Beyond using mascaras with nourishing ingredients and avoiding bad behaviors, you can supplement your diet with nutrients that facilitate hair growth. Some to look for are biotin (found in eggs), fatty acids (in oily fish, like salmon), and vitamin B (in nuts and seeds). You can also go the supplement route. Brittany Lo, professional makeup artist and founder of Beia, recommends seeking out prenatal vitamins, while Vincent likes Nutrafol. Just be sure to ask your doctor before incorporating anything new into your diet, supplements included. Effect: Lifting, defining | Formula: Waterproof | Brush type: Thin, low-profile brush with spiral bristles While we fully endorse the mascaras on this list, which are formulated with ingredients to support healthy and happy lashes (so long as you’re taking them off every night!), taking a break from mascara will really help your lashes get stronger. “Try opting for a lash lift and tint which curls your lashes at the root and tints them darker so that you can skip the mascara altogether,” suggests Thomas. Tubing mascaras are excellent for creating elongated lashes—and this one delivers on that and more. The formula creates “tubes” that wrap around each lash to separate, define, and lengthen. While it also provides a bit of volume and curling action, it’s the lengthening benefit that truly stands out. Based on our test results and personal experience, the Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara is the best. The hourglass-shaped brush helps to grip the lashes, provides buildable volume, lengthens the lashes, and it’s easy to remove. We also appreciate how versatile it is—it’s great for everyday use as well as for dramatic makeup looks.

Effect: Lengthening | Formula: Washable | Brush type: Nylon brush with soft, evenly spaced bristles If your lashes grow downwards, you may not have the best experience with this, though. The formula is a bit heavier than other mascaras we’re used to which makes it hard for our lashes to hold a curl, but they do stay soft! The only detractor with this formula is that it is strikingly hard to remove for a non-waterproof mascara, especially if you use water-based eye makeup remover — this one will require an oil-based formula to fully cleanse the eye area. The brush is narrow with short plastic bristles, making it easy to reach each lash, and the formula delivers natural-looking length and volume. It’s formulated with jojoba esters to nourish the lashes, and the primer formula helps to prolong the wear of the mascara in addition to conditioning. Your makeup technique can also play a role. For example, you should never curl lashes once you’ve already applied mascara. “This can tear out lashes when the curler is opened and is damaging, so ensure you’re only curling bare lashes,” Vincent adds.

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Effect: Volumizing, lengthening | Formula: Washable and waterproof formulas | Brush type: Tapered nylon brush with full, fluffy bristles Effect: Volumizing, lengthening | Formula: Washable | Brush type: Triangular nylon brush with asymmetrical bristles Effect: Curling, defining | Formula: Waterproof | Brush type: Extra-skinny brush with micro bristles Through this brand’s founder, board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. Diane Hilal-Campo, we learned that many makeup formulas can actually be damaging to the eye. This mascara was designed to help support eye health while keeping all eyes comfy (including those with sensitive eyes or allergies). It promotes healthy growth with strengthening biotin, hydrating hyaluronic acid, and nourishing vitamin E. Plus, it features a slightly curved bristle brush so you can swipe all your lashes in one stroke to create a very natural, everyday look.Effect: Volumizing, defining | Formula: Washable | Brush type: Conical nylon brush with full, soft bristles Effect: Volumizing, lengthening | Formula: Water-resistant | Brush type: Silicone brush with spiky, evenly spaced bristles and pointed precision tip We don't currently have data on the retail price of KORRES Volcanic Minerals Drama Volume Mascara 02 Plum Brown.