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Does your mascara pass the cry test?

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A good mascara should do three things: lengthen, thicken, and not smudge and smear in if you cry. Well, at least if you're softies like us here at Shine. Studio Beauty Mix at Fred Segal put three new mascara wands to the test, as actress Alexi applied them one by one and sat down to watch a…

The Best New Mascaras

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As unapologetic mascara junkies, we're always keeping an eye out for the next big (voluminous) thing—and there were tons of new ones to check out this season. We put them to the test.

The. Best. Mascaras. Ever. Yep, Ever.

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There are a lot of good mascaras out there (and plenty of bad ones too, like these), but there are only a few great ones. So which are they? That's what we asked TotalBeauty.com readers. And boy, did they respond! From their reviews we put together this list of the best mascaras of all time.

Check out the list below (click on any to see why they made the cut). You'll find: waterproof formulas, lengthening, curling and volumizing ones -- plus prices that range from dirt cheap to definite splurge. You're sure to find the right one for you!

Is Your Eye Makeup Hurting Your Overall Look?

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On the one hand, applying eye makeup seems like it should be easy. A little liner, shadow, mascara and you're done, right?

But on the other hand, it can be quite daunting. Which eyeliner is best for my eyes? Which shadow will give me a perfect smoky eye and which will just make me look like I lost a fistfight? Should I try the volumizing, lengthening or curling mascara? The possibilities are endless, and not always in a good way.

To help ease the anxiety that can come with trying to perfect your eye makeup and maximize your eyes' impact, try taking this quiz. Just a few quick questions stand between you and the perfect eye makeup routine for your face and lifestyle. I took it and now I not only feel more confident with my look, but I've shaved some time off my morning routine! (No more standing in front of the mirror with three different pallets trying to decide what'll look best, yay!)

Check out the sample question below, click on it to answer and finish the quiz. Hope it helps!

The Easiest Way to Look More Awake and Just Plain Prettier

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I know we've got a few lipstick fans out there (some pretty vocal ones, actually), but for me, it's all about the eyes. From trying out a new mascara to finding the perfect shade of shadow to make my peepers pop (try saying that 10 times fast), you might say I'm a bit obsessed.

It doesn't help that there are a ton of awesome tips and tricks out there to fuel the obsession (or maybe it does? Let's face it, there are worse things to be obsessed with, right?). Check out some of my favorites below:

Would You Wear Colored Mascara?

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We’ve always been slightly on the fence about colored mascaras. In theory, they strike us as an interesting way to do something a little different with your typical beauty routine; in practice, they come across more juvenile than chic. They are here to stay, though, at least for the short term,…