Let's face it ... with all the mascaras out there on the market, how are you ever supposed to find the ones that work? They all promise to lengthen, curl, separate, thicken and plump your lashes into the stratosphere. But in our experience, it's pretty rare to come across one that actually delivers. Thankfully, throughout all of our rigorous mascara testing over the last several years -- and over the last few weeks in particular! -- we've found a precious few that really do deliver and stand the test of time. Read on to learn about our faves.
Dior Diorshow Iconic Mascara
The tube is gorgeously futuristic, but it's what's inside that counts. And this one seriously delivers -- the thin brush separates lashes while curling them better than we could ever hope to achieve with an eyelash curler. And as an added bonus, it even lasts through rigorous gym workouts!
$27 at sephora.com
Tarte Lights, Camera, Splashes!
This baby doesn't budge even if you go swimming or take a shower. We swear ... the waterproof formula really does work! And with only one coat, your lashes will be longer and thicker than you would have ever thought possible. But what we really love is the denim packaging -- it's just so fun and unique.
$18 at tartecosmetics.com
Urban Decay Big Fatty Mascara
It's rare that you actually want to hear the word "fatty" described anywhere even close to beauty products. But when it comes to this mascara, we'll let it slide. The hippieish tube contains some of the best mascara on the market -- it really plumps and thickens your lashes so they can be seen from outer space! (Well, not really, but you get the point.)
$19 at beauty.com
Givenchy Phenomen'Eyes Mascara
This, well, phenomenon has really caught on. The brush is the most original we've ever seen -- one of our friends actually describes it as looking like Bert from Bert and Ernie! And the product it delivers is fantastic. Your lashes will never be the same.
$27 at sephora.com
Lancome Oscillation
A vibrating mascara? Who would have thought this would be a good idea so close to your peepers? But this one really delivers. Simply by pressing the button and holding the tube close to your lashes, you'll be rewarded with long, super-black lashes that are sure to get compliments!
$34 at lancome-usa.com
Estee Lauder TurboLash All Effects Motion Mascara
Speaking of vibrating mascara, you simply have to check out this new iteration from Estee Lauder. It vibrates as soon as you pull it out of the tube, and the product it delivers is just out of this world fantastic. Totally worth the splurge.
$32 at esteelauder.com
Dior Diorshow Iconic MascaraThe tube is gorgeously futuristic, but it's what's inside that counts. And this one seriously delivers -- the thin brush separates lashes while curling them better than we could ever hope to achieve with an eyelash curler. And as an added bonus, it even lasts through rigorous gym workouts!
$27 at sephora.com
Tarte Lights, Camera, Splashes!This baby doesn't budge even if you go swimming or take a shower. We swear ... the waterproof formula really does work! And with only one coat, your lashes will be longer and thicker than you would have ever thought possible. But what we really love is the denim packaging -- it's just so fun and unique.
$18 at tartecosmetics.com
Urban Decay Big Fatty MascaraIt's rare that you actually want to hear the word "fatty" described anywhere even close to beauty products. But when it comes to this mascara, we'll let it slide. The hippieish tube contains some of the best mascara on the market -- it really plumps and thickens your lashes so they can be seen from outer space! (Well, not really, but you get the point.)
$19 at beauty.com
Givenchy Phenomen'Eyes MascaraThis, well, phenomenon has really caught on. The brush is the most original we've ever seen -- one of our friends actually describes it as looking like Bert from Bert and Ernie! And the product it delivers is fantastic. Your lashes will never be the same.
$27 at sephora.com
Lancome OscillationA vibrating mascara? Who would have thought this would be a good idea so close to your peepers? But this one really delivers. Simply by pressing the button and holding the tube close to your lashes, you'll be rewarded with long, super-black lashes that are sure to get compliments!
$34 at lancome-usa.com
Estee Lauder TurboLash All Effects Motion MascaraSpeaking of vibrating mascara, you simply have to check out this new iteration from Estee Lauder. It vibrates as soon as you pull it out of the tube, and the product it delivers is just out of this world fantastic. Totally worth the splurge.
$32 at esteelauder.com
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