I Have Naturally Short Lashes, But No One Knows Thanks to These 12 Mascaras

I’m tragically on the shallow end of the gene pool when it comes to long, voluptuous lashes. I’ve always dreamed of lashes long enough to skim my eyebrows, but my natural eyelashes are pretty much as short and stubby as they come. To try and compensate, I’ve been religiously using mascara since I can remember. For me, mascara is one of the products I absolutely refuse to leave the house without—I just feel incomplete without it. 

To amp up my short lashes, I always opt for lengthening mascaras (bonus points if they also pack on the volume). When you’re looking for mascaras to make your lashes look longer, pick a formula that calls out lengthening specifically (though my personal favorite formula actually calls out volume). Each formula is different, but tubing mascaras that build on each coat and wands with thin bristles that are able to grab on and coat each individual lash can be helpful for the most length possible. Keep reading for the best lengthening mascaras out there, coming from someone who has tried just about every mascara on the market.