Beauty Bestseller: Trish McEvoy Is Like Xanax For Anxious Lashes

What: Trish McEvoy Lash Curling Mascara, $28

Why: Ever since I tried out lash extensions and got a bunch of compliments (except from my mother who said she liked me just the way I am - thanks, Mom) I have been on a quest for a mascara that can duplicate the same volume, drama, and color that the falsies did. Well, after a small fortune spent on disappointing mascaras, I finally found one that did the trick - Trish McEvoy's Lash Curling Mascara. I was used to buying my foundations and powders from Trish, so I trusted the brand, but never thought to venture into eye territory. Little did I know that this mascara has actually been a bestseller for the line for years - it's been featured in Allure Magazine as a must-have product, and continues to fly off the shelves. The wand glides ever so smoothly over my lashes with no fuss and no clumps - and I can actually see my lashes curling on impact. Nifty little parlor trick. So if you are lash obsessed as well, and don't mind spending the money on a good mascara, opt for Trish McEvoy and stay lash happy forever - or at least until the tube runs out. 

Get Yours: neimanmarcus.com  

A Threesome Made In Heaven: Lancome’s Best Selling Mascara, Mascara Base, And You

What: Lancôme's Cils Booster XL Super-Enhancing Mascara Base ($21.50) and Définicils Pro High Definition Curved Brush Mascara ($23.50)

Why: I’ve been hurt before by smooth talking beauty copy, so I’ll admit to a healthy dose of skepticism when I read such sweet nothings as "fuller, more intense" and “enhanced effect…” I don’t know if it’s because of the way my eyelids are shaped or what, but I have the hardest time finding mascara that not only looks great but STAYS great. Either it fades away into oblivion after a few hours or migrates en masse to just below my actual eyes, which is a good look if you’re Courtney Love or a raccoon. It seems, however, as though my search for The One has finally come to an end. Only instead of The One, I found… a dynamic duo. I know – kinky. But trust me—short of applying Eva Longoria-style fakies, this is the fullest and flutteriest your lashes are going to get. The recipe: Start with a nice coating of Lancôme's Cils Booster XL Super-Enhancing Mascara Base. I don’t know exactly how it works, but it does – gives you just the boost you need. Follow with a liberal application of their Définicils Pro High Definition Curved Brush Mascara. The thick, curved brush makes an eyelash curler obsolete, and the luxe formula really does go on “smoothly and evenly.” The result: Lashes worth batting. You’ll need to use remover to get clean again – but isn’t it all about staying power anyway?

Get yours: Lancome-usa.com  

And check out our other Lancôme reviews of their best-selling creams and classic makeup.

Captivate In The Blink Of An Eye: Max Factor Vivid Impact Mascara

What: Max Factor Vivid Impact Dual Color High Definition Highlighting Mascara, $10

Why: Read any magazine article about dating, interviewing, or generally making your best impression on people, and the first piece of advice is always the same: eye contact is key. But time is fleeting, and drawing people in with your captivating gaze isn't always as easy as it seems. So making an impact right off the bat is a must. Help your cause along with Max Factor's new Vivid Impact Highlighting Mascara. The name says it all (literally, could they have come up with a more meandering product name?) But in all seriousness, this dual-ended mascara goes way beyond lifting and separating. The mascara end does that, of course, and to great effect (the stiff bristled brush ensures clumps are nothing to bat an eye at), but the real power lies in the highlighting end. The opalescent highlighter complements the mascara shade and gives lashes a little extra oomph in the form of little glints of look-at-me shimmer. Choose black, brown, slate, or daring blue mascara with pink, silver, or champagne shine. One wink will have people lined up wanting to know your secret.

Get Yours: Drugstore.com

Want your lashes to go to great lengths? Check out our picks for the greatest mascaras on the market in our Mascara Guide.

Lash Lingo: Is Your Mascara Telling the Truth?

Sorting through the jungle of adjectives that crowd makeup packaging can be daunting. Does it really plump, volumize, lengthen, and add shine? Is there any part of your face or body that can handle all that alteration?
Below, we try out three mascaras and figure out whether the words on the tube really do translate.  

YSL Everlong Mascara ($27.50) kept its word. The wand, with its nubby plastic bristles, warded off clumps while the mascara itself kept adding eye-defining length to my lashes, coat after coat.
Best for: Lengthening

The first coat of Mattese Volumizing and Lengthening Mascara ($5.59) added length, and I thought I might leave it at that. But after waiting for the first coat to dry, a second swipe added a welcome dose of volume to boot.
Best for: Lengthening and/or volumizing – keep applying till you're satisfied!

I often have to separate my lashes after applying mascara, but Wet n' Wild Mega Volume Thickening Mascara ($2.99) didn't clump at all. It made my lashes darker and a bit fuller, but I ended up with less volume than might be expected from the enthusiastic name.
Best for: Darkening

Looking for more mascara info? Check out our Guide to the Best Mascaras.

Beauty Trend: Long, Lush Lashes Without Batting An Eye

Another coveted mascara is Yves Saint Laurent Volume Effet Faux Cils ($27.50).  Pricey, but it’s a HG (holy grail) product for many. Bonus: it comes in 6 stunning colors. 

Beauty Find: Maybelline Upgrades Their Great Lash

What: Maybelline Define-A-Lash, $7

Why: Maybelline Great Lash may be "America's number one mascara," but the company's excellent new Define-A-Lash is set to stage an overthrow. Its tough, spiny brush--while sort of scary at first use--assures a clump-free application and a long, clean look for your lashes. The nifty green color of the tube is an added plus. Allure magazine granted Maybelline's Define-A-Lash this year's Editors' Choice award--and if they love it, so will you. Comes in very black, soft black, and blackish brown.

Get Yours: Drugstore.com

For more great mascara recommendations, see our guide to the best way to lengthen, thicken, and otherwise enhance your lashes. 

Beauty Find: BADgal Mascara Converts Another Beauty Addict

What: Benefit's BADgal Mascara, $19

Why: I've been a loyal user of Dior Diorshow black mascara for the past two years, and I rely on this stuff to get my day started right. So you can imagine my anxiety level shot through the roof when I was applying my makeup in the morning and—gasp!—I'm out of mascara!

Last week, that was precisely the horror I was experiencing until I remembered I had backup: Benefit's BADgal rich black mascara. The formula, which is advertised as "a set of sexy black false eyelashes without the glue," proved (nearly) true to its name. Three coats of BADgal later, and my lashes looked just as plump and even as my Diorshow usually makes them. In fact, so good were the results that I still haven't gotten around to picking up a replacement. Backup schmackup.

Get Yours: Sephora

Check out our guide to the other mascaras we love. 

How to Look Like a Victoria’s Secret Super Model

You know that Victoria’s Secret look: the shiny cascading curls, the luminous fresh face, the sultry smoky eyes, the glossy pouty lips. This is a look that is coveted by every girl in the world, and we at SheFinds have all of the backstage secrets on how to get it:

The makeup products used on the girls have been packaged very nicely in this cute little Look of the Show Kit, which also includes a helpful book of how-to tips, so you can look like a runway model everyday.

Sure, having the makeup is great but sometimes it really helps to have a visual aid. Thanks to YouTube, you can get a quickie hair and makeup lesson from the Angel’s own glam squad Italo Gregorio and Linda Hay.