No Lie, This Editor-Loved $9 Mascara Delivers Falsie-Level Volume

As someone with almond-shaped eyes, I love giving them an even wider appearance with the Bambi Eye Washable Mascara. The formula coats the lashes evenly from the inner to the outer corner with a brush that uses long and short bristles to lift and lengthen each lash. After a full day of wear, there's never any smudging or flaking, even when I absent-mindedly rub my eyes, and it can be easily removed with micellar water.

Pros: Evenly coats lashes, smudge-resistant

Cons: None

Waterproof: No

Customer Review: "I love this mascara! I don't even have to use an eyelash curler when applying it. It is not clumpy and lasts all day. It is easy to remove with an oil-based remover. I always get so many compliments on my eyelashes when wearing it."

To play up the natural length of my lashes while keeping them separated, the Voluminous Original Mascara is my go-to. Designed to build lashes to five times their natural thickness, its clump- and smudge-free formula combines panthenol and ceramides to protect and condition. Out of the seven stunning shades offered in this product line, I tend to switch between Black and Black Brown for the most natural look.

Pros: Natural finish, clump-free, good shade variety

Cons: May not be ideal for sensitive eyes

Waterproof: No

Customer Review: "I love this mascara. I've tried various different mascara over the years at price points all over the board and none of them compare to this one. The shape of the wand is the best, makes it super easy to apply. Goes on evenly and doesn't clump. Gives a nice thick look without getting spiderweb-y. Stays on all day and rarely smudges. I only notice that it will flake when it's about time for a new tube and is getting dry."

I haven't had a single lash lift since adding this lifting and volume-boosting mascara to my makeup bag. With up to five millimeters of visible length and 36 hours of wear without smudging or flaking, the Telescopic Lift Washable Mascara is a must for anyone wanting to lift and define the lashes while adding volume. The only qualm I have with it is the slight clumping that occurs when layered over another mascara.

Pros: Adds volume, long-lasting

Cons: Can clump when layered

Waterproof: No

Customer Review: "I just tried this, and wow! I've never been so impressed by a mascara brush! I feel like [L'Oréal has] just revolutionized the mascara brush! It is absolutely perfect for every angle, curve and the shape of your eye. I've only used it this once, but I am addicted for life. The brush gets every lash, effortlessly!"

Having trouble with those hard-to-reach corner lashes? This is the mascara that solved the issue for me. Not only does it give my lashes a stunning, fanned-out appearance, but its formula is also clump- and flake-free and completely smudge-resistant. The secret to its success is the multilevel-bristle brush, which works to capture and lift each lash for smooth and even product application.

Pros: Adds definition, doesn't flake or clump, applies evenly

Cons: Doesn't curl as much

Waterproof: No

Customer Review: "I really like it. Makes my lashes look long & full. I have very sparse lashes so normally I get more on my skin than the lashes, but not with this product! Stays on, washes off easily too!"

I'm not one for lash extensions or wearing falsies daily, but I can achieve a similar look by coating my natural lashes with this mascara. It glides onto the lashes with a collagen-infused formula, evenly distributing the product on each lash with a brush designed to amplify volume while lengthening them.

Pros: Adds definition and length, evenly coats lashes

Cons: May flake over time

Waterproof: No

Customer Review: "This has been my go-to mascara for a decade. I have been gifted other mascaras (with a much higher price tag) and they cannot compare. This mascara gives volume, doesn’t dry out fast, and is easily applied without any clumps. Try it out!"

For more ethereal eye-makeup moments, I love a feathery lash look. The Lash Paradise Voluptuous Volume Mascara gives volume and twice the length while keeping the lashes looking feathery. I've applied three swipes of this mascara to my lashes without experiencing any flaking, smudging, or clumping. Plus, it lasts all day and comes in a variety of shades to make it easy for you to find your best match.

Pros: Natural finish, flake-free, clump-free

Cons: Some say it can be tough to remove

Waterproof: No

Customer Review: "I don't wear mascara every day, but when I go out I like to use it to add some length to my eyelashes. It does a good job of making my lashes look fuller. As I've gotten older, my lashes tend to not stand out as much, so I needed something to give me a little more color and length. I would buy again. I like most L'Oreal products and this was a good buy."

One of the things I look for the most while shopping for a new mascara is a formula that gives my lashes a bold look without weighing them down. L'Oréal's Air Volume Mega Mascara is lightweight but packs a heavy punch with a whipped formula that creates long-lasting volume without flaking or smudging. It also comes with an easy-to-use brush with long bristles that coat each lash from root to tip.

Pros: Long-lasting, doesn't smudge, lightweight

Cons: Pricey

Waterproof: Yes

Customer Review: "This mascara is lush. It provides great volume without giving me clumps on my lashes. The formula really is lightweight and I forget that I have mascara on at all. The brush is still able to separate and coat each lash even after multiple uses. The mascara consistency leans more towards being liquid so that it goes on fresh and dries quickly."

Some of the best mascaras I've come across as a beauty editor have a dual function, and this L'Oréal mascara is one of the best I've used on my short and stubby lashes. As a tubing mascara, its formula uses polymers that wrap around each lash to add length, but this product also includes a primer to provide a foundation for your mascara to stay on all day.

Pros: Adds length, two-in-one product

Cons: Can flake over time

Waterproof: Yes

Customer Review: "This mascara is 10/10 stars! The two in one is perfect for makeup novices like myself, it goes on beautifully and doesn't clump, PLUS it doesn’t give me raccoon eyes halfway through the day as many others do!"

You shouldn't have to sacrifice comfort when you want to add length to your lashes. The Extra Volume Collagen Mascara, for example, delivers volume and length without sacrificing the comfort or health of your lashes. In fact, it keeps them healthy using a formula infused with a collagen-based lash-plumping technology for added volume without clumping, smudging, or flaking.

Pros: Adds length and volume, long-lasting, plumping

Cons: Expensive

Waterproof: Yes

Customer Review: "Wonderful mascara! I have allergies, but somehow I am able to use this one and have been for 20 years. keeps my lashes supple, great coverage, no flaking. collagen helps my lashes grow. love this mascara!"