If there’s one beauty product celebs can’t live without, it’s mascara. And honestly? Us too.
Whether they’re walking red carpets or posting “no-makeup” selfies (that definitely involve a little lash action), a good mascara makes all the difference.
So we did what any beauty-obsessed person would do: stalked the makeup artists of the stars to find out exactly which ones they swear by.
Think fluttery length, major volume, zero clumps and formulas that are red carpet tested and selfie approved. Because if it’s good enough for them, it’s definitely good enough for us.
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Keen to steal their secrets? Keep reading for the best celebrity-approved mascaras to add to your beauty routine.

01
Hypnose Doll Eyes Mascara
$71 at Lancôme
Loved by: Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian’s go-to for lashes? Lancôme’s Hypnôse Doll Eyes Mascara. Her makeup artist swears by it for creating that wide-eyed, lifted effect without having to reach for falsies. With just two coats, it gives major volume, serious length and that signature doll-like flutter Kim’s known for.
Key features:
- Volumised, extended and lifted lashes
- Wide-eye effect
- Flirtatious lash fringe for a bold, curved and clump-free finish
- Precise, separated corner and bottom lashes
Also available at:
- $71 from Sephora
- $71 from Myer
- $71 from Adore Beauty

02
Pat McGrath Labs Dark Star Mascara
$58 at Sephora
Loved by: Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift’s fluttery lashes? All thanks to her go-to: Pat McGrath Labs mascara. This cult-favourite formula doesn’t just lengthen and define, but it also conditions, strengthens, and hydrates your lashes while you wear it.
Key features:
- Instant volume
- Multidimensional length
- Weightless lift
- Gel-hybrid formula
Also available at:
- $58.54 at Revolve

03
L’Oréal Paris Volume Million Lashes Panorama Volumising Mascara
$32.99 at Adore Beauty
Loved by: Kendall Jenner
If you’ve ever envied Kendall Jenner’s effortlessly fluttery lashes, her secret’s out: she swears by L’Oréal Paris Panorama Mascara. The clever multi-level bristle brush grabs every single lash, while the smudge-proof formula keeps them looking fresh from morning glam to red carpet moments.
Key features:
- Provides fanned out volume for bigger looking eyes
- Clump free formula
- Smudge proof
Also available at:
- $27.99 from Chemist Warehouse

04
CoverGirl Lash Blast Clean Volume Mascara
$10.98 at Chemist Warehouse
Loved by: Bella Hadid
When Bella Hadid dropped her 10-minute beauty routine for when she’s on the go, you better believe we were paying attention. And the super affordable mascara she swears by? The CoverGirl Lash Blast Clean Volume Mascara.
Key features:
- Vegan formula
- Infused with argan and marula oils
Also available at:
- $21.95 from Priceline

05
Max Factor False Lash Effect Supreme Mascara
$33.95 at Adore Beauty (from May 12)
Loved by: Mary Phillips
With the tick of approval from celebrity makeup artist Mary Phillips, who says it “sculpts, separates, lengthens, and volumises,” the False Lash Effect Supreme Mascara gives you instant volume for a full-impact, high-volume lash look – and now comes in a new refillable tube.
Key features:
- Serum-infused formula, enriched with Keratin
- Lash-sculpting brush with unique bristles
- High-tech, refillable design for endless use
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