This $20 Beauty Hack Will Give You the Lashes of Your Dreams

It's time to have a really difficult talk with your fake eyelashes. It's been a great run, but there's now a better way to get long, voluminous lashes. In fact, you can cancel your lash extension appointments, throw out the growth serums, and kiss that awful lash glue goodbye.

Instead, you can get seriously great lashes with Simply Naked's 3D Fiber Mascara (Buy It, $20, amazon.com). The best-selling mascara uses a two-part system with fiber and gel to let you customize your lash look without fear of clumping or flaking. The endgame is so good, more than 2,600 shoppers have left perfect five-star reviews on Amazon.

By applying layers of thickening microfibers with magnifying gel, this product claims to increase natural eyelash volume by up to 300 percent. The result: longer lashes that actually look natural. Plus, the long-lasting formula is waterproof, smudge-proof, and non-clumping—you can cry or even directly rub your eyes without messing it up. (Discover the best sweat-proof mascaras here).

The cruelty-free mascara also makes a great pick for anyone with sensitive eyes. The formula is made with mostly natural ingredients, so it's non-toxic and hypoallergenic. And at least 68 reviewers, who say they have sensitive eyes, confirmed the mascara didn't cause any irritation.

You can snag the formula in both midnight black and dark brown. Regardless of your color preference, the gel and fiber tubes come in a single carrying case so that you can easily take your new holy grail on-the-go. The case also has just enough space for the included eyelash brush, a helpful application tool for combing out lashes for a perfectly separated final look.

Despite being a waterproof formula that's built to last, this mascara is also surprisingly easy to remove—a warm washcloth and gentle cleanser are all it takes. (While many reviewers reported wearing the mascara for multiple days, we recommend removing nightly. This scary photo is a reason why you should.)

Buy It: Simply Naked's 3-D Fiber Mascara, $20, amazon.com

All things considered, it's not surprising that this fiber mascara is on the Amazon best-sellers list. Even as new fiber mascaras launch on Amazon's marketplace, Simply Naked's formula continues to earn glowing reviews from users who call it "the best mascara." (

"This Simply Naked 3D Fiber Lash Mascara is magical!" one reviewer wrote. "You have to carefully follow the directions, but if you do you will be happy with the results. It adds so much length and volume to lashes, and is budge-proof! No smearing, and it is waterproof! I even slept in it as an experiment and I was actually shocked that when I woke up my lashes were as they were when I went to bed...no raccoon eyes and no mascara stains on my pillow case!"

"Holy grail of mascara right here. This is the only mascara that has given me the exact results I wanted length, thickness, and darkening. Stays put all day and it never flakes. I have very sensitive eyes and this doesn't irritate them at all. My friends think I'm wearing false eyelashes whenever I have this mascara on," another raved.

In addition to the shopper comments, there are also plenty of before-and-after photos proving just how luscious lashes become post-application. You'll find almost 200 reviews with photos, so you can see the noticeable difference this product makes.

To sum it up, this mascara gives you extension-level length for drugstore prices. Simply Naked's 3-D fiber mascara costs just $20, so you can get salon-quality lashes without breaking the bank. And with Amazon Prime's free two-day shipping, you'll have falsie-like volume just in time for holiday parties.