Five mascaras for adding length and volume to your lashes

With its ability to lift, lengthen and curl lashes, the best mascaras can open up your eyes and elevate your whole look.

If it’s volume you’re after, look for a big brush that will apply lots of product with each stroke.

Pick a thinner brush with smaller bristles to give natural definition to each lash without clumping.

Here are our five favourite mascaras for every preference this festive season

Legendary Eyes Vol. 2 - £25

Get it here: www.charlottetilbury.com

A nourishing, long-lasting mascara delivering full and fluttery lashes.

A magical gift of Legendary Lashes Volume 2 & a free Rock ‘N’ Kohl liner for iconic eyes! (www.charlottetilbury.com)

They're Real Lengthening Mascara - £22

Get it here: www.benefitcosmetics.com

Create that false lash effect with this cult volumising mascara.

They’re Real Mascara is the no.2 selling Prestige Mascara in the UK (www.benefitcosmetics.com)

Lash Slick - £14

Get it here: www.glossier.com

Perfect everyday mascara for a more natural look.

Extensions without the extensions (www.glossier.com)

Bourjois Volume Glamour £8.99

Get it here: www.boots.com

Gives you beautifully curved and thicker lashes without clumping.

This mascara is part of the Boots three-for-two offer (www.boots.com)

Chanel Le Volume £22.40

Get it here: www.johnlewis.com

Gives you instant volume and plumper lashes from the first stroke.

The perfect union of brush and formula for intense volume (www.johnlewis.com)