We all know TikTok loves to create new names for tried and tested beauty hacks and turn them into trends. The latest viral makeup trend to pop up on our ‘For You’ page? ‘Mascara cocktailing’.
But don’t dust off your cocktail shaker just yet. Mascara cocktailing is just a fancy word for layering two mascaras (and maybe a lash primer) to enhance your natural lashes. The result? A false lash effect, without the falsies.
This is certainly no new technique. Makeup artists and beauty addicts alike have been perfecting their mascara cocktails for years to find the perfect formula that gives a false lash illusion.
But now, as many in the beauty community have given up lash extensions and embraced their natural lashes, mascara cocktailing is making a major comeback. Even Jessica Alba has jumped on the trend!
So what is the perfect recipe for long, voluminous lashes? A good mascara cocktail starts with freshly curled lashes for extra lift. The next step is to decide what look you want to achieve, and choose your ‘ingredients’ (AKA mascaras) accordingly.
For example, length and volume. The first coat should be a volumising mascara, focusing on the lash line to the middle of the lash. You can also start with a lash primer to really level-up your lash game. Then go in with a lengthening mascara from lash line to tip to achieve a super lifted look.
Ready to perfect your mascara cocktail? Here are six of the best volumising and lengthening mascaras in Australia.
The best mascara cocktail products
essence i love extreme crazy volume mascara
This affordable power-player has become TikTok’s favourite drugstore mascara for a reason. It delivers unbeatable volume and lift with just a couple of coats – and it performs even better in a mascara cocktail.
Read more essence i love extreme crazy volume mascara reviews.
$8 at Priceline
L’Oreal Paris Telescopic Lift Mascara
If you’re looking for a lash lift in a bottle, this is the mascara for you. The lengthening formula has even solidified its status as a red carpet staple thanks to Eva Longoria’s Oscars makeup.
$18.99 at Chemist Warehouse
Lancome Lash Idole Mascara
With a clump-free finish, this cult-favourite mascara gives the falsie effect without the hassle of applying lashes. It won’t transfer, smudge or flake, but it will deliver a dramatic lift so be prepared.
$57 at MECCA
Maybelline Sky High Mascara
The hype surrounding the Sky High mascara is worth it. There’s no other drugstore mascara we’d rather reach for when it comes to long, lifted lashes that actually stay in place all day.
Read more Maybelline Sky High Mascara reviews.
$12.99 at Chemist Warehouse
Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Universal Volumising Mascara
This volumising mascara is a must-have for dramatic lashes that last all day. It won’t flake or smudge and, although it’s not waterproof, will endure even the most epic nights out.
$35 at Sephora
Mcobeauty Xtendlash
Mcobeauty’s mascara is a tried and tested favourite among the bh team. It delivers length and volume without leaving your lashes clumpy. The best part? You can pick it up during your weekly Woolies grocery shop!
$16.80 at Woolworths
Main image credit: @jessicaalba
Have you tried mascara cocktailing before? What is your go-to mascara hack?
I don’t have the time for this. I’d rather one mascara that can do it all.