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The best lash primers help you get the most out of yourfavorite mascarahello, low effort.
Ahead, shop our favorites, complete with our editors before-and-after pics.
The proof is in the primer.
and, honestly, we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Contributing editor Deanna Pai applying Lancôme’s Cils Booster XL Super-Enhancing Mascara Base
The lash-loving formula packs vitamins B5 andEto promote growth and keep lashes healthy.
Bonus: you might even wear this primer solo overnight as a conditioningtreatment.
And despite having a noticeable texture, it left zero clumps."
Pai wearing mascara without Lancôme’s Cils Booster XL Super-Enhancing Mascara Base
That impatience, she says, was a mistake.
“It led to an overload of creamy pigment.
So, following the dry-down instructions is important.”
Pai wearing mascara after Lancôme’s Cils Booster XL Super-Enhancing Mascara Base
And the mascara alone delivers pretty good lengthening.
Either way, youre getting bang for your buck and flair for your flutter.
This transparent gel primer hugs onto your mascara all day, offeringno-smudge, no-budge wear while primingandwaterproofing lashes.
Contributing commerce writer Annie Blackman applying Maybelline’s New York’s Lash Sensational Sky High Tinted Primer
Pairing this with aneyelash curleris always a smart move for extra liftespecially for the girlies withshorter, straighter lashes.
Bonus points: It also comes in a black hue if youd like to double down on pigment.
The curl is the major benefit.
Blackman wearing mascara without Maybelline’s New York’s Lash Sensational Sky High Tinted Primer
It strengthens and lengthens your lashes, creating the ideal base layer for whatever mascara you apply next.
Iit washes off easily, too, just like Tartes belovedTartelette Tubing Mascara.)
“When combined with fibers, they strike a perfect balance between lengthening and volumizing.”
Blackman wearing mascara with Maybelline’s New York’s Lash Sensational Sky High Tinted Primer
Dr. Zaiac adds that the grippy base also helps mitigate flaking and improves the longevity of your mascara.
Ingredients matter, too.
“Vitamin B5 (a.k.a panthenol) and oils like jojoba orcoconutcan help to nourish and strengthen lashes.”
Pai applying the primer side of Honest Beauty’s Extreme Length Mascara & Lash Primer
How should I apply a lash primer?
When applying an eyelash primer, ensure your lashes are clean, dry, andfor best resultscurled.
Does the brand offer a wide shade range inclusive of consumers with all skin tones and undertones?
Pai wearing Honest Beauty’s Extreme Length Mascara without Lash Primer
Is it safe for readers who have sensitive skin or wear contact lenses?
Is it on the affordable side or more of a splurge?
Is its packaging consciously designed or needlessly wasteful?
Pai wearing Honest Beauty’s Extreme Length Mascara with Lash Primer
This ensures our testing base spans different skin tones, genders, and dermatological conditions.
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Commerce editor Sarah Han wearing mascara without Etude’s Dr. Mascara Fixer
Han wearing mascara with Etude’s Dr. Mascara Fixer
