The 7 Best Magnetic Lashes of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Some People Are Simply Blessed with Long, Lush Lashes. for the Rest of Us Who Haven’t Quite Won the Genetic Lottery, a Good Mascara Is Invaluable When It Comes...
Some people are simply blessed with long, lush lashes. For the rest of us who haven’t quite won the genetic lottery, a good mascara is invaluable when it comes to lengthening and enhancing what you naturally have. But if a few swipes of mascara aren't quite giving you the lash look you’re after, or for times when you really want a more eye-popping effect, false lashes are a game-changer. (They’re even one of Katy Perry’s go-to makeup secrets.) And while applying falsies once required messy and hard-to-use glue or adhesive, the recent advent of magnetic lashes has made it easier than ever to amp up your fringe. Magnetic lashes take the mess out of the process, are less likely to come off, and application is much more seamless than using traditional tweezers and glue, says L.A. and N.Y.C. based makeup artist Kirin Bhatty, whose clients include Jenny Slate and Kate Mara. (She adds that removal is easier as well.)
There are two kinds of magnetic lashes. Some are meant to be used with a magnetic eyeliner; swipe on the liner, then pop on the lash strip. Others feature two strips, which you sandwich above and under your natural lashes, and snap together via tiny magnets at the base. We tested both kinds, 15 options in total, and assessed how easy they actually were to apply (and remove), how comfortable they felt and were to wear, and, of course, the type of lash look they delivered. There were a variety of winners — at all price points — but none performed quite as well as the Kiss Magnetic Eyeliner and Lash Kit, which earned nearly perfect scores in every category.
Below, the seven best magnetic lashes that PEOPLE tested.
Best Overall
Kiss Magnetic Eyeliner & Lure Lash Kit
Amazon
The magnets on these lashes are small and light, and spaced perfectly for secure adhesion.
The lashes held their shape well, even after several cycles of wear and removal.
The magnetic liner is easy to remove with micellar water.
Ringing in at less than $10, these prove to be a serious steal of a deal — especially considering that they come with an included magnetic eyeliner and can be reused up to 15 times. To that point, we found that the synthetic lashes held their shape beautifully, without bunching up or crinkling, even after wearing them and removing them multiple times. The lashes are feather-light, despite their attached magnets; we also loved how easy it was to manipulate and position the lashes to get them perfectly lined up, and how secure they felt once they were in place. Plus, both the lashes and the liner itself were incredibly easy to remove, requiring just a little bit of micellar water and a cotton swab. While this does come with only one style of lash (which may or may not require trimming, based on how long you like your lashes), there are other styles available, and, at this wallet-friendly price, you really can’t go wrong.
Lash type: Synthetic | Vegan: Yes | Features: Four styles available | Reusable: Yes, up to 15 times
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Best No-Measure
Velour Lashes Magnetic Effortless Kit
Sephora
The magnets hold the lashes securely in place, but still allow you to adjust them as needed.
The eyeliner has an easy-to-use applicator, glides on seamlessly, and dries quickly.
For those looking for lashes that you can just pop on, no trimming or tweaking required, these are choice. Eight magnets are inset on the cotton band, delivering the exact right amount of hold — not so much that we couldn’t adjust the placement as needed, but still enough that the lash strip felt totally secure all day long. Our testing did show that a good coat of liner is required in order to get full adhesion, but the liner is easy to apply, making that process seamless as well. Just keep in mind that these lashes are fairly voluminous; we noted that they may be a bit dramatic for those who want more of a subdued effect.
Lash type: Synthetic | Vegan: Yes | Features: Voluminous | Reusable: Yes, 30+ times
