Finding the best mascara for short lashes can be tricky. Everyone wants bold, long lashes, and many turn to falsies or getting lash extensions. Another popular option is a keratin lash lift — it's a treatment that lifts and curls your lashes from base to tip, giving you that voluminous look that short lashes often lack. However, these options aren’t always practical, making mascaras an easier and effortless solution.
But not just any mascara will do. For short lashes, you need to be picky. Some brushes are too thick, causing clumps, while heavy formulas can leave lashes looking like spider legs. To get the perfect look, you need volume, length, and a clump-free formula.
So, we’ve rounded up the nine best mascaras for short lashes that save you time and effort to get the long and voluminous lashes you deserve.
1. Cezanne Separate & Long Mascara
SGD12.81 (Photo from: amazon.com)
If you like your natural eyelashes but want to add some length and colour, you will love this popular mascara! The Cezanne Separate & Long Mascara comes in two shades: your OG black and a beautiful brown shade. It adds the length and separation we love, but we now also have options when it comes to colours. The chocolate brown matches lighter brown or warm coloured hair.
It’s perfect if: you just want to enhance your natural eyelashes. Why not try your hand at recreating IU's cocoa-coloured makeup look? The brown shade subtly adds length and colour giving you that effortless wide-eyed look.
2. Benefit Cosmetics They’re Real! Magnet Mascara
SGD51
You’ve heard of magnetic lashes and eyeliner, but now you can have full wispy lashes with just one step. The Benefit Cosmetics They’re Real! Magnet Mascara contains Magnetic Mineral Enriched Mixture with iron oxides that are attracted to the magnetic core in the mascara wand. This reaction gives your lashes intense clump-free lift and length that’s supposed to last up to 36 hours.
It’s perfect if: you struggle with straight Asian eyelashes. You can even get away with it being your only eye product of the day.
3. Canmake Off Surun Mascara
SGD17.20
The Canmake Off Surun Mascara is here to give your short lashes that delicate lift and length without going over the top. This one’s all about soft curls and natural vibes — perfect if you're after the “I-woke-up-like-this” look. Available in black, milk brown, dark cherry, and cat ash. The dark cherry shade adds a subtle touch of colour while keeping things natural. Bonus: it’s lightweight, so no clumping, even when you layer it on!
It’s perfect if: you're after a natural, fluttery look. It's super lightweight, so you can layer it up until you have your desired lash look without worrying about clumps.
4. Maybelline The Falsies Lash Lift Waterproof Mascara
SGD21.90 (Photo from: maybelline.com.sg)
The Maybelline The Falsies Lash Lift has a double-curved brush that’s as cute as it is functional! It curls your lashes for that wide-eyed look we all love, reaching every lash from root to tip. No lash left behind! This mascara lifts, separates, and adds the perfect amount of volume, making it the go-to mascara for short lashes if you want a bit of extra oomph without clumps.
It’s perfect if: want a soft glam smokey eye, this mascara can make your short lashes look elegant yet bold without being over the top. You can pair it with any colour eyeshadow, but a copper shade with black eyeliner will really make your eyes pop!
5. Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash
SGD51 (Photo from: benefitcosmetics.com)
With their signature Hook ‘n’ Roll™ mascara wand that gives your lashes amazing lift and curl, expect awake-looking eyes in a jiffy with the Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara. It also has a curl-setting formula that ensures extra hold even as you party for 12 hours straight.
It's perfect if: you want a lasting curl. For better results, use an eyelash curler beforehand! You can pair this will any makeup look, but you can't go wrong with a natural peachy eyeshadow that echoes the mascara's pink packaging.
6. Eyeko Black Magic Mascara Drama and Curl
GBP19/~SGD32.50 (Photo from: eyeko.com)
As the name suggests, expect dramatic results with this pick. With its carbon-black finish, the Eyeko Black Magic Mascara Drama & Curl is one of the best mascaras that can accentuate your lashes at full capacity while keeping its 90-degree curl throughout your busy day.
It's perfect if: you're looking for a lightweight formula that won't make your lashes look droopy. Amp up the drama with bold graphic eyeliner to achieve that bold and sultry siren eyes.
7. Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara
SGD33 (Photo from: sephora.sg)
Want a mascara that gives you volume without that ‘wet’ feeling? The Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara is your go-to. This mascara gives your short lashes volume, lift, and length, all while staying clump-free and lightweight. It’s easy to layer, so whether you're going for a soft look or something more dramatic, you’re in control. Plus, it dries super fast, so no waiting around for your lashes to set.
It's perfect if: you want quick, long lashes without the curler. It’s the ideal mascara for short lashes that gives you a wide-awake look in no time.
8. Kiss Me Heroine Make Long And Curl Mascara
SGD22.50 (Photo from: watsons.com.sg)
Have you ever bought a product that a Western beauty guru recommended only to find out that it doesn't work well with Asian features? Well, you wouldn't have a problem with the Kiss Me Heroine Make Long And Curl Mascara! If your issue is short, sparse lashes, prepare to be amazed by this fibre-in, pure black mascara that lengthens, curls and stays in place like crazy. It even moisturises your lashes with chamomile extract to make sure they get stronger and smoother through time. This one is HG material, we're telling you!
It's perfect if: you want a heavy-duty mascara that will hold up to humidity, sweat, and tears. This mascara for short lashes is well-known for its lasting power, so you definitely need a special eye makeup remover to remove it at the end of the day.
9. ETUDE Lash Up Comb Mascara
SGD24.50 (Photo from: etude.com)
The ETUDE Lash Up Comb Mascara has a unique comb brush that grabs your lashes right from the root, giving them all the length and volume you need to make your eyes pop. This comes in two shades: black and ash black — both perfect for getting that 'lifted' look while still keeping it natural.
It's perfect if: you want a long-lasting curl and defined lashes. Layer it up, and your short lashes will still stay neat and light.
(Cover photo from: @benefitcosmeticssg and benefitcosmetics.com)
The article was first published on 28 December 2021. Last updated: 18 October 2024.
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