Best high street mascara that isn’t Benefit They’re Real?

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I flip flop between different brands - looking for one I love that I come back to time and again. That used to be Max factor masterpiece max - maybe I should revisit it?

They’re Real didn’t do it for me sadly (which actually I’m not disappointed about as it’s fairly ££). Nothing too spendy.... More interested in lengthening and curling than fullness. Thanks in advance!

Essence - Mascara Volume Effect false eyelashes - Lash Princess,blacK

It’s about £3-£4 in wilko and the best I’ve ever used and that include Lancôme

Essence Lash Princess (the green one) from Wilkos

@TrumpetyChump it's been discontinued! It was my go-to for years. They've replaced it with one with a stupid plastic brush and it's not the same at all. Stupid Primark!

No. 7 in the gold tube as has been mentioned above. I searched for years for my perfect mascara and the search is over now. It's bloody brilliant.

Kiko in the golden tube.

I always buy Clinique ones. They’re pricey but I always come back to them after being disappointed with other brands. They are difficult to remove, but if you use Clinique remover it’s a doddle ☺️

Thank you all! Some excellent options there so I’m going to try some new ones and hope I find my pot of gold at the end of the rainbow 😀🌈

Someone on here recommended Miss Hippie to me by L'oreal and I haven't looked back tbh. The only thing I would really like is a brown version of the waterproof as I'm quite blond and some days I would like to look more natural, but it seems there aren't may brands that do that and the ones that do are £££

I have 2 that I always go back to; YSL false lash effect mascara and Benefit Rollerlash

I bought the No 7 gold tube one and wore it for the first time today. Can I ask what other people us to take it off?! I usually use eye make up remover but not shifting; is it a tubing type one and if so, what should I use instead? I ended up pulling it off my lashes. It definitely does what it says on the tin in terms of staying put.....

Benefits Bad Gal seems to be really good, I have a 3 pack of their mascaras and normally like they’re real but I’m keen on this now

Gherkinbee use warm water on a cotton pad,it looks alarmingly like you've pulled your eyelashes out but it's the tubes

Agree with @littlepeas no7 stay perfect. No panda eyes anymore!!

Thanks @SeroxatBlonde!

Loreal telescopic for me as well. It's the brush though I think that makes it so good!

I've also recently started using Soap and Glory. I got one in a gift set at Xmas and gave it a go and was really impressed. So much so I've bought myself another one. It is probably more volume than length though so might not be what you're looking for.

Benefit Rollerlash is my favourite. Or Max Factor ones are generally good for less £££.

any of the maybeline mascaras are wonderful. especially for sensetive eyes

I used to love They’re Real but then tried Roller Lash by buying a set of 3 mini mascaras which was great. I’d also recommend Eyeko - got a few in beauty boxes and they’ve all been fantastic.

L'Oréal Telescopic
I've tried all sorts and so many of them now make my eyes burn or they won't come off, or they just look crap. But Telescopic is great. I used to use the Maybelline ones but they seemed to change a few years ago, and they're not as good.

Max factor 2000 calories is a thing of magic!! I've currently got some benefit one I got as a gift, don't love it. When it's time for the bin I'm going back to max factor.

Maybelline Falsies Push Up Drama in the pink and red metallic tube. It's very good, doesn't clump or smudge on me, extends my eyelashes well. I don't get on with Great Lash though, never have, even when it was very popular.

For £££ then Diorshow Mascara is also v good.

also to remove mascara I use Garnier Miscellar water on a cotton pad. Instead of scrubbing, I hold it down over my eyelashes then gently wipe away after a few seconds. I do the same when removing nail varnish - press the pad that's soaked in remover on the nail for a few seconds in turn, then go back to each one in turn. Allowing a removal product some time to work saves a lot of rubbing and scrubbing