Beautiful lashes are extremely hot right now.  Every girl wants long, thick and defined, yet totally-natural-looking lashes.  This can be hard to accomplish.

The search for this magical tube of black goop can be overwhelming.  So here’s a list of mascaras developed for the specific look you are trying to achieve.

DEFINING

Splurge: Lancome Definicils High Definition Mascara ($25 at sephora.com)

Steal: Boosts No7 Exceptional Definition Mascara ($7.99 at Target)

VOLUMIZING

Splurge: MAC False Lashes Mascara ($19 at maccosmetics.com)

Steal: Maybelline Volume’ Express Falsies Mascara ($5.94 at Target)

LENGTHENING

Splurge: Dior DiorShow Unlimited Mascara ($24.50 at Dillard’s)

Steal: Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara ($6.94 at Target)

CURLING

Splurge: Urban Decay Supercurl Curling Mascara ($20 at Ulta)

Steal: L’Oreal Double Extend Beauty Mascara ($8.99 at Target)

CONDITIONING

Splurge: Fresh Supernova Mascara ($25 at sephora.com)

Steal: Clinique Naturally Glossy Mascara ($14.50 at marykay.com)

ALL-IN-ONE

Splurge: Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils ($30 at sephora.com)

Steal: Mary Kay Lash Love ($15 at marykay.com)

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