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20 Best Mascaras, According to Beauty Experts

As the temperature continues to climb, finding a mascara that can stand up to the summer heat can be a real challenge. But, no need to worry, these nine mascaras keep sweat, humidity and heat from giving your lashes a makeup meltdown. Top loreal mascara “RapidLash also works,” says Dr. Patel. “Polypeptides, biotin, panthenol, amino acids, soybean oil, and pumpkin-seed extracts act as conditioners to the lashes. It has prostaglandin derivatives to help lengthen the lashes.” Dr. Hilal-Campo provides another helpful tidbit about prostaglandin (PGA) products: “PGA serums also only work while you use them; once you stop using them, your lashes will go back to their prior state.”

Mascara to make eyelashes longer

A dense brush with short bristles is the secret behind this waterproof mascara's impressive volume. Send us a message Thick mascaras, while great for adding volume and thickness, aren't so great for length alone. Why? They have a tendency to clump and can be harder to spread evenly throughout your lashes. Look for formulas that contain waxes, nourishing oils, or tiny fibers (think: fiber mascaras) that grip to each lash to hold the product on without getting too thick or stiff.

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For Lori Leib, who now works as the creative director of Bodyography, this mascara is another option for those “lucky folks with long lashes,” since “a long-wear and dry formula works best, as it will stop mascara transfer from lashes to the under eyes and brow bone.” She also points out its small brush and its ability to get to the root of lashes. Celebrity makeup artist Jessica DeBen likes this mascara for its ability to separate lashes and keep them from clumping together. “I use this for a natural look and brush the lashes after I apply it for the illusion of a makeup-free face,” she says. L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Butterfly Old age doesn’t only thin the hair on your head, but also your lashes, which even without mature age are sensitive and easy to fall out. When purchasing a mascara after your 50s, it’s best to get mascara for thinning eyelashes, especially those that can nourish the lashes with a primer.

Best soft mascara

Far be it from us to use the word “dupe” with any authority, but this stuff strikes us as a pretty good dupe for Buxom, our mid-range favorite. The brush and the effect are almost identical — though it does suffer a bit by comparison in its layerability and curling power (on the other hand, a fair number of reviews praised it for its layering prowess, so IDK!). It did do an undeniably great job separating, lengthening, and volumizing, and honestly, it looked pretty dang good with just one layer. This mascara definitely lives up to the “voluminous” in its title — nearly 400 Ulta reviewers praise its volume-adding abilities. So if you’re looking to pad out sparse lashes, look no further! Related Stories In Lab tests, this mascara scored tops for not irritating eyes and for resisting flakes. Several testers commented that it was comfortable to wear, saying, \"I forgot I was even wearing it,\" and \"lashes feel flexible,\" and \"it gives mega length and volume but somehow doesn't feel heavy on the lashes.\" Testers reported that \"it didn't flake or smudge at all throughout the day,\" yet it earned the top score for removing easily at the end of the day.