Lengthening mascaras like to promise us the world but what if we want all the length without the clumping, smudging and flaking that can come with it? It’s a mammoth ask, we know.
When it comes to mascara it’s our job to be picky. Our peepers are a big deal. It’s the only way we can look awake without actually being awake so any extra lengthening, widening and volumising help is the kind of USP we can get on board with.
We put 10 plenty of mascaras to the test to see which ones deliver on their promise to lengthen those lashes.
Introducing 10 of the best lengthening mascaras tried and tested in our very own #TheBeautyBooth - time to hit the beauty department!
1. Laura Mercier Long Lash £19.50
What they said
Laura Mercier is one of our go to brands for fail safe makeup investments. Their Long Lash mascara doesn't disappoint. It extends and precisely separates the thinnest, shortest, hard-to-reach lashes by scooping up and lengthening each lash while delivering just the right amount of product.
All this extra length is down to their dynamic brush design and their innovative stretch formula whichis made specially to lengthen, separate and curl each lash making lashes appear longer.
What we said
Perfect for separating those harder to reach lashes. Really natural and perfect for wearing day in day out.
2. MAC Extreme Dimension 3D Lash £19.00
What they said
MAC promise that their lightweight whipped formula saturates lashes root to tip. This mascara and wand combo should deliver a total 3D experience which adds volume, extends length and creates curl while conditioning for softness and flexibility. And breathe. On paper this one has got it all!
What we said
A 3D mascara that loads lashes right from the root to the tip. MADE for a smokey evening eye!
3. Benefit They're Real £19.50
What they said
As the no.1 best selling mascara in the UK for the last 2 years. This HAS to be good...
They're Real by Benefit lengthens, curls, volumizes, lifts and separates. The jet black, long-wearing formula won’t smudge or dry out. And the specially designed brush reveals lashes you never knew you had!
We love how this gives each lash emphasis and really defines and lengthens your lashes, people literally will ask if 'They're real?' - exactly the response you'd hope for from this mascara number!
What we said
It really lengthens the lashes and stays put all day long. Loved it!
4. Rimmel ScandalEyes XXtreme £6.99
What they said
We love Rimmel for it's fast but effective makeup solutions - plus it's always our go to brand when we need an instant makeup pick me up (even when payday is a mere memory). Their new ScandalEyes XX-treme has a cool dual action brush to make for two mascaras in one. Hey, we do love a beauty gadget. The curved side volumises and loads up lashes for a really intense look while the flat side pledges to define and lengthens lashes from root to tip. Sans clumpage. Sounds good right!
What we said
This one's for the party girl. It's all about the attitude and the drama. Great for evening wear.
5. Tarte Cosmetics Light, Camera, Lashes £19.50
What they said
A lengthening, curling, volumising, and conditioning mascara infused with olive esters to condition, treat, and protect lashes. Tarte Cosmetics are dubbing it the push-up-bra for you lashes.
What we said
A great mascara for giving you high impact, volumised lashes. Extremely buildable and glamorous.
6. Estee Lauder Sumptuous Infinite £21.00
What they said
A multitude of innovative stretchable fibres shape, plump and extend each lash from root to tip. Fibres are fused onto lashes as the mascara dries, setting and locking-in length for up to 10 hours. A clump-resistant, flakeproof, smudgeproof formula. Could this be the Cinderella mascara we've been searching for?!
What we said
If you're looking for a daytime mascara then this is your one. It lengthens and separates the lashes but the overall effect is much more subtle.
7. Max Factor Masterpiece Transform £9.99
What they said
A bold black mascara that's bound to cause drama. The perfect accompaniment to a smokey eye! What's more it's totes affordable.
What we said
The comb application makes it great for getting right into your lash line. However it does load the lashes up with product. Save this one for after dark.
8. Clinique High Impact £17.50
What they said
A multi-benefit high Impact mascara that adds maximum volume with definition and length. The specially developed brush and formula work together to dramatically thicken lashes while separating. Because of our Clinique addiction we couldn't wait to put this one to the test!
What we said
A lovely daytime mascara that you can build up for your desired look. It lengthens and volumises while leaving your makeup looking and feeling natural.
9. Maybelline Lash Sensational £7.99
What they said
Thanks to 10 layers of bristle Lash Sensational promises to get to work on every single lash to create a full fan effect. Watch the video below to see what Tolani has to say about this one.
What we said
Your one stop shop for high drama OMG lashes.
10. Clarins Be Long £21.00
What they said
A mascara that combines a revolutionary brush design with an instant strengthening formula for lashes that appear longer and healthier. They recommending using for 4 weeks for maximum results.
What we said
Everything you could want in an every day mascara. Subtle all the way.
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