Beauty

These are the 9 best mascaras

Simone Olivia

The secret behind long lashes? I know it. A serum that I have been faithfully using every evening for a year now. But with just a serum, you're not really anywhere, of course. A swipe of mascara never hurts. And after a long search, I have found a handful of favorites. Variety is the key. Looking for a mascara that gives your lashes sky-high volume? From budget-friendly to a slightly higher price; these are the best.

Hema XL Lashes Mascara

1. Hema – XL Lashes Mascara

Yes, really: Hema. This mascara does what it promises: it makes your lashes extra large and pitch black. Thanks to the handy brush, the mascara catches every little hair. The best part? It only costs six euros.

Rimmel Scandaleyes Mascara

2. Rimmel – Scandaleyes Mascara Lycra Flex Black

You only need one swipe. Saves you a lot of time in the morning.

€13,99

Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Lashes Mascara

3. Charlotte Tilbury – Legendary Lashes

Kim K swears by it, this mascara gives your lashes a whopping 500% more volume. Hollywood lashes in five minutes, why wouldn't you want that?

€32

Benefit They're Real Mascara

4. Benefit – They’re Real

This wax mascara doesn't dry out, doesn't flake, and stays on just a bit too well. So it does take you a bit more time in the evening to get the black layer off.

€24

Essence Lash Princess Mascara

5. Essence – Lash Princess False Lash Effect Black Mascara

This budget mascara is often sold out, and I understand why. I always have one of these in my bag. After two coats, your lashes are long, thick, and very black. And that for less than four euros. You want to.

€3,39

L'Oréal Paris Baby Roll

6. L’Oréal Paris – Mega Volume Miss Baby Roll Waterproof Mascara

The perfect mascara if you have to go through a rain shower. And yes, we do live in the Netherlands. I love the packaging alone, but especially the content works wonders. Full black lashes, without clumps and stuck together hairs.

€9,45

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara

7. Maybelline – Great Lash Mascara

My very first mascara ever and I still occasionally toss it in my shopping cart. It remains a favorite, also a little bit because of the cozy retro look and the sweet memories of that rather awkward first kiss on the schoolyard...

€9,95

Yves Saint Laurent Baby Roll Mascara

8. Yves Saint Laurent – Baby Doll Mascara

I bought it because of the packaging. Yes really, sorry. This delight fans out your lashes after just one swipe. Quality as we expect from YSL. And yes, that name, I have a weakness for that too.

€32

Lancôme Hypnôse Mascara

9. Lancôme – Hypnôse

Yes, definitely one of the best mascaras ever. One coat is nice, two is better, and three is sublime. No spider legs, clumps, or other nonsense.

Just love.

€27,90