One thing all beauty lovers can bond over is how difficult it can be to fall in love with a makeup brand that continuously offers high-quality products at scarily high prices. While there are a number of heritage brands that have remained in reach of the “average” consumer through accessible price points, there are a few whose formulas have stayed unaltered in the face of increased production demand over time. As a beauty editor, I pay special attention to the brands that set themselves apart from others, taking note of which core products never fall out of style.
Enter Lancôme—a Paris-based brand offering elevated makeup, skincare, and fragrance essentials since 1935. While Lancôme’s extensive product selection has become world-renowned, the brand remains focused on its French roots. It’s no wonder the fashion-forward French crowd flocks to it during their pharmacy shopping sprees. The brand’s mascaras, especially, are second to none, offering formulas that boost the the length and volume of natural lashes with astonishing longevity.
Below, we’re sharing our curated edit of the best Lancôme mascaras for all your lash goals along with our honest opinions and glowing reviews from happy customers. You may even spot a few more makeup must-haves we love from the brand.
The Best Lancôme Mascaras, Listed
Best Overall: Lancôme Lash Idôle Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara
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Lash Idôle Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara
This legendary mascara has earned its unbeatable reputation. It targets every single lash for instant lift, length, and fanned-out volume without clumping. Infused with antioxidant-rich white tea extract to condition and care for the lashes, its formula lasts for up to 24 hours without budging. The mascara also uses a brush with 360 micro-bristles to lengthen every lash.
Customer Review: “Love this mascara. It feels light on the lashes, but makes the lashes kind and beautiful. Two coats makes it look voluminous. My new favorite additions to my collection.”
Pros: delivers falsie-level, fanned-out length and volume to natural lashes
Cons: all-day wear may produce light flaking under and around the lash line
Product Specs: 0.27 oz tube with a curved mascara brush
Best for High Definition: Lancôme Définicils High Definition Lengthening Mascara
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Définicils Defining & Lengthening Mascara
The best-selling Défincils Defining & Lengthening mascara features an ergonomic brush applicator with grooved bristles that help deliver the perfect amount of product to the lashes for gradual, even application. Its buildable formula is also a favorite of mine since it offers longer, more defined lashes in seconds and does not smudge or flake.
Customer Review: “If combined with Lancôme’s lash primer, mascara will perform much better. The brush allows for individual lash color deposit, can lift lashes if applied starting at the lash root and as far as I’m concerned, no better mascara exists.”
Pros: formula offers smudge-proof and clump-free application
Cons: none
Product Specs: 0.21 oz tube with a mascara brush
Best for a Doll-Like Look: Lancôme Hypnôse Doll Lashes Extending & Separating Mascara
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Hypnôse Doll Lashes Extending & Separating Mascara
I’ve always been told I have doll-like eyes. While I owe some of the credit to my genetics, the rest of it goes to this incredible mascara. The brand’s FiberShine formula sculpts, lengthens, and thickens while the brush provides smooth application and definition for hard-to-reach lashes.
Customer Review: “I have naturally long and curly lashes. This is the only brush that is shaped to work with my lashes and makes sure the corner ones are well extended. The brush is very thick so if you have short thin lashes this will probably not work well for you. Of all the mascaras I’ve tried, this remains my favorite. Unbeatable!”
Pros: provides a lifted lash look that’s perfect for fine, thin lashes
Cons: individuals with oily skin may notice light smudging
Specs: 0.22 oz tube with a cone-shaped mascara brush
Best for Adding Drama: Lancôme Hypnôse Instant Full Body Volume Mascara
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Hypnôse Drama Instant Volumizing Mascara
When I’m asked which Lancôme mascara is best for bold eye makeup looks, the Hypnôse Drama Instant Volumizing Mascara comes to mind. Not only does it deliver up to 17 times more volume and 24 hours of wear, but it has a buildable formula that uses 2% bonding complex to give the lashes a fuller appearance and intense onyx black pigments.
Customer Review: “I really enjoyed wearing this mascara. It lengthened my lashes without making them feel dry or crunchy like some other brands. I wore it all day and also didn’t have any fallout or raccoon eyes.”
Pros: delivers up to 17 times more volume and up to 24-hour wear
Cons: formula has a tendency to clump and flake with more than one coat
Specs: 1.07 oz tube with an S-shaped mascara brush
Best for Pumping Up the Volume: Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara
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Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara
If your goal is to add more volume to your lashes without relying solely on falsies to get the job done, consider the Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara. The smudge-proof, volumizing, and lengthening mascara features ultra-black pigments that coat each lash evenly while its soft brush uses wavy bristles to deliver intense, clump-free volume without looking spidery.
Customer Review: “After using Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara, I received many compliments on my lashes. It’s priced at a great amount, is easy to apply and doesn’t smudge. I really enjoy it and would buy it in the future.”
Pros: formulated with ultra-black pigments that evenly coat each lash
Cons: product flakes with all-day wear and is challenging to remove
Product Specs: 0.33 oz tube with a mascara brush
Best for a Waterproof Finish: Lancôme Hypnôse Drama Instant Full Body Volume Waterproof Mascara
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Hypnose Drama Instant Full Body Volume Waterproof Mascara
Finding a waterproof mascara that can offer the volume and length you’re after can be challenging, but this mascara is the solution. You’ll immediately notice how much fuller and longer your lashes appear after coating them with its fluid, creamy formula. My lashes are thick and short, so I love using this mascara’s S-shaped, convex brush to ensure every lash is defined and separated.
Customer Review: “I love this mascara! The unique shape of the brush makes it easy for me to get into the corners of my lashes without overloading and clumping up the center. It holds [a] curl nicely and gives good volume and length. No issues with smudging in my experience either.”
Pros: features a full-contact S-shaped brush that coats lashes for a lifted look
Cons: experienced slight clumping after two coats of product
Product Specs: 0.22 oz tube with an S-shaped brush
Best for Falsie-Level Length: Le 8 Hypnôse Serum-Infused Volumizing Mascara
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Le 8 Hypnôse Serum-Infused Volume Mascara
Did you know there are mascaras that make your your lashes not only look great when you’re wearing them but also healthier in the long run? This mascara gives your lashes buildable, plush volume using a nourishing formula crafted with 91% black palm, shea butter, and eight nourishing amino acids. You’ll have stronger, healthier lashes in four weeks!
Customer Review: “I’ve used this for the past two days and I’ve had so much volume. The curl holds all day. Length is lengthening! I never use high quality mascara and this has completely changed my mind.”
Pros: uses an ultra-soft vegetal fiber mascara brush that smoothly coats all lashes
Cons: none
Product Specs: 0.30 oz tube with a mascara brush
Best for Priming Lashes: Lancôme Cils Booster XL Enhancing Lash & Mascara Primer
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Cils Booster Xl Vitamin-Infused Lash Thickening Mascara Primer
While this pick isn’t technically a mascara, it made the list because a couple coats of it will help all aforementioned mascaras reach their full potential. This Lancôme mascara primer creates a smooth surface for your favorite mascara to glide on to. It uses a conditioning formula of microfibers as well as vitamins B5 and E to give your lashes a fuller and longer appearance as well as to boost the pigment of your mascara.
Customer Review: “I know it’s on the pricey side but it is worth it. The absolute staple in my routine! Been using this primer for years and it has helped my lashes grow and stay strong. Also allows you to use nearly any mascara because it provides such a solid base”
Pros: separates and coats eyelashes with a nourishing, conditioning formula
Cons: formula feels very wet on the lashes upon application
Product Specs: 0.18 oz tube with brush
More Lancôme Makeup Favorites
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Care and Glow Serum Concealer
Glowy makeup is still on the rise, and I’m hopping on the trend by using this Care and Glow Serum Concealer to my our base makeup a soft, glowy look. This serum-infused, medium-coverage concealer is offered in 24 shades and uses a formula with hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and peptides.
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Lip Idôle Squalane 12 Butterglow Hydrating Lip Balm
A good balm that not only nourishes the lips but adds a subtle flush of color is always a win, but this Lancôme lip balm takes things to the next level using a formula filled with 12% squalane, shea butter, jojoba oil, and ceramides to instantly provide shine and improve the skin’s moisture barrier over time.
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Teint Idôle Ultra Wear Full Coverage Concealer
When it comes to full-coverage concealers, this one is worth the investment. It helps brighten the appearance of dark circles and cover imperfections without creasing or caking, using a formula infused with skin-loving rose extract, moringa seed, and water lily extract. Plus, it doesn’t settle into fine lines.
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Idôle Ultra-Precise Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner
If you ask any Who What Wear beauty editor, there’s a high chance they have this eyeliner in the makeup kit to help them create sleek wings in seconds. The Idôle Ultra-Precise Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner offers one-stroke application with up to 24 hours of waterproof, smudge-proof, and flake-free wear.
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Teint Idôle Ultra Wear Care & Glow Foundation
Looking for a foundation that will give your skin natural-looking luminosity? This glow serum foundation by Lancôme offers up to 24 hours of wear with buildable medium coverage and SPF 24. Its also formulated with hyaluronic and mandelic acids to hydrate, smooth, and refine your skin for the ultra-glowy finish your after.
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Juicy Tubes Original Lip Gloss
Recently, I authored an ode to clear lip glosses with the Juicy Tubes Original Lip Gloss at its heart. I’ve worn this classic lippie for years (in a number of shades), and it’s never let me down. It offers high-shine and lasting hydration in three finishes: sparkle, creamy, and jelly. Its nourishing formula is also infused with vitamin E to hydrate and soften the lips.
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L’Absolu Lacquer Long-Lasting Liquid Lipstick
Liquid lipstick has also been having a moment lately, and this long-lasting option by Lancôme is a clear winner in my book. The innovative lip lacquer combines the comfort and shine of a lip gloss, the pigment of a lipstick, and longevity of a stain with a lightweight, non-sticky formula. To keep your lips looking and feeling their best, the formula is enriched with glycerin.
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Le Stylo Waterproof Long Lasting Eyeliner
When it comes to long lasting, waterproof eyeliners; this Lancôme must-have is at the top of my list. Offered in two versatile shades, the pencil eye pencil glides onto the skin without tugging or snagging for precise application and pigmented color that doesn’t flake. The pencil’s buttery, smooth formula is complimented by its built-in smudger for the perfect smoky eye.
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Teint Idôle Ultra 24H Long Wear Matte Foundation
If you prefer a matte foundation, try this Lancôme pick. Offered in 55 shades, the Teint Idôle Ultra 25H Long Wear Matte Foundation is a full-coverage, natural matte foundation that’s both sweat and water-proof. It’s also ideal for sensitive skin, as its free of mineral oil and contains less than 1% synthetic fragrance.
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Drama Liqui-Pencil Longwear Eyeliner
We’re also lovingtheir hybrid gel eyeliner pencil. The aptly named product brings on the drama with six eye-catching pigments in matte, glitter, and metallic finishes that last for up to 24 hours. It has a blendable creamy texture that, once applied, and won’t smudge, fade, flake, or transfer.
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Fix It Forget It Setting Spray
A setting spray can either make or break your makeup look, so it’s important to choose one that works in tandem with your products for the best possible finish. Lancôme’s anti-pollution setting spray sets and refreshes makeup while leaving the skin hydrated and shine-free for up to 24 hours using a mixture of vitamin-C-rich kiwi extract, moringa seeds, and witch hazel.
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Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover
One of the worst things you can do for the health of your skin is leaving makeup on overnight. To help give your skin a clean slate, we recommend using this oil-based makeup remover to help remove waterproof makeup without irritating the skin. It has a Bi-Phase formula that lifts makeup and leaves the skin cleansed.
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