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Beauty Trends 2013: The Best Mascaras To Try This Year

Get The Most Luscious Lashes For 2013 With Our Top Mascara Picks
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We've got a few too good to be true beauty products we just can't live without — mascara tops that list.

"Mascara is like a fabulous pair of heels to your little black dress. It's the finishing touch," says Toronto makeup artist, Allana Mirza. "Even if you're running out the door to the grocery store and not in the mood for a full face of makeup, a few coats of mascara some lip gloss and you'll look done."

A strong affinity for luscious lashes is as common today as it was in Ancient Egypt — for different reasons. Back then mascara was comprised of natural ingredients (burnt almonds, kohl or lead combined with honey and some not so appetizing crocodile feces) and was used to ward away evil spirits . The Victorian era witnessed the rising popularity of mascara as a cosmetic, but it wasn't until 1917 that the first packaged mascara was created by Eugene Rimmel, founder of Maybelline. Since then, mascara has shot to stardom. It has graced and enhanced the eye fringe of celebrities like Twiggy, Kim Kardashian and Katy Perry. These women know all to well that full, fluttery lashes don't just frame your eyes, they up the ante to va va voom.

Mirza reassures us that the lash trends of 2013 won't be any different from what we've seen in recent years — long, thick and full lashes are here to stay. "If you can't achieve them by mascara, buy them," says Mirza.

Check out the slideshow below for Mirza's top mascara picks (along with a few of our own tried, tested and true favourites!).

Lancôme Hypnose Mascara

The Best Mascaras

1) Lancôme Hypnose Mascara

2) Dior DiorShow Backstage Makeup Mascara

3) L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Mascara

4) Benefit They're Real Mascara

5) MAC False Lash Mascara

6) Dior DiorShow New Look Mascara

7) MAC Extended Play Mascara

Watch the video below to learn the best way to apply your mascara.

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