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Best mid-price mascara?

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HowAmITheCatsGranny · 17/08/2024 14:01

I usually use Clinique’s lash primer and black mascara, but I’m paying £25+ for the mascara, and nearly as much for the primer.. I’ll keep buying it if it genuinely is the best for the price, but wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a high street brand that is just as good? I really like the way the primer works (I only ever need one coat of mascara and it never smudges). Mascara wise I’m looking for a fairly solid black, something that lengthens my lashes but doesn’t clump. I have a boots and superdrug locally or could buy online.
Thanks!

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Palegreentoast · 17/08/2024 14:09

I really like L'Oreal Panarama Volume Millions Lashes. No clumping and doesn't budge. I think it was about £12.

muddlingthrou · 17/08/2024 14:17

I am very loyal to no. 7 mascaras. I look mainly for lengthening, as my eye lashes are pretty decent thickness wise, and they do the trick and don't smudge.

spuddy4 · 17/08/2024 14:18

Palegreentoast · 17/08/2024 14:09

I really like L'Oreal Panarama Volume Millions Lashes. No clumping and doesn't budge. I think it was about £12.

I came to say this one.

Coconutter24 · 17/08/2024 14:30

Maybelline sky high

BlameGamer · 17/08/2024 14:36

Benefit BadGal Bang (about £20) isn’t bad.

But for ~£10 more I love YSL Lash Clash Extreme Volume.

Soozikinzii · 17/08/2024 14:46

Avon Lash Genius is a good mid priced one.

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 17/08/2024 14:47

I like L’Oréal lash paradise in waterproof or non waterproof.

I do sometimes wonder why I pay as much for some lower priced mascaras which are almost the same as higher priced ones!

Years ago when I wanted a sample of a Lancôme mascara I got some samples free from a couple of London department stores. The size suited my lashes better. No idea if they do it now.

BreadInCaptivity · 17/08/2024 15:51

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 17/08/2024 14:47

I like L’Oréal lash paradise in waterproof or non waterproof.

I do sometimes wonder why I pay as much for some lower priced mascaras which are almost the same as higher priced ones!

Years ago when I wanted a sample of a Lancôme mascara I got some samples free from a couple of London department stores. The size suited my lashes better. No idea if they do it now.

Was going to post this.

It's brilliant and much better than many much more expensive brands that I no longer waste my money on.

ihaveanaughtydog · 17/08/2024 16:28

Coconutter24 · 17/08/2024 14:30

Maybelline sky high

Seconded

FuckMeUpFlorida · 17/08/2024 16:58

Sephora Size Up mascara.

Doesn't flake, great staying power.

frockandcrocs · 17/08/2024 20:34

Palegreentoast · 17/08/2024 14:09

I really like L'Oreal Panarama Volume Millions Lashes. No clumping and doesn't budge. I think it was about £12.

I keep seeing people talk about this one! Is it a tubing mascara?

HowAmITheCatsGranny · 18/08/2024 15:16

I bought the L’Oréal one as that seems to be the majority.. I also bought their primer, so will see how I go.
(Also.. Superdrug currently have 3 for 2 across all makeup brands if that helps anyone!)

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Palegreentoast · 18/08/2024 19:21

@frockandcrocs I don't think it is technically but it really is excellent. Gives a love fan like effect and lovely long lashes.

roses2 · 05/01/2025 13:31

I bought the L'Oreal Panarama Volume Millions Lashes in November after the recommendations here but wasn't impressed. It seems very light and thin compared to my previous Maybelline Colossal Mascara.

CharlotteCChapel · 05/01/2025 13:52

Bad gal bang is the only mascara I own but it's a nightmare to remove, I assume thats what the bang refers too.

Angelofmycoins · 05/01/2025 13:53

Maybelline and Max Factor have been making mascara for ever, and you can't go wrong with any of theirs imo

LoafofSellotape · 05/01/2025 14:42

Coconutter24 · 17/08/2024 14:30

Maybelline sky high

I agree, it's fantastic stuff.

GrimDamnFanjo · 05/01/2025 14:58

Coconutter24 · 17/08/2024 14:30

Maybelline sky high

Agreed. Lots of online reviews.

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