At Lancôme, we have a range of mascaras that includes different mascara types, like volumizing, lengthening, lash lifting, etc., each offering a different effect and lash look. In this guide, we take you through each of our mascaras, their effects, and lash benefits so you can compare Lancôme mascaras and confidently choose one that’s perfect for you.
Step 1: Choose Your Mascara Primer
Just as you might prime your skin for foundation or eyelids for eyeshadow, you can also prime your eyelashes for mascara. Mascara primers can help intensify the color of your mascara while adding thickness and volume to thin and sparse lashes. Cils Booster XL is a lash-conditioner and mascara primer all in one. The white-to-clear formula is infused with micro-fibers to lengthen and thicken lashes, while Vitamin B5 & Vitamin E provide conditioning effects to help improve lash thickness and curl over time – so you can enjoy longer lashes with and without mascara.
Step 2: Choose Your Lancôme Mascara
The best Lancôme mascara for you will depend on the lash look you’re after and your lash concerns, like short, sparse, thin, or brittle lashes. Volumizing mascaras are designed to help make eyelashes look thicker and fuller, like Hypnôse Drama Mascara – our most volumizing mascara. Lash lengthening and lifting mascaras are designed to help make eyelashes look longer and curled, like our Définicils High-Definition Mascara and Lash Idôle Lash-Lifting Mascara. Serum mascaras are designed to help condition lashes along with creating buildable volume, like Le 8 Hypnôse Serum-Infused Mascara. Ahead, we dive in further on each of these mascara types so you can confidently choose the right mascaras for you.
For Thick & Volumized Lashes: Use a Volumizing Mascara
If you have sparse or thin lashes, you may like creating the illusion of multiplied lashes. Volumizing mascaras are designed to do just that. These formulas are usually made with rich black pigments and applied with a specially crafted mascara brush to help darken the lash line and build volume.
Hypnôse Drama Mascara is one of our best options for creating the look of thick, volumized lashes. It’s an intense black mascara made with onyx-black pigments that delivers up to 17x more lash volume and up to 21x more volume when you prep with Cils Booster. Its oversized S-shaped brush coats each and every lash, grabbing them from root to tip for instant extreme volume.
Enter the OG big volume mascara, Monsieur Big – one of Lancôme’s cult classics. Use this mascara to get a false lash effect with up to 12x lash volume. The round brush delivers the perfect amount of formula and evenly coats each lash while the wavy fiber bristles build quick volume. The formula is smudge-proof, clump-free, doesn't flake, and is made with ultra-black pigments for big, bold lashes. Monsieur Big also comes in a waterproof mascara variation so you can rock bold, volumized lashes on any occasion.
MUA Tip: Try layering mascaras, like Monsieur Big Mascara and Hypnôse Drama Mascara together for thick, full and fluffy lashes with loads of volume.
The Lash Look: These mascaras are great for adding definition and contrast to the eyes, making them a great option to pair with a smokey eyeshadow look.
For Lifted, Curled Lashes: Use a Lash Lifting Mascara
Lash lifting mascara can create the illusion of elongated eyes and longer lashes without the need for chemical lash lifts or extensions. Lash Idôle Volumizing & Lash Lifting Mascara offers a unique mascara brush and lightweight gel formula that is perfect for achieving a clean girl, feminine lash look. The gel formula doesn’t weigh down lashes, making it that much easier to create lifted, curled lashes with feathery soft texture. The curved mascara brush features 360 micro-bristles in 90 different bristle size variations to catch each and every lash, even short and straight lashes, creating the illusion of a lash lift look and beautifully fanned out lashes.
MUA Tip: Hold the mascara wand in the middle of the lashes as the mascara sets to further intensify the lash lifting effect.
The Lash Look: Pair fanned-out lashes with winged eyeliner for elongated eyes, or pair with a no-makeup makeup look.
Lash Idôle Mascara
Lash-Lifting & Volumizing
Mascara for Long Lashes: Use a Lengthening Mascara
Whether you already have naturally long lashes and simply want to make them look longer, or if you have short or dense lashes that need some length, choose a lengthening mascara. Lash Idôle Flutter Extension Mascara is a lengthening mascara that delivers up to +75% visible length for a lash-extension look that lasts up to 24 hours. That’s right, this mascara mimics the look of lash extensions without the investment and fuss. The smart, tiny infinity brush with 480 nano-bristles reaches even the smallest lashes for crazy long lashes and a flirty, flutter effect. Lancôme's formula innovation features an airy, wax-in-water emulsion that elongates lashes for a weightless feel and lasting wear.
MUA Tip: After applying your first coat of mascara, brush a little extra onto the tips of your lashes to make them look even longer.
The Lash Look: Pair fluttery long lashes with your favorite shade of Idôle Tint Liquid Eyeshadow, applied all over the eye lid for a super cute eye makeup look.
Lash Idôle Flutter Extension Lengthening Mascara
Extreme Length & 24H Lash Extension Look
Mascara for Natural Definition & Length: Use a Defining Mascara
When you have brittle or sparse lashes, you may just want lashes to look like they once did. Or maybe your lashes are strong but they’re light-colored, so you want them to stand out more. Définicils High-Definition Mascara is formulated specifically for definition, separating and defining every lash for your most natural lash look. Plus, the water-based formula is easy on brittle lashes and sensitive eyes. Its formula features bio-selective polymers that cling to each lash, lengthening them from root to tip. The fine comb-like mascara brush applies the perfect amount of product while separating lashes for naturally defined, everyday lashes.
MUA Tip: This gentle, water-based mascara formula is perfect for sensitive eyes as it minimizes damage and is super easy to remove.
The Lash Look: Naturally defined lashes are perfect for a no-makeup makeup look.
Définicils High-Definition Mascara
Lengthening & Defining
Mascara for Healthy-Looking Lashes: Use a Conditioning Serum Mascara
If you have brittle lashes, length and thickness may not be your top priority. When lash health is front of mind, choose a gentle serum mascara with lash conditioning claims. Le 8 Hypnôse Serum-Infused Mascara’s lash-caring formula is made without wax and is powered by 91% black balm, 8 amino acids, and softening shea butter to help condition lashes. Its ultra-soft vegetal fiber mascara brush smoothly and evenly coats all lashes for full-bodied, plush lashes. Beyond creating buildable volume, the serum-infused mascara also revitalizes lashes over time for healthier-looking lashes* (*In a consumer test on a panel of 138 women).
MUA Tip: Select the color undertone shade that best enhances your natural eye color for elevated, eye-catching lashes.
The Lash Look: Pair Le 8 Hypnôse Serum-Infused Mascara with Le Stylo Waterproof Eyeliner shades to complement the mascara undertone shades.
Le 8 Hypnôse Serum-Infused Mascara
Buildable Volume & Revitalizing Care
What’s the Difference Between Volumizing Mascaras and Lengthening Mascaras?
Simply put, volumizing mascaras are designed to help eyelashes look thicker and fuller, while lengthening mascaras are designed to help eyelashes look longer and more lifted.
Who Should Wear Brown Mascara?
Brown mascara looks best on fair-light skin tones and hair colors. It looks natural and flatters at the same time. Brown color mascara also tends to blend well with the warm tones of red hair. If you are fairer skinned with blonde or red hair and have blue or green eyes, brown mascara, like our Lash Idôle True Brown Mascara or Définicils Deep Brown Mascara, can help make your eye color pop.
