The right mascara can make all the difference to your eye makeup. And, while volumizing, lash-enhancing and even color mascaras all have their place in your beauty bag and on your vanity, nothing beats the look of a lengthening formula.

The best lengthening mascara are designed to extend your eyelashes for a full, dramatic effect, without looking fake or heavy. They are also often formulated to strengthen and nourish lashes, with ingredients like jojoba oil, shea butter and peptides. And, they are available in a wide range of colors to complement any look.

While most mascara trends come and go, long, defined lashes have stood the test of time as one of the most classic and flattering looks for all eye shapes. And, while there are many ways to get longer lashes (like eyelash extensions and growth serums), none is as accessible or easy to use as a couple swipes of a lengthening mascara.

To help you pick the right product for your beauty bag, we rounded up a list of the 13 best lengthening mascaras that will add an extra dose of drama to your look. From clean and cruelty-free options to cult favorite and bestselling mascaras, we’ve included an array of options that are sure to take your lashes to new heights.

1. L’Oreal Paris Lengthening Mascara

With a unique dual-sided brush, this long-wearing mascara from French brand Koh Gen Do delivers both length and volume to your lashes. Its patented double-hook brush allows you to visibly extend each lash for a gorgeous, fanned out, long lash look, while its nourishing formula is spiked with keratin to strengthen and improve the condition of your eyelashes.

2. Laura Geller Lash-Lengthening Mascara

Another must-have for lash lovers, this long-wearing mascara from New York City makeup artist Laura Geller is formulated with a nourishing blend of shea butter, phyto wax and synthetic beeswax to deliver a thickening and lengthening effect. Its patented lash-separating fibers are designed to add length while lifting and volumizing each individual lash for a fluttery, voluminous appearance.

3. Mineral Fusion Lengthening Mascara

A fan favorite, this vegan and cruelty-free option from natural beauty brand Mineral Fusion offers an all-in-one eyelash treatment with a triple-threat formula to boost lashes while providing a smooth finish. Its nourishing ingredients include vitamin E and castor oil to boost lash health while providing a softening, conditioning finish that is smudge-resistant and flake-free.

4. L’Oreal Paris Telescopic Carbon Mascara

While most long-wearing mascaras tend to fall into the black category, this one from L’Oreal Paris is a beautiful shade of burgundy. The original version of this cult-favorite mascara features a combination brush that has a flat side to lengthen and a comb side to separate your lashes. The results are intensely lengthened lashes that look completely clump-free.

5. Jones Road Lash Extending Mascara

Designed to boost lashes while providing an eye-opening lift, this product from clean beauty brand Jones Road has received quite the buzz. The wand has two sides that work in tandem to add volume and a lash-extending effect while being completely clump-free. The wand is partially contoured to help reach shorter lashes and the formula contains a blend of nourishing ingredients such as jojoba oil, shea butter, peptides and yarrow extract.