Testers Say. I really like the wand and how short the bristles are, which made it easy to avoid any kind of clumping.

Maybelline is arguably best known for an amazing line-up of mascaras. And nothing against the iconic Great Lash or other stand-outs in the portfolio, but this one takes the cake for delivering XL length.

It offers gorgeous lift and curl too, thanks to a double-curved brush. The black shade is great, but try the blackest black if you really want to up the drama factor. Key Ingredients. Jojoba oil is a natural oil produced from the seed of the Chinensis plant, a drought-resistant shrub native to southern Arizona, California, and Mexico. It mimics natural sebum and conditions and seals moisture in the skin without clogging pores or exacerbating acne. Your search for a mascara that both lengthens and volumizes ends here.

The tubing formula coats each and every lash in tiny tubes that make them look both fuller and longer, without any clumping. Bonus points for the contoured brush, which helps ensure even application from root to tip. Tiny fibers make for natural-looking length and lift and the finish is gorgeously glossy.

Also nice: It is dermatologist- and ophthalmologist-tested, a great pick for those with sensitive eyes. What Our Editors Say. But if a natural, off-duty look is what you're after, instead, you can't go wrong with Lash Slick. Its innovative formula, clump-free applicator, and chic packaging are all major wins in our book.

While this pick definitely does bulk up even the puniest of lashes , it also does so much more. The multi-tasking mascara lengthens too, hence its appearance on this list, but also curls and separates creating a beautiful, fanned-out effect. It lengthens and lifts, curls and separates, and has a domed tip on the brush that lets you reach even those itty-bitty lashes at the corners of your eyes.

Ulta reviewers go gaga for it, raving about how well it works and how long it lasts. Then turn it over and use the comb side to brush through lashes; it separates each and every one, ensuring there are no clumps and lashes look even longer. When it comes to innovative mascaras, celebrity makeup artist Erika La Pearl is a fan of this lengthening formula from Be a 10 because it contains two different wands.

Shea butter is a plant lipid that comes from African shea tree nuts and is rich in fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamins. It's used to help moisturize, nourish, and soothe the skin. It relies on a litany of natural ingredients such as beeswax, shea butter, aloe, jojoba seed oil you get the picture and imparts both gorgeous length and volume with its dual-sided brush. Easily buildable and clump-free, it stays put all day, but still comes off super easily with just soap and water. I immediately knew this product placed emphasis on having clearly defined, separated lashes.

For those instances when you know the likelihood of mascara smears and smudges is high a summertime wedding, beach day, a viewing of The Notebook , opting for a waterproof formula is choice. More specifically, make it this one. Cue the waterworks.