15 Best Mascaras For Length, Volume & Definition, Reviewed
“For a more dramatic look I like to build the mascara up at the root of the lashes by moving the wand side to side at the base of the lashes without applying any to the tips,” says Vincent. “This will give a feathery full lash look that looks great on everyone.”
How we tested:
The GLAMOUR beauty team has tried over 300 different mascaras, so rest assured, you’ll find our go-to’s and favourites at the very top of the list. From old classics (such as Lancome’s iconic fluttery Hypnose Mascara) and Too Faced’s Better Than Sex Mascara (which by the way, sells every 7.5 seconds), to exciting formulas like the Hourglass Caution Extreme Lash Mascara and the viral Maybelline Sky High Mascara (the latter which has already collected holy grail status and over millions of views on TikTok since it launched), we’ve road-tested the lot.
The very best mascaras out there, tried and tested by the GLAMOUR team
Best mascara overall
- Effect: Volumising.
- Shades: Black, Black Waterproof and Brownish Black.
- Waterproof? No.
Why we love it: Launched last year, this mascara became a trending TikTok sensation within hours of landing on e-shelves. People were astounded at how much length it can add to lashes (note: LOADS!). Lengthening, volumising and defining (and clump-free) – this mascara does it all!
Review: “Of all the mascaras I’ve tried (and I’ve tried a lot) none beat Sky High for length, separation and definition. She’s an absolute triple threat. Every time I come back round to this mascara, after testing a new formula for work, I remember why I love it. It gives phwoar show-stopper, XXL volume and you can get her on deals for under a tenner most of the time.”
Tester: Elle Turner, GLAMOUR’s Senior Beauty Editor.
Best mascara for length
- Effect: Volumising.
- Shades: Black and Brown.
- Waterproof? No.
Why we love it: Made with multi-level bristle brush technology, this mascara formula provides dramatic volume that’s bound to turn heads. It comes in a brown or black pigment that is both smudge- and clump-resistant and promises to leave your lash line looking as lush as possible.
Review: “I find this type of wand – as opposed to the ones with thick bristles – really helps to separate your lashes to avoid clumping, and gets product onto every single lash, even the pesky corner ones. The result is perfectly fanned-out, fluttery and natural-looking.”
Tester: Ali Pantony, GLAMOUR’s Website Director.
Best mascara for curl
- Effect: Lifting.
- Shades: Black.
- Waterproof? No.
Why we love it: This curl-defining mascara expertly grabs, separates and lifts your lashes, coating them in a formula that holds firm for up to 12 hours. It’s also formulated with conditioning provitamin B5 and serin, which helps nurture and nourish your lashes at the same time. It’s also one of the most long-lasting formulas we’ve tried.
