upgrade your arsenal

Underwhelmed by your current mascara? Don’t settle for ho-hum when va-va-voom is just a tube away. Try one of these Elle-approved picks

If you have FAIR LASHES…

This clever formula delivers a tint with each application, so lashes gradually become darker over time. 1. Volume Colourist Mascara, $18.95, Rimmel London, 1800 812 663

If you have SENSITIVE EYES…

Opt for an ultra-gentle, ophthalmologist-tested formula. Tarte’s Gifted is free of irritants (think parabens, phthalates and sulfates) and gets the eye doc’s stamp of approval. 2. Gifted Amazonian Clay Smart Mascara, $29, Tarte, sephora.com.au

If you suffer from a PERPETUAL CASE OF PANDA EYE…

Try a tubing formula, which uses a flexible polymer (instead of a normal wax formula) to shrink-wrap lashes so they’re virtually sweat- and smudge-proof. 3. The Volume Mascara, $40, Kevyn Aucoin, mecca.com.au

If you have to squint to see your SUPER-SHORT LASHES…

Select a formula that swipes on tiny, lash-building microfibres to bulk up length-challenged lashes. 4. Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara, $48, Estée Lauder, 1800 061 326

If you apply mascara WHILE SITTING AT A RED LIGHT…

You need it all (volume! Definition! Curl!) in a single swipe for perfection on the go. 5. Roller Lash Curling Mascara, $42, Benefit, benefitcosmetics.com/au

If you’re in LASH-EXTENSION REHAB…

A conditioning formula will get your lashes back on track. This gel will soften and strengthen while also providing a natural, glossy finish. 6. Lash Perfection Gel, $41, Per-fekt Beauty, sephora.com.au