What Is Telescopic Mascara, Anyway?
For those who want length, dimension and natural definition, telescopic mascara has entered the chat. Here are the best ones on the market.
Beauty is often all about having a defined eye look, from the mob wife makeup trend to the tubing mascara craze. What brings a top-notch eye makeup moment together? For starters, a good mascara is a key product to have handy in your makeup bag.
For those who want length, dimension and natural definition, telescopic mascara has entered the chat. While certain formulas smudge easily and clump with each swipe, telescopic mascara can give your lashes a sky-high look in a no-fuss way.
What is telescopic mascara?
“Telescopic mascara is a lengthening, thickening and buildable mascara,” says makeup artist Billie Gene. “This mascara differs from regular mascara because it provides intense length and a precise applicator wand that coats each lash giving a dramatic effect to lashes.”
Gene adds that it’s extremely easy to remove, similar to tubing mascara. Made popular by French beauty brand L’Oréal Paris, telescopic mascara has gained a massive following on social media — and we’re here for it!
“Telescopic mascara is all the rage now thanks to TikTok and beauty influencers all over the globe are raving about the benefits of using this new technology,” explains Gene.
When trying telescopic mascara, Gene recommends looking for ones with “[long] wear-time and length extension claims. Also, water-resistant formulas — if you desire that finish!”
Best overall
L’Oréal Paris Telescopic Mascara
This telescopic mascara enhances your lashes with intense length and unique lash-by-lash separation. The flat side of the flexible precision brush lengthens lashes up while the comb side of the brush precisely separates lashes for a better look.
With a 4.4 star rating, users have praised this sensitive-eye formula, that’s ophthalmologist-tested and fragrance-free.
Pros
- Affordable price
- Enhances lashes with intense length and unique separation
- Doesn’t flake
- Sleek packaging
- Fragrance-free
- Available in four shades
Cons
- Some reviewers say it’s not easy to remove — might we suggest a heavy-duty eye makeup remover?
Best budget
Rimmel London Extra 3D Super Lash Mascara
For under $6, you can build lashes from natural to dramatic. With top-tier thickening and lengthening qualities, this telescopic mascara allows you to control the volume with just a few swipes! The D-shaped brush captures, coats and lifts every lash — yes, even the smallest of lashes.
Reviewers praise the ophthalmologist-tested formula for its price and no-fuss packaging. Bonus: It’s suitable for content lens wearers and those with sensitive eyes.
Pros
- Buildable coverage
- Lengthening and volumizing
- Unique brush coats and lifts every lash
- Ophthalmologist-tested
- Cruelty-free formula
Cons
- The formula can flake occasionally
Extended shade range
Maybelline Volumizing and Lengthening Mascara
Say hello to sky-high lengthening and iconic volume from every angle. This long-lasting mascara features an exclusive flex brush that bends to volumize and extend every lash from root to tip. We named it our best overall tubing mascara, and it’s an affordable beauty item you won’t regret.
The beloved formula is infused with bamboo extract for long, full lashes that never get weighed down.
Pros
- Affordable price
- Long-lasting formula
- Provides full volume with each use
- Infused with bamboo extract for natural lengthening
- Available in waterproof and non-waterproof versions
Cons
- Some reviewers don’t like the liquid formula
Best luxury
Lancôme Lash Idôle Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara
Lancôme’s highly-praised mascara is luxe, but worth the price. It’s volumizing, and lengthening while effortlessly targeting every single lash for instant lift, length and fanned-out volume. The mascara has a curved wand that pushes up and fans out lashes for an open-eye effect that lasts up to 24 hours.
The 360-degree micro-size bristles grab and lengthen every lash from root to tip, while the lightweight gel formula leaves the lashes feathery and soft — say goodbye to flaking, clumping, or smudging!
Pros
- Volumizing and lengthening
- Curved wand affects every lash
- Lasts up to 24 hours
- Removes easily
- No clumping, flaking or smudging
- Available in a mini size
Cons
- Some reviewers say it’s not as volumizing as other Lancôme mascaras
Best buildable
L’Oréal Paris Telescopic Lift Mascara
This recently released telescopic mascara intends to bring your eyelashes to the next level. It features the brand’s first-ever exclusive double-sided brush, that gives your lashes ultimate volume and lift, making them look five millimetres longer.
This thickening mascara uses a ceramide-infused formula, that’s ophthalmologist-tested and suitable for sensitive eyes. The best part is that this mascara can hold lift for up to 36 hours with no flaking or smudging.
Pros
- No clumps, flaking or smudging
- Holds lift for up to 36 hours
- Unique applicator/brush
- Available in three shades
- Mid-range price
- Suitable for sensitive eyes
Cons
- Not waterproof
Best rated
L’Oréal Paris False Lash Telescopic Mascara
This is the last time we’re mentioning L’Oréal Paris — promise! This affordable mascara promises the elongated effect of false eyelashes without the arm workout. The innovative lengthening fibre formula increases intensity that achieves a polished and extra black finish.
The mascara is developed with micro-fibres that increase the length of your eyelashes, creating an infinite effect. Best of all, the telescopic brush stretches to each eyelash, which promises a defined look, as if your eyelashes were beyond their tips.
Pros
- Provides extreme volume and length
- Affordable price
- Uses innovative formula
- Brush coats each lash evenly
- Fragrance-free
- Sleek packaging
Cons
- Only available in one shade
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