Your-Lashes-But-Better? Beauty Editors Swear By These Brown Mascaras For A Soft And Fluttery Finish

Your-Lashes-But-Better? Beauty Editors Swear By These Brown Mascaras For A Soft And Fluttery FinishWho Is Brown Mascara Best For?

If you’re wondering, ‘will brown mascara suit me?’ then rest assured that the answer is most likely: yes. However, it’s worth noting that some eye colours and skin tones will particularly reap the benefits of a softer chocolate lash.

‘Brown mascara can be used by anyone, and suits all eye colours. It’s a perfect choice if you are looking for something softer than a traditional black mascara,’ says Simlett. ‘Brown mascara does however really pop against blue eyes. As blue and brown are opposites on the colour wheel it enhances and amplifies blue eye colours amazingly.’

She notes that while any age can suit and wear brown mascara, it can be a great choice for anyone looking to reduce the intensity of their everyday make-up as they get older. ‘If you are looking for something slightly toned down as your makeup style evolves with age, brown mascara can be a great choice for a softened and less dramatic look,’ she says.

How To Wear Brown Mascara

‘I love to apply a red-based, chocolate-brown eye shadow such as MAC Swiss Chocolate over the eye, alongside a rich, warm-brown eye pencil like Costa Riche,’ says Simlett. ‘For deeper skin tones, a sumptuous brown shade such as Embark is perfect, and apply a more dramatic eye pencil like Coffee along with it. Top this off with the new Chestnut MAC Stack mascara, and you have a super on-trend, but very wearable makeup look.’

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Best for drama

MAC Macstack Mascara

Looking for a mascara that’s impossible to clump? This volumising formula gives you full control of your final flutter, allowing you to achieve natural length in just one coat or full drama with a few extra coats. Not to mention, its new chestnut shade is so rich.

Best waterproof

Dior Diorshow Waterproof Mascara

Don’t be fooled: brown mascaras might appear more natural, but some are still prone to panda-style smudging. If you’re predisposed to watery eyes, we recommend playing it safe with a sturdy waterproof formula. This one from Dior has been our go-to for years.

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Best for smoky eyes

Lancôme Hypnôse Mascara

For fans of a cat-eye finish, this emollient mascara allows you to sculpt your lashes into a sleek feminine shape. Not only that, its blend of polymers and waxes means they’re enveloped in soft and supple colour that doesn’t leave them feeling clumpy or flaky. Win, win, win.

Best natural

Westman Atelier Eye Want You Mascara

This shea butter-powered mascara is the definition of good-for-you make-up. Not only does it deliver instant drama to lifeless lashes thanks to its plant-based fibre formula, it also nourishes them while you wear it.

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Best for volume

Chanel Le Volume De Chanel Waterproof

Looking for longer, plumper and thicker lashes and a formula that can hold its own against sweat, tears and a spin class? This luxury wand is a great option for anyone looking for a brown waterproof mascara that also looks sleek in their handbag.

Best for length

L’Oreal Paris Volume Million Lashes Panorama Mascara

This multi-level bristle brush is designed to fit your lashes perfectly, meaning even stray corner lashes get the coat of colour they need. Pro tip? Use the nifty tip to add extra drama to the outer eyes.

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Best for definition

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Dream Pop Push Up Lashes!

There’s a Pillow Talk product for everything now, mascara included, and the truth is: this deep reddish-brown hue looks fantastic on lashes. Best for blue eyes, this pop of cherry chocolate is the perfect summer make-up switch-up.

Best shade range

Hermès Trait d’Hermès Volume Mascara

If you’re looking for an ultra-luxurious formula to gift, this Hermès mascara is the perfect blind buy. The softened chocolate hue will flatter any eye colour, skin tone or age group and the design is just exquisite.

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Best for curl

Sisley So Curl Mascara

If you’re struggling with stubborn straight lashes, we’d pair this targeted formula with a high quality lash curler. Not only will you achieve an eye-widening flare, you’ll also be met with thicker, fuller hairs.

Best for thickening

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

Everyone’s first mascara is back with a truly on-brand chocolate hue. Rich in colour, it uses film-forming polymers to secure a long lasting lash that’s thick, dramatic and doesn’t compromise on pigment. There’s a reason its withstood the test of time.

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