We Tested Over a Dozen Magnetic Lashes—These 4 Passed the Vibe Check (2025)

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A good pair of false lashes can transform your entire face, but if you're not a lash glue pro, things can go downhill quickly. To get the long, fluttery lashes you desire, you can pile on coats of mascara or switch to magnetic lashes for that same lift and fluff—without the mess. Unlike traditional falsies, magnetic lashes require magnetic liner instead of glue for application.A similar look and feel to liquid eyeliner, it attracts the magnets that line the band of each lash to secure and hold your lashes in place.

In order to find the best magnetic lashes, we rounded up eight testers in our lab to try out 16 top-rated, best-selling sets. After thorough testing—taking into account ease of application, feel, overall look, and removal—we found the best-performing magnetic lashes.

Our Testing Process

To start, we spent about a week researching the top-rated magnetic lashes. After honing in on online ratings, we spent 24 hours putting the 16 most popular magnetic lashes to the test. We had eight testers try the products so that they could analyze the performance of each and write down their insights during the process. In doing so, our testers rated every set on a scale of 1 to 5 in four key categories: ease of application, feel, overall look, and ease of removal. Once the data was collected, we narrowed down the original pool of products to the best magnetic lashes.

What to Keep in Mind

• Material: The material of magnetic lashes is an important factor to consider as it will determine how natural the falsies look as well as how durable they are. Most magnetic lashes are made out of synthetic fibers, silk, or faux mink. Silk and faux mink tend to look the most realistic, so they are a great option if you are seeking a natural look.
• Application: Magnetic lashes can typically be applied one of two ways; with a magnetic eyeliner (how you'll find most magnetic lashes) or by sandwiching your real lashes in between two strips of magnetic lashes. Both methods use magnetization to adhere the lashes and are way less messy than using typical lash glue, not to mention more gentle on the eyelid. The eyeliner method is definitely easier to master, but if you don't like the look of eyeliner you may want to try the second method. It really comes down to personal preference and how much patience you have.
• Size and Style: The size and the style you choose will depend on your unique eye shape and your preference. Magnetic lashes can come in a variety of different lengths ranging from short, medium, and long as well as styles like wispy, full, and dense. Certain styles or lengths can definitely accent specific eye shapes better than others. For example, a cat eye-styled lash or a longer lash can open hooded eyes up more while a shorter, wispy lash with a bit of a curl can be more accentuating for round eyes. It really comes down to personal preference, your lash goals, and what feels most comfortable for you, though. A kit with a variety of lash styles and lengths is the best way to go if you are not sure which style will work best for your eyes.
  

Your Questions, Answered

Why use magnetic lashes over regular falsies?

If you're deciding between regular lashes or magnetic ones, there are many benefits to the latter that might seal the deal for you. "If you like traditional lashes, you're going to love magnetic lashes because they are quick, easy, and no mess when you're in a rush," says celebrity makeup artist Alexx Mayo. "Plus, you don't have to worry about the glue damaging the lash strip." They're also a great option for beginners as they are very easy to adjust if you don't get the placement right the first time around.

How do you apply magnetic lashes?

After you've curled your natural lashes and applied mascara, you'll want to go in with the magnetic liner. Ann McFerran, cofounder and CEO of reusable magnetic lash brand Glamnetic, recommends positioning the eyeliner pen "parallel to your lash line so you can easily draw an even line above your lash line." Then apply tiny strokes across your lid, starting at the inner corner of your lash line, keeping in mind to match the thickness of the liner to the band size of your chosen fake eyelashes. Celebrity makeup artist Joanna Simkin suggests "try holding a mirror under your face and looking down to give you a lot more eye area to drop the lash in from." She also suggests using a tweezer or lash applicator instead of your fingers for more precision and control. It's important to note that you shouldn't apply mascara to the magnetic lashes once they're applied, as doing so will damage the strands and shorten their lifespan.

How do you remove magnetic lashes?

When it comes time to remove your magnetic lashes, always be gentle. "I like to use micellar water on a cotton swab and just lightly wipe the magnetic tabs," Simkin says. Once the lash is off, it's best to clean and sanitize the bands with alcohol (gentle cleansers and makeup removers work just as well, too) and store them in the case that they came in. This way, they are ready for the next use and free of any leftover makeup, dirt, or oil.

Complete the Look

Love our best overall pick, Glamnetic Magnetic Eyelashes? Use them to create Taylor Swift’s signature cat eye. To help complete the look, we recommend Docolor Eyeliner Stamp, a winged eyeliner stamp for easy application and Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow for instant brow volume.

Why Shop With Us

Emily Belfiore is a contributing beauty writer for InStyle. For this story, she interviewed celebrity makeup artists along with contributing beauty writer Brianna Peters and compiled insights from our editors and testers to narrow down the list of the best magnetic lashes.

The following experts spoke with InStyle for this article:

• Alexx Mayo, celebrity makeup artist
• Joanna Simkin, celebrity makeup artist
• Ann McFerran, cofounder and CEO of reusable magnetic lash brand Glamnetic