After reviewing 50+ mascaras, these are my top 4 I keep coming back to

If there’s one thing I’ve learned after five years of testing, swiping and scrubbing off endless coats of lash formulas, it’s that mascara is personal.I have an entire drawer dedicated to tubes — everything from drugstore classics to high-end wands that promise “runway-ready” lashes.

My friends tease me for having a mascara library of sorts, but hey, someone has to do the research! Whether it’s a budget-friendly gem or a luxury splurge, I’ve tried them all in my quest to find the best mascara for every kind of lash dream imaginable.This is a tight list of the 4 very best mascaras that I keep coming back to.“Mascara is a unique product that the formula needs to work with the brushes,” Ginger King, cosmetic chemist and beauty expert, told Post Wanted.

“You can have the same formula but a different brush gives you a different look.”Some days I’m in the mood for sky-high length and reach for my beloved Telescopic Mascara, the one that makes my lashes look like they got extensions overnight.Other days, I go for a tubing mascara —and if you’ve ever asked, “Wait, what is tubing mascara?“— it’s the magical kind that wraps each lash in a tiny polymer tube and slides off with warm water (no raccoon eyes, no drama).

After testing more formulas than I care to admit, I can confirm: once you try a good tubing formula, you’ll never go back.Of course, not every day calls for the same lash look—or the same price tag.That’s why I’ve found the best drugstore mascara formulas that rival the priciest options out there.

These budget finds have earned permanent spots in my rotation for their volume, lift and ability to make my lashes look ten times fuller without breaking the bank.Honestly, there’s nothing more satisfying than discovering a $10 tube that performs like a $40 one.Prepare to meet your new favorite tube, accompanied by one of the best brow products, eyeshadow palettes and liquid eyeliners I reviewed.I love the Tarte Tartel...