TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.3*
Why it's great: Readers are smitten with this affordable mascara, which also works as a lash primer and brow gel. "[It's a] great primer for lashes," writes one reviewer. "I [also] use this over my brows to groom, shape and set them in place." Another reader writes, "Used alone, it's definitely for people who want a more natural, but polished look. If you're looking for a more volumized look, this isn't for you, [but] it makes your lashes look longer."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.4*
Why it's great: One reader says this mascara does "a wonderful job at building [her] lashes from modest natural to glam." Others love that the formula is clump-free, and the curved brush makes application easy. "It defines every single lash, separates lashes and takes them go from natural to bold in seconds," says another reader. "My favorite mascara of all time!"
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.4* Why it's great: "And yet another winner from It Cosmetics," says one reviewer about this mascara. "The tiny teeth on the brush grasp, color and embolden each lash ... imparting volume and length ... lashes are defined and there is a definite 'wow' factor, but they remain soft and pliable." Other reviewers agree, adding, "it delivers everything expected: full, long, thick and bold eyelashes."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.4*
Why it's great: Fans of the false-lash effect, look no further. "Opulash is amazing," says one TotalBeauty.com reader. "It makes my eyelashes so thick and long that they look like false lashes," another raves. "My friends that get eyelash extensions even asked what I did."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.5*
Why it's great: If you're fed up with raccoon eyes, readers recommend trying this high-precision wand. "Applying mascara to bottom lashes can be so troublesome," says one reviewer of this "perfect solution" mascara. "The wand is ultra small, so it applies mascara easily to bottom lashes without getting product all over the place."
We all want long, lush lashes that make our eyes pop, but only the best mascaras can get the job done. We're talking those holy grail mascaras with wands that grab and coat every last lash, formulas that let you layer without clumps and give you the volume, length and definition you crave — all day long, without smudging. Is that really so much to ask?
Our readers didn't think so, either, which is why they tested out mascara after mascara to come up with the definitive ranking of the best mascaras. The list includes the latest and greatest clump-free formulas with genius, futuristic-looking wands as well as tried-and-true classics. Whether you're looking for length, volume, curl (or all of the above), we've got the perfect mascara for you and your lashes. Drum roll, please.
