Unless you’ve got a secret weapon against the effects of time, this is a must-own combo if you’re above the age of 20. You may start noticing your lashes getting thinner over time and your skin starting to sag. (Sorry to be a downer!) Using an eyelash curler is “the best way to open up the eyes,” says NYC makeup artist Quinn Murphy. It “makes them appear bigger and gives them a lift.” A natural eyelift? Yes, please.

If you have super straight lashes, the Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler, $19 “can open up your eyes in just one pinch” and is incredible for adding volume, says Nemes. And a lifting mascara like mark Comb Out Lash Lifting Mascara, $6 will add natural-looking volume to your lashes.