Mascara guides
Best Avon Mascara (UK, 2026): Which One Should You Buy?
Avon's UK mascaras compared: Lash Genius, Legendary Lengths, Ultra Volume, WonderCurl, Delightfull, Fan-omenal and Serum Volume, with prices, customer ratings and who each suits.
How Long Does Mascara Last? When to Throw It Away
How long mascara lasts once opened, signs it has gone off, and how to make it last longer without risking your eyes.
How to Remove Waterproof Mascara Safely
How to remove waterproof and tubing mascara without rubbing or losing lashes: what to use, step by step, and what to avoid.
How to Apply Mascara: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to apply mascara for length, volume and no clumps: prep, wand technique, layering, the lower lashes and common mistakes.
Maybelline Sky High vs L’Oréal Telescopic: Which Is Better?
A side by side look at Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High and L'Oréal Telescopic mascara: price, brush, finish and who each suits.
Best Mascara for Older, Thinning Lashes (UK, 2026)
Gentle, lengthening and lifting mascaras that suit mature or thinning lashes, with advice on what to look for and tips that make lashes look fuller.
Best Mascara for Volume and Length (UK, 2026)
The best mascaras for both volume and length in the UK, from Maybelline and L'Oréal to Lancôme and Benefit, with how to choose and apply for a full look.
Best Tubing Mascara in the UK (2026)
What tubing mascara is, how it works, who it suits, and the best tubing mascaras in the UK for smudge-proof, flake-free lashes, with how to remove it.
Best Drugstore Mascara in the UK (2026)
The best cheap and high street mascaras in the UK for 2026, from Maybelline and L'Oréal to e.l.f., all under about £13, with a guide to what to look for.
Best Waterproof Mascara in the UK (2026)
The best waterproof mascaras in the UK for rain, swimming, weddings and tears, from £5 to £31, plus how to choose and how to remove them without damaging lashes.