“I texted all my friends about this mascara”
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The Recommendation

July 24, 2026

Happy Friday. We’ve got a game-changing mascara for you. Plus:

“Most mascaras fail me. This one instantly stood out.”

A closed tube of Rom&nd Han All Fix Mascara in Long Black.
Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter

Mascaras tend to leave newsletters editor Brittney Ho’s short, downward-pointing lashes looking droopy and clumpy, transferring almost immediately to her under-eyes for an unfortunate Jimothy-esque look.

Until this lightweight mascara entered the picture. From the very first swipe, the rich, smudge-resistant formula darkened every lash without weighing them down.

“All of a sudden, my lashes were curling and perfectly wispy,” she says. “I texted everyone I know, singing its praises.”

A $14 mascara for no-makeup makeup days→

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Plus: The curler Brittney has used for more than a decade

The Shiseido Eyelash Curler.
Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter

Another thing Brittney swears by to achieve perfectly fanned-out lashes? This very good eyelash curler. She’s used Wirecutter’s top pick for years because it grabs and gently presses every last lash — even the teeny ones in the inner corner — for noticeable definition and lift.

And it works for nearly all eye shapes→

What’s hot at Wirecutter

Side by side images of shirts rolled and shirts folded in a packing cube.

Should you roll or fold your clothes when you pack?

Our travel expert weighs in→

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15 cheap(ish) things we can’t stop raving about

Including a clutter-containing rope basket, a perfectly sized spoon, and a sunscreen from Trader Joe’s→

Two Briggs & Riley Baseline Essential 22-inch Carry-On Expandable Spinners, the four- and two-wheeled versions, shown side by side.

The last carry-on suitcase you’ll ever need

If you’re a frequent flyer and willing to invest, this is the one→

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Our favorite ways to maximize space in a small bedroom

Try upgrading to furniture with built-in storage and utilizing the vertical space on your wall→

Your daily deal: Incredibly comfortable underwear

Tommy John Women's Cool Cotton Brief
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In our tests, these undies earned rave reviews for their silky-soft material and excellent fit — and received zero complaints of rolling or pinching. “They’re no-frills,” says style editor Jennifer Hunter, “but I think they’re chic.”

A three-pack is on sale today→

One last thing: Is your mascara expired?

Different Mascaras lined up next to each other.
Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter

Mascara expires faster than you might think. Every time you use the wand, it picks up bacteria from your lashes and seals it in a dark, moist tube to grow. Our beauty expert recommends replacing your mascara three months after it’s been opened.

When to replace the rest of your makeup→

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