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BROWN IS THE NEW BLACK
The Best Brown Mascaras to Fluff Up Your Lashes
Subtlety never looked so good.
By Jennifer Hussein and Sarah Han
TEARS OF JOY
9 Best Mascaras for Sensitive Eyes, According to Doctors
Give your tired eyes a break with these gentle formulas.
By Sarah Han and Christa Joanna Lee
EYES WIDE OPEN
9 Best Mascaras for Older Women That Lift and Lengthen Without Causing Irritation
From tubing formulas to sensitive eye-friendly classics, these picks keep delicate lashes looking full and comfortable all day.
By Christa Joanna Lee
CLEAR AS DAY
7 Best Clear Mascaras to Keep Lashes (and Brows) Soft and Hydrated
These conditioning formulas are ideal for anyone with dry or sensitive eyes.
By Sarah Felbin
EYE CANDY
8 Best Mascaras for Falsies-Level Length and Volume
When we want our lashes to turn heads, we grab these trusted formulas.
By Sarah Felbin
CURL TALK
8 Best Curling Mascaras for a Lash-Lift Effect Anytime, Anywhere
The best formulas for creating lasting curl without clumps, flakes, or droop.
By Lily Wohlner
EYE OPENING DEALS
Blink, and You’ll Miss Ulta’s National Lash Day Sale
Consider this your sign to finally try that viral mascara.
By Lily Wohlner
TU-BE OR NOT TO BE
10 Best Tubing Mascaras for All The Length, None of The Smudge
Say goodbye to raccoon eyes.
By Jennifer Hussein and Lily Wohlner
Sephora Collection Big By Definition Defining & Volumizing Mascara Is a One-Coat Wonder for Creating Bold Lashes
The big-brush mascara’s thick bristles grip onto each lash to fan them out—in a single swipe of the wand.
By Sarah Kinonen
EYE BUY, YOU BUY
7 Best Drugstore Mascaras for Longer, Lifted, and Defined Lashes
None of our faves cost more than $15.
By Jailynn Taylor
COLORMANIA
6 Colorful Mascaras That’ll Convince You to Ditch Basic Black
Hello, cobalt, emerald, and maroon.
By Lily Wohlner
Beauty Tool
What Drugstore Mascara Is Missing From Your Makeup Routine?
From tubing to waterproof to mega volume—let this quiz tell you which affordable lash superstar belongs in your bag.
By Lex Goldstein
THE LAST LASH
10 Best Waterproof Mascaras That Can Outlast Anything
We're crying tears of joy—without streaks or smudging.
By Jennifer Hussein, Annie Blackman, and Marie Lodi
BERRY BEAUTIFUL
6 Best Burgundy Mascaras That’ll Make You Rethink Black
A softer lash look that still commands attention.
By Jailynn Taylor
FULLER LASHES
8 Best Lash Primers to Help Your Mascara Reach Its Fullest Potential
One coat, endless payoff.
By Michelle Rostamian
Eyes
12 Best Volumizing Mascaras for All the Drama
Pump up the volume with these thickening formulas.
By Jennifer Hussein and Annie Blackman
Eyes
9 Best Smudge-Proof Mascaras for Flawless Lashes All Day
Cue the happy tears.
By Christa Joanna Lee
Stay Put
KVD Beauty Full Sleeve Long + Defined Tubing Mascara Is My Solution for Bold Lashes that Don't Run
It’s the answer to my smudged-mascara dilemma.
By Allure Editors
LIFT, LENGTH, REPEAT
This New $5 Mascara Lifts and Lengthens Better Than Luxury Options
Even in the dead of a New York City heat wave, there’s no transfer on my greasy eyelids.
By Talia Gutierrez