A beauty editor favorite and top-rated on Sephora with over 3,500 five-star reviews, Tarte's magic wand claims to enhance volume, length and curl is hypoallergenic, ophthalmologist and dermatologist-tested and safe for contact lens wearers. It removes easily, making it gentle on lashes, and leaves them soft and smooth, Lab data evaluation confirmed.

More to Know: Offering the ultimate trifecta: volume, definition, and length; it’s an affordable option that rivals even the most high-end mascaras. The micro-fibre bristles grip to lashes seamlessly, elongating and separating drawing attention to the lash line.

The Lash Princess False Lash Waterproof Mascara from essence provides lashes with length and dramatic volume as well as a false-lash effect. Smudge-proof and water-resistant, this also features aero-particles to ensure lightweight wear and vitamin B5 to nourish each lash. If you want to achieve bold and defined lashes without using falsies, the essence Mascara is perfect for you.

A top performer in GH Beauty Lab mascara testing, it scored high for defining, separating and reaching all lashes; its easy-to-use brush and smooth application; and not clumping or flaking. The fiber-releasing brush effortlessly reaches every lash, even the smallest ones, giving you a gorgeous, voluminous finish. The I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Mascara from essence is an ultra-black pigmented mascara that provides intense and dramatic volume and length for stunning and long lasting results. This cult classic uses an eye-opening lifting formula that makes lashes look longer for an enviable fluttery effect. Just as a note - the black with blue Essence Mascara (Princess False Lash Effect - Waterproof) is the best mascara I have used.The mascara ranked near the top for lengthening lashes and not irritating eyes and earned the highest score for smooth application, separating lashes and not flaking. The essence Waterproof Mascara is also vegan and cruelty-free, free from parabens, fragrance, and microplastic particles, making it a guilt-free choice for makeup lovers. Steer clear of mascaras that include fragrance on the ingredients list, which can be an irritant, and those that contain natural extracts, which can trigger allergies, Wizemann suggests. With its creamy, waterproof formula and mega-sized brush, this mascara delivers bold and dramatic lashes with just one stroke.