Not into spending the money — or time and maintenance — to get lash extensions? No problem! Stylish rounded up the best mascaras that thicken, lengthen and strengthen. Shop the products!
14 Mascaras That Give You the Look of Falsies at a Fraction of the Price!
This thickening formula contains natural waxes that beef up the wimpiest lashes. Choose Noir, a black shade, or Ecorces, the most natural brown we’ve seen, for the look of real extensions that never need makeup. ($32, nordstrom.com)
Wavy bristles grab and lift lashes while coating them in blacker-than-black pigment. ($8.49, ulta.com)
Wings your thing? The innovative stacked brush drenches outer lashes in pigment, then pulls them up, up and away. ($29, net-a-porter.com)
Shea butter in this formula moisturizes lashes, keeping them soft and supple — and primed for growth. Plus, lashes have the fluttery look of fine extensions. ($30, net-a-porter.com)
The unique ball-shaped applicator makes it easy to reach inner and outer corners, as well as top and bottom lashes on either side, coating each and every strand. ($32, net-a-porter.com)
A fiber-containing formula — that’s also enriched with hair growth encouragers biotin and keratin — makes for longer lashes instantly and over time. ($8.99, ulta.com)
Peptides in the formula encourage the growth of longer, stronger lash hairs. ($72, nordstrom.com)
For those who desire a Twiggy-inspired wide-eyed look, this tiny brush-capped wand makes it easy to lengthen lower lashes without clumps. ($11.50, nordstrom.com)
Microfibers in the formula attach to the ends of lashes, literally building length. ($28.50, nordstrom.com)
Apply mascara while the brush is straight, then twist the cap to create a curve in bristles to reach the inner and outer corners of your lashes, locking in curl. ($23, nordstrom.com)
A unique formula containing collagen and vitamin E makes this waterproof formula special — it lasts through humidity, sweat and swimming without ever feeling stiff or looking flaky. ($25, net-a-porter.com)
This collagen-infused formula nourishes lashes as it carries them to great heights. ($7.97, walmart.com)
The super-flexible brush helps you coat every lash from root to tip, magnifying the appearance of length. ($26, nordstrom.com)
Layer on pigment with the brush side of this wand, then use the comb to lift and separate lashes to great lengths. ($23, nordstrom.com)
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