We get compliments on our natural-looking lashes when we wear these 6 subtly defining and lifting mascaras

RRP: £20 | Waterproof version: No

Reviewed by: Rhiannon Derbyshire, Sennen Prickett and Aleesha Badkar

Rhiannon: "Arguably needing no introduction given its fan-favourite reputation, the results of Glossier's famous mascara are so subtle that you'd probably have to use one of the best clear mascaras if you wanted something even more natural-looking.

Widely-regarded as one of the best tubing mascaras, it's made for that undone-done look; the cone-shaped wand pushed my lashes up while adding volume without too much bulk. It's available in brown, too, for an even softer finish."

Buy it if: You want to avoid clumps at all costs

Avoid if: Your budget is under £20

RRP: £14 | Waterproof version: No, but described as 'water resistant'

Reviewed by: Naomi Jameson

Available in a range of natural shades, this lash tint is truly one of the most natural-looking mascaras I've tried, as it subtly lengthens and darkens your lashes, affording that 'just tinted' look, with no clumps to be seen.

It's lightweight and doesn't flake or smudge. Instead, it delicately fans out your eyelashes, with its thin, bristle brush catching and seperating every individual lash and coating it with a thin layer of colour. The formula is also vegan and cruelty-free, and although not technically waterproof, it is described as water-resistant.

Buy it if: You want a subtly darker, 'tinted' look

Avoid if: You want a thicker, very lengthened effect

RRP: £30 | Waterproof version: No

Reviewed by: Naomi Jameson

For instant lift and length, whilst also treating your lashes with a blend of restorative Neuropeptides and Biotin, Perricone MD's No Makeup mascara is a must-try. As a lover of more subtle makeup myself, I was very eager to give this formula a whirl, and I'm pleased to say that it very much lives up to its name.

Its straight wand and short, spaced-out bristles easily coat your lashes from root to tip, instantly fanning and lifting them upwards. I also really loved that the wand isn't too covered in product when you pull it from the tube, meaning you can slowly build up length, or just call it a day at one, understated coat.

Buy it if: You want natural-looking lift and thicker lashes

Avoid if: You want a waterproof formula

RRP: £31 | Waterproof version: No

Reviewed by: Rhiannon Derbyshire and Fiona McKim

Rhiannon: "This petite option makes a great natural-looking mascara, working especially well to lengthen short lashes with a sweat and humidity-resistant formula.

Generally speaking, I prefer a bristle brush, and this slim shape made light work of lengthening my stumpy lashes, pushing them up and coating each one with nice, non-clumpy volume in one sweep. The size also makes it great for coating bottom lashes smudge-free."

Buy it if: You want natural-looking lift

Avoid if: You want a wide colour range

RRP: £12.99 | Waterproof version: Yes

Reviewed by: Rhiannon Derbyshire and Aleesha Badkar

Rhiannon: "A brilliant affordable buy, the wide, spaced-out bristle brush of this Max Factor mascara allows you to be as minimal (or maximal) as you like when applying it.

This slotted nicely into my comfort zone of mascaras – low effort, high impact – but I was most impressed by how natural the results looked when I applied the whipped formula with a lighter hand."

Buy it if: You want a black-brown mascara

Avoid if: You want a maximally natural option

RRP: £6 | Waterproof version: No

Reviewed by: Rhiannon Derbyshire and Sennen Prickett

Rhiannon: "This vegan mascara's wand features a different brush design on each side, so you can twist it to get the effect you want – one for volume, one for length, one for curling.

The three shades available mean you can personalise the exact look you want; actually, for this price, you could possibly even stretch to all three for a kind of mascara wardrobe!"

Buy it if: You want something buildable

Avoid if: You're after something luxe