MASCARAS

Find your new favourite lash essentials with M·A·C mascaras.

MASCARA FAQS

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WHAT IS MASCARA?

Mascara is a makeup essential used to define, lengthen and volumize lashes, making eyes pop more. It’s often the finishing touch after applying eye liner and eye shadow, adding depth and drama from subtle to bold eye looks.

WHAT IS TUBING MASCARA?

Tubing mascara wraps each eyelash in lightweight, flexible polymers to create smudge-proof length and definition. It can be removed easily with warm water and gentle pressure – no rubbing needed. A mascara like Extended Play Gigablack Mascara offers this defining, stay-put formula.

WHAT IS THE BEST SMUDGE-PROOF MASCARA?

M·A·CStack Elevated Mascara is a top smudge-proof mascara pick that delivers instant lash lift with 36-hour wear. For extra smudge-proof strength, first prime your eyelashes with M·A·CStack Legit Lift Lash Primer.

HOW TO APPLY MASCARA: PRO TIPS

First, curl your lashes with the M·A·C Full Lash Curler. Next, apply mascara primer like M·A·CStack Legit Lift Lash Primer to maximize lift and all-day hold. Shimmy mascara through lashes, coating from roots to tips. One of our favorite mascaras is M·A·CStack Mascara for infinite volume and length.

HOW TO REMOVE MASCARA AND TUBING MASCARA?

Soak a cotton pad with a gentle eye makeup remover or cleansing oil and hold it over closed eyes for 10–15 seconds – don’t rub! This loosens mascara for easy wipe-off. For tubing mascaras, use warm water and light pressure. Pro tip: For waterless mascara removal on-the-go, try Gently Off Wipes.

HOW TO REMOVE WATERPROOF MASCARA?

Use a cleansing oil to break down waterproof mascara without tugging. Massage onto dry lashes using a cotton pad to dissolve the formula, then rinse. Hyper Real™ Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil easily removes longwear mascaras like M·A·CStack Waterproof Mascara while keeping lashes soft and nourished.