Clear mascara is extremely underrated and here's why

Clear mascara. Some might say (OK, I might say) that it’s the white jellybean of the mascara world. Nobody holds a particular disdain for it. But you’d never actually choose it.
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However, we are hereby issuing an official apology to clear mascara aka the humble, unassuming, multipurpose underdog of eye makeup. It is actually one of the most versatile products in our makeup bag.
Here's one we love: DB Cosmetics Clear Mascara.
Here’s all the ways we’ve been using it.
Eyebrow gel
For those with fuller, darker brows that don’t need the colour from a tinted gel,a coat of clear mascara provides a brushed-up, fluffy and structured brow.
If your brow hairs are far and few between, swipe on some clear mascara after filling in any gaps with an eyebrow pencil.
Image credit: @rosiehw
Lash enhancer
Create the length and definition you’d get from your regular mascara, but without the colour.
It was after using her clear mascara that Beyoncé wrote her infamous line "I woke up like this"*.
*That didn't happen. But you get the drift.
Image credit: @flammedepigalle
Control flyaways
It can also keep any rogue hairs from ruining your sleek ‘do.
Your clear mascara spoolie is the perfect tool to control smaller areas without ruining your hairstyle or having to use too much product in areas it’s not needed.
Lash primer
Waterproof mascara removal can often result in a few eyelash casualties.
A coat of clear mascara before applying your waterproof mascara can act as a primer. Leaving you with a smudge-free result that comes off as easily as it went on.
Main image credit: @emmalouiseconnolly
Do you have a clear mascara in your beauty bag?
50 Member Comments
I really must try clear mascara, especially under my normal mascara. I've heard that by doing this it can stop smudging.
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My brow hairs are so unruly that I need something industrial strength to keep them in place. I doubt that clear mascara would work.
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Some good tips here, thank you :)
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Didn't know that this even existed!!! Cool!!!
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Omg I haven't used clean mascara since I was a teenager now that was back years ago.
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Clear mascara is great to use as a brow gel or just to give your lashes that wet look.
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I use it for my brows to keep rebel hairs in place.
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Ooh that's interesting how many different modes we can use clear mascara for. I don't think I've ever owned a clear one, but tempted to get one now.
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Ooh great tips, I never thought clear mascara would be so useful
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Wow! I didn’t know there was clear mascara. I really like the colour though! You can just use a little bit to be more natural. Clear does have many uses though.
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is Rosie the model for Charlotte Tilbury?
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I never even knew this was a thing.
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I have never heard this product before.Hope it would help natural look.
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I need colour for me - so I doubt would try it
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I think that this sounds like a product that has many uses
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My lashes need a black mascara, but I'd never thought of these uses for clear mascara
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Great tips. I remember using it as a teenager.
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I have one in my stash which I should use more regularly. I like the idea of applying it as a lash primer.
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I haven't used clear mascara since I was a teen, but it sounds like it might be worth giving it another try.
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I think I have one somewhere... need to dig it out. Great reminder!
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I seem to recall I had one years ago. I like the idea of all its other uses as I’d always use coloured mascara on my lashes.
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I've been using clear mascara on my eyebrows for years! Australis and Essie have great clear mascaras for cheap
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I didn't know there even was a such a thing.
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