L'Oréal Voluminous Million Lashes Excess Mascara A couple swipes of this stuff imparts ridiculous volume and - because of the tubing technology - the formula stays wrapped around lashes, not flaked on your cheeks.

Superhero Mascara Lo nearly forgets to tend to her lashes, but at the end of the video, she whips out a plain black tube that is none other than IT Cosmetics' Superhero Mascara (available at Amazon, Ulta, and Sephora). She gently swipes the product onto her upper and lower lashes and says, “This is the most important part.” J.

Tubing mascaras contain polymers that wrap around the individual lash like a tube, unlike traditional formulas that coat each eyelash.

Best Mascaras to Consider: Best Lengthening Mascara: Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Push-Up Lashes, $29. Best Clean Mascara: Ilia Limitless Lash Mascara, $28. Best Drugstore: Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara, $13. Best Waterproof Mascara: Covergirl Lash Blast Volume Waterproof Mascara, $9.

Young people are using “mascara” as a code word for talking about sex, relationships and assault. Posts tagged with #mascaratrend generally feature young women using the term “mascara” and associated metaphors to refer to romantic or sexual partners.

The types of mascara

• Lengthening mascara is ideal for short lashes.
• Volumizing mascara can benefit sparse lashes.
• Lifting and curling mascara can help support straight lashes.
• Waterproof mascara is a daily essential for those with sensitive eyes prone to watering, but it's also an ideal addition to any makeup kit.

"The oil in our skin, or creamy products applied around the eyes, can make the pigment of the mascara transfer onto skin, even after the mascara is dry," says Nikki Wolff, the global creative director of artistry for KVD Beauty. Even if your skin isn't naturally oily, sweat and heat can cause mascara to run.

1. Lancôme Lash Idôle Volumising Waterproof Mascara. Best mascara for older women overall.
2. Maybelline Full 'N Soft Mascara.
3. L'Oréal Paris Paradise in Brown.
4. MAC Extended Play Lash Mascara.
5. Clinique Lash Power™ Mascara.
6. Volumising Mascara.
7. Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara.
8. Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Mascara.

The Absolute Best Mascaras of All Time, According to Cut Editors

• Clarins Supra Volume Mascara.
• Gucci L'Obscur Mascara.
• Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara.
• saie Mascara 101.
• Westman Atelier Eye Love You Mascara.
• L'Oréal Paris Unlimited Length and Lift Mascara.
• LANCÔME Monsieur Big Mascara.

What Is the Anti-Mascara Look? Anti-mascara is essentially a trend where you use the mascara wand directly on the lid or eye area, according to Williamson. “The want itself gives off a stippling texture that isn't easy to achieve otherwise,” she says.

Lash Princess mascara Designed to give you the false lash effect without false lashes, the popular Lash Princess mascara serves up a voluminous look at a budget-friendly price, and based on thousands of positive reviews on Amazon, TikTok and more, it's easy to see why so many people are absolutely obsessed with this makeup must-have.

Our Top Picks:

• Best Overall: Honest Beauty Extreme Length Mascara + Lash Primer, $18.
• Most Allure Accolades: Lancôme Définicils High Definition Mascara, $29.
• Best Waterproof Mascara: Dior Diorshow Waterproof Mascara, $32.
• Best Clean Mascara: Ilia Limitless Lash Mascara, $28.