Trust Us: These Volumizing Mascaras Rival False Lashes.

      When discussing what constitutes the best mascara, it's primarily a matter of personal choice. Are you looking for something that lengthens, holds a curl, or enhances volume? Additionally, consider your budget. Do you prefer one of the top high-street options like a L'Oréal or Maybelline mascara? Or are you interested in splurging on luxury brands such as YSL or Dior? Regardless of what you seek, you can rely on our top-notch recommendations. The Who What Wear UK beauty team is deeply passionate about this subject and has spent years testing some of the most sought-after mascaras, consistently capturing photos and writing reviews to showcase the amazing results.

      While we've often highlighted lengthening formulas in the past, we felt it was time to shine a spotlight on the best volumizing mascaras available. These are the mascaras to choose if you want your makeup to make a bold statement. Say goodbye to subtle, delicate looks; these formulas will provide a striking appearance that will have others asking if you’re wearing false lashes. Curious to find out more? Keep scrolling through our curated selection of the best volumizing mascaras of all time.

      **The Best Volumising Mascaras, Tried & Tested**

      - **Best mascara for a false-lash effect:** L'Oreal Paris Paradise Big Deal Mascara

      - **Best natural-looking volumising mascara:** Lancôme Hypnôse Waterproof Mascara

      - **Best buildable volumising mascara:** Charlotte Tilbury Exaggereyes Volume Mascara

      - **Best affordable volumising mascara:** Maybelline The Colossal Go Extreme Mascara

      - **Best luxury volumising mascara:** YSL Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara

      1. **L'Oréal Paris Paradise Big Deal Mascara**

       - *Best for:* A false-lash effect

       - *Why it's the best:* This new offering from L'Oréal Paris checks all the boxes. It provides significant volume while also lengthening, creating a false-lash effect. Its flexible wand and buildable formula allow for customizable results.

       - *Who What Wear UK editor review:* "This has quickly become my favorite mascara in a long time, and at £13, it’s even more appealing. Two coats amp up the drama without clumping, and three coats achieve a full false lash look," says beauty editor Eleanor Vousden.

       - *Pros:* Affordable, buildable, flexible wand

       - *Cons:* Requires two or three coats for maximum volume, can transfer slightly

      2. **Lancôme Hypnôse Waterproof Mascara**

       - *Best for:* Natural-looking volume

       - *Why it's the best:* This is a true classic that everyone seems to love. The precise brush coats each lash for a separated, voluminous finish. Plus, it contains provitamin B5 to nourish your lashes.

       - *Who What Wear UK editor review:* "Lancôme Hypnôse is undoubtedly one of the best mascaras ever made. Although it might not be the first product you think of for volume, I believe it's the best for achieving a natural fullness. It reliably creates fuller, longer lashes with minimal effort, making it the ideal daily choice for those who prefer a more understated look," states beauty director Shannon Lawlor.

       - *Pros:* Brush coats every lash, provides a full finish, formula nourishes lashes

       - *Cons:* Slightly more expensive, may be too natural for some

      3. **Benefit BADgal BANG! Volumising Mascara in Rebel Brown**

       - *Best for:* An alternative to black mascara

       - *Why it's the best:* Benefit's BADgal BANG! Mascara is hugely popular, and now it's available in this limited-edition brown shade for a softer look. The volumizing formula separates each lash, and the flexible brush allows for easy layering.

       - *Who What Wear UK editor review:* "This mascara is fantastic. The wand is user-friendly, gives my lashes volume, and the brown shade looks beautifully natural for everyday wear," notes junior beauty editor Grace Lindsay.

       - *Pros:* Easy-to-use wand, adds volume without clumping

       - *Cons:* The brown shade may not appeal to everyone

      4. **Charlotte Tilbury Exaggereyes Volume Mascara**

       - *Best for:* Buildable volume

       - *Why it's the best:* This mascara is designed to deliver 28 hours of volume and curl, making it perfect for when you want to stand out. Its formula contains plumping polymers and jojoba waxes to nourish lashes as it works. The slightly larger curved brush ensures every lash gets coated.

       - *Who What Wear UK editor review:* "I saw this mascara backstage at London Fashion Week and was eager to try it. While it didn’t add as much volume as I anticipated after one coat, it can easily be built up for a more dramatic effect," states junior