Be honest—how many mornings do you grab mascara without thinking, like brushing your teeth? Long a non-negotiable step, going mascara-free is now trending. Kate Berlant says she looks better without it; Gigi Hadid, Gwendoline Christie and Audrey Nuna walked the 2026 Met Gala with bare lashes; TikTok’s full of people loving the off-duty model vibe. NY celeb makeup artist Kelli Anne Sewell (who works with Kelsea Ballerini, Alix Earle) stopped wearing it last year—she finds bare lashes edgy, confident, perfect for busy folks. Summer makes it easier too: no smudging at picnics, pools or beach trips. Have you tried the trend, or still holding onto your lash layers this summer?