Hi, my name is Natasha and I’m a mascara lover/hoarder/owner… You get the gist. But you’d probably know that if you’ve read my I-Have-Used-Over-25-Mascaras-&-These-Are-My-Top-Favourites blog. Yes, 25 mascaras, 1 person and 1 set of eyelashes.

You won’t be judged if you think I was crazy… I probably am. But I just have always found that dressing up the eyes (even if it’s only with mascara) can make such a big difference to your whole beauty look. While there are many, many mascaras in my vanity (and the number has probably risen from 25 to 35, easily) I pick and choose the ones closest to my eye need. From waterproof to curling, to defining, I thinking the lengthening ones are the perfect ones.

Lengthening mascaras usually come with volumising properties. Which means they uplight and extend your lashes upward to get a thicker and more dramatic effect. Sort of like falsies… Below are 5 of my favourite lash lengthening mascaras.

1. Smashbox Superfan

Smashbox Superfan Mascara
Smashbox Superfan Mascara

2. Benefit Cosmetics They’re Real

Benefit Cosmetics They're Real! Mascara
Benefit Cosmetics They’re Real! Mascara

3. Maybelline Lash Sensation

Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara
Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara

4. MAC Cosmetics Extreme Dimension

MAC Cosmetics Extreme Dimension
MAC Cosmetics Extreme Dimension

5. NARS Climax

NARS Climax Mascara
NARS Climax Mascara

Here’s a quick video on how to maximise your mascara and stay away from these common mistakes: