When it comes to mascaras, it’s hard to stray from the wand you’ve been using for years.
It got you through highschool, you know exactly how to work it to its full potential, and who exactly has the time or funds to road-test a newbie?
We’re here to tell you things have changed since 2005. The latest mascaras don’t just give good lash.
They can roll right into the roots, tinting the tiniest of lashes, they have internal shakers to keep the formula fresh, and they have these turbo-fattening fibres that make it look like you’ve double-falsied. It’s a whole new world—one your lashes def want in on.
Here, the new-gen wands making our OG mascaras look positively prehistoric.
The Best Mascaras To Shop In 2024
01
Glossier Lash Slick Mascara
$38 at Glossier
Australian beauty aficionados, rejoice: Glossier is officially available in the Southern Hemisphere. Of course, since hearing this news, we’ve been stocking up on Glossier’s ‘Lash Slick’ formula — famed for its ability to create a delicate and natural extension-life effect. The technical formulation utilises tiny fibres, that envelop each individual lash from its base to its tip, ensuring exceptional definition.
Style notes:
- Smudge-resistant
- Water-resistant
- Stays in place for up to 12 hours
- Available in black and brown
02
Benefit Roller Lash Curling Mascara
$49 at Adore Beauty
There’s a reason this mascara has stood the test of time. Benefit’s ‘Hook n Roll’ technology promises to coat each and every one of your lashes from root to tip for the perfect lift and curl effect. Even better, your lashes will stay curled for a whopping 12 hours.
Style notes:
- Provitamin B5 and Serin help condition lashes
- Water-resistant
- Long-lasting
- Suitable for use on lash extensions
Also available at:
- $49 from The Iconic
- $49 from Myer
- $49 from Sephora
03
Xtendlash Mascara
$28 at MCoBeauty
If it’s a budget buy that doesn’t skimp on quality that you’re after, try out the MCoBeauty Xtendlash for lengthened lashes with no fallout or smudging. It’s a tubular formula which means no more panda eyes and flaking. It’s a lightweight formula meaning it’s comfortable to wear throughout the day and it can be easily removed with some warm water and gentle pressure.
Style notes:
- Waterproof formula that won’t run
- Glossy formula
- Buildable coverage
- Available in four colours
04
Clinique High Impact High-Fi Full Volume Mascara
$50 at Adore Beauty
Looking for a mascara that loves your lashes back? Formulated with a blend of Coconut, Argan and Moringa Oils to nourish lashes, this one by Clinique promotes lash health as well as volumising, lengthening and curling.
Style notes:
- Lightweight formula
- Smudge-proof
- Allergy tested
- Available in black and brown
Also available at:
- $50 from David Jones
- $50 from Sephora
05
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes! Mascara
$48 at Charlotte Tilbury
Pump up the volume with this lush mascara by makeup guru, Charlotte Tilbury. The angled brush allows for fluttery full lashes, but best of all it’s smudge-proof, humidity-resistant and long-wearing.
Style notes:
- Available in black and brown
- Infused with keratin to condition lashes
- Smudge-proof
- Easy to layer
06
Diorshow Pump ‘N’ Volume XXL Volume 24h Wear Squeezable Mascara
$63 at Sephora
Squeeze the flexi-tube to soften the formula, then load the brush with the extra creamy mascara. This is a brittle-lash-free zone.
Style notes:
- Transfer-proof
- Long-wearing
- Available in black, brown, and blue
07
Mirenesse Secret Weapon Mascara
$39 at Adore Beauty
Tubing mascara girlies, this one’s for you. Mirenesse’s cult formula promises a dramatic and long-lasting lift and curl. For your best lashes yet, look no further.
Style notes:
- Certified Organic
- Tubing formula
- Long-weraing
- Smudge proof
08
L’Oreal Paris Pro XXL Extension 2-Step Mascara
$32.99 at Adore Beauty
Not to prime is a crime these days, even when it comes to lashes.
Just like your base primer, lash primers soften and plump up your lashes so they’re in prime condition for mascara.
This fibrous, black-tinted primer fattens up your lashes, then the ultra-black formula (feat. 20x more fibres than the L’Oreal Superstar mascara formula) brings the length. Both brush shapes are on point too.
Style notes:
- Two formulas
- Fibre-infused for added length
- Clump and smudge resistant
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