Best mascara
Charlotte Tilbury Full Fat Lashes
Make-up artists swear by this brand because unlike other varieties, the lashes stay soft after multiple applications, allowing the brush to build on layers without clumping.
• Dh119, www.charlottetilbury.com
Best mascara
Yves Saint Laurent Volume Effect Faux Cils Shocking Luxurious Mascara
Deep, dark and rich, this mascara is a definite winner.
• Dh170, www.desertcart.ae
Best mascara
Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara
One tiny little round brush that distributes the perfect amount of smudge-proof mascara to the most delicate strands.
• Dh180, www.souq.com
Best mascara
Diorshow
Takes lashes to lengths that threaten to interfere with glasses or anything else in their way. While not for everyday use, the waterproof version made it through a five-kilometre run, a hot yoga class — and even a few tears.
• Dh170 Tryano, Yas Mall
Best mascara
Maybelline the Colossal Go Extreme Volume
This mascara stands side-by-side with versions three times the price — and goes on like a dream, without clumping or clogging.
• Dh61 at Lifestyle
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Best false eyelashes
Sephora
Sephora’s in-house range of beauty products is exactly what you’d expect from an international cosmetics retail giant. The brand has false eyelashes for every occasion — from the natural and subtle, to the bold and glamorous.
• From Dh45, available at Sephora
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Best false eyelashes
Hudabeauty
This beauty brand has regional roots, and quickly grew to international fame after being worn by some of the Kardashian sisters. There is a wide range of lash styles available — our personal favourite is “Samantha”.
• From Dh75, available at Sephora and www.shophudabeauty.com
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Best false eyelashes
Pinkygoat
Celebrities including Kelly Osbourne wear false lashes by Dubai’s Pinkygoat. Pinky Goat also recently launched the “Glue me” lash glue, which it says contains oils that help with lash growth.
• From Dh44, available at Wojooh and www.pinkygoat.com
