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9 Pairs Of False Eyelashes Bringing Major Drama To Your Next Going-Out-Out Look
No basic strips here.
If there’s one thing we learned from this year’s incredible Met Gala looks, it’s that false lashes are back – in a big way.
Yes, everyone’s favourite annual fashion event confirmed the return of dramatic beauty – and let’s face it, who isn’t ready to have a little fun with make-up again? After seasons of barely-there beauty looks ruling the runways and the red carpets, it’s time to delve into something bolder and brighter, with fearless swipes of colour, crafty face embellishments and, crucially, larger-than-life lashes now the order of the day.
No longer used to create ‘are they real’ trickery, the new season’s false-lash looks are all about serious drama. Take your inspiration from Lucy Boynton’s graphic, glittering looks, Lady Gaga’s see-them-from-space extensions and Gigi Hadid’s ethereal white spikes. Barely there enhancement this is not.
So whether it’s a big night out or a sun-soaked festival, the new season’s best false lashes are perfect for bringing a touch of on-point drama to your look. Click through for the ones we’ll be batting come Friday night…
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The queen of the false lash, Huda Kattan really delivers with this impactful design. Long and spiky, the Scarlett set is elongated towards the outer edges to create a feline effect. Double the drama with a jet-black liquid-liner flick. (FYI - you’ll need to buy a lash glue, too.)
If you’re after more of a subtle accent, these magnetic corner lashes will do the trick. Click them in place to enhance the impact of a neon liner look.
Created by Stockholm-based make-up artist Gabriella Elio, Sweed lashes are designed to blend seamlessly with your natural ones: the brand’s signature styles come in three shade variations to ensure all skin tones are covered. This Dina set is perfect for blondes – from the honeyed fibres to the translucent band, they’re completely undetectable once on.
If you’re still dreaming of Lady Gaga’s insane Met Gala lash look (which reportedly took three days to refine), then these incredible lashes are the best way to pay homage to the look. There is absolutely nothing subtle about the spiky jet-black fringe and gold-encased crystals – perfect for after-dark festival drama.
A stand-out from Morphe’s premium collection, this set will create a kind of spiky, wide-eyed look that requires little else to look incredible. Pair with velvet skin and a mannequin-nude lip.
This set is super wispy, so great for creating doe-eyed, ethereal looks. Pair them with a soft pastel-pink shadow and matching blusher for a runway-ready result.
The colour is graduated on these limited-edition lashes, so the end result is softer than a solid line of black. The invisible base band ensures they sit seamlessly against your natural lashes, too.
Ardell Magnetic Lashes Double Demi Wispies
Magnetic lashes are ideal for anyone who finds glue-on strips too fiddly – simply line up the two sets around your natural lashes, and gently pull off at the end of the night. This super-delicate set creates a weightless look that works perfectly with soft, diffused eyeshadow.
Worn by the likes of Rita Ora, these strip lashes will stand up to the sweatiest of summer festivals. The extra-thin base makes them easy to fit around your natural eye shape, and the tapered fibre ends ensure a soft, flattering finish.
Roberta Schroeder is the Senior Ecommerce Editor at Harper's Bazaar, ELLE and Esquire, overseeing shopping strategy and content across fashion, beauty, and travel. Roberta has reported on everything from market-leading skincare brands to the world’s most iconic fashion pieces, while also regularly updating a range of shopping guides, including LED masks, heritage cashmere brands and niche new dress brands to know.
Roberta has more than 15 years' experience in the luxury sector, spanning editorial consultancy, trend forecasting and journalism. Over the years, she has worked for global brands including Farfetch, Chanel, and Vogue.
When not testing beauty products, trialling trends and curating content that spotlights the very best in fashion and beauty, Roberta can usually be found trawling resale sites and vintage stores for a long-coveted designer find. Follow Roberta on Instagram at @roberta__schroeder
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