Best Mascara
There’s really no better way to add some quick glamour to your look than by applying a good mascara. Distinct lashes are irresistible, but of course, clumps and flakes will never be. We’ve rounded up the best mascara options for waterproof, thick, or curled lashes – mascaras that go on well and never leave your eyes looking like a raccoon’s. Enjoy batting those lashes, ladies!
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Waterproof Mascara
In case of a sad movie or sudden downpour, waterproof mascara will keep you from worrying about whether your mascara has trickled from your eyes all the way down to your chin. For more great waterproof tips, check out SheFind’s best waterproof makeup guide.
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| L’Oreal Voluminous Waterproof Mascara $7 A drugstore standby, this waterproof L’Oreal mascara is easy to find and easy to use. It goes on lashes well and stays there, despite any sweating or jumping into the ocean. |
Sephora Brand Atomic Volume Mascara $16 Sephora Brand is a always a great choice for reasonably priced makeup that’ll provide you with long lasting results. This Atomic Volume Mascara will help you create luscious lashes that’ll stay in place all day long. |
Tarte Waterproof Mascara $18 An adorably-packaged conditioning mascara, this option from Tarte provides bombshell-length lashes without compromising its waterproof capabilities. |
Volumizing / Thickening Mascara
The quest for fuller, thicker lashes will always be an arduous one, but the three mascaras below help to thicken what you may not have been blessed with at birth.
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| Maybelline Full ‘N Soft Mascara $7 We know, we know, Maybelline Great Lash is usually the one that gets all the attention. However, we’d like to let you in on a secret – when it comes to drugstore buys for all-round great mascara, this one tops our list. |
Smashbox Focal Point Mascara $18 An industry fave, this thickening mascara from Smashbox will give you some super-distinct, clump-free lashes through which to peer at the world. |
Dior DiorShow Mascara $24 DiorShow is the grandaddy of all mascaras. The product goes on perfectly and leaves lashes looking unbelievably lush. It lasts for hours and feels wonderful, too. |
Best Curling Mascara
Since we’re all pretty terrified of that archaic curling machine, it’s refreshing to know there are mascaras out there that do the dirty work for you, leaving lashes curly, full, and incredible.
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| Sephora Professional Clear Natural Mascara $10 Sephora’s house brand is a reliable option at a great price point. We’d recommend picking up back-ups of this mascara to keep in your purse and at the office. |
Clinique Curling Mascara $14 Clinique makes opthamologist-tested mascaras that look incredible. This long-lasting version will turn your lashes skyward with a perfectly arched brush. |
Vincent Longo The Curl $23 Vincent Longo has come up with a truly professional curling mascara. Use this to attain lashes that practically curl back on themselves. |
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