The Best Mascara Primers for Thicker, Fuller and Longer Lashes
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What is a mascara primer, and why do you need one? Ahead, we cover the ins and outs of this lash essential and where you can find it.
Need a helping hand with your lash routine? If you’ve been through countless mascaras and can’t seem to find one that actually hits the mark, fret not—all is not lost! It may just be that your lashes need a little encouragement to fall in line. Whether you’re struggling with thin lashes, short lashes, or little scragglers, there’s one product that can help you whip your lashes into shape: mascara primer.
Just as a regular primer serves to prep your skin for a smooth, clean and long-lasting base, a mascara primer works to set the foundation for better mascara application. As a general rule, mascara primers help to add more dramatic volume, curl, and length to your lashes, as well as better definition. Some particularly hardworking formulations can actually extend the wear of your mascara, keeping it from smudging or flaking throughout the day.
There are also formulations that go above and beyond, incorporating conditioning and strengthening ingredients like provitamin B5, shea butter, panthenol and hyaluronic acid, which help to keep your lashes strong with continued use.
All this is to say that if your regular mascara just isn’t cutting it, you might want to look into getting a primer. Not sure where to start? Worry not, as we’re taking the guesswork out of the search for you—find our favourite mascara primers below:
Tarte Tartelette™ Tubing Lash Primer, RM120
If drama is what you crave, Tarte is here to deliver. The brand’s iconic tubing mascara now has the perfect complement in this tubing lash primer, which lifts, volumises, and lengthens each individual lash. That, and its tubing formulation makes it super easy to remove after a long day—no scrubbing or rubbing required!
Dior Diorshow Maximizer 4D Lash Primer Serum, RM195
Dior’s mascara primer-serum hybrid lives up to its name, adding volume, length, curl and definition to your lashes with just a few swipes. However, it’s more than just a makeup aid—its unique formulation—infused with strengthening ingredients like cornflower extract and cotton flower extract—can also be used at night as a lash conditioner to strengthen and improve your lashes over time.
Fenty Beauty Hella Extra Mascara-Boosting Lash Primer, RM125
This ultra-creamy formula puts longevity first, extending your mascara wear and preventing smudging and flaking throughout the day. Better yet, its nude coco shade helps any shade of mascara stand out, so if you’re partial to vibrant coloured mascaras, you’ve found a match made in heaven!
Benefit Cosmetics They’re Real! Tinted Eyelash Primer, RM139
For those who love a natural, feathered look, Benefit Cosmetics mink-brown lash primer tints, defines and primes in one easy step. The water-resistant gel formulation is made to be worn on its own or as a primer to boost your mascara’s performance, helping you get the fluttery lashes of your dreams.
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