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Mascara recommendations

19 replies

PatNoodle · 11/05/2026 11:37

I've wasted so much money over the years so I'm hoping someone can recommend a good one. I'm looking for one that gives length rather than volume, and I prefer a dryer formula if possible. My favourite is Maybelline Lash sensational, however I hate the brush and find it really difficult to use. So if anyone knows of one that gives a similar result but with a straighter/thinner brush that would be great

Ones I've tried but definitely didn't like are
Maybelline sky high
Loreal Panorama
Mac Stack - loved the look but it was so flaky unless there's a way of stopping that?
Rimmel mega lash
Rimmel extra lash

Happy to spend up to £20 if it's worth it

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NotAWurstToIt · 11/05/2026 11:39

Benefit bang bad gal mascara is great for defining lashes and making them look long

MrsCarmelaSoprano · 11/05/2026 11:42

The new Maybelline tubing one is incredible,they only reason I'm not wearing it all the time is because it only comes in black atm, I need brown these days.

Whereland · 11/05/2026 11:43

L’Oréal telescopic, a really lovely everyday mascara that doesn’t do anything weird or wonderful other than make lashes look longer and separated

CondimentsAlways · 11/05/2026 13:06

YSL lash latex

Hayley1256 · 11/05/2026 13:10

My favourite at the minute is Charlotte Tilbury Exagger Eyes, I always finish with a layer of No 7 lash impact primer which seems to stop any mascara I wear from flaking, running etc

MurphysColeslaw · 11/05/2026 13:13

Another Telescopic fan here too.

Peggysue14 · 11/05/2026 13:14

Sweed or Bobbi Brown.

GameOfJones · 11/05/2026 13:19

Elf Xtender tubing mascara is my go to nowadays after trying loads. I prefer the thinner wand and it does not budge.

ByWittyGoose · 11/05/2026 13:25

Watching with interest because I love mac stack, but get fed up of it all ending up under my eyes

BeachClub · 11/05/2026 14:19

ELF tubing mascara. Absolutely amazing.

PatNoodle · 11/05/2026 14:23

Thanks everyone, I'll give some of these a try Smile

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OvaHere · 11/05/2026 14:28

CondimentsAlways · 11/05/2026 13:06

YSL lash latex

I'm using this one at the moment. It's really good.

Pastit12 · 11/05/2026 14:35

I’m probably older than a lot of people on this thread but thought I would ask can anyone suggest a mascara for people me I find most of them cause my eyes to start streaming after a bit . Or is this due to age

ArabellaWeird · 11/05/2026 14:37

Lancome Hypnose but a touch over budget.

MurphysColeslaw · 11/05/2026 19:30

@Pastit12 I hate to be the bearer o bad news, but I believe it is age related.
Bizarrely, I think it's actually a response to 'dry eyes'?

Pastit12 · 13/05/2026 13:47

MurphysColeslaw · 11/05/2026 19:30

@Pastit12 I hate to be the bearer o bad news, but I believe it is age related.
Bizarrely, I think it's actually a response to 'dry eyes'?

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Retro12 · 13/05/2026 15:28

I love YSL lash clash

GrimDamnFanjo · Yesterday 15:58

Elf tender - it’s tubing mascara and I refuse to spend tons on mascara as I replace every 3 moths

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