4 Makeup Artists and Beauty Editors Walk Into Sephora—the 13 Mascaras They Buy

Both editors and makeup artists swear by this formula from Lancôme. Not only is it a Who What Wear beauty team favorite, but celebrity makeup artist Judi Gabbay also had nothing but praise for this one.

"Lancome Lash Idôle is another favorite of mine. Its lengthening formula glides over lashes for a clump-free, lifted look that gives a clean-girl aesthetic. With antioxidant-rich white tea, the formula is an easy choice for everyday use that helps nourish lashes as you wear." — Gabbay

I'm a huge fan of this mascara from YSL. IMHO, it's one of the best lengthening and volumizing options on the market that doesn't flake or transfer. I always use an eyelash primer underneath, and the results are flawless. I'm lazy and never use a lash curler because it's an extra step, but there's no need for one when you use this mascara! It always makes my lashes look super long without one, so it remains the most-used and -loved formula in my arsenal.

Who What Wear associate beauty editor Kaitlyn McLintock loves this Milk Makeup formula because it adds a lot of extra volume to the lashes without weighing them down. Hemp-derived cannabis seed oil in it also conditions the lashes and keeps them soft so there's no crunchiness.

Both McLintock and I love this formula from Caliray. My issue with most tubing formulas is that they don't offer as much in the length and volume department, but that's not the case with this one. It absolutely gives you that extra length without being clumpy or flakey. I've also worn this mascara for eight plus hours, and it didn't cause raccoon eyes or so much as smudge once.

In terms of luxury options, McLintock loves this pick from Gucci. It's really buildable, so you can truly customize your look. It's the best option for everyday wear or for days when you want to do a full beat.

Sephora Collection offers so many great makeup products at an affordable price point. This $12 mascara is great for anyone on a budget but doesn't skimp on results. It's a great black option that delivers length, curl, and volume with an hourglass-shaped brush.

It's hard to find a good brown mascara, but Charlotte Tilbury's is one of the best mascaras at Sephora by far. This particular shade of brown works great for lighter-toned lashes since black can be too harsh for some.

"Tarte's tubing mascara is a great option for those who tend to rub their eyes or have oily lids. The vegan formula creates little tubes around lashes that won't ink off or transfer during the day and lasts for up to 24 hours." — Gabbay

Who What Wear assistant beauty editor Maya Thomas loves this lengthening formula from Hourglass. It coats every lash from root to tip, adding some serious length that's second only to YSL's infamous Lash Clash.

"One of my all-time favorite mascaras is Lancôme's Hypnose. Its super-black formula and curved brush allow for a base-to-tip application without weighing lashes down. I find this mascara lasts all day with no flaking or smudging and gives a smooth layer of product without clumping. It's been in my personal and professional kit for over 14 years." — Gabbay

This is another WWW beauty team favorite. When it first launched, our Slack channel popped off about how good the formula is. It's great for anyone with sensitive eyes, and I love that it not only lengthens and volumizes but also separates the lashes for more of a wispy look.

Givenchy's mascara is another favorite of McLintock's because it's ultra black, majorly increases volume, and can provide up to 24 hours of wear.

It took a few uses for Roller Lash to really grow on me, but boy, did it. This formula offers the most curl, and there's virtually no transfer, especially when used with a good lash primer.