{"id":1045592,"date":"2025-12-12T11:25:38","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T08:25:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1045592"},"modified":"2025-12-12T11:25:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T08:25:38","slug":"the-8-best-volumizing-mascaras-for-full-fluttery-lashes-according-to-testers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1045592","title":{"rendered":"The 8 Best Volumizing Mascaras for Full, Fluttery Lashes, According to Testers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The 8 Best Volumizing Mascaras for Full, Fluttery Lashes, According to Testers<\/h1>\n

The best lashes of your life are one swipe away.<\/p>\n

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    \nAvery Stone is a longtime contributor to Byrdie, focusing on testing beauty products and writing “best of” round-ups. She was previously the associate editorial director at Byrdie.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Updated on October 07, 2025 10:50AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      Charlotte Tilbury\u2019s Volumizing and Curling Mascara<\/u> is our top pick of the bunch for imparting next-level fullness and length with a crescent-shaped wand that reaches every lash. We also love L’Or\u00e9al\u2019s Lash Paradise Washable Mascara<\/u>, a buildable formula that adds ample volume for an affordable price.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

      For those of us with short, sparse lashes seeking length and fullness, volumizing mascaras offer a solution in just a few swipes\u2014no lash growth serum<\/u> required. Formulated to thicken and elongate each hair along the lash line, applying one is the fastest way to draw attention to the eyes, says makeup artist Tony Tulve<\/u>. \u201cA good volumizing mascara<\/u> will enhance the look of your eyes; the fuller the lashes, the more definition you\u2019ll get,\u201d he says.\n<\/p>\n

      With hundreds of volumizing mascaras available, finding the right one can be overwhelming. To take the guesswork out of it, Team Byrdie (myself included!) tested more than 50 options over the course of several months. We wore each one from morning to night and evaluated its wand design, shade range, and performance\u2014including volume, lift, curl, and staying power. Below is a definitive list of the best volumizing mascaras money can buy.\n<\/p>\n

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      Charlotte Tilbury Volumizing and Curling Mascara at Amazon<\/span>$29<\/span><\/div>\n

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      SALE<\/div>\n

      L’Oreal Lash Paradise Washable Mascara at Amazon<\/span>$14<\/s>$11<\/span><\/div>\n

      Jump to Review<\/span><\/div>\n

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      Best Lifting:<\/div>\n

      Benefit Cosmetics Fan Fest Fanning Mascara at Sephora<\/span>$29<\/span><\/div>\n

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      Lanc\u00f4me Monsieur Big Mascara at Amazon<\/span>$30<\/s>$22<\/span><\/div>\n

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      SALE<\/div>\n

      Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara in Chocolate at Amazon<\/span>$29<\/s>$21<\/span><\/div>\n

      Jump to Review<\/span><\/div>\n

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      YSL Beauty Extreme Volume Mascara at Sephora<\/span>$34<\/span><\/div>\n

      Jump to Review<\/span><\/div>\n

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      Best Tubing:<\/div>\n

      Caliray Come Hell or High Water Mascara at Sephora<\/span>$25<\/span><\/div>\n

      Jump to Review<\/span><\/div>\n

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      Jones Road The Mascara at Jones Road<\/span><\/div>\n

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      Charlotte Tilbury Volumizing and Curling Mascara<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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      $29 at Amazon<\/span><\/span>$29 at Sephora<\/span><\/span>$29 at Ulta<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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        Exceptional lengthening and volumizing capabilities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Wand picks up every lash, even small inner corner ones<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Results in a falsie-like yet natural finish<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Glass tube can shatter if dropped<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

          Size: <\/strong>0.28 oz | Shades: <\/strong>1 | Waterproof: <\/strong>No | Cruelty-Free: <\/strong>Yes\n<\/p>\n

          To put it plainly, this mascara delivers remarkable results. In just two swipes, it creates unparalleled fullness and volume\u2014comparable only to wearing falsies, according to our tester. The crescent-shaped wand coats every lash in rich pigment, including the smaller, harder-to-reach ones in the inner corners. The formula stayed smudge-free all day, even through a sweaty Pilates class and dinner prep involving onion chopping, proving its impressive staying power. The only downside is its packaging: while its glass tube is visually stunning, it can shatter if dropped or rolled onto the floor.\n<\/p>\n

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          Caitlyn, tester: <\/strong>\u201cTo put it plainly, this mascara is insane. In just two swipes, I achieved a level of fullness and volume that I\u2019ve never experienced with mascara; the only other time my lashes were this long and fluttery was when I wore falsies to a friend\u2019s wedding.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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          L’Oreal Lash Paradise Washable Mascara<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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          $11 at Amazon<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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          $10 at Ulta<\/span><\/span>$11 at Target<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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            Large brush adds major volume<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Buildable without getting clumpy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Thickens lashes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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              Size: <\/strong>0.28 oz | Shades: <\/strong>5 | Waterproof: <\/strong>No | Cruelty-Free: <\/strong>No\n<\/p>\n

              Those looking for a mascara that offers buildable volume should try this drugstore staple from L’Or\u00e9al. According to Editor Alyssa Kaplan, its large brush can make applying formula to corner lashes a bit tricky, but it holds plenty of product, so re-dipping isn\u2019t necessary. One coat thickens lashes while keeping them separated and lightweight, while a second coat adds a slightly more dramatic effect without clumping. Overall, this mascara delivers full, separated lashes that stay lifted throughout the day.\n<\/p>\n

              A few things to note: this formula is on the drier side compared to others we tested, though this can actually be a benefit; if you tend to get a bit messy with your mascara application, you won\u2019t get as much product all over your eyelids. A minor downside is that it smudges slightly under the eyes, so we recommend using a bit of setting powder in that area for a flawless finish.\n<\/p>\n

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