Meet The Best Mascaras Of All-Time

The 8 Best Mascaras for Every Effect at Space NK
Mascara is a staple in almost every beauty bag, whether you like a minimal makeup look or prefer a full-face. Longer, fuller, defined lashes can make your eyes look bigger and brighter, and open up your entire face. Finding the best mascara for you can take a bit of trial and error though, which might be why you’ve landed on this story. We’ve all had our share of mascara mishaps, including the runny formula that gave us panda eyes and the one that promised serious lift but couldn’t hold a curl for longer than an hour.

From Charlotte Tilbury Push Up to NARS Climax, we have tried and tested many mascaras. We judged their effects, staying power and discovered which formulas we received the most compliments with. Length, volume, definition and curl… there are many factors to think of when looking to find the best mascara for your lashes.

How to Choose the Best Mascara



Finding the best mascara for you can be difficult as everyone’s lashes are different – some are blessed with naturally long and thick lashes while other tend to have shorter, finer ones. While there is a mascara for every lash type and desired finish, it’s worth noting that formulas look different on everyone depending on your natural lashes. On a side note, if you’re looking to grow your lashes, you can always look into ways to enhance your natural lashes with a lash serum. For now, let’s look into what the best mascaras for every effect are.

Best mascaras for 2024

01

By Terry

Mascara Terrybly Waterproof, £37.00

Best Waterproof Mascara
For a mascara that does it all, including volume, length and staying power, look no further than By Terry’s formula. It’s the perfect mascara to wear for the festive party season if you’re worried your eye makeup will run. By Terry’s mascara is the ultimate final touch to a captivating eye makeup look that will stay all-night long.

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02

Nars

Climax Mascara, £15.00

Best Mascara For Length
This is the best mascara if your lashes are on the shorter side and you’re looking for a lengthening effect. The you might have found the best mascara for long lashes. The tapered brush allows you to grip the finest of lashes. We love that you can build up the intensity quickly with a couple of coats of this intense black formula.

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03

Milk Makeup

Kush Mascara, £14.00

Best Mascara For Volume
Newly launched at Space NK, we’ve been loving the full line from Milk Makeup but we’ve fallen hard for the brand’s Kush Mascara. It gives instant volume without clumping or feeling heavy. If you’re looking for a lightweight mascara that delivers instant volume, this is the one for you. Pair with the Kush lash primer for a more dramatic effect.

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04

Chantecaille

Faux Cils Mascara, £46.00

Best False Lash Mascara
Miss your lash extensions or want to recreate the falsies effect without the hassle of the glue? This will be the best mascara for you. With only a few coats, this mascara creates that false lash effect while hydrating the lashes with a rosewater base. For those who have been looking to grow their lashes, it’s a great one to work on treating your lashes, while looking fabulous.

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05

Glossier

Lash Slick Lift and Lengthening Mascara, £20.00

Best Mascara For A Natural Look
This Glossier mascara is 'your lashes, but better'. Available in 2 shades, you'll get a natural-looking lifting and lengthening effect from this formula made with Japanese fibres, that will add a little bit of dimension to your lashes. We love this for those lazy, no-makeup makeup days.

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06

Hourglass

Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara, £31.00

Best Mascara For Sensitive Eyes
Those with sensitive eyes might have struggled to find a mascara that doesn’t make their eyes water or itch. Extra sensitivity around the eye around can be common with makeup and skincare. This Hourglass mascara has an ultra-clean formulation, suitable for sensitive eyes. It offers longer and fuller lashes that doesn’t clump or flake without causing any irritation.

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07

VIEVE

Modern Mascara, £26.00

The Buyers Favourite Mascara
Jamie Genevieve's debut mascara launched last year and we still can't get enough of it. The formula lengthens, volumises and curls lashes effortlessly, leaving them looking and feeling naturally enhanced. What we love most is that you can layer up the formula and it doesn't leave lashes feeling stiff and crispy.

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08

Rare Beauty

Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara, £11.00

Bestselling Mascara At Space NK
Rare Beauty's mascara has been a consistent bestseller at Space NK for months. The formula is loved by beauty editors, TikTokkers and Space NK customers thanks to its lengthening and volumising powers.

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