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Best budget mascara

49 replies

esmeraId · 09/07/2022 12:38

I used to use a Benefit mascara (roller lash) but recently have been using a budget mascara, (revlon super lash) but I'm not that impressed as it's clumpy after only three uses, and after using a lash comb.

So before I buy another benefit mascara I wanted to check if anyone had any decent budget recommendations please.

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Zone2NorthLondon · 09/07/2022 12:46

Without a doubt these are brilliant mascara

Boots extreme length

maybelline lash

Rina66 · 09/07/2022 12:56

I always say any of the Maybellines for budget, although I did order the Amazon waterproof one recommended on another thread - its £17 but it's bomb proof and keeps your lashes curled.

TheFormidableMrsC · 09/07/2022 13:01

Collection Lash Surge. I use the waterproof version. It's amazing for under a fiver. It's a Lancôme Hypnose dupe.

ReachedTheEndofCake · 09/07/2022 13:02

I tried Boots Collection Lash Surge mascara after reading in here it was a dupe for something high end (but can’t remember which it was compared to) and it really works for me. At £5.49 could be worth a try before going back to Benefit.

dolphinsarentcommon · 09/07/2022 13:17

Rimmel Extra Superlash. £4 on Amazon is as good as any I've found, better than some costing 5 times as much.

serafinarose · 09/07/2022 13:26

Rimmel 3d works for me. Normally used benefit they're real, picked that one up in Tesco as didn't have time to go into town. Stayed with it.

LadyLolaRuben · 09/07/2022 13:47

I was spending £26 on Christian Dior pump on and volume. Ive just started using Elf's Big Mood (got mine in Superdrug) £7. Its brilliant

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 09/07/2022 14:05

Eyeko
squidgy tube so you can get good coverage on the wand without pumping it
and loads of colours

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 09/07/2022 14:07

Maybelline Collosal, yellow tube with mauve/purple writing on it.

Rebelmcstreettuff · 09/07/2022 14:10

Try essence lash princess £3.29 from just my look or amazon.
I really like it and the wand coats all my lashes unlike all the others I have bought previously.

moiraandthebebe · 09/07/2022 14:20

The Essence one from Wilko. It's about £3 and genuinely bloody brilliant.

FreshFaceTime · 09/07/2022 15:00

I tried that essence one after seeing it recommended on here and it was TERRIBLE. Smudged everywhere. Looked shit. Binned it immediately. I normally force myself to use things up but I'd rather chuck 3 quid in the bin.

I can never seem to find one better than Dior pump n volume but found the Collection lash surge one a decent budget alternative.

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 09/07/2022 15:15

FreshFaceTime · 09/07/2022 15:00

I tried that essence one after seeing it recommended on here and it was TERRIBLE. Smudged everywhere. Looked shit. Binned it immediately. I normally force myself to use things up but I'd rather chuck 3 quid in the bin.

I can never seem to find one better than Dior pump n volume but found the Collection lash surge one a decent budget alternative.

Me too, it was awful 😂

inmyslippers · 09/07/2022 15:16

Can't go wrong with revolution

FormerlySpeckledyHen · 09/07/2022 15:33

This one from Amazon. Recommended on here years ago. Currently £2.55.

Best budget mascara
gogohmm · 09/07/2022 15:43

I use boots

tappitytaptap · 09/07/2022 15:52

Rina66 · 09/07/2022 12:56

I always say any of the Maybellines for budget, although I did order the Amazon waterproof one recommended on another thread - its £17 but it's bomb proof and keeps your lashes curled.

Ooh what is this one, can you link please?

Holymole · 09/07/2022 16:04

www.boots.com/maybelline-the-falsies-instant-lash-lift-look-lengthening-volumising-mascara-10275252

I have it on good authority that this is excellent but I haven't tried it yet.

UnicornMadeOfPinkGlitter · 09/07/2022 16:15

Any of these ones. Recommended to me my a friend at work and they have been fab.

www.boots.com/sitesearch?searchTerm=natural%20collection%20mascara&brand%5B0%5D=Natural%2BCollection

also brought the roller one by Barry m and that’s a good dupe for the roller lash and is £5.

RudsyFarmer · 09/07/2022 16:16

Maybelline waterproof for me. Astral cream takes it off no problem.

neveradullmoment99 · 09/07/2022 20:08

Max factor masterpiece. It is amazing.

starsareblazing · 09/07/2022 20:24

For a budget mascara, Essence Lash Princess is the best for me, doesn’t smudge, looks brilliant, great for length and volume! Maybelline Sky High is a close 2nd, especially if you prefer lengthening rather than volume :)

BruceWaynettaSlob · 09/07/2022 20:27

Essence Lash Princess

LadyEloise1 · 09/07/2022 20:39

Essence I Need A Miracle mascara.
Much better than Lash Princess

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