For detailed reviews and store locations for each mascara, choose the mascara name. You can see all 20+ mascaras tested and a summary of their results on the Mascaras main page.

Best Overall Mascaras

• Best overall: Milani Lash Trifecta Mascara, $9; Urban Decay Perversion Mascara#, $25; FACE atelier Sculpt HD Mascara, $26
• Best vegan picks: Gabriel Mascara, $16; ZuZu Luxe Mascara, $17.60
• Best drugstore picks: Milani Lash Trifecta Mascara, $9

Best Lengthening Mascara

• Best overall: Urban Decay Perversion Mascara#, $25; FACE atelier Sculpt HD Mascara, $26; Milani Lash Trifecta Mascara, $9
• Best vegan picks: Gabriel Mascara, $16; ZuZu Luxe Mascara, $17.60
• Best drugstore picks: Milani Lash Trifecta Mascara, $9

Best Volumizing Mascara

• Best overall: Milani Lash Trifecta Mascara, $9; FACE atelier Sculpt HD Mascara, $26.
• Best vegan pick: Lily Lolo Mascara, $20
• Best drugstore picks: Milani Lash Trifecta Mascara, $9

Most Dramatic Mascara

• Best overall: Urban Decay Perversion Mascara#, $25
• Best drugstore pick: Milani Lash Trifecta Mascara, $9
• Best vegan pick: None. Honestly, the vegan ones are nice if you want a minimal makeup look. None really gave huge drama and they lacked pigmentation. Just not dark enough.

Best Waterproof (also Best Staying Power)

• Best overall: FACE atelier Crybaby Mascara, $26
• Best vegan pick: Pacifica Aquarian Gaze Water Resistant Mascara, $14.
• Best drugstore picks: Milani Lash Trifecta Mascara, $9. It isn't labeled waterproof, but it holds up well in humidity.

#Urban Decay is cruelty free, but it is owned by L'Oreal, which is not certified cruelty free.

Born and raised in NYC, Yisell has been in the industry since 2004. Her portfolio includes work in print, TV, film, music videos & bridal. Visit Yisell at yisellsantosmakeup.com.