I feel like I've been on a never-ending quest for the holy grail of mascaras for the last fifteen years. There's never one mascara that offers it all, but there are a huge number of worthwhile purchases that can at least tick a box or two when it comes to creating the perfect flutter; I've become a double-mascara addict, relying on the combination of two (and sometimes more) individual products to deliver the collective result I'm after. Some formulas are great at lengthening, others are great at volumising; some bottles contain the perfect primer, while some effortlessly separate for a super natural finish. These are the five mascaras that have earned their place within my collection and are definitely worth giving a go as we step from one year to the next: regardless of what kind of impact you're after, there will undoubtedly be something to whet your appetite.
1. No7 Velvet Lash Mascara (£13.50)
I've already featured this soon-to-launch mascara in a post about a new trend in beauty for 2016 (hint: it's all about velvety soft lashes!) but it's worth featuring once again as a stand-alone launch. The premise of this is that lashes are boosted without being overloaded, providing a really natural finish. The formula glides on and builds incredibly easily, thanks to the concave shaped brush that delivers enough product to lashes to make a difference. Not only does this mascara offer a serious amount of volume, length and definition, but again lashes are left feeling al...