Hello Lykkers! I’m convinced a good mascara can completely change my makeup. I don’t need to be a professional makeup artist or spend forever trying to perfect my lashes. Give me a good wand, a few swipes, and I’m already feeling like my eyes have a little extra drama.

I’m also not always in the mood for an eyelash curler. Honestly, wrestling with one before makeup is not my idea of fun. I’ve been rotating three mascaras lately, and all three give me that lifted, longer-lash effect without making my routine complicated.

1. YSL Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara — $29

YSL Lash Clash is my pick when I want my lashes to look noticeably fuller. The formula is all about volume, giving my eyes a bolder look without needing several different products. YSL currently describes the formula as an extreme-volume mascara with intense pigment. I like reaching for this one when I’m going for a more dramatic makeup day. One coat gives me definition, while another pass makes the lashes feel much more noticeable.

2. Lancôme Idôle Lash Lift Mascara — $30

Lancôme Idôle has a completely different personality. I reach for it when I want my lashes to look longer, lifted, and nicely separated rather than super thick. The curved brush makes it easier for me to catch smaller lashes, especially around the outer corners. I also like how lightweight the result feels. It gives my eyes that awake, lifted effect without making my lashes feel weighed down.

3. Lancôme Hypnôse Drama Mascara — $33

When I want drama, I know exactly where to turn. Hypnôse Drama gives my lashes a much more intense look, especially when I build up the coats. Lancôme describes its current formula as an extreme-volume mascara with an S-shaped brush and up to 24-hour wear. The deep black pigment makes a difference, too. My lashes look darker and fuller, so I can get that bold eye makeup feeling without adding false lashes.

If I had to choose based on the look I want, YSL is my volume girl, Lancôme Idôle is my length-and-lift favorite, and Hypnôse Drama is the one I grab for full-on drama. I honestly like keeping all three around because my lashes don’t always need the same thing. Some days call for subtle length, other days need serious volume. Why settle for one lash mood?