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Best mascara?

36 replies

mumcop · 17/03/2022 20:21

Iv always used no7 but they've changed the mascaras and I can't seem to find one I like.
Looking for length and volume as my lashes are very short!

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Purplecatshopaholic · 17/03/2022 20:24

I love Charlotte Tilburys push up lashes and Lancôme Monsieur Big - both really good (and I try loads!)

DuckyNoMates · 17/03/2022 20:25

The new MAC one is amazing but quite dramatic

ItsJustTheOneSwanActually · 17/03/2022 20:26

I've tried lots too, best i've found (and one of the cheapest) is Maybelline Lash sensational.

LifeInAHamsterWheel · 17/03/2022 20:27

Yes the new Mac one, Mac Stack, is amazing. It's completely buildable so if you just do two coats it won't look over the top but you will have fabulous lashes.

MintyGreenDream · 17/03/2022 20:27

Max factor 2000 calorie

PAFMO · 17/03/2022 20:29

Dior Pump and Volume is my Holy Grail and I've been using it for about 4 years. I got a free Monsieur Big with a gift set that was also very good.

mumcop · 17/03/2022 20:29

Thanks everyone x

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IloveJudgeJudy · 17/03/2022 22:01

My HG is Toofaced Better than Sex. I've tried loads.

Rina66 · 18/03/2022 04:56

For everyday I like Maybelline Cats Eyes or NYX waterproof and for nights out I like Lancôme Hypnose. Every so often I'll buy a new release, but always go back to these 3.

I use Suratt eyelash curlers which make a huge difference too, best curlers I've ever purchased.

Snoodsy · 18/03/2022 05:36

Best budget mascara is good ol’ Maybelline Great Lash.

If you have a few bucks to spend Lancôme Definicils is ah-mazing. All Lancôme mascaras are great.

Goldengoosey · 18/03/2022 09:03

I have wasted so much money on expensive mascaras that have all irritated my v sensitive eyes. I now stick with Maybelline Colossal Waterproof. Cheap as chips and vg.

Roselilly36 · 18/03/2022 09:16

Maybelline Sky High is brilliant, lovely flexible plastic brush, never flakes, about £8-£9 so great value too.

Glitterb · 18/03/2022 09:21

Maybelline skyhigh is brilliant for a drugstore option.

YSL will always be my favourite but they keep discontinuing my favourite ones!

MAC stack (the new one) seems to smudge badly on my eyelashes, I got a free sample and have now binned it 😩

Bunty55 · 18/03/2022 09:33

I rarely wear mascara now as I am one of those people who forgets and rubs my eyes :)

But when I do it is always, always Lancombe for me

Gonnagetgoing · 18/03/2022 10:06

@Purplecatshopaholic

I love Charlotte Tilburys push up lashes and Lancôme Monsieur Big - both really good (and I try loads!)
@Purplecatshopaholic - agree with Monsieur Big - it is very good.
Gonnagetgoing · 18/03/2022 10:09

My mascara tends to smudge these days so I use:-

Dior show waterproof - ok but so it should be for the £££
Glossier tubing - good but more natural
Maybelline Snapscara - surprisingly good.

In the olden days I used to use:-

Lancome Definicils, Amplicils - any of those - didn't get on with Hypnose for some reason

Maybelline Colossal - good for a cheapie

Have tried most others too.

violetbunny · 18/03/2022 10:22

The By Terry twist mascara. It's a lengthening mascara, then you twist the brush and it turns into a volumising brush. Best mascara I've ever tried.

Toottooot · 18/03/2022 10:24

Max Factor false lash waterproof.

ithoughtisawapuddycat · 18/03/2022 10:27

Another vote for the Charlotte Tilbury push up mascara. Wouldn't normally pay that much but fell in love with the sample I got in my beauty advent calendar and have purchased a full size one.

imagiantwitch · 18/03/2022 10:28

Dior iconic is my fave, no panda eyes!

Teadrinker11 · 18/03/2022 11:13

If you are willing to spend a bit extra Benefit Roller Lash is my favourite and the one I always come back to.

LadyEloise1 · 18/03/2022 12:23

I too want volume.
My "go to" mascaras are

      Expensive

Chanel Le Volume
Dior Pump n Volume

   Cheap as Chips

Essence I Need A Miracle
Essence Lash Princess

All 4 I would repurchase.

I want to try the new MAC one.

underthelights · 18/03/2022 17:32

Lord and Berry back to black is my absolute favourite. It has a really thin wand which lets me separate each lash and I don’t end up with it on my eyelids. It also makes them look longer and thicker with just one coat.

Lndnmummy · 18/03/2022 17:39

I have really sensitive eyes so can only use tubing mascaras. The Hourglass one is the best I have tried.

Kjr33 · 18/03/2022 18:30

Ive tried loads and Victoria Beckham is my favourite, look at the brushes and decide what works best for you. I like a smaller brush personally.