10 Best Mascaras

THE perfect mascara is something of a Holy Grail in the beauty world, and we're spoiled for choice when it comes to the selection. Not too heavy, but then not too light, and definitely with no clumps - i want lengthened, defined and evenly coated lashes at the stroke of a wand.

Here, i've picked the 10 very best mascaras - from subtle, daytime formulas to those that promise doll-like wide eyes and impressively curly lashes.

Chanel

With subtle results and even coverage, this is perfect for daytime.

Sublime de Chanel Infinite Length and Curl Mascara.

 Kevyn Aucoin

This mascara effectively shrink-wraps your lashes, creating plenty of volume and an even, flake-free finish. Plus, it washes off with warm water.

Kevyn Aucoin The Mascara.

 Benefit

One Benefit They're Real! mascara is sold every 15 seconds in the UK alone, which says it all really.

Benefit They're Real! Mascara.

 Clinique

Intense volume and separated lashes - no more pesky clumps, thank you very much.

Clinique High Impact Mascara.

 Dior

Waterproof, lengthening, volumising and long-lasting - this mascara does just about everything.

Dior Diorshow Iconic Extreme Lash Curling Mascara.

 Lancôme

All the volume, none of the clumps. If you want a dramatic look, this is the one.

Lancôme Hypnôse Doll Eyes Mascara.

 L'Oréal Paris

This mascara has a formula specially designed to complement blue eyes - but on top of that it's great at lengthening and fanning lashes.

L'Oréal Paris Volume Million Lashes Luminizer - Blue Eyes.

 Max Factor

It's all in the iFX brush, which allows precise application and evenly coated lashes.

Max Factor Masterpiece Mascara.

 Maybelline

An old classic - it isn't this famous for nothing.

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara.

Revlon

A tapered brush promises truly exaggerated lashes, without looking too heavy.

Revlon Grow Luscious Plumping Mascara.