Editors’ Picks: Our Favorite Mascaras

Fashion Style Mag’s editors weigh in on their go-to mascaras for volume, drama, and length. See which ones they can’t live without.

Mascara can be deeply personal. Some of us need length and defining, while others need all the thickening they can get. Then there’s wands: Classic bristles or the new-fangled rubbery applicators? While it’s hard to choose THE best mascara we saw all year, we’re here to present the seven best options that will surely cover your specific lash needs.

Benefit:

“This gives mega-long, mega-thick lashes that don’t look clumpy.”

Benefit Bad Gal Lash; $19; macys.com

Blinc:

“I have super fine lashes that fall out at the slightest touch. Blinc mascara doesn’t clump or smear, and rinses away so easily at the end of the day.”
Blinc Mascara; $26; dermastore.com

Dior:

“This is everyone’s favorite for a reason. It goes on smooth, doesn’t flake, or clump, and lasts forever.”

Diorshow Mascara; $25; macys.com

Dolce & Gabbana:

“While other formulas separate my long sparse lashes into severe spikes, Dolce & Gabbana Secret Eyes defines and densifies each individual lash. My current tube is practically gone, but I still comb out the little bit left with my dry wand.”

Dolce & Gabbana Secret Eyes Mascara; $29; saksfifthavenue.com

Urban Decay:

“This mascara not only lengthens and defines, but the growth-serum infused formula has made my lashes noticeably longer and fuller. Talk about a win-win.”

Urban Decay Lush Lash Mascara; $20; sephora.com

Eyeko:

“This mascara is like false lashes in a tube—no glue required!” —Krista Soriano,

Eyeko Curvy Brush Mascara; $19; nordstrom.com

Pixi:

“This mascara gives me mega-volume without flaking and getting all over my face. I love layering a few coats of it on for a dramatic yet natural everyday look.”

Pixi Large Lash Mascara; $18; target.com

Tarte:

“This is my go-to daytime mascara. It’s really light, doesn’t get too heavy or sticky and makes my lashes look long and seperated.”

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes! Mascara; $19; sephora.com

Benefit

“I’ve talked to complete strangers about how fabulous this mascara is. It really delivers on the idea of making lashes so lush, black, and long.”

Benefit They’re Real! Mascara; $23; bloomingdales.com

Hourglass:

“When I want to really amp it up, I layer a couple of coats of this mascara on. It’s blacker than black, doesn’t flake, and seperates my lashes all while making them longer and more voluminous.”

Hourglass Film Noir Mascara; $28; sephora.com

Kevyn Aucoin:

“This mascara adds major drama! It literally coats your lashes for added volume and LOTS of length. The wand is small but packs major power!”

Kevyn Aucoin The Volume Mascara; $25; neimanmarcus.com

Maybelline

“I’ve tried EVERY mascara under the sun and this is the one that gives me the most volume. I have length (yeah yeah, no complaints!) but am in dire need of volume. This works wonders—and you can buy a tube for every purse!”

Maybelline The Colossal Volume Express Mascara; $6.40; amazon.com

Lancôme:

“Since its release, this one has claimed top spot in my makeup bag. The brush shape makes getting at my lashes from all angles easy.”
Lancôme Hypnôse Volume Mascara; $27; nordstrom.com

Urban Decay:

“The ultimate waterproof mascara. It’s soft and buildable, and doesn’t make your lashes crispy like other waterproof formulas. Plus it DOES NOT BUDGE.”

Urban Decay Cannonball Mascara; $20; macys.com

L’Oréal:

“This gives my lashes just the right amount of oomph without ever flaking or smudging throughout the day.”

L’Oréal Telescopic Shocking Extensions Mascara; $9.95; drugstore.com

Clinique:

“I like Clinique High Impact for everyday. Plus is washes off nicely—no raccoon eyes!”

Clinique High Impact Mascara; $19; nordstrom.com