These 11 Mascaras Will Change Your Lash Game Forever—Number 7 Blew My Mind!

A longtime staple in many professional makeup kits, Diorshow remains a go-to for makeup artists and beauty editors alike. Inspired by the brand’s backstage techniques, Diorshow’s XXL brush and buildable formula deliver lush, plush volume while maintaining a soft, fluttery finish. One coat gives polish; two or three make a statement.

• Best for: Volume, curl, definition
• Number of shades available: Three

Customer review: “I have been using this mascara for years now — and I absolutely love it! Please don’t ever discontinue Dior, or I don’t know what I would do! Gives great volume, soft lashes, not clumpy at all, except when near the bottom of the container.” —Mrsaklip

Here’s a drugstore staple that’s beloved by Scibelli for delivering thicker, fuller lashes at a budget-friendly price. “It really thickens and volumizes the lashes,” he explains. The professional also notes that the Voluminous formula also comes in a waterproof option to suit every preference.

• Best for: Volume
• Number of shade options available: Six

Customer review: “Been using this since high school (10 years ago) and it’s always the best. I love the volume it gives, and it doesn’t smudge!” —Madison

This YSL Beauty mascara lives up to the hype, providing next-level lash fullness and volume. The mascara’s oversized brush and ultra-black formula deliver supreme drama and lift, with a creamy texture that keeps lashes soft and flexible. We like to think of Lash Clash as the little black dress of mascaras.

• Best for: Bold, dramatic volume
• Number of shades available: Three

What our editors are saying: “This mascara from YSL Beauty is one of my all-time favorites. Its pigmented formula gives my lashes a lifted, doll-like effect that still looks natural.” —Tiffany Dodson Davis, beauty commerce editor

Customer review: “Must have! My all time favorite mascara. I use the waterproof version specifically, and it always holds my curl, never flakes or smudges.” —Ashb163

Scibelli considers Revolution Beauty’s Wrap Lash Tubing Mascara another of her all-time favorites. “I love this one because it contains tube-like polymers that wrap the lash and help instantly lengthen and volumize them,” explains the expert. “Not to mention, it also has a built-in lash serum that helps to grow the lashes in just four weeks, so I recommend this mascara to clients all the time who want that lash growth factor as well.”

• Best for: Length, lift, volume
• Number of shade options available: Three

Customer review: “I’ve tried many tubing mascaras and haven’t found one that stays put on my bottom lashes. This one does! So happy I decided to give Wrap Lash Tubing Mascara a chance.” —Melinda

Charlotte Tilbury’s smudge-proof Exagger-eyes Volumizing and Curling Mascara gives lashes a falsie-inspired boost in addition to long-lasting volume. Scibelli keeps it in his kit for its bold formula and curved brush, noting that its formula “really gives a full, lifted, and dramatic look to lashes.”

• Best for: Curl, volume, length
• Number of shade options available: One

Customer review: “This is the best mascara I have used. The wand helps with curling and creating volume. The mascara does not flake and is not clumpy. 10/10.” —NicMon17

Tower 28 is well-known for creating effective beauty products designed for sensitive skin. This mascara pick from the brand is a go-to among makeup lovers for its lifting and curling formula that won’t irritate the most sensitive eyes. It’s also infused with Aquaflex technology (a method traditionally used in haircare) to keep lashes humidity-proof and super soft.

• Best for: Lengthening, Volumizing
• Number of shade options available: Four

Customer review: “I love the formula, it goes on beautifully and adds length+definition. The best part is, it never flakes!” —Skynergy

One of the most recognizable pink tubes in makeup, this volumizing mascara from Too Faced has more than earned its cult-following. Its hourglass-shaped brush seamlessly hugs lashes from root to tip, creating a lifted, fanned-out effect with rich pigment and serious staying power. Its formula provides the perfect mix of flirty and full-bodied lashes, just as its name suggests.

• Best for: Definition, coating, curl
• Number of shade options available: Three

What our editors are saying: “It’s hard to go wrong with a makeup classic like Too Faced’s Better Than Sex. Its long-lasting, volumizing formula is the cherry on top of a glamorous makeup look.” —TDD

Customer review: “I have been using this mascara for years and I love the long, thick lashes it gives me with just 1 or 2 swipes.” —Audrey

Here’s another cult-favorite mascara that delivers visibly longer, lifted lashes in just a few swipes. Benefit’s They’re Real! mascara uses a domed brush to separate, elongate, and define even the tiniest hairs without clumping, making it an everyday essential for fans of fluttery lashes.

• Best for: Lift, length, volume
• Number of shade options available: One

Customer review: “I seriously have gotten so many compliments on my lashes when I use this mascara. People legit ask if I got false lashes.” —Sherilee1974

When I was first introduced to this award-winning mascara at its launch years ago, I couldn’t believe how it managed to be both consciously made and incredibly effective. The secret lies in its vegan beeswax, which helps fibers grip each lash, paired with hemp-derived cannabis seed oil that conditions for a soft, flexible finish instead of stiff or crunchy.

• Best for: Volume
• Number of shade options available: One

Customer review: “I have tried so many mascaras in my life, and I always come back to this one, it’s my holy grail. Lots of volume, no clumping, no raccoon eyes (even in Texas heat and humidity). This one won’t budge until you take it off!! Amazing.” —Carol06

Chances are, you’ve seen your favorite beauty content creator raving about Maybelline’s Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara all over social media. Not only is its formula highly effective at enhancing length and volume, but the mascara is also incredibly budget-friendly at under $15 a tube.

• Best for: Lift, length, volume
• Number of shade options: 10

Customer review: “I’m totally in love with this mascara. Wish I would’ve bought more. My lashes look twice as long, and it doesn’t clump up. I have no complaints at all. It also doesn’t flake off and end up on your face.” —Lindsay C.

I have naturally short, baby lashes, and this lengthening mascara from It Cosmetics blows my mind every time I use it. Its hardworking formula quickly elongates them—talk about going from zero to 60—with a few swipes. And since its formula is infused with biotin, it helps keep them strong as I use it.

• Best for: Lengthening
• Number of shade options available: One

Customer review: “Love this mascara so much! Makes my lashes look so full and voluminous. As someone who wears false lashes constantly and loses a bunch of lashes, this saved my lashes and made them look better than ever!” — Ariiii00