Avanti DalalPublished on May 02, 20228 mascaras you’ll want on rotation in your vanity kitWhile there’s a mascara available for every kind of look you need, here are some standout picks to tryChoosing a mascara is super subjective, so creating a list of the eight best ones is a difficult job. While someone might want one that lifts and curls the lashes, another might be on the lookout for one that lengthens and strengthens them. There are some who are looking for formulas that won’t budge—come rain or shine—while others will only want a product that’ll wash off with warm water.But once you’ve found the right one, you’re likely to hold on to it for life. I’ve been using my trusted Maybelline Lash Paradise Mascara for five years now, but when I rotate in something different, the picks on this list are generally some of my favourites. Plus, they’re widely recommended by experts, my friends and the internet, so you’ll definitely find one you will love.asa Everyday MascaraShop here₹1,500It can be difficult to find a clean (or cleaner) mascara that is actually high on performance, but this pick delivers. The colour is from a type of carbon black—a pigment made from charred vegetables—and the formula includes olive, castor and jojoba oils to strengthen and nourish the lashes.Clinique High Impact Zero Gravity MascaraShop here₹2,600Tubing mascaras are ideal for all-day wear. They contain polymers that wrap around the lashes to prevent smudging and flaking, but come off super easily—warm water and a washcloth will do the trick.Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes MascaraShop here₹3,350This brush has a flat side to load and coat the lashes, while the bristle side lets you comb through, leaving you with separated, coquettish, come-hither lashes that create an eye-opening effect. The mascara is smudge-resistant and humidity-proof, so you don’t have to worry about ending up with the raccoon eye after a long night out on the town.DIOR Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Waterproof MascaraShop here₹2,900Curling mascaras serve as a mousse for your lashes, holding them into the shape you’re looking for. For best results, swirl on the mascara vertically, then boost and set the curl by pressing the brush against your upper lashes—you won’t need an eyelash curler any more.Kay Beauty Ultra Black Volume and Length MascaraShop here₹799The magic is in the brush—it has a dense-bristle applicator that lets you coat each lash from root to tip without them clumping up. The formula is infused with honey, so you won’t end up with flaky, stiff lashes that look or feel uncomfortable.L’Oréal Paris Unlimited Length and Lift MascaraShop here₹1,070Do you end up trying to bend your wand to ensure that the mascara gets into all the nooks and crannies to get better access to every single lash? This mascara makes that a lot easier. Its bent angle allows you to create more lift before you can get to the very bottom and side of each lash, giving you XXL volume.Pixi by Petra Lower Lash MascaraShop here₹1,100This mascara’s super-thin bristled brush is meant for the lower lashes only; its size makes it easier to reach the smaller, straighter lashes without creating a mess around the eye.MAC MACstack MascaraShop here₹2,800If size matters to you, this is a mascara you’ll love. It lends volume and length, and you can keep reapplying it until you get the coverage you want. Formulated with a fibre-melt technology, it is made with a polymer that lets you grab and coat each lash without them bunching up or clumping together.Also Read: 8 lip balms you’ll always want to have on handAlso Read: 8 hair masks to render frizz and damage a thing of the pastAlso Read: What does it mean to be a Gen Z beauty brand today?Read Next Read the Next Article
/established/media/agency_attachments/2025/06/25/FfP7EAeCporXBZlXZaRJ.png)