The 11 Best Lengthening Mascaras

The hunt for a mascara that lengthens the lashes without clumping or cutting into too much of your morning routine can feel like an impossible task. With so many brands out there promising to bring volume, length, and definition to your lash game, very little of us have the time or money to test out their claims. If you’re wondering how to get long lashes without breaking the bank on an extensive mascara haul, you’ve come to the right place. From the best lengthening mascaras for short lashes to the best mascaras for length and curl, we’ve put together a guide of our favourite mascaras out there. 

Scroll on to meet the tried and tested mascaras that will give you your longest lashes yet.

Call us biased, but we truly believe we’ve cracked the code to achieving longer eyelashes with our By BEAUTY BAY High-Key Volume Mascara. Formulated with rice bran wax to condition your lashes, this ultra-black mascara creates the ultimate fake lash effect. While super-soft bristles work to define even the finest of hairs, a hard brush core works to separate and lift your lashes. The result? Extreme volume, and even more extreme length.

Ideal for those who experience mascara smudging, you need to try the Estee Lauder Double Wear Zero-Smudge Lengthening Mascara. With up to 15 hours of staying power, this mascara tops the charts when it comes to its long-lasting lengthening abilities. Weatherproof, smudge-proof, and sweat-proof, get ready for long-lasting length, whatever the occasion.

If you’ve done your research on mascaras, chances are you’ve probably seen the Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara crop up time and time again. Worth all the hype it receives, this mascara takes lashes to new fluttery heights. Thanks to a formulation of film-forming polymer and lifting acacia and Senegal tree extract, get ready to bring thickness, length, and intense curl to your lashes. 

Approved by the MUA himself, you know you’re in safe hands with the Jeffree Star Cosmetics Jeffree Star Approved Mascara. Adding drama from root to tip, this spiral fibre brush is designed to give the lashes an evenly distributed, wispy effect. It’s also super buildable, easy to layer, and comes in a jet-black shade, making it perfect for those who want a bold lash look without the falsies. 

Jumping on the trend of tubing mascara, Half Magic’s Eyelectric Extreme Lengthening Mascara is here to change up your lash game. Budge-proof, flake-free, and removable in one swipe, this mascara adds fuss-free fullness and length to each individual lash. It’s also infused with nourishing and conditioning shea butter and castor oil, caring for your lashes while offering a natural, lifted finish.

Think creamy formulation, ultra-lengthening, and gravity-defying volume, and you’ve got the Lash Lengthening Mascara from Nudestix. Another clump and flake free all-star, this mascara is designed to effortlessly glide onto and define every lash. Add to your collection for longer, stronger lashes.

Combining lash-loving ingredients with a high-impact formulation, meet the Maybelline Lash Sensational Firework Flaring Eyelash Lengthening Mascara. Enriched with pro-vitamin B5 to condition the lashes, this mascara uses a clump-resistant, gel-based formula to lift and flare the lashes. It’s also designed with unique bristles arranged in a spiral firework pattern to ensure the most efficient and effortless application. Smudge-proof and buildable, this is your new long-lasting lash go-to.

Get ready to turn heads with Made By Mitchell’s Lash Lacquer. Featuring an advanced formulation that coats each lash, this mascara works to separate and boost the lashes for unbeatable length and fullness. If you’re looking for a solution to achieving show-stopping long lashes, this is it.

Achieve the illusion of fuller lashes with the Makeup Revolution Wispify False Lash Mascara, designed to create voluminous, lengthened results. Thanks to an innovative duo butterfly wing brush equipped with a combination of short and long bristles, this mascara meticulously coats the lashes for a wispy, false lash effect. Infused with nourishing panthenol, this clump-free, ultra-black formula is one to look out for. 

While this mascara is loved for its lash-lengthening abilities, the Glisten Cosmetics Spectra Lash Mascara gained its main claim to fame thanks to its many different shade variations. Available in eight different colours, this one-of-a-kind formula give your lashes the ultimate pop of colour. Whether you opt for a classic bold black look or an eye-boosting blue, these mascaras are sure to add some fun to your next full face.

Elevate your lash game with e.l.f. Cosmetics Lash XTNDR Mascara, designed to lengthen and define. Powered by innovative tubing technology, this mascara encases lashes in feather-light tubes to create the effect of lash extensions. Enriched with nourishing jojoba oil, its smudge-proof, flake-resistant formula not only enhances length but also conditions the lashes. It’s also got a flexible tapered silicone brush for your most precise and seamless application yet.