5 of the Best Brown Mascaras for a Softer Makeup Look

Since the beginning of time, black has been the default color to bring attention to your eyelashes. It doesn't matter if your natural color is dark brown, blonde or red.

In the '00s, we briefly saw an era when blue and purple mascara surged in popularity but quickly reverted to its usual shade of black. These days, beauty lovers globally have become more innovative with their makeup looks (think of bleached eyebrows, for example), and one quick way they've discovered to soften your look is with brown mascara.

The brunette hue can look more natural on people with lighter hair, but even if you have black hair, it can soften your features, similar to a bleached brow, and unlike bleached brows, you can wipe them away and return to your standard color. So, take the risk and test it out. Below, we have the best brown mascaras to consider in your experiment.

Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara Black Brown: $4.99

That Essence Lash Princess is, honestly, our favorite mascara. It does a fantastic job of thickening your lashes without giving you that spider-leg effect and throughout the day, we've never experienced flaking. We recently discovered their Black Brown shade, and it's equally as great as their previous offerings. The formula is identical, but that slightly lighter swatch complements and softens everyone's eyes.

 

ColourPop BFF Volumizing Mascara: $9

ColourPop has every color mascara you could imagine, from your usual black to neon red and blue. So, of course, they'd have a brown shade, too. Brownie Batter (what an adorable name) will help you achieve that doe-eyed look of your dreams with long but wispy lashes.

 

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Pixi Large Lash Mascara: $16

Pixi promises their effects in the name: you will have Large Lashes. With one coat, you'll have a dramatic, thick look. This product is also one of the longest-lasting mascaras in our collection, with no horrific panda eyes after a complete day of wear, and that brown shade is perfect for a chocolate brunette.

 

Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara: $29

Better Than Sex might be one of the most iconic mascaras on the market. We've seen people swear by it since the early '10s, including us. That curvy wand is magical. Within seconds, you'll reveal luscious, fluffy lashes that give you that falsie effect and they made it even more versatile with that gorgeous shade of brown.

 

Dior Diorshow Mascara: $33

Are you on the search for something luxurious? You'll want to try the Diorshow Mascara, now, in brown. It feels so smooth and luxurious as you apply it to your lashes and dries comfortably into an effortless curl. When you wear this mascara, you won't have a single flake throughout the day—plus you'll feel extra posh while wearing Dior.

 

Do you have short, sparse lashes? You can get a fuller (but still natural) look by using one of THESE falsies.