When we think of mascara, we usually think of black, black and more black. There’s a reason why black mascara is available in countless shades. You can find light black, deep black and blackest black. But black is far from your only option. There are many other colors that equally deserve a spot in your makeup bag.
You probably notice the brown and navy shades when you pick up your favorite black mascara, but you can find almost every color of the rainbow. Purple, green and blue are popular options, but you can also get gold and red colored mascaras.
A colored mascara can seem intimidating when you’re used to your tried-and-true black, but colored mascaras are actually more wearable than most bold eyeshadows or liners. What’s more, when you’re wearing a colored mascara, you don’t really need anything else to enhance your eyes. Just a swipe on your lashes is enough to make them pop. Take a look at the colored mascaras you can try besides your beloved black.
13 Colored Mascaras That Will Make You Forget About Basic Black
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Starting Swipe
L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Original Mascara in Deep Burgundy, $8.99 at Ulta Beauty
Putting down your black mascara can be hard so a rich burgundy mascara is a brilliant place to start. It's more dynamic than black, but still subtle.
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Feeling Blue
YSL Beauty Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils in 3 Extreme Blue, $29 at YSL Beauty
You'll be feeling blue — and loving it — when you're sporting this mascara.
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Gold Standard
Lancôme Monsieur Big Color Lash Topcoat in 01 Gold, $3.60 at Lancôme
Apply a few coats of this gold and all eyes will be on you.
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Very Cherry
Maybelline Snapscara Washable Mascara in Black Cherry, $4.55 at Walmart
This moody cherry hue really pops.
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Pretty in Purple
ColourPop BFF Mascara in Purple Prose, $8 at ColourPop
A lavender that complements every eye color.
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Green Gaze
Shiseido Controlled Chaos Mascara Ink in Emerald Energy, $25 at Macy's
One coat of this emerald mascara will make your entire face come to life.
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Touch of Turquoise
Sephora Collection Volume ON Mascara in 03 Turquoise ON!, $10 at Sephora
The highlight of any eye makeup look.
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Pink Eye
NYX Cosmetics Color Mascara in Pink Perfect, $9.99 at Walmart
This is one time when you will want a pink eye. The pink is pale, but it's packed with pigment, so it thoroughly coats your lashes.
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Righteous Red
Christian Louboutin Les Yeux Noirs Lash Amplifying Lacquer in Rouge Louboutin, $70 at Nordstrom
Everyone should have a red lipstick in their makeup arsenal and a red mascara.
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Seaworthy
Dior Diorshow Waterproof Mascara in 258 Azure Blue, $29.50 at Dior
If you've tried the iconic Diorshow mascara, you know how it takes your lashes from small and straggly to supersized. This sea blue mascara has the same great formula, but it will enhance your eyes even more.
