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9 Fiber Mascaras That Will Literally Transform Your Lashes

They’re almost as good as extensions.

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If you have short, nonexistent lashes or you’re just totally disappointed with the wimpiness of your current mascara, then allow me to introduce you to the wonderful world of fiber mascaras. They may look like your normal mascaras, but each of these formulas is filled with teeny-tiny silk, nylon, or rayon fibers that literally stick to your lashes to give them temporary volume, thickness, and length. And unlike fake lashes, fiber mascaras look completely natural and are just as easy to apply as your regular mascara.

Sold? Great! Because I rounded up the nine top-rated fiber mascaras, below, that will give your lashes a major boost. Just don’t be surprised when people ask if you’re wearing falsies.

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This Everyday Fiber Mascara

Glossier Lash Slick

Glossier Lash Slick
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This fiber formula from Glossier is hands down my favorite mascara for everyday use. You only need two coats to get perfectly defined lashes that still look natural. How? The fibers in this formula are really, really small, giving you subtle length and volume that never looks spidery.

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This Volumizing Fiber Mascara

Lorac Pro Plus Fiber Mascara

Lorac Pro Plus Fiber Mascara
Now 49% Off
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I have seriously short lashes, but a few swipes of this volumizing fiber mascara transform them into the thick, full lashes of my dreams. The formula uses nylon fibers that stick to your lashes to mimic the effect of falsies—and the tapered brush makes it easy to hit the inner and outer corners of your eyes without making a mess on your lids.

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This CBD-Infused Fiber Mascara

Milk Makeup Kush High Volume Mascara Mini

Milk Makeup Kush High Volume Mascara Mini
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Every time you wriggle on this mascara, two things happen: Little fibers are deposited onto your lashes for intense, long-lasting length and hemp-derived cannabis seed oil nourishes and conditions your lashes so they’re healthier and less prone to breakage. Oh, and the mini size is so cute and will fit perfectly in even your tiniest, most impractical purse.

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This Drugstore Fiber Mascara

Covergirl Super Sizer Fibers Mascara

Covergirl Super Sizer Fibers Mascara
Now 23% Off
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You don’t need to spend a ton of money to get your hands on a fiber mascara that’s truly amazing. This inexpensive drugstore favorite does it all: lengthens, separates, defines, and thickens thanks to, you guessed it, those tiny fibers—along with a fanned-out brush that uses staggered bristles to coat every single lash.

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This Lengthening Fiber Mascara

Dior Diorshow Lash-Extension Effect Volume Mascara

Dior Diorshow Lash-Extension Effect Volume Mascara

If you’re a little skeptical about the whole fiber thing, try this cult-favorite mascara, which has just a small dose of itty-bitty microfibers that cling to your lashes in a natural, subtle way. And thanks to the mascara’s fat spoolie that’s dense with bristles, you’ll get long, clump-free lashes every time you swipe it on.

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This Two-in-One Fiber Mascara

L’Oréal Paris Voluminous X Fiber Mascara

L’Oréal Paris Voluminous X Fiber Mascara
Now 66% Off

I am legitimately obsessed with this drugstore mascara, to the point where I’ve turned three friends into believers too. The dual-ended formula has a mascara-level primer on one end and a fiber-filled mascara on the other end, so you can quickly flip back and forth to build major volume.

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This Three-Step Fiber Mascara Kit

Mia Adora 3D Fiber Lash Mascara by Mia Adora

Mia Adora 3D Fiber Lash Mascara by Mia Adora

Alright, so, a three-step system just for your lashes might seem a little extra, but not according to the 5,000 people (seriously) on Amazon who gave this mascara glowing reviews. Just swipe on the black thickening gel, brush on the dry microfibers, then seal it all in with another coat of gel.

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This Squeeze-Tube Fiber Mascara

Eyeko Rock Out and Lash Out Mascara

Eyeko Rock Out and Lash Out Mascara

This jet-black formula is filled with a mix of thickening fibers and cellulose powder (both are safe for sensitive eyes), which work together to give you majorly thick-looking lashes. The packaging is kind of genius too: Just squish the tube and swish the curved spoolie back and forth to pick up every last bit of formula, long before it ever dries out.

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This Fiber-Filled Lash Primer

Lancôme Cils Booster XL Super-Enhancing Mascara Base

Lancôme Cils Booster XL Super-Enhancing Mascara Base

If you are already in love with your mascara and can’t imagine swapping it for a new one, try this fiber-filled primer instead. It pre-loads your lashes with a thick coat of microfibers, so you can layer on your usual mascara right afterward for a hella-voluminous, amped-up finish.

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Chloe Metzger
Deputy Beauty Director

Chloe Metzger is the deputy beauty director at Cosmopolitan, overseeing the editorial content and growth strategy of the hair, makeup, and skin space on digital, while also obsessively writing about the best hair products for every hair type (curly girl here; whattup), and the skincare routines that really, truly work (follow her on Instagram to see behind-the-scenes pics of that magazine life). She brings nearly a decade of writing and editing expertise, and her work has appeared in Allure, Health, Fitness, Marie Claire, StyleCaster, and Parents. She also has an unhealthy adoration for Tom Hanks and would like to please meet him one day, if you could arrange that. Thanks.

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Lauren Balsamo
Deputy Beauty Director

Lauren Balsamo is deputy beauty director at Cosmopolitan, where she writes, edits, and produces all types of beauty content—from product reviews to personal essays and trend reports. She has covered beauty for nine years at Cosmopolitan and has contributed to Women’s Health and Seventeen magazines as well. Follow her on Instagram

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