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Whatever your lashes need, there’s a perfect match on the market.
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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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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Herrick after applying Ilia Limitless Mascara.
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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:
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Shanna Shipin before using Tower 28 MakeWaves Mascara
Shanna Shipin after using Tower 28 MakeWaves Mascara
Allurecontributing editor Deanna Pai applying Lancôme’s Lash Idôle Waterproof Mascara
Pai before applying Lancôme’s Lash Idôle Waterproof Mascara
Pai after applying Lancôme’s Lash Idôle Waterproof Mascara
Kara McGrath applying Kulfi’s Badi Lash Mascara
McGrath before applying Kulfi’s Badi Lash Mascara
McGrath after applying Kulfi’s Badi Lash Mascara
Angela Trakoshis applying Too Faced’s Ribbon Wrapped Lash
Trakoshis before applying Too Faced’s Ribbon Wrapped Lash
Trakoshis after applying Too Faced’s Ribbon Wrapped Lash
Allurecommerce editor Sarah Han applying Prada Pradascope Lash Lengthening Eye Mascara
Han before applying Prada Pradascope Lash Lengthening Eye Mascara
Han after applying Prada Pradascope Lash Lengthening Eye Mascara