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Size matters.

Length, curve, girth, and, at times, even thetipof amascarabrush matters, too.

Of course, a mascaras formula is crucial to the overall lash look, too.

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Without brushes, though, mascara would hardly be mascara as we know it and speak about it.

Who among us hasnt proclaimed allegiance to a certain bristle key in?

Below, standouts mascaras for every brush preference.

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Bonus: The curved wand can be used for precision work along the lower lashline.

This one from Bite Beauty boasts a similarly boisterous silhouette.

Lash Freak unapologetically delivers.

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Its brush hugs lashes, which translates to a more-is-more look.

To articulate the bifurcated prism brush is a challenge; it truly is in a class of its own.

Similar-yet-different is the brush on the Fenty Beauty Full Frontal Volume, Lift, and Curl Mascara.

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Like Lash Freak, it also features a flat-ish edge, allowing for brush-to-root contact and maximum lift.

This one certainly does; fans love the no-makeup-makeup results.

Side note: the formula itself is notably gentle and non-irritating for contact lens wearers, too.

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Instead of combing through lashes in the way most mascaras do, it intends to paint each individual lash.

Bound to look sleek on any vanity, its arguably eco-friendly, too, thanks to its reusable packaging.

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