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New York City-based makeup artistSara Taliasalso swears by this thickening formula.

(We’ve found that the sweet spot is two to three coats.)

Hoffmann before applying YSL Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara.

YSL Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara in branded black twist up component with gold accents on a light gray background

Sarah Hoffmann applying YSL Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara

Hoffmann after applying YSL Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara.

“Two coats of this stuff leave people questioning whether or not I have lash extensions.

That’s all.”

Selfie of Hoffmann after applying YSL Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara.

Hoffmann before applying YSL Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara.

With Ilia’s brush, I don’t have to go through all those extra steps.

Herrick before applying Ilia Limitless Mascara.

Herrick after applying Ilia Limitless Mascara.

Selfie of Hoffmann after applying YSL Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara.

Hoffmann after applying YSL Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara.

“system is a breeze; it doesn’t clump, and it doesn’t bleed.

One of my all-time favorites.”

It’s easy onsensitive eyes, fends off flaking, and looks good all day.

Tarte Tartelette XL Tubing Mascara with red 2024 Allure Best of Beauty Award winner seal

Jenny Bailly after applying Tarte’s Tartelette Tubing Mascara

The outer curve of the wand lifts while the inner curve volumizes, making for a compounding classic.

And when the day’s done?

It comes off so flipping easily, which is always a win.

Selfie of Jenny Bailly after applying Tarte’s Tartelette Tubing Mascara

Jenny Bailly after applying Tarte’s Tartelette Tubing Mascara

Happy lash, happy life.

It stays put for up to 24 hours but comes off readily with makeup remover.

Plus, the sleek packaging makes it feel like alittle luxuryevery time you swipe it on.

MAC Stack Mascara black tube of mascara with silver bauble cap and wand to the side on light gray background

Jen Hussein applying MAC MacStack Mascara

), so be it.

Pros like New York City-based makeup artistJoseph Carrillosay this mascara is the absolute best for itsvolumizing, va-va-voom finish.

It goes on flexible and dries quickly thanks to curl-intensifying acacia gum.

Selfie of Hussein before using MAC MacStack Mascara

Hussein before using MAC MacStack Mascara

This flexible mascara wand has amassed a major following with over 39 million views.

“My sparse lashes looked remarkably fuller without any weigh-down,” says Trakoshis.

Grab it in a classic Blackest Black, or try something a bit more natural with Brownish Black.

Selfie of Hussein after using MAC MacStack Mascara

Hussein after using MAC MacStack Mascara

In fact, I usually opt for True Brown for a subtler effect," says Han.

How does waterproof mascara differ in formulation and wear?

It’s best to use acleansing oilorcleansing balmto dissolve the formula without rubbing or tugging.

Ilia Limitless Lash Mascara white tube of mascara on light gray background

Lexi Herrick applying Ilia Limitless Mascara.

How can you prevent mascara from smudging and flaking?

Have naturally teary eyes?

Scibelli suggests switching to a waterproof formula to ensure tears don’t cause streaking throughout the day.

Selfie of Herrick before applying Ilia Limitless Mascara.

Herrick before applying Ilia Limitless Mascara.

“This ensures a clump-free, smoother finish,” he says.

“This will also help smooth the formula out for less future flaking.”

When reviewing tools, we also take into account testers experience.

Selfie of Herrick after applying Ilia Limitless Mascara.

Herrick after applying Ilia Limitless Mascara.

Testers considered performance across three primary categories: efficacy, ease of use, and value.

For more on what’s involved in our reporting, check out our completereviews process and methodology page.

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Tower 28 Beauty MakeWaves Mascara purple and orange mascara and want on light grey background

Shanna Shipin applying Tower 28 MakeWaves Mascara

Can we honestly deem a high-end diffuser worthy of your hard-earned cash if its never been tested on curls?

Bless your lashes with more volumizing mascaras and curlers:

Done reading?

Selfie of Shanna Shipin before using Tower 28 MakeWaves Mascara

Shanna Shipin before using Tower 28 MakeWaves Mascara

Selfie of Shanna Shipin after using Tower 28 MakeWaves Mascara

Shanna Shipin after using Tower 28 MakeWaves Mascara

Lancôme Lash Idôle Waterproof Mascara in branded component on a light gray background

Allurecontributing editor Deanna Pai applying Lancôme’s Lash Idôle Waterproof Mascara

Selfie of Pai before applying Lancôme’s Lash Idôle Waterproof Mascara

Pai before applying Lancôme’s Lash Idôle Waterproof Mascara

Selfie of Pai after applying Lancôme’s Lash Idôle Waterproof Mascara

Pai after applying Lancôme’s Lash Idôle Waterproof Mascara

Kulfi Badi Lash Mascara in branded component on a light gray background

Kara McGrath applying Kulfi’s Badi Lash Mascara

Selfie of McGrath before applying Kulfi’s Badi Lash Mascara

McGrath before applying Kulfi’s Badi Lash Mascara

Selfie of McGrath after applying Kulfi’s Badi Lash Mascara

McGrath after applying Kulfi’s Badi Lash Mascara

Too Faced Ribbon Lash in branded component on a light gray background

Angela Trakoshis applying Too Faced’s Ribbon Wrapped Lash

Selfie of Trakoshis before applying Too Faced’s Ribbon Wrapped Lash

Trakoshis before applying Too Faced’s Ribbon Wrapped Lash

Selfie of Trakoshis after applying Too Faced’s Ribbon Wrapped Lash

Trakoshis after applying Too Faced’s Ribbon Wrapped Lash

Prada Pradascope Lash Lifting & Lengthening Mascara in branded component on a light gray background

Allurecommerce editor Sarah Han applying Prada Pradascope Lash Lengthening Eye Mascara

Selfie of Han before applying Prada Pradascope Lash Lengthening Eye Mascara

Han before applying Prada Pradascope Lash Lengthening Eye Mascara

Selfie of Han after applying Prada Pradascope Lash Lengthening Eye Mascara

Han after applying Prada Pradascope Lash Lengthening Eye Mascara

Chanel Le Volume de Chanel Mascara black tube of mascara with cap and wand to the side on light gray background

Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara pink chrome tube of mascara with cap and wand to the side on light gray background