It's True: This Lash-Growth Mascara Is Set to Replace My Lash Extensions Entirely

As a beauty editor who tries new beauty products every single day, I've probably tried most makeup brands out there. Kosas has become a firm favourite in my makeup bag. In fact, the Kosas concealer has become my staple for concealer for disguising my dark circles.

So, when I heard Kosas was launching a mascara, I had a feeling it would be good. That being said, I'm very particular about my mascaras, so I had high expectations for it. Scroll on for my honest thoughts below.

Kosas Soul Gazer Mascara

The Brush and Formula

The Kosas Soulgazer mascara has a bendy, flexible wand with an hourglass shape. The middle of the brush has tiny bristles, while the outer edges have longer bristles to capture every lash, which it does brilliantly, by the way. After curling my lashes, I swiped it through my lashes and was not only met with incredible lengthening, but it also gave my lashes a fanned-out flutter, instantly making my eyes look bigger and wide awake.

What's great about this particular formula is that it also contains peptides to help encourage lash growth (think of it as a lengthening mascara and lash serum all in one). It takes around 6-8 weeks to see full results (as does anything to do with hair growth, whether that be the hair on your head or your eyelashes), so you'll need to be patient. That being said, after using the formula for a couple of weeks, my lashes are feeling softer and in better condition.

Before

Here are my lashes sans mascara. My eyelashes are fairly long and thick already; however, they're stubbornly straight and struggle to hold a curl. So, I always favour curling mascaras and wands that lengthen, lift and fan out my lashes with lasting hold.

After

Here are my lashes after a generous coating of the Kosas Soulgazer Mascara. I like that it has given me noticeable length, as well as creating a fanned-out effect that makes my eyes look brighter. My only gripe is the shape of the brush. The hourglass-shaped brush deposits more product into the middle of my lashes and less on the outer corners. This does result in a doe-eyed effect; however, I personally prefer more length and definition on my outer corners.

As I wore it over the past fortnight, it was noticeably light on my lashes (I genuinely forgot I was wearing it some days!) and it leaves my lashes looking glossy. Plus, as someone with hooded eyes, I'm pleased to report that I experienced zero smudging or flaking—a double tick from me—so it's also a great mascara for sensitive eyes.

The Verdict

This mascara is for you if you like a fanned-out, fluffy lash. It excels at lengthening the lashes, and it really feels weightless to wear. Because of the bendy, hourglass shape of the brush, it's not the easiest to layer (if you're going for a second coat, that's best done while the mascara is still wet on your lashes, rather than after the first coat has dried), and if you're someone who wants a volumising mascara, you may want to skip this one.

However, if you want a doe-eyed flutter that holds a curl all day and doesn't smudge or flake, this is a great option, with the additional win of the lash-boosting benefits. While I've not yet noticed a dramatic difference after two weeks (you'll need to wait about 6-8 weeks to see the full results), my eyelashes do feel noticeably softer since I've used it. If you're not convinced to try a full-sized tube yet, there's also a mini size for £15, which is ideal to try before taking the plunge to the full size.

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