Mascara is right behind lip gloss on my list of things to not leave home without. Here, a list of my favorites. Don’t forget to curl your lashes!

Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash: This lengthening, curling and volumizing mascara does what it says it will and makes your lashes look thick, dark and sexy.

Smashbox Bionic Mascara: This inky mascara works like an ionic hairbrush to make your lashes shine. It really opens up eyes and looks fantastic. Just beware – it starts to flake off at the end of the day, so save this one for nights out, not long days at the office.

Dior Diorshow Mascara: This is a cult classic for a reason. The fat brush coats lashes evenly and makes for dark, dramatic lashes. Use it whenever you want your eyes to be noticed.

Clinique Lash Doubling Mascara: A perfect everyday mascara, it lengthens and darkens lashes without clumping, and won’t irritate sensitive eyes. This one makes me feel perfectly put together.

Lancome Definicils: Lancome mascaras are all wonderful, but this one takes the cake. If dark, sexy, clump-free lashes are what you are after, try it. Your eyes might get you into trouble if you’re wearing this.

CoverGirl Exact Eyelights Mascara: Containing subtle flecks of color that complement each eye shade, this mascara made my blue eyes pop and lasted all day. A great drugstore find.

Benefit Bad Gal Lash: This big bad mascara made my lashes look amazing. Long, thick, and dark, it looked like I was wearing false lashes. This would be my go-to mascara, except that it wreaks havoc on my sensitive eyes. For those of you with less sensitive eyes, I’d definitely recommend this champ.