Top 13 Brown Mascaras of 2025 for Effortless Fanned-Out Glam!
Benefits: Defines, lengthens, and thickens | Waterproof: No | Who it’s for:
For Lashes That Steal the Show: Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascara in Brown
Tarte
Tartelette Tubing Mascara
Application of Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascara in Brown.
Why You Need This: The iconic black Tarte Maneater Mascara bagged an Allure Best of Beauty Award in 2020, and guess what? Its Brown counterpart deserves every bit of that fame! This tubing mascara boasts the same long-lasting, drama-infused formula, but now it comes in a true-brown hue that enhances your natural lashes beautifully. Plus, the 500-bristle wand elevates your lashes, creating curls that could rival any eyelash curler!
Before applying mascara.
After applying Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascara in Brown.
Tester’s Take: “I used to doubt brown mascara,” shares Sarah Hoffmann, “but Tarte’s Tartelette Mascara flipped the script for me. The shade is a gorgeous, natural brown—not overly warm. The firm wand distributes the product evenly for long, fluffy, natural lashes.”
Benefits: Curling, long-wearing, lengthening | Waterproof: No | Who it’s for: All lash types
Ideal for Sensitive Eyes: Glossier Lash Slick in Brown
Glossier
Lash Slick in Brown
Applying Glossier Lash Slick in Brown.
Why This One’s a Keeper: Glossier’s Lash Slick isn’t just a fan-favorite—it’s a game changer for that effortless, no-makeup look. With nourishing ingredients like vegan biotin and vitamin B5, it wraps around your lashes, extending and lifting them for that coveted extension-like effect. Plus, it’s ophthalmologist-tested for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers!
Before applying mascara.
After applying Glossier Lash Slick in Brown.
Tester’s Insight: “Mascara is a must for me, but I prefer a more subtle approach,” remarks senior editor Nicola Dall’Asen. “Glossier’s Lash Slick in Brown elongates my lashes with light, warm coats—just enough for that ‘are they real?’ look.”
Benefits: Lengthening, volumizing, and conditioning | Waterproof: Water-resistant | Who it’s for: Sensitive eyes, fuller lashes
Best Budget Find: Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara in Brown
Essence
Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara in Brown
Talia Gutierrez after applying Essence Lash Princess Mascara in Brown.
Why This Is a Steal: At just $5, Essence’s Lash Princess delivers a luxury experience without the hefty price tag. Its large, fluffy wand lengthens and separates each lash, making it perfect for anyone with shorter lashes.
Before applying mascara.
After applying Essence Lash Princess Mascara in Brown.
Tester’s Feedback: “My goal with mascara is to achieve a natural look,” says Talia Gutierrez. “Essence Lash Princess’s conically-shaped bristles help me coat my lashes evenly, giving them stunning volume and length without clumping, especially in the brown-black shade that adds just the right amount of definition.”
