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This beauty brand with a cult lash serum just brought out a mascara - and it's only $18

A good lash serum takes weeks to work. A good mascara delivers instantly. Beauty brand fLASH thinks it’s nailed the latter.

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Georgia Brown
Senior Lifestyle & Fashion Writer
June 3, 2025
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Lash serums are having a moment. Between TikTok testimonials and soaring Google searches (up to 78,100 global searches a month, for the record), it’s clear that people are invested in growing better lashes - ideally, their own.

But let’s be honest: lash serums require patience. Mascara, on the other hand, is all about instant gratification. Enter fLASH’s Happy High-Definition Mascara, a product that’s not a lash serum (important clarification), but still promises some heavy-hitting results: extension-like length, long-lasting curl, and smudge-proof wear.

fLash has unveiled its new Happy High-Definition Mascara
fLash has unveiled its new Happy High-Definition Mascara

'Lash Enwrapping Technology' explained

The formula’s big hook is what fLASH calls Lash Enwrapping Technology. Translation: instead of piling on bulk with fibers or stiff waxes, this mascara uses lightweight polymers that wrap each lash individually. The goal? Lift, separation, and definition without the spider-leg effect.

Application is smooth and buildable - reviewers mention that it doesn’t clump or crumble, even after a long day. One user noted: "It gave my short lashes a noticeable lift and stayed put without flaking." 

For those with sensitive eyes, the warm water removal is a welcome bonus, skipping the need for harsh makeup removers.

fLASH Eyelash Serum 

Let’s clear something up: this mascara doesn’t double as a serum - nor does it claim to. But fLASH does make an eyelash serum that’s built a steady following in beauty circles.

Their original serum is a clear, peptide-packed treatment applied like eyeliner, designed to support lash growth over time. Think stronger roots, less breakage, and potentially longer lashes with consistent use. It’s not magic - no lash serum is - but many users swear by it, and it’s one of the more quietly credible (and affordable) options in a crowded category.

If you’re serious about lash health, the serum might be worth your money. If you just want lashes that look like you used a serum, the mascara steps in.

Key ingredients 

Olive Tree-Derived Wax: Smooth, emollient, and gentle — ideal for daily wear.

Carnauba Wax: Adds structure and helps hold a curl without weighing lashes down.

Anti-Caking Agents: Prevent midday flaking or that dreaded crumbled-lash look.

Also notable: what’s not in the formula. It’s free from parabens, mineral oil, D5, talc, and UV filters, and certified both Sephora Clean and Ulta Clean.

Is it worth it?

This isn’t a multitasking mascara-serum hybrid - but that’s actually a good thing. fLASH’s Happy High-Definition Mascara sticks to doing one job, and by most accounts, it does it well. For those who want lash drama without the daily battle of removal or clumps, it’s a solid option.

And if longer, stronger lashes are the goal? Pair it with their serum.

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