Glossier's Lash Slick Is The Perfect Everyday Mascara And Here’s Why

Time to ditch the dozens of disappointing mascara tubes you’ve purchased since 2001.

Mascara is a makeup staple used by beauty experts and novices alike — and yet, the perfect tube feels more mythical than a unicorn. Formulas clump. They smudge. They ruin natural lashes. They cost upward of $40 and still have [insert slew of problems here].

Well, it's time to chuck those disappointing tubes out the window and drift off to greener pastures. Because Glossier’s Lash Slick fulfills all the requirements needed for a holy grail mascara.

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This one product will streamline your entire beauty routine — simply scroll down to see why.

Price: $16

Let's start with the top-notch, cruelty-free formula best described by the following emoji: 😍. Ingredients like Provitamin B5 and Biotinyl Tripeptide-1 actually *nourish* lashes, which means they won't feel brittle post-nighttime skincare routine.

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And despite having lash-loving ingredients, the formula still manages to feel completely lightweight.

Promising review: "I have relatively short and straight lashes. I have to curl them before any mascara is applied. This stuff is great because it's very lightweight and doesn't clump — I find that heavier formulas weigh down my eyelashes and make them fall down into their natural straight shape. This does the trick." —A.

As for smudging? Clumping? We no longer know her. Rub your eyes knowing the dreaded panda eye effect will never be a Glossier’s Lash Slick issue — it's smudge- and water-resistant (NOT waterproof) and has a staying power of up to 12 hours, which means no messy fallout.

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Because this is water-resistant and not waterproof, it's easy to gently remove at the end of the night! It reaps the benefits of a waterproof formula (the lasting power is amazing) but doesn't require rigorous rubbing and scrubbing before bed. Simply wash with a gentle remover like Glossier's Milky Oil, rinse, and hit the hay.

Promising review: "Winter in Vancouver means constant rain, which means by the time I get where I need to go my mascara is usually in ruins! Lash Slick would get 5 stars from me just for how pretty and naturally defined it makes my lashes. But the fact that I can walk around in the pouring rain for 20 minutes, then sit in an overheated office for six hours without this stuff budging, is the real reason for leaving this review. The rest of my makeup will be melting off my face, but this stuff at least is magic!" —A.

And last but most certainly not least, the crème de la crème of this product lies within its lengthening effect. Each individual lash is coated with fibers for an ~au naturale~ finish that guarantees the most coveted compliment of all time: Are you wearing falsies?

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This really defines and separates from root to tip, which makes it the perfect everyday mascara because it doesn't look like you're wearing anything (it's sorcery) and makes it look as if you woke up with defined, nourished lashes.

Promising review: "When I bought this mascara, I had just gotten my eyelash extensions taken off. At first, my own lashes were very short and stubby so I did not feel that this mascara was doing much. Through the process of my eyelashes growing back, this mascara continues to get better and better. You still get thickness without clump and such length. This is definitely a staple! Doesn't irritate my eyes after a long day, stays on and doesn't smudge!" —K.

This is actually designed to mimic the look of lash extensions. TL;DR: It's the perfect product to grab if you want to look and feel more put-together, but only have a minute of time to spare. One quick swipe is all you need.

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The comb-like applicator makes each individual lash look defined and separated, which means no more of that ~spider leg~ effect in which every three eyelid hairs get stuck together.

Promising review: "I wore this mascara last night for the first time and was asked by three separate people where I get my lash extensions done. They were SHOCKED and amazed when I told them it was just my natural lashes with an AMAZING mascara!" —A.

Anywho, if you're looking to streamline your eye makeup routine into one solid product — no clumping, no smudging, no effort required — Glossier’s Lash Slick is your new bread and butter.