Long and thick eyelashes naturally

Thankfully I have always been blessed with naturally long and thick eyelashes but even then I am still not satisfied. I tried fake eyelashes and they made me look terrible, I don't know why but I still want them thicker and longer. When I was a teenager (14-15 years old) Avon used to do a mascara that conditioned eyelashes and made them longer and healthier some years back they stopped. I really don't want to spend a fortune so I tried and tested something that we all have on our shelves at home. Funnily enough when I wear mascara it looks like I am wearing false eyelashes, even my own mother compliments me. To be honest after much research I have decided against them as they can cause your eyelashes to fall out!