5 of the best volumising mascaras

It's no surprise this is a bestseller. It lifts and lengthens and lasts without smudging. To try it is to love it. Benefit They're Real! Mascara, £19.50

Apply the Extreme Party Mascara for big volume without clumping, then layer on the No Smudge Mascara in the other end of the tube for waterproofing and long wear. Bobbi Brown Dual Ended Mascara, £21

Combining spheres and straight bristles in the brush, this instantly defines and thickens lashes for a super glam look – and claims to have a 16-hour hold. Bourjois 1 Seconde Volume Mascara, £9.99

One coat amplifies your lashes. Two looks dramatic. Apply by looking down into a mirror, lifting your lid and sweeping the brush in a zig-zag motion, starting at the outer corner of the eye. No7 Lash Impact Mascara, £13.50

This gives scene-stealing, long, full, non-flaky lashes. Now also available in a waterproof version, which really doesn't budge. Smashbox Full Exposure Mascara, £18

For more mascara ideas look at our waterproof mascara gallery.