Mascara is one of those makeup products that can be found in just about every person’s makeup bag. It’s an undoubtable must-have that has the ability to quietly transform a makeup look, opening up and accentuating the most captivating part of the human face.
However, in saying that, it’s also important to note that not all mascaras are made equal, which is why it’s incredibly important to do your research before you hand over any of your hard earned cash.
And that’s where beautyheaven comes in. We’ve taken the liberty of vetting all the best top-rated mascara formulas available down under that are beloved the world over — all you have to do is pick your favourite.
2024’s TOP 3 Best Mascaras
- Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara in ‘Brown’, $15.60, Woolworths
- Benefit Roller Lash Super Curling & Lifting Mascara, $39.20, MYER
- Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara, $7, Priceline
The Best Mascaras Of 2024
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara in ‘Brown’
from $15.60 at Woolworths
A fantastic choice for the everyday makeup look that’s moreso about subtlety than it is about drama, the cult-favourite Sky High mascara in ‘brown’ enhances the wearers natural beauty with a few effortless swipes of it’s full-bodied wand.
Key features:
- Washable mascara formula
- Infused with bamboo extract and fibres
- Lash-grabbing flex tower mascara brush
- Volumises and lengthens
Available at:
- $15.60 from Woolworths
- $15.60 from Amazon Australia
- $17.99 from Chemist Warehouse
Benefit Roller Lash Super Curling & Lifting Mascara
from $39.20 at MYER
Designed to curl and lift lashes like a set of hair rollers, this mascara is the key to those doe-eyed, fluttery lash looks that can completely change a makeup look.
Key features:
- Patent-pending Hook ‘n’ Roll™ brush
- Brush design catches, lifts and curls even short and straight lashes
- Curling and lifting formula
Available at:
- $39.20 (usually $49) from MYER
- $49 from Sephora
- $49 from Adore Beauty
Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara
from $7 at Priceline
This mascara is iconic for so many reasons. First of all, it’s one of the most affordable mascaras we’ve ever encountered. Second, it volumises lashes to the point that it looks like false lashes post-application, and lastly, it never flakes or leaves you with panda eyes.
Key features:
- Affordable price point
- False lash finish
- Conical shaped fibre brush
- Doesn’t flake or smudge
Available at:
- $7 from Priceline
- $13.90 from Catch
- $13.99 from Amazon Australia
Lancôme Monsieur Big Mascara
from $52 at Sephora
We’re always a little more critical of high end mascaras, because we believe they need to have features that justify their price tag. Monsieur Big is one of the few mascaras that we always come back to. It creates intense volume and offers a deeply pigmented finish that perfectly accompanies an evening makeup look like no other.
Key features:
- 24 hour wear
- Enhances natural lash volume by 12 times
- Doesn’t flake or smudge
- Soft, wavy brush fibres coat each lash
- Infused with supple waxes and polymers for buildable volume
Available at:
- $52 from Sephora
- $60.09 from Amazon Australia
- $63 from Adore Beauty
L’Oréal Paris Telescopic Mascara
from $14.49 at Priceline
An oldie but a goodie, L’Oréal’s Telescopic formula has been beloved and reimagined many times over the years, but the original has remained a steadfast makeup classic for a reason. It provides extreme, exaggerated, clump-free length that enhances the impact of natural lashes by up to 60 per cent.
Key features:
- 60 per cent longer looking lashes
- Combs and separates each lash
- Clump-free finish
- Extreme length and a fuller lash look
Available at:
- $14.49 (usually $28.99) from Priceline
- $25.49 (usually $29.99) from Oz Hair & Beauty
- $25.99 from Chemist Warehouse
Clinique High Impact Mascara
from $41.80 at Amazon Australia
Want the kind of mascara that gets you compliments but doesn’t look like you’re wearing any makeup? This subtle eyelash enhancing formula has a ‘your lashes but better’ finish and is insanely adept at transforming your eye makeup without much effort at all.
Key features:
- Lush and plush lashes
- ‘Your lashes but better’ finish
- Deep opaque colour payoff
Available at:
- $41.80 from Amazon Australia
- $50 from Sephora
- $50 from The Iconic
What mascara gives you the longest lashes?
Mascara formulas that contain lash lengthening fibres and polymers are a great place to start, they usually also wash off easily with some warm water and a gentle cleanser. If you prefer mascara that promises a longer wear time, then tubing mascaras are a great option as they help to create a tube around the lash which can be thickened and lengthened with each application of each coat.
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Maybelline is great value
My favourite is still the Maybelline Sky High Mascara but I use black and also the waterproof one. Absolutely love
Never found a mascara my eyes tolerate. I seem to have extremely sensitive eyes. I wish they came in smaller, cheaper sizes to try before actually purchasing full sized product.
May be get your lashes dyed ?
Benefit’s mascara does come in a mini size.
I bought this Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara awhile ago and only started using it yesterday and I am a bit disappointed because it is dry and doesnt apply very well. I guess I left it to get old. Will have to buy another.
Some nice ones here to try.
This is an excellent list. Sky High in Brown is a favourite of mine but I lost it recently. Just ordered the Telescopic! I used Princess for the first time recently and wow the lift is incredible but it smudges easily for me. Still getting used to it.
At present I’m using Max Factor False Lash Effect which doesn’t smudge; Covergirl Lash Plumping Mascara; and Clinique Lash Power. I have another three unopened mascaras to use.
The Maybelline in Brown looks super nice
So many mascaras to choose from
I love the Mirenesse tubing mascara. It does.not.budge!
Some good options id definitely be trying soon
I love a good mascara. So many to choose from.
I’ve stopped using mascara
The benefit roller lash is soo good!
Rimmel wonder bond is my favorite.