The 9 Best Mascaras

We researched and found the best mascaras, including lengthening, volumizing, and waterproof formulas that make your lashes stand out. We also spoke to a professional makeup artist for tips on what to look for in mascara.

Using a volumizing mascara can do so much more than just define and thicken lashes. The best volumizing formulas are easy to layer, adding maximum length, lift and drama to your lashes without any of the clumpiness or weight.

The 17 Best Volumizing Mascaras of 2023｜by InStyle

We reviewed the best waterproof, lengthening, volumizing, drugstore, curling, tubing and hypoallergenic mascaras of 2022, plus spoke with experts on tips.

Review: The 42 best mascaras we tested in 2023, with expert tips

We test hundreds of mascaras each year, and these 21 deliver every single time. Shop the best mascara formulas for volumizing, lengthening, and more.

21 Best Mascara of 2022: Waterproof, Lengthening, Volumizing

Looking for the best mascara? We researched the top options from your favorite brands to help you choose the right one for every look.

The 11 Best Mascaras of 2023, Tested and Reviewed

Whether you have short, stubby lashes, or just want to take your already long lashes to new lengths, a good lengthening mascara can make all the difference. Makeup artists share their favorite lengthening mascaras for fringe that wows.

The 13 Best Lengthening Mascaras of 2023

MakeWaves™ Mascara

Limitless Lash Mascara is an award-winning clean mascara. ILIA Mascara is known to lift, curl, & lengthen lashes with a buildable, flake-free formula.

ILIA Limitless Lash Mascara - Soft Black

Cosmo’s editors test and review the best lengthening mascaras for short lashes, from drugstore brands to Sephora and Ulta

17 Best Lengthening Mascaras of 2023, Tested and Reviewed

Vivienne SAB - Classic French Mascara Cabaret Premiere, Cruelty Free, Black

The best mascaras will lift, define, and volumize your lashes with ease. We've tested hundreds of mascaras to find out which ones are truly at the top.

17 Best Mascaras to Amplify Lashes, According To Allure Editors

All of the best drugstore mascaras on our list come editor-approved and have tons of five-star reviews — plus, they

The 11 Best Drugstore Mascaras in 2023

Our testers coated their lashes with nearly 30 different waterproof mascaras to see which ones really lived up to their budge-proof, smudge-proof claims. CoverGirl's Clump Crusher formula was the overall winner.

The 8 Best Waterproof Mascaras of 2023, Tested and Reviewed

Get fluttery, voluminous lashes like a Hollywood star with the best lengthening mascaras from Benefit, Armani Beauty, Ilia, Dior and more.

The Best Lengthening and Volumizing Mascaras of 2022 – The

Tower 28 MakeWaves Vegan Mascara, JET Black

What It Is:A high-volume, waterproof mascara that delivers bold lash volume for up to 24 hours to defeats all challenges. What It Does:The Monsieur Big Mascara features a large brush and an ultra-creamy, sweat- and smudge-proof formula that glides onto lashes like silk and delivers up to 12 times the volume with up to 24 hours of wear. This waterproof mascara doesn't require touch-ups and doesn't flake or smudge.

Lancome Monsieur Big Volume Mascara - #01 Big Is The New Black 0.33oz