The 13 Best Magnetic Lashes of 2024

Sure, a good pair of false lashes can transform your entire face. But if you're not a pro with lash glue, things can go downhill pretty fast. You could pile on coats of mascara or you can simply switch to magnetic lashes to get that same lift and fluff — without the mess, of course.

Unlike traditional falsies, magnetic lashes do not require glue for application. Instead, you line your lid with a magnetic liner, which has a similar look and feel to liquid eyeliner and attracts the magnets that line the band of each lash. They'll always ensure a secure hold of your falsies, and sometimes, they'll provide a high-pigmented eyeliner look, too.

In order to find the best magnetic lashes, we rounded up eight testers in our lab to try out 16 top-rated, bestselling sets. After thorough testing — taking into account ease of application, feel, overall look, and removal — we found the best-performing magnetic lashes. Ultimately, the Kiss Magnetic Lashes and Eyeliner Kit impressed us most due to its affordable price point and dramatic results.

Best Magnetic Lashes Overall

Glamnetic Magnetic Lashes

Ulta

What We Love: They are natural for everyday wear, but with a noticeable boost in length and fullness.

What We Don’t Love: The Glamnetic Magnetic Eyeliner is sold separately. 

These waterproof, weightless lashes by Glamnetic are made from durable synthetic fibers and are equipped with six magnets for long-lasting wear. They can be worn up to 60 times and add some fullness to the eyelashes that is both natural and noticeable. The versatile lashes can be sported at a variety of occasions and they can easily be trimmed to suit your particular eye shape. You certainly don’t have to be a pro to apply them either and even beginners can master this voluminous lash look. 

Look: Natural | Good For: Monolid, hooded, round, and almond eyes | Material: Synthetic fiber

Best Value

KISS Magnetic Eyeliner & False Eyelashes Kit

Target

What We Love: The lashes look very natural and won’t irritate sensitive skin. 

What We Don’t Love: It requires multiple coats of liner for good hold. 

With their easy-to-apply design and natural-looking faux-mink strands, the #07 magnetic lashes from Kiss are a solid buy at an affordable price. Glide the liquid liner across your lid to activate the lashes' double-strength magnets, whose strong hold lasts up to 16 hours and is resistant to smudging and wind. They are also dermatologist-tested, so if you have sensitive eyes you can rest assured knowing these lashes won’t irritate them. 

Look: Natural | Good For: Small eyes, hooded lids, and glasses wearers | Material: Faux mink 

Best with Liner

Arishine Magnetic Eyelashes with Eyeliner Kit

Amazon

What We Love: They come in multiple different styles and stay put all day. 

What We Don’t Love: Some of the lashes are very long and might need to be trimmed. 

This value kit from Arishine comes with everything you need to create a memorable lash look. It features a fade-proof, long-lasting liner that holds your falsies up against water, smudges, wind, and other unexpected obstacles. On top of providing top notch hold for your lashes, the liner has a smooth finish that mimics the look of regular liquid eyeliner, so you can even skip a step in your makeup routine. Also included is a lash applicator for precision and five reusable lash styles, ranging from natural to voluminous. 

Look: Natural to Dramatic | Good For: Small eyes, short lashes, and hooded lids | Material: Synthetic fiber 

Best Without Liner

One Two Cosmetics Ultra Lightweight Magnetic Eyelash Set

Amazon

What We Love: They add subtle fullness and volume without requiring eyeliner. 

What We Don’t Love: The application can be tricky to master. 

Eyeliner not your thing? We get it. Thankfully, there are plenty of magnetic lashes that deliver the same results without liner application. One of the first magnetic lashes to arrive on the scene, the One Two Cosmetics Natural Half Lash, connects using the brand's micro-magnet technology, which offers an all-day hold. Just sandwich your real lashes in between the top and bottom lashes and connect them using the magnets. This adhesive-free style works great for sensitive eyes and won't damage your lashes thanks to their easy removal process. 

Look: Dramatic | Good For: Sensitive eyes | Material: Synthetic fiber 

Best for Beginners

Velour Lashes Magnetic Effortless Kit

Sephora

Our Ratings

• Ease of Application

  5/5

• Wear

  5/5

• Overall Look

  4/5

• Weight

  4/5

What We Love: The liner dries completely transparent and the lashes are lightweight.

What We Don’t Love: It requires multiple coats of liner for good hold. 

The Magnetic Effortless Kit from Velour Lashes takes the guesswork out of applying falsies with its straightforward design that doesn't require any measuring or trimming — making them as easy to use as a press-on nail set. Instead, eight small-but-mighty magnetics line the lash's band and immediately attach to the latex-free liner for all-day wear. Beginners will love how comfortable and lightweight the lashes feel once applied. Plus, the liner glides easily across the lid and has a super fine tip, which means sharper and easier cat-eyes. With the proper care, they can be used 30-plus times. 

Look: Medium Drama | Good For: All eye shapes, lash lengths, and skill sets | Material: Synthetic silk

Best Everyday

Eylure ProMagnetic Eyeliner and Lash System

Walgreens

Our Ratings

• Ease of Application

  3/5

• Wear

  5/5

• Overall Look

  5/5

• Weight

  5/5

What We Love: They are very natural-looking and the liner mimics the look of liquid eyeliner.

What We Don’t Love: They do not come with tweezers or an applicator. 

The Eylure Lash System comes stocked with a magnetic liner, which is both long-lasting and resistant to smudging, and a set of faux-mink lashes that can be re-worn up to 15 times. Unlike typical lash bands, these strategically accentuate your back lashes to give your whole eye a noticeable lift that still looks natural. They’re lightweight, comfortable, and perfect for everyday wear. Another plus to note, they are both vegan and cruelty-free. 

Look: Natural | Good For: All eye shapes, lash lengths, and skill sets | Material: Faux mink

Best Dramatic

EARLLER Magnetic Eyelash & Eyeliner Kit

Amazon

What We Love: They offer bold volume and the eyeliner has a fine tip for added precision. 

What We Don’t Love: The eyeliner takes a while to dry. 

Fans of statement-making lashes will enjoy the bold options available in the Earller Magnetic Eyelashes and Eyeliner Kit. The kit is stocked with five eye-opening styles and each individual lash has a flexible fit and features five mini magnets. The waterproof lashes are reusable and have a strong adhesion that lasts all day. In addition to multiple lash styles, the kit also comes with two liquid liners and a pair of applicator tweezers to make giving your eyes a boost easier than ever. 

Look: Dramatic | Good For: All eye shapes, but trimmed for smaller eyes | Material: Synthetic fiber

Best Waterproof

Lola's Lashes Rose Quartz Magnetic Eyelashes and Eyeliner Kit

Neiman Marcus

Our Ratings

• Ease of Application

  4/5

• Wear

  5/5

• Overall Look

  4.5/5

• Weight

  4.8/5

What We Love: The kit includes a cleansing balm for removing the lashes without rubbing and tugging. 

What We Don’t Love: It only comes with one style.

The Lola Cosmetics Rose Quartz Magnetic Lashes provide all-day wear and reliable performance of the best waterproof mascara, and then some. Designed to last for 24-plus hours, this luxe set locks into place with the help of its waterproof magnetic liner that smoothly glides across your lid without clumping. In fact, the liner is so strong that it can withstand winds up to 75 miles per hour, so says the brand. Each lash band is lined with five super strong magnets for easy application and they can be reused more than 30 times. The set also comes with the brand's conditioning Cleansing Oil, so you can remove the liner without damaging the lashes. 

Look: Natural | Good For: All eye shapes, lash lengths, and skill sets | Material: Synthetic silk 

Best for Hooded Eyes

Glamnetic Lucky Magnetic Lashes

Amazon

Our Ratings

• Ease of Application

  4/5

• Wear

  4.6/5

• Overall Look

  4/5

What We Love: It has a bit of a cat-eye shape to it. 

What We Don’t Love: They feel a bit heavy. 

Finding a pair of false eyelashes that fits hooded eyelids isn't easy—until the Glamnetic Lucky Magnetic Lashes came along, that is. These falsies have a subtle cat-eye tapering that allows them to elongate and volumize the lashes in a natural-looking way, eliminating the unflattering pulling and shape-minimizing effect that others have. Each fluttery lash has six magnets that instantly attach to the Glamnetic magnetic liner and offer long-lasting, waterproof, and smudge-proof wear. They can be reused up to 40 times and they’re also suitable to wear with glasses or eyewear. 

Look: Medium Drama | Good For: A variety of eye shapes, but especially hooded eyes | Material: Synthetic fiber 

Other Options We Tested

Ace Beauté Magnetic Lashes

Applying these lashes comes with a small learning curve: The liner is smaller than most and hard to hold when applying. However, once the liner is conquered, applying the falsies is simple. In fact, our tester dubbed it “a breeze.” Made from high-quality, synthetic fibers, these magnetic lashes look just like a fresh set of lash extensions. With 12 magnets included on the strip, you also don’t have to worry about the band slipping and sliding out of place.

Doe Lashes Magnetic Eyelashes

Made from Korean silk, these falsies are the next best thing to your natural lashes. In fact, our tester even dubbed these some of the softest and most comfortable lashes she had ever worn. That said, she didn’t think they complemented her eye shape well and suggests only purchasing these if you have larger, nonhooded eyes because they look very heavy on smaller eyes.

Arishine Magnetic Eyeliner and Eyelashes Kit

Applying these lashes was “simple and quick,” according to our testers—music to our ears. The magnetic eyeliner was easy to apply and dried in less than 15 seconds. Once in place, the lashes stayed strong and secure without falling off (although we could adjust them easily). We did feel like the inner and outer corners of our eyes were a bit itchy, although we wonder if that would have been solved by cutting the ends a little bit more. They were comfortable to wear, but we could still tell we were wearing them—so they didn’t feel 100 percent natural.

Static Nails Soft Glam Magnetic Eyelashes

We had a difficult time applying these magnetic lashes. The magnetic gel liner was “quite clumpy and very sticky,” according to our tester, who also felt like the liner made her eyelids stick together. That messiness extended to removing the liner, too; it took us a few different products and some gentle massaging to get every trace of the liner off our lids. However, once they were on, the attachment on these magnetic lashes was super secure and the lashes felt light and airy—we felt like we could wear them for hours without thinking about it. 

Our Testing Process

To start, we spent about a week researching the top-rated magnetic lashes on the market. After homing 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 were able to narrow down the original pool of products to the eight 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. You should also be on the lookout for lashes that are waterproof or offer resistance against wind and other elements for better hold. 

Application

Magnetic lashes can typically be applied one of two ways; with a magnetic eyeliner 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," celebrity makeup artist Alexx Mayo says of the alternative. "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 your favorite mascara, you'll want to go in with the magnetic liner. Ann McFerran, co-founder 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 adds, "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 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.

Why Shop With Us

Former Real Simple beauty editor Anneke Knot is currently a full-time freelancer based in San Francisco. She writes beauty and fashion stories for outlets like InStyle, Health, Forbes, and Real Simple. With help from Emily Belfiore and Kelsey Lentz, they interviewed celebrity makeup artists Alexx Mayo and Joanna Simkin, and co-founder and CEO of Glamnetic, Ann McFerran. They also compiled insights from our freelance testers in our testing lab to narrow down the list of the best magnetic lashes. 

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