Best Mascaras for 2017 | Mascara Reviews

There are tons of mascaras out there, so we decided to compile a list of our all-time favorite mascaras to point you in the right direction! Before we get started, we want to mention that most of these mascaras are on the more expensive side. Although you can find many high-quality beauty products at your local drug store, mascara is one of the few products that it is worth spending a little bit more on because more expensive formulas tend to make a substantial difference. For example, many drugstore mascaras can give you pretty good definition and volume, but the ingredients can wreak havoc on your lashes and lead to lash breakage. Most upscale mascaras use ingredients that are focused on not only making your eyelashes look better with mascara but also nourishing your eyelashes, so they actually look better and healthier over time without makeup. Having said that, we are still including a few of the best drugstore mascara brands that have thoroughly impressed us!

This mascara is hands down amazing. This is a great mascara if you are looking to build dramatic volume with very minimal effort. The Diorshow Blackout mascara definitely increases your lash length as well, but the most dramatic difference will be in how thick your lashes look. Although many mascaras require you to add layer after layer if you want to build volume (which often leads to gross clumping!), this mascara lets you achieve stunning volume with just one or two swipes. It will not clump even if you add a lot of layers as long as you make sure that excess product is not piled on the wand during your application. Some say it’s also the best mascara for sensitive eyes.

This product is not a mascara per se, but it deserves to be on this list because it truly enhances your mascaras performance and overall lash health. In spite of its fancy name, the “Lash Plumping Serum” is essentially a lash primer. Some people think lash primers are kind of gimmicky, but this particular primer actually makes a huge difference. Though it is formulated to complement the ingredients in Dior’s mascaras, this primer dramatically improves the appearance of any mascara and keeps your lashes nourished which prevents breakage and lash loss. The product comes in a tube and is applied with a wand just like any regular mascara, but instead of being black or some other dark color, it is white! So, when you first apply this, you may be alarmed by how weird it looks, but don’t worry! As soon as you apply your mascara on top, you will be mind blown about how much better your mascara wears! Also, since this enhances the performance of your mascara, you will need to apply fewer layers of mascara to achieve your desired look!

This is the perfect mascara if you are looking to add major length to your lashes and keep your lashes super defined (i.e. clump free!). The brush has a lot of thin bristles to ensure that every last lash is captured and ready to reach for the stars!

This mascara does it all: It lengthens, thickens, curls, and lasts all day without flaking! This mascara achieves all of this thanks to its awesome brush which has staggered bristles that allow the wand to grab onto your lashes as close to the root as possible. Best results are obtained by placing the brush at the root of your lashes and applying the product in an upward wiggling motion. Be careful not to rush through your application—although the plastic bristles produce amazing results on your lashes, it feels terrible if you accidentally poke your eye!

If you want to have incredibly glamorous eyelashes that look like they belong on a pin-up model, this is your go-to mascara. The unique wand is hourglass shaped and creates incredibly dramatic volume and separation after one swipe. Although some might say this is the best mascara ever, this product does tend to dry up a little bit faster than other mascaras on the market, but here’s a quick tip for when you notice your mascara is drying up: add a drop of water! Seriously, it seems too easy, but adding a drop or two of water when you notice your mascara is drying out can extend its life for a few extra weeks!

If you’ve never heard of Tarte before, you should definitely check them out. While we will be talking about their mascara today, they also have some of the most stunning blushes and lip products out there….and they use ingredients that are healthy and organic! This mascara provides incredible volume and pigment courtesy of Amazonian Clay. This ingredient is used to restore hydration to the skin, but it also works with lashes as well. This mascara will make your lashes look amazing when you wear it, but you will be even more impressed by how much healthier your lashes are when you take it off!

This is definitely a splurge purchase. Retailing at around $32 a pop, it definitely is not the most fun mascara to purchase if you are thrifty, but you will not experience buyer’s remorse when you have a chance to wear it. It lengthens and thickens dramatically, but also looks impressively natural compared to many other products that promise to deliver dramatic lashes.

Hands down to Maybelline! This is the best lengthening mascara and defining drugstore mascara out there. The brush has a ton of defined bristles which makes achieving long flirty eyelashes a breeze! Certainly one of the best Maybelline mascaras.

One of the most popular and best volumizing mascara today! Though this mascara comes in a simple tube, don’t let its understated packaging fool you: this is a fantastic mascara! For less than $6, this mascara delivers surprisingly awesome results, especially in the volume department. This mascara also lasts all day without smudging or flaking. It’s definitely a winner in our books!

Packaged in a bright orange tube, this mascara never fails to impress in the drama department. This is a fantastic drugstore mascara if you are looking to create super thick lashes. It doesn’t perform as well in terms of length, but it definitely delivers an impressive curl considering how much volume it adds!

There you have it, our top 10 picks for mascara! Hope you could find the best mascara for you! Remember, regardless of the brand of mascara you choose to wear, it is important to take good care of your lashes. The best way to prevent breakage and lash loss is to ensure that you carefully remove your makeup every night (yes, every night!) and also apply your mascara of choice gently!