What are the Best Must-Have Mascaras for Summer?

The dog days of summer make us want to do nothing other than be lazzzzzzzzy around the house.  Too bad obligations like work and FlyWheel constantly intrude on this downtime.  Luckily, we have the magic wands to transform tired eyes, in dramatically sexy peepers with merely a swipe of mascara.  Awaken eyes with a POP of eye-luminating innovations that revitalize lashes while invigorating your appearance.

1. IT Cosmetics Hello Lashes Tight Line Full Lash Length Mascara/ Primer

Stay sleek on the go during those busy weeks ahead with Tightline Full Lash Length Black Mascara/Primer.  This exclusive skinny wand allows the mascara to be applied all the way down to the root of your lashes, unlike most mascara wands that leave the bottom third of your lashes uncoated!  Lift and lengthen your lashes with this light-weight, effective formula.  This power product packs a punch of peptides, collagen and proteins to defy breakage one lash as a time.  You can’t go wrong with an application that gives your lashes the most effective dosage of nourishment as it magnifies each follicle.

Price: $24.00 on QVC.com

2. BECCA Ultimate Mascara

Say good morning bright eyes with a water-resistant mascara that wraps lashes in microtubes for ultimate lengthening and thickening.  This delicious mascara instantly amps up the drama with an advanced formula that individually wraps each lash to deliver eye-opening volume, length, and definition. Every stroke contains antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals to help strengthen, reduce lash loss, and impart a shiny, natural look. The conical brush coats evenly for impressive lift and curl, and the water-resistant formula holds your look in place, regardless of the day’s adventure.

Price:  $24 on Sephora.com

3. IT Cosmetics Hello Lashes

Brighten up your eyes and say “hello” to fab lashes. It Cosmetics Hello Lashes features a spiked applicator for maximum reach of every lash and a no-slip grip for easy application!  Since it is clinically proven to quadruple the volume of your lashes, your eyes will pop all day long!  This richly nourishing formula contains anti-aging vitamins & amino acids, hydro-collagen and acai & green tea to make lashes look black hot.

Price: $24.00 at QVC.com

4. Maybelline Volum' Express Falsies Big Eyes Washable Mascara

Call the troops, because we are introducing a beauty revolution that won’t break the budget.  This magical mascara has a dual-ended tube that boasts 360° of all around glamour.  The two brush combo is specifically designed for top and bottom lashes.  Boom, boom, pow! This special quick-dry formula holds lashes in place, so your lashes look like falsies without any risk of a beauty blunder.  

Price: $9.50 at Maybelline.com

5. VMV Hypoallergenics Ooh La Lash Volumizing Mascara

Make an impact the natural way.  This hot haute mascara is non-smearing and sans allergens.  Perfect for those with eye sensitivity, you can wear rich long-lasting color without fearing irritation.  Plus the wand creates an easy-to-apply delivery system that coats every lash – even those tiny ones in the corner. 

Price: $23 at VMVHypoallergenics.com

6.  Rimmel London ScandalEyes Mascara

This cheeky mascara from over the pond is your license to get naughty.  We can't get enough of the MaxDensity brush, that's 50% larger and thicker, because it covers your lashes with attention - from corner to corner.  The bristles are designed to comb through clumps, so volume will scream. This bad-ass mascara will become the ultimate beauty weapon in your make-up bag. Watch it deliver 3x the collagen for plumper, sculpted lashes, 3x the keratin for strong and healthy lashes and...3x the attitude to guarantee scandalous behavior!

Price: $6 at drugstores nationwide