The Best Bottom-Lash Mascaras Because You're All Set Up Top (2025)

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Ami Cole Lash-Amplifying Mascara

Add some definition to your bottom lashes with this deep black pigmented mascara, which has a wand suitable for the tiniest of lashes. Shea butter and jojoba oil add hydrating benefits to the formula, ensuring your lashes stay conditioned no matter the occasion.

LYS Beauty Lash Confidence Curling & Lengthening Clean Mascara

Long-wearing and lengthening, this mascara is suitable to wear on your bottom lashes, as the wand is curved just right to hit all the lashes without transferring mascara to the skin. After one swipe, your bottom lashes might just end up looking better than your top ones—we'll let them duel it out.

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Full Frontal Volume, Lift & Curl Mascara

Fenty never misses, which is why it's no shocker that this volumizing and lifting mascara is suitable for your delicate bottom eyelashes. The brush is thickening, yet, if you turn it to the side, it's thin enough to apply a layer of mascara to your bottom lashes without incident. We love mascaras that give us multiple benefits for our buck!

Pixi by Petra Lower Lash Mascara

When it comes to applying mascara to your lower lashes, the trick is in the brush. What makes this Pixi mascara (made specifically for your bottom lashes) so amazing is its super-precise, teeny-tiny brush. This stick-thin applicator makes applying mascara to your baby lashes a breeze without any clumping. Not to mention its beeswax and carnauba wax formula, which nourishes your lashes and keeps the smudging at bay.

Estée Lauder Double Wear Zero-Smudge Lengthening Mascara

If the name of this hardworking mascara doesn't convince you this stuff is the truth, I'm not sure what will. According to the brand, your lashes will look good for 15 hours because of this product's Smudge-Shield Technology, which can withstand heat and humidity.

Chanel Inimitable Intense Mascara

Lower lashes are super-fine, so it takes a precise brush to work its magic in order to evenly separate, curl, and define each lash. This holy-grail Chanel mascara delivers that and more with its uniquely shaped applicator. It's also waterproof, so it'll lock your lashes in place for hours on end.

Essence Cosmetics Volume Stylist Mascara

The brush is what makes this mascara so exceptional, Figueroa is a big fan. "This mascara has the perfect brush for lower lashes because of the paddle brush, which reaches every lash and adds definition," she says. "It also lasts 18 hours, which is great for a smudge-free application."

La-Roche Posay Toleriane Waterproof Mascara

I haven't turned back since the moment I converted to this drugstore gem. I only have about 30 seconds to apply my mascara during my rushed mornings, and this formula never fails me. The waterproof formula gives my bottom lashes the ultimate boost, and the gentle, fragrance-free formula is specifically made for sensitive eyes. Translation: You won't have to worry aboutit making you cry.

Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara

This brush was crafted to offer exactly what your bottom lashes need: fast-working precision. It's compact enough to grasp your lashes with no clumping involved. Plus, how can you beat the price point?

Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara

We have a warm place in our hearts for Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara. It's a cult favorite for a reason, and this waterproof version lives up to its reputation. For a night out, when you want your bottom lashes to up your selfie game, reach for this water-resistant formula that won't smear after a long night.

Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara

With Zendaya as its poster girl, trying Lash Idôle Mascara by Lancôme was a no-brainer. We love the product's sleek and sexy design, which is in step with its results: long, tantalizing lashes. The applicator brush comes with 360 micro-bristles that coat every lash with a light, albeit long-lasting, gel formula. Pro tip: Try the travel-sized version for better control and easy application.

L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Original Mascara

If you're looking to feign falsies, look no further than L’Oreal Paris' Iconic Telescopic Original Mascara. Its double-sided brush works to define, lift, and lengthen lashes—Figueroa added, "This mascara gives you the ultimate lengthwhile separatingwhich is essentialwhen doing makeupon the bottom lashes. It fits perfectly without the fear of smudging the lower lash line, which is a plus!"

Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara

Reviewers agree that the budget-friendly Lash Sensational can serve as a dupe for luxury mascaras. Formulated with bamboo extract, it serves up long, lush lashes—at an affordable price point, no less. In case that's not enough, it's safe for those with sensitive eyes (both with or without contact lenses).

It Cosmetics Hello Lashes+ Volumizing Mascara with Lash Serum

Hello Lashes+ will have you saying "hello, beautiful" when looking into the mirror. The volumizing mascara is formulated with nourishing ingredients—biotin, argan oil, and jojoba oil—and comes with a 360-degree lash-wrapping applicator so no lash goes unbrushed. It can wear up to 24 hours but is easily and gently removed with nothing more than warm water.

Tarte Cosmetics Tartlette Tubing Mascara

Known for being as easy to remove as it is to apply, tubing mascara is an excellent option for those who want long-wear but don't want to spend a lot of time removing their eye makeup with remover. Figueroa explained, "This tubing mascara is great for big impact with minimal effort because it wraps each lash with tubes that wash off with water and won't flake or smudge under the eyes. I also love the rubber-tip brush because it combs through the lashes during application."

What to Look for in Bottom-Lash Mascara

• Waterproof Formula: Look for waterproof, no-smudge formulas that can withstand moisture from sweat and tears. Remember that your bottom lashes are likely to experience more wetness than your top ones, plus are more likely to touch the skin.
• Small, Curved Wand: A mascara wand for bottom lashes should be small and easy to control. Precision application is the key to preventing clumping. A slight curve also helps make it easier to follow the contour of your eye.
• Shade: Applying a mascara designed for bottom lashes gives you the opportunity to experiment with color. Going bold on the upper lashes? Try a neutral shade on the bottom for a more subtle look. Conversely, going darker on the bottom can create more drama. For the most natural effect, you can even use a clear mascara on the lower lashes.