9 Best Mascaras in Singapore for Bigger, Bolder Eyes | Best of Beauty 2023

Mascaras are tiny magic wands. You simply swipe them on your lashes, and in a matter of seconds, you get an instant boost of length, volume, curl, and definition! Especially for us Singaporeans, Asian eyelashes aren’t exactly the feature we are most proud of, so mascaras are basically our ticket to bigger, bolder eyes. But here’s the catch – there are probably a million and one mascaras out there. In this Best of Beauty series, we introduce the 9 Best Mascaras in Singapore – whether it’s the best mascara for volumising, lengthening, curling, or even to get a falsies effect, you will find it here. If you struggle with short lashes that refuse to catch on any mascara, try out an eyelash serum that can help grow your lashes over time. Let’s get down to looking for the best mascara in Singapore suitable for your needs!

This article was last updated on 09 January 2023.

9 Best Mascaras in Singapore

1. Benefit They’re Real! Lengthening Mascara

All-time favourite mascara

The award-winning Benefit They’re Real! Lengthening Mascara has bagged Best Designer Mascara by Glamour Magazine 2017, Best High-End Mascara by Temptalia’s Reader’s Choice Award, Best Mascara by Allure Readers’ Choice 2014, among many editorial mentions. It has made the top mascaras list on NY Mag, Elle magazine, Good Housekeeping, just to name a few. Needless to say, it has been one of the most sought after mascaras in Singapore since it launched in 2011. 

No doubt we had to try it out for ourselves, and I must say it lives up to its promises – to lengthen, curl, volumize, lift, and separate (wow, that was a mouthful!). The bouncy brush and active brushes made for easy application and my short lashes had no problem catching on the formula, even without prior curling with an eyelash curler. The all-black, “blacker-than-black” formula sure made my lashes look thick and dramatic, at least 3x what it was before. I’m glad to conclude that “Yes, They’re Real!”. While not as “waterproof” as I’d like, I admit to wearing it out for an entire day under Singapore’s hot, sunny weather. Apart from that, this mascara does speak volumes – as seen in their 4-star rating by over 15,000 reviews and 287,000 likes on Sephora. It is definitely my top pick for occasions when I’m going for that bold, defining look.

Why buy this: 

• Award-winning mascara
• Promises to lengthen, curl, volumize, lift, and separate
• Dramatic eyelashes for a bold look

2. L’Oreal Paris Lash Paradise Mascara

Best drugstore mascara

I personally am a huge fan of L’Oreal Paris beauty products. Their combination of effective products in beautiful packaging with affordable pricing, is just a sure-win formula, each and every time. Now, let’s turn our attention to the Lash Paradise Mascara. Released in 2018, it immediately took the makeup world by storm. Daily Vanity rates it as “awesome”, while Business Insider placed it on their best mascaras list, and it has gotten Jeffree Star’s approval (yes, THE Jeffree Star). Even Oprah has rated it as the best drugstore mascara. No doubt, this is a hands-down winner. 

On top of a smooth silky formula that glides evenly and effortlessly onto your lashes, the Lash Paradise Mascara allows you to customise your lash look for different occasions. It comes with a unique hourglass-shaped brush. The longer bristles deposit more, and smaller, less, so you can create any lash look that you fancy – from relaxed to seriously dramatic. 

The brush, formula, and pricing just come together to bring you one of the best mascaras in Singapore, or even on our planet. But don’t let its price fool you because even Kim Kardashian uses L’Oreal Mascara. And if it’s good enough for Kim (and Beyonce, and Miss Universe), it will definitely work for you. ;) 

Why buy this: 

• Smooth & silky formula for easy application
• Hourglass-shaped brush allows you to customise your look
• Value for money

3. Lancome Monsieur Big Volume Mascara

Best for long-lasting wear

It’s hard not to notice this fabulous mascara. The sleek black casing (with a pop of hot pink!) of the Lancome Monsieur Big Volume Mascara houses an ultra-volumizing, long-wearing mascara that glides onto your lashes smoothly. It promises up to 12x more volume and 24-hour wear! Rated 4.4-stars from over 16,800 reviews on Google, many have reviewed this to be like lash extensions in a bottle.

The formula contains supple waxes and polymers that adhere immediately to your lashes, and will not budge at all. Smudge-proof and waterproof, this is the perfect mascara for special occasions like weddings, proms, and even party nights, for it can hold up to your dancing throughout the night. The downside is that it can be quite hard to remove (but nothing an oil makeup remover can’t solve), but I guess that was what it was made for.

Lancome Monsieur Big Volume Mascara has been featured on the best mascaras list on Business Insider, Cosmopolitan, Elle, and won Allure’s Best of Beauty 2017 Awards. You can also check out other Lancome mascaras in Singapore here.

Why buy this: 

• 12x more volume and 24-hour wear
• A great volumising mascara for long-lasting wear
• Smudge-proof and waterproof

4. Benefit Roller Lash Curling Mascara

Best for curling straight lashes

While we have already featured Benefit on this list (Benefit They’re Real! Lengthening Mascara), this one here is specially designed for curling. If you struggle with stubborn, straight lashes that always no matter what you do, never defy gravity, this can be your magic solution. Featured as the best curling mascara on Business Insider, Rank and Style, and Harpers Bazaar, the Benefit Roller Lash Curling Mascara will give you doll-like eyes with curly lashes in just a couple swipes!

The curved brush and hooked bristles are specially designed to gently grab, lift, separate, and curl your lashes… while the instant curve setting formula holds for up to 12 hours! While promising to be long-lasting and water-resistant, it is also easy to remove and you won’t have to stubbornly pull away at your already stubborn lashes come to the end of the day. With Provitamin B5 and Serin, your lashes will be conditioned throughout the wear. Its black satin finish will add beautiful definition to your eyes. A bonus is that it is packaged in an absolutely cute pink and black tube, which is absolutely adorable. Check out the product review below!

If you want something that is travel friendly, check out the Benefit Cosmetics BADgal BANG! Mascara Mini – also a great formula for rocking big and beautiful lashes. 

Why buy this mascara in Singapore: 

• Specially designed for curling
• Curved brush and hooked bristles will gently grab and lift your lashes
• Enriched with Pro-Vitamin B5 to condition lashes

5. Urban Decay Perversion Mascara Black

Best for lash nourishment

Prior to the Urban Decay Perversion, I had never heard of a hydrating mascara. But then it made so much sense – if your hair needs hydration to be healthy and grow beautifully, why not your lashes too, right? Now I’m feeling every mascara should have similar benefits. The Urban Decay Perversion Mascara is formulated with three magical ingredients – honey extract, marine collagen, and sea idrolized elastine that work together to hydrate your lashes, protect your lashes (from breakage) and improve eyelash growth. 

The ultra-creamy formula also works to lengthen and volumise your lashes. Each coat has triple-black pigments for instantly noticeable lashes, with a clump-free and clean finish. With over 12,400 reviews on Influenster, 2800 reviews on Sephora, and features on Cosmopolitan and NY Mag, this mascara works wonders in defining each lash, for a soft, natural look. Check out the product review below! 

Why buy this mascara in Singapore: 

• Contains honey extract, marine collagen, and sea idrolized elastine
• Strengthens and hydrates your lashes
• Ultra-creamy formula to lengthen your lashes

6. Clinique High Impact Mascara

Best for sensitive eyes

As its name suggests, this Clinique Mascara is designed to deliver high impact, lusher, bolder lashes. If you are seeking an irresistible lash look, this is your pick. The richly pigmented formula contains a pure, deep colour that brings out the intense beauty of your eyes. On top of adding maximum volume & length to your lashes, it is also long-wearing.

Formulated without parabens, phthalates, and free of mineral oils and fragrance, this mascara is ophthalmologist tested and allergy tested to be safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers. Rated 4.3 by over 2,600 reviews on Sephora, this definitely deserves a spot in your makeup bag. Byrdie has also labelled it their best Curling Mascara. Also available in a waterproof version.

Prep your eyes with the Pep-star eye cream and end the day off with the Smart Custom-Repair Eye Treatment.

Why buy this mascara in Singapore: 

• High impact, lusher, bolder lashes
• The richly pigmented formula for an intense colour
• Safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers

7. Chanel Le Volume De Chanel Mascara

Best for bold lashes

The Chanel Le Volume De Chanel Mascara is a high-performance, high-precision mascara. It instantly and intensely gives volume and lush colour to your lashes, almost like magic. The wand is equipped with a snowflakes brush that combines long & short bristles, to effectively glide on the formula to create an extreme, eye-opening effect. With natural waxes and acacia gum sets, it adds volume and drama to your lashes, while ensuring that your lashes look even. This mascara is your gateway to that big-eyed gorgeous look, as celebrities have raved about!

Why buy this mascara in Singapore: 

• A high-performance and high-precision mascara
• Snowflakes brush that combines long & short bristles
• Rapid drying formula

8. Diorshow Pump N Volume Waterproof Mascara

Best for ‘falsies’ effect

The Diorshow Pump N Volume Waterproof Mascara was made for drama. Featured on Glamour Magazine and Cosmopolitan for its defying gravity lash look, this product makes your lashes fuller and makes complete a sexy, seductive look! The smart elastomer brush combines a rigid wand for stable & foolproof application. The flexible and gentle spikes that add extremely high volume to your lashes. Most importantly, the strong staying and waterproof formula will ensure no need for touch-ups throughout your entire evening. Smudge-free, clump-free, long-wearing, and flake-free, spend your night partying and enjoying without any worry. This Dior mascara also comes with a squeezable base so you can give your brush a heavier coat, for a more dramatic finish. 

Why buy this: 

• Delivers a defying gravity lash look
• Sexy, seductive lashes
• Smudge-free, clump-free, long-wearing, and flake-free,

9. Estée Lauder Sumptuous Knockout Defining Lift And Fan Mascara

Best for clump-free lashes

Estee Lauder is another brand known for its impressive, luxurious mascaras in Singapore. While you might be familiar with the Double Wear Zero-Smudge Lengthening Mascara that was featured on Business Insider and Marie Claire, our pick is the Sumptuous knockout mascara. It helps to lengthen, thicken, and separate each lash as you glide the wand across your lashes. The meticulous separation helps to ensure that your mascara goes on clump-free. Simultaneously, the intensely pigmented formula gives your lashes a deep black colour. The result you get is a fresh look with big and sharp eyes. 

Why buy this: 

• Intensely pigmented
• Spreads out your lashes meticulously to ensure no clumps
• Intensely pigmented formula

Where to buy mascara in Singapore?

You used to only be able to buy mascaras in Singapore from retail stores, but now you can purchase them online for the ultimate convenience and even enjoy discounted prices. Sephora and Zalora are my go-to stores for beauty products. Both websites are convenient and you can compare prices of the different mascaras in Singapore!

I hope that our guide on the 9 Best Mascaras in Singapore has helped you find a suitable mascara in Singapore for your beauty needs. Please share this with your family and friends if you have found it useful. Also, do check out our other buying guides below!