Debenhams Thrill Seeker Mega Lift Mascara, Brownie Pie

Make your eyes do the talking with lashes that look lifted from within rather than weighed down by heavy layers. Rimmel London's Thrill Seeker Mega Lift Mascara uses a hybrid wax formula instead of traditional thick polymers, which gives you dense volume and a lifting effect without any clumps or stiffness. It feels light on the lashes but packs an immediate visual punch - your eyes will look wide awake even after hours under bright lights. The wavy fibre brush is designed to grab every lash from root to tip so the coat is distributed evenly across each hair, creating texture rather than lumps and keeping individual fibres defined as they fan out.

For those who find traditional black mascara too harsh or drying on sensitive eyes, Brownie Pie offers a rich deep-brown alternative that adds depth without overpowering your eye makeup. It enhances every iris colour - emerald green eyes look brighter against the warm tone and fair skin tones get softer definition than with coal black. Because of the wax base it's also one of those rare mascaras you can actually wear on oily eyelids, since oil is what usually breaks down mascara throughout the day. The formula stays smudge-resistant and transferproof for up to 24 hours so your morning routine doesn't degrade by lunchtime or after a long night out. If you need an everyday volumising mascara that won't flake off onto your cheekbones or smear in the crease, this is it. It doubles as the perfect gift for someone who wants high-performance makeup from her favourite drugstore brand without sacrificing quality. Give your eyes their main character moment and grab a tube to keep on hand - you might find yourself reaching for it every morning.