Find the right mascara, without the guesswork
Plain-English UK guides to the best mascaras for short lashes, sensitive eyes, waterproof wear and every budget, with prices and where to buy.
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Best Avon Mascara (UK, 2026): Which One Should You Buy?
Avon's UK mascaras compared: Lash Genius, Legendary Lengths, Ultra Volume, WonderCurl, Delightfull, Fan-omenal and Serum Volume, with prices, customer ratings and who each suits.
How Long Does Mascara Last? When to Throw It Away
How long mascara lasts once opened, signs it has gone off, and how to make it last longer without risking your eyes.
How to Remove Waterproof Mascara Safely
How to remove waterproof and tubing mascara without rubbing or losing lashes: what to use, step by step, and what to avoid.
How to Apply Mascara: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to apply mascara for length, volume and no clumps: prep, wand technique, layering, the lower lashes and common mistakes.
Maybelline Sky High vs L’Oréal Telescopic: Which Is Better?
A side by side look at Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High and L'Oréal Telescopic mascara: price, brush, finish and who each suits.
Best Mascara for Older, Thinning Lashes (UK, 2026)
Gentle, lengthening and lifting mascaras that suit mature or thinning lashes, with advice on what to look for and tips that make lashes look fuller.
Popular mascaras
Benefit Badgal Bang Waterproof
Best waterproof for volume
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Mascara
Very sensitive eyes
How we choose
We read UK reviews from beauty editors, check retailer ratings and shopper feedback, and sort mascaras by what they do best. We do not claim to have tested each one ourselves, and we say so on every guide. Read our editorial policy.