Caitlyn Martyn , former associate editor: “I’ve tested many volumizing mascaras, but this one is my favorite. It offers impressive lift and curl—which goes a long way to define my lashes—and I love that the formula includes a strengthening peptide serum to fortify each lash during we
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This gloss has an impressive shade range—28 beautiful hues to choose from. While there is a light, tingling sensation when applied, it wore mostly like a regular lip gloss that added a nice touch of shine and hydration to the lips, but sans any noticeable plumping results. It has a sweet, light peppermint smell and is very comfortable to wear and reapply throughout the day. Think of this as your favorite lip gloss that comes in so many shades to try—the formula is lov
My two top picks with the most noticeable plumping results are Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme Lip Plumper Gloss and Dr. Dennis Gross Plump + Repair Lip Treatment . Both have a slight tingling effect but create a seamless, glossy finish. But if you’re on a budget, I’d go with Too Fa
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With this classic statement makeup look, silver eyeshadow is paired with strong winged liner , bold lipstick, and perfectly shaped eyebrows. It’s the perfect go-to for any special occasion and a chance to step up your makeup look for any event you might have. The easiest way to re-create this look is to start with an eyeshadow base all hop over to here the eye and then apply silver shadow generously to ensure the eyelid is covered. Finish with liquid eyeliner, shape your brows with a pencil or pomade, and don’t forget plenty of mascara, or you can apply some false lashes for more drama. Top it off with your bold lipstick of choice for the perfect way to tie it all toget
This one has a slight tingling sensation due to the ginger root oil and pepper extract, but it’s not overpowering. It is very comfortable to wear, and my lip lines looked smooth after applying. However, there wasn’t much of a difference in terms of plumpness. This ended up being my favorite gloss to wear and reapply, tho
This silver eyeshadow look is stunning and can be worn for a dressy occasion in which the eyes are the total and complete focus. The key here is to make the inner corners look as bright and highlighted as possible, while the crease is smokier with darker toned eyeshadow. Use an eyeshadow primer to prime the lid and begin applying your darker colored shadow in the crease with a blending brush. You will finish with the lighter, silver-colored shadow by packing it into the corners of the eye with your finger or a flat eyeshadow brush, so the sparkle and tone are intensified. Finish with mascara and add some dramatic black waterproof eyeliner to ensure everything stays perfectly in pl
Finding the best mascara for volume that doesn’t weigh your lashes down isn’t easy, but this one manages both. The bristles lift and curl your lashes before coating them with the buildable formula, offering a winning combination of volume and length. The volume is the star of the show—just one coat creates natural-looking thickness, while a second coat yields a more dramatic finish. We also love that it doesn’t smudge or flake; it includes an amino acid peptide and vitamin blend to help strengthen the lashes. It’s so good we wish it came in more than just the black shade. Iris & Romeo, consider this our formal request for a chocolate brown co
After the sharp looks of the ’60s, eyeliner took a slightly more natural turn. In the 1970s , mod black liquid liner was replaced with softer browns and smudgier styles. Long, bold lashes were still very much in fash
With brown mascara trending on TikTok in 2025 and chocolate being the “it” color of fall, we’re all for trying this trend. Our tester loved the brown shade of this tubing mascara, noting it was clearly brown, but not too light on her dark lashes. She also appreciated how smoothly the lightweight formula applied, creating a super-defined look. Expect lift and length, rather than curl and volume, she shares. The tapered, dense brush performs nicely, coating the lower lashline without leaving any smud
For a true brown shade with a touch of shimmer, Coffee Bean by Revlon is a fabulous choice (not to mention a ’90s classic). Despite the pearlescent finish, I love how this lipstick feels subtle enough for daytime, but still playful enough for nightt
Humectants: Hydration is important. “Many lip plumpers also use humectants, most commonly hyaluronic acid or glycerin, that will help pull and hold hydration into the skin,” notes Dr. Saedi. “Pulling in hydration will help give the lips a smoother, plumper appearance. Lips are prone to losing moisture, which is why hyaluronic acid is such a helpful ingredient. Generally, skin that is fully hydrated and moisturized looks smoother and helps conceal the appearance of fine lines . This is one of the reasons why moisturizing your skin and keeping it hydrated is so important for your face and li
