We get asked almost daily, “What is your favorite [insert beauty product here]?” And one of the most common answers is: the best mascara. Everyone is curious about what gives our lashes that dramatic, yet natural look — without making them clumpy, crusty, flaky, or webby. So, without further ado, here are our editors’ top picks for mascaras of all time — featuring Best of Beauty winners, the best drugstore mascaras, Sephora favorites, and luxury brand gems — that give our lashes the ultimate volume, curl, length, and — yes — a false lash effect, every day.
Our Top Picks
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Best Overall
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Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara
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Best Water Proof
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Ere Perez Natural Avocado Waterproof Mascara
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Best Tubing Mascara
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L’Oréal Paris Double Extend Beauty Tubes Lengthening Mascara
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Best Lengthening Mascara
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Urban Decay Perversion Mascara
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1. Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara
You won’t believe how amazing your lashes will look with Essence’s Lash Princess False Lash Effect mascara. It’s the ultimate lash enhancer that does it all: lengthens, volumizes, lifts, and curls. It’s smooth, clump-free, and long-lasting. And it’s only $5 — a steal for such a fabulous product.
Essence’s Lash Princess False Lash Effect is the perfect mascara for anyone who wants to achieve a stunning lash look with minimal effort. I was blown away by how it instantly transformed my lashes with one coat, giving them a noticeable boost of lift and length without a curler. It stayed smooth and flawless all day, with no clumps, smudges, or flakes. It’s not just me who loves it — it has rave reviews from several makeup artists, Strategist writer Jinnie Lee, the Cut editors, and over 240,000 Amazon customers.
Makeup artist Anabelle LaGuardia praises its “amazing length and volume,” and Lee says it “dramatically plump[s] and intensif[ies] my lashes in every single way — it lengthens, volumizes, lifts, and curls each tiny hair.” And the best part? It’s only $5, making it an unbeatable value for such a high-quality product.
2. Ere Perez Natural Avocado Waterproof Mascara
Ere Perez waterproof mascara is a gentle, vegan, and all-natural mascara that nourishes your lashes and lasts all day. It’s easy to remove with an oil-based cleanser and gives your lashes a natural lift and definition. If you have sensitive eyes and want a reliable mascara, this is a great option for you.
If you have sensitive eyes, you might want to avoid waterproof mascaras that are loaded with harsh chemicals and hard to remove. But what if you still want a mascara that lasts all day without smudging? That’s where Ere Perez waterproof mascara comes in. This mascara is vegan, all-natural, and enriched with mamey and avocado oils that nourish and strengthen your lashes. It’s gentle on your eyes and easy to take off with an oil-based cleanser.
It may not give you the most dramatic lashes, but it will definitely make them look more lifted and defined. I tested it myself and I was impressed by how well it stayed on and how natural it looked. Ere Perez waterproof mascara is a great option for anyone who wants a reliable and gentle mascara that can withstand any weather.
3. L’Oréal Paris Double Extend Beauty Tubes Lengthening Mascara
This mascara has a lash primer that nourishes and preps your lashes for the tubing formula. Apply a small amount of primer and curl your lashes for a dramatic effect. Use a slanted eyeliner brush to coat the base of your lashes for a fuller and more defined look.
This mascara comes with a lash primer, which is a great bonus. The primer nourishes your lashes and prepares them for the tubing formula. To avoid clumps, use only a small amount of primer, as recommended by makeup artist Kornelija Slunjski. She also suggests curling your lashes gently before applying mascara for a more dramatic effect. Another tip is to use a slanted eyeliner brush to coat the base of your lashes with mascara, as deBen explains: “This creates a fuller and more defined look for your lashes and eyes.”
4. Urban Decay Perversion Mascara
This mascara wowed Slunjski with its lash-lengthening power. It also adds volume and definition, without clumping. Honey and marine collagen nourish and moisturize the lashes.
Urban Decay Perversion Mascara is the ultimate mascara for bold, dramatic lashes. This mascara delivers intense black color, incredible volume, and stunning length with just one swipe. The creamy formula glides on smoothly and coats every lash with a volumizing brush that separates and defines.
The mascara also contains nourishing ingredients such as marine collagen and honey extract to help your lashes grow stronger and healthier. Whether you want a natural look or a full-on glam, Urban Decay Perversion Mascara will give you the lashes of your dreams.