Buying the perfect mascara feels like dating online. Sometimes you have to try some block mascara until you find the mascara you dream of. However, if you are tired of looking for a needle in a haystack, Sephora can't go wrong. They have a lot of good choices, and the best part is that they offer a 20% discount on merchandise before Sunday, December 12th (via Sephora).

Whether you are struggling with thick eyelashes or need mascara, Sephora has a mascara for you. Compared to drugstore mascaras, higher-end mascaras may actually be worth the extra money. According to the Huffington Post, the formulation of high-end mascara tends to use better quality pigments and polymers, which will make it more stain resistant. High-end mascaras also tend to use brush-like fibers, which can better adhere to the eyelashes and ensure a more even application.

To find the perfect mascara for the specific effect you are looking for at Sephora, keep scrolling to find the best mascara for various eyelash problems in 2021.

For those with short eyelashes, Sephora has several mascaras that can extend the length of the mascara. According to Glamour, Smashbox Super Fan Mascara ($24) will double the length of your eyelashes. This is the mascara you want to use next time you go to the bar. Although it is not the best at curling eyelashes, using an eyelash curler can help you create the ultimate blockbuster look. 

For mascara that can lengthen and separate eyelashes, PopSugar recommends Illia Limitless Lash Lengthening Mascara ($28). The wand has widely separated rubber bristles, with long and short sides. Mascara also contains keratin, which can strengthen eyelashes.

If your straight eyelashes need a little more TLC than eyelash curlers, Glamour recommends Dior Diorshow mascara ($29.50). It’s no wonder that this mascara has been named the Holy Grail by beauty writers and influencers for many years. This is the ultimate curling mascara that helps lift and lift eyelashes without using curling irons. According to Marie Claire, Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Super Curling & Lifting Mascara ($26) is also another holy grail mascara praised for its curling ability. The brush clings to the lashes to create long-lasting curls without clumping.

I can give you that "I can't believe this is not false eyelashes" mascara is a hall of fame material. Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Lashes Volume 2 ($32) is such a mascara, each PopSugar. This mascara only needs to be applied in two coats and it looks like you just applied your favorite pair of Wispies. According to PopSugar, a classic plumping mascara that will never go out of style is Lancome Hypnose plumping mascara ($28). Mascara can be layered and stacked to get the ultimate spreading effect you are looking for, with a buildable formula that never clumps.

Hourglass Caution Extreme Lash Mascara ($29) is like the ultimate hype for those with droopy and clumpy eyelashes (via Glamour). The 4D magnifying brush can lift and define your eyelashes while making them plump. Another tried-and-true choice that can give you the ultimate boost and clarity is Lancôme Definicils High Definition and Lengthening Mascara ($28), according to Marie Claire. Mascara will lift sagging eyes while preventing clumping and separation of eyelashes. This non-blooming mascara can be used during work during the day, or layered at night to add charm.

One of Sephora's highest-rated mascara, if you can only buy one mascara, the mascara you absolutely must get is Lancome Lash Idole Lash-Lifting & Volumizing Mascara ($26). This mascara has an average rating of 4.5 stars and has nearly 7,000 reviews. The formula contains white tea extract to condition the eyelashes, and the curved brush makes your eyelashes look like they have just been ironed.

The end result: long, dense eyelashes, fan-shaped, like feathers. Editing makeup artist Ammy Drammeh told Vanity Fair, “I personally like mascara that adds volume and length. Lancome Lash Idole does this, and it helps lift the eyelashes from the root.” She added that it is stain-resistant And durability.

With any of these mascaras, when you cry while watching those touching Hallmark Christmas movies, you no longer need to worry about it clumping or smudging.