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Home • Makeup

10 Eye-Enhancing Mascaras

Ladies, when it comes to making a big beauty statement, you can't go wrong with far-reaching, flirty lashes! Even if you only have five minutes to spruce up your look, mascara is one item you should always keep in your stash. Lush up your lashes in the blink of an eye with these 10 must-have mascaras.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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Mary Kay Lash Love Mascara

A waterproof mascara is the perfect pick just in case the weather takes a turn for the worse.  ($15, available at Mary Kay).

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02
Flower Zoom-In Ultimate Mascara

A unique adjustable brush lets you customize lash volume and length. Plus, for less than $10, you get lashes that look like a million bucks! ($8, Walmart)

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Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara

Get that long, false eyelashes look with this silky formula that stretches your fringe to no end! ($7.79, available at drugstore.com)

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04
Bobbi Brown Dual Ended Mascara

Get two-for-one fabulous with this double-ended mascara that lets you pick your lash look of choice.  Choose from Everything Mascara for definition or Lash Glamour Mascara for length. ($24, Bergdorf Goodman)

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05
Estee Lauder Sumptuous Two Tone Mascara

Brighten your eyes with this smooth mascara featuring two contrast colors and two different brushes. ($38, Estee Lauder)

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06
Iman Perfect Mascara

Obtain long, luscious lashes without the unwanted clumps. This mascara thickens and lengthens each lash with a moisture-rich formula. ($7, Iman Cosmetics)

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It Cosmetics Supersize Hello Lashes Mascara

Add some va-va-voom to your lashes with this jumbo mascara wand guaranteed to make your lashes pop!  Best of all, it takes the place of five products—volumizing mascara, conditioning lash primer, lash-enhancing serum, lash tint, and a lash comb/curler ($24, QVC)

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08
Laura Mercier Faux Lash Mascara

Add drama to your eyes with this rich and shiny mascara that’s non-drying and smudge-free. ($24, Sephora)

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09
Avon Mega Effects Mascara

The Wonderbrush on this innovative mascara bends and adjusts to multiple angles capturing every lash, top to bottom. Flirt with your eyes with one simple coat! ($10, Avon)

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Tarte Lights, Camera, Flashes Mascara

Increase lash volume and intensify your look with this ultra-black mascara that lengthens, curls and magnifies your lashes. ($23, Tarte Cosmetics)

Eye-Enhancing Mascaras