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But no matter what mascara you reach for, longer lashes are usually the main goal in mind.
Thats why having a premium lengthening mascara in your arsenal (i.e., amakeup bag) is a must.
To find the best lengthening mascaras, Itesteda dozen options.
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After consulting four makeup artists and testing each option multiple times, I landed on these top picks.
When applied meticulously, this mascara can get my lashes to reach the top of my eyelids.
No matter how much I apply, it feels comfortable all day and doesnt weigh my lashes down.
The best part is that it slides off easily with just warm waterno eyemakeup removerneeded.
The slim bristle brush can reach and separate every single lash, making it easy to stayclump-freeduring tool.
The result is dark, slightly curled lashes that look much longer than usual.
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For under $15, this mascara lengthens and curls for a lifted lash look that lasts all day.
The result was long, fluttery lashes that still looked natural.
With every swipe, I got more and more length, and I loved that it never smudged.
It didnt make them much thicker or darker, but I think its an excellent pick for the daytime.
Best Defining
Benefit Cosmetics They’re Real!
This is probably one of the most popular mascaras around, and I agree that its worth the hype.
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The mascara also added impressive (but not clumpy) volume and made my lashes look noticeably darker.
The bristles combed through my lashes easily and coated them with the formula evenly.
However, it gets bonus points from me for being the easiest to remove.
I loved that it created a slightly curled shape, and I could apply multiple coats without clumps.
Repeat this process two to three timesor more for extra drama.
Many lengthening formulas available are tubing mascaras (like my best overall pick).
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Tubing mascaras create length by forming tubes around each lash, making the product smudge- and flake-resistant.
If its a waterproof mascara, Allen recommends using a dedicatedeye makeup remover.
She has long but fine lashes and has used lengthening mascaras for years to emphasize them.
She received a degree in magazine journalism from Syracuse University.
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