Ahead, the best lash primers to level up your mascara game
Lash primers may not be the most obvious addition to your makeup rota, but they’re certainly worth considering. Not to be confused with eyelash growth serums – which are formulated to extend the life of your lash cycle and therefore give the illusion of other-worldly lash growth – lash primers instead condition and protect your lashes whilst making your best mascara (if you choose to add it) work even harder.
If you’re reading this, you’re probably unsure on whether or not you need a lash primer, but take it from GLAMOUR editors who have tried a lot of beauty gimmicks, lash primer is absolutely not a product to be skipped.
Best lash primers at a glance – our top picks:
- Best overall: DIOR Diorshow Maximizer 3D Mascara Primer-Serum, £33, Boots
- Best tinted: Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Sky High Boosting Tinted Primer, £10.05, Amazon
- Best multitasker: RevitaLash Double Ended Volume Primer and Mascara Set, £37, Cult Beauty
- Best affordable: Max Factor False Lash Effect Max Out Primer, £6.34, Amazon
Often brimming with lash-loving ingredients like vitamin B5, ceramides, panthenol, beeswax, jojoba oil and more, some strengthen and improve the overall health of your lashes to make them look longer and thicker. Thanks to their clever, fast-drying formulas and easy-to-use mascara-shaped wands with bristles that glide effortlessly, they’re incredibly speedy to apply – there’s no need to worry about adding yet another step to your morning routine. Plus, this is the step you’ve been missing if you can’t seem to stop your mascara from smudging and ruining your perfectly applied eyeshadow or under-eye concealer.
No two lash primers are made equal – it all depends on what you’re looking for. Some people are naturally blessed with healthy lashes, so they may prefer formulas that work solely to keep mascara from flaking or smudging. Others might biologically have super sparse lashes and opt for formulas that focus on nourishment, hydration, length and volume. There are even options for those with sensitive skin around the eyes. Whatever your preference, rest assured I’ve tried a formula that will be perfect for you.
Scouring the beautysphere’s hoards of lash primers to find your perfect one is no easy task. To help you choose, I’ve put together a list of the very best lash primers to fit every budget and preference. I’ve considered everything, from the formula and its ingredients to the wand and packaging. So whether you’re looking for the best volumising mascara primers, the best cruelty-free lash primers or ophthalmologist-approved lash primers, to those that work best for sensitive eyes or suit anyone on a budget, GLAMOUR has got you covered. Get ready for your best flake-free and long-lasting lashes yet – no clumping in sight.
