10 Must-Have Mascaras, According to Sephora Shoppers

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We know there's no messing around when it comes to your mascara. You want volume and length, but that can't come at the cost of flaking, clumps galore, or a clumsy wand that even a pro finds impossible to handle. To help you find the perfect choice, we combed the top-rated mascaras on Sephora. These reviewers know what's up and provide honest feedback, so keep reading to discover the lash-enhancing formulas you need to add to your makeup bag.

Tarte Gifted Amazonian Clay Smart Mascara

Tarte Gifted Amazonian Clay Smart Mascara

Infused with Amazonian Clay for hydration, this mascara ($21) is all about volume — without the flaking. Users suggest a few coats to achieve full lashes that still work for an everyday look. It also snagged rave reviews from those with sensitive eyes, so consider adding this to your shopping cart if you suffer from allergies or wear contacts.

Clinique Naturally Glossy Mascara

Clinique Naturally Glossy Mascara

Reach for this tube ($18) when you're keeping it low-key. Reviewers, especially those who don eyeglasses, count this soft formula as a must have for accentuating lashes in a natural-looking way. And its slender brush can even ace adding a teeny bit of oomph to stubborn lower lashes.

Benefit Cosmetics They're Real! Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara

Benefit Cosmetics They're Real! Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara

This mascara ($24), available in black, brown, and blue, is a cult favorite because it does everything with just a few swipes. The brush separates lashes evenly, adds volume, and manages to lengthen without leaving any clumps or flakes behind. But beware of one downside: the formula tends to dry up quickly.

Smashbox Full Exposure Mascara

Smashbox Full Exposure Mascara

You'll adore this formula ($23) if you're all about the drama of thick, superblack lashes. Keep in mind that it's quite wet, so there's a small price to pay for this level of definition.

Buxom Lash Mascara

Buxom Lash Mascara

According to Sephora reviewers, a couple coats of this mascara ($20), equipped with a rubber wand and fine bristles, gives lashes a voluminous look minus any clumping. Tip: with a light hand, begin application at the root of your lashes and work your way out to the tip for the best look.

Yves Saint Laurent The Shock Volumizing Mascara

Yves Saint Laurent The Shock Volumizing Mascara

If you're beyond a basic black mascara, you'll be stoked that this YSL number ($29) comes in Rough Burgundy and Underground Blue (in addition to Asphalt Black). Give in to this wet formula to indulge in loads of volume and a perfumed scent that makes every swipe that much more fun.

Giorgio Armani Beauty Eccentrico Mascara

Giorgio Armani Beauty Eccentrico Mascara

This mascara's ($32) compact, velco brush lets you bring on the volume for a flirty vibe. Plus, it makes lashes so dark and intense that your besties might mistake them for falsies. Stick to two coats tops if you're not into a heavy look.

Hourglass Film Noir Full Spectrum Mascara

Hourglass Film Noir Full Spectrum Mascara

Of course Hourglass would create a mascara ($28) with an hourglass-shaped brush that creates a voluminous appearance with little effort. Fans love that the formula is on the light side (making it a go-to for warm weather), and it contains provitamin B5 for a healthy sheen.

Lancome Hypnose Volume Mascara

Lancome Hypnose Volume Mascara

Every mascara drawer deserves a gem that always delivers, and fans swear by this product ($28) for that reason. Available in both black and brown, this potion is beloved for the feathered look it creates. It's also said to be both comfortable and bold.

Dior Diorshow Iconic Waterproof Mascara

Dior Diorshow Iconic Waterproof Mascara

Sephora shoppers swoon over this waterproof formula ($30) that's a hit with fashionistas and celebs because it defines, holds a curl, lengthens, and most importantly, stays put. Plus, the plastic brush grips the shortest of lashes to achieve any level of volume you're after.