SUMPTUOUS EXTREME Mascara 01 black 8ml

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Want to know which is the best mascara right now? Well, if you're not sure where to begin before investing in a new lash lengthener, then you've come to the right place. Why? Well, as a beauty editor, I've tried hundreds. Trust me when I say I've got a good eye (soz) for spotting the workhorses from the show ponies.

Now, there have been some incredible launches of late (which we'll get to) but with each magic wand vying for your attention, you're probably wondering which mascara is truly 'the best?' Especially when they all promise to lengthen, curl and define? Plus, with so many different types of brushes that are either tapered, rubber bristled or twisted, how do you know which one is best suited for your lash type or eye shape?

Sneak Peek: Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Mascara

The brush itself is quite large–a full 1 3/4″ in length when I measured–but the way it narrows and tapers does make it easier to maneuver around the inner corners of eyes. I do find it more difficult to use it on lower lashes, just because it is so large, but I think users of Dior’s DiorShow won’t find it much larger. After using this mascara for a couple of weeks and alternating with other mascaras, I did feel like the brush itself was more helpful in defining lashes–just separating them as I was applying the mascara–than the average mascara wand. How did WH test? I tapped up the best make-up artists in the game to find out if there is a formula or wand type to suit your lash types. (Yes, is the answer) before trying each and every one. Here's the best mascara for 2023.

Lashes seem to multiply, magnify, grow to extremes. Sumptuous Extreme creates outrageous volume, lift and curves for an audacious, false-lash effect. Eyes look brighter, wider, more seductive.When our Beauty Lab pros test mascara, we start by rounding up hundreds of the most popular mascara formulas on the market and then whittle down the field. We test each product for performance, wearability, ease of application and consumer satisfaction. For waterproof mascara, the Lab monitors results as testers doused their mascara-coated lashes in warm water to see how well each product resisted smearing and running. We've tested hundreds of mascaras over the past decade, but in our most recent test, experts tested 10 mascaras individually and evaluated them across 40 surveys, resulting in over 100 data points and comments.

Because a regular-sized mascara typically lasts longer than three months, we recommend purchasing smaller-size tubes or trying out drugstore options to save money. While there’s not much you can do to keep your mascara from expiring, Velasquez notes that you should change out your mascara every three months, even if it seems to be working well. Waterproof mascaras normally require more effort to remove. If the eye area is rubbed too hard, it could pull the lashes and cause eye irritation, so it’s important to be gentle. When waterproof mascara dries, the lashes become stiff and are therefore more prone to bending and snapping, which is why it’s especially important to remove it at the end of the day.He explains that it’s also important to pay attention to the color and texture of your mascara. If the formula has separated, is dry or comes off the wand in clumps, it’s probably time to replace it. Eye Health