The shape of the brush at the end of the mascara wand plays a big role in a mascara ... but in general, a thin, skinny brush will give you length and definition; a fluffier, more substantial ...

This put me on a quest to find easy-on-the-eyes mascara that could help enhance my newly thin lashes ... which has a bendy, flexible wand that helps me lengthen each individual lash.

Sitting at a whopping 41% off, this best-selling Maybelline mascara gives you a full lash look in just one coat. It also has over 12,000 five-star ratings. With its super thin and flexible wand ...

Then I took the mascara to my upper lashes. As I began to swipe it on, I noticed that the thin conical wand has a slight curve, which made it easy to reach every lash, even the little lash hairs ...

So when the bank balance is looking dry and I need a budget replacement, Rimmel London's Thrill Seeker Extreme Mascara is my next of kin (btw, it's £12.99). The formula is quite thin, so you can ...