Putting on a full face of makeup everyday is not my favorite thing to do. Especially in the hot summer months, or if I am just going to the gym. But a few things I never leave the house without are my brows done, lip gloss, and of course mascara. I feel a little more like a human with mascara on. Over the years I have purchased and tried TONS of mascaras and I am hear to tell you about my all time favorite mascaras at both ends of the budget.
All Time Favorite Mascaras
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Last year I was sent the Cover Girl Super Sizer mascara to try, and since then I have repurchased it twice. It is my go to and the one I always take when I travel. The wand is long and thin which applies great. It makes my lashes look very long and does not clump. WIN!
Another great option on a budget is L’Oreal Voluminous Butterfly Mascara. This one really makes your lashes expand I guess like butterfly wings? Haha. It’s fabulous! I have repurchased it once after my initial buy and I plan to again.
A mascara I have been using for a long time is Maybelline The Falsies. This is such a great budget friendly mascara that really performs like a high end mascara. It doesn’t clump much if at all and it lasts a long time.
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The amazing people at It Cosmetics send lots of fun goodies. One of my favs that they have sent is their Hello Lashes 5 in 1 Mascara. It’s such a great mascara that really gets the job done. I would honestly buy it myself.
One mascara that I keep buying over and over again is Benefit’s They’re Real. Y’all this mascara is EVERYTHING. I started with a sample in a beauty box and then kept buying it. If it works it works!
If you’re going to splurge on a mascara splurge on Diorshow. It is a splurge for sure but man oh man it looks absolutely amazing on. It makes your lashes look so perfect. I swear it makes them look twice as plush.
I got this Charlotte Tilbury mascara in a gift bag at an event and I’ve only used it about 10 times but every time I ask myself why I don’t use it more? It’s expensive so that’s probably a big reason but it’s so silk smooth and I love the wand!
I have been a fan of Bobbi Brown products for years and in a gift set this mascara was in it. I really love it a lot. It’s a bit of a splurge but in my opinion it’s worth it.
Another awesome mascara I was sent was this Lancome Hypnose Drama mascara and I have actually repurchased this twice as well. I would not normally spend this much on mascara but in my opinion it’s one of the best out there. The wand is curved so it curls your lashes just a touch and it goes on so well.
I know that’s a lot of mascaras but these are my all time favorite mascaras and if you are on the lookout for a new mascara to add to your routine I highly suggest trying one of these. They are honestly all fantastic!
I’ve never tried any of these particular ones but I do wear cover girl lash blast fusion and I love it. I’ve been wanting to try the falsies one so I may give it a go if you think it’s a good buy. I’ve never spent too much on makeup though so I’ll stick with the bargain ones 🙂
I’ve heard of some of these and how good they are but I’ve never tried them. My favorite mascara is the loreal voluminous superstar. Out of all the drugstore mascaras I’ve tried…. it definitely works best when it comes to volume! I love it! Hopefully I will get the chance to try out some of these since I’ve heard such good things 🙂
I love this post, Neely, and I love how you separated it between save and splurge! I just opened the Supersizer and agree – it’s fabulous. I haven’t tried this specific IT Cosmetics one but I loveloveLOVE the Superhero mascara, so looks like I’ve gotta try this one now, too!
I legit just broke away from the Maybelline Great Lash cycle (I think I have been using it for about 20 years!). I just tried the Falsies and I really like it so far, but I might splurge on my next go around!
I was in Target today and saw a 2-pack of the Cover Girl Super Sizer for $9 and I hesitated because I’d never tried it, nor did I know anyone who had. I wish I would’ve read your post before, that would’ve been a great deal.
Mary Kay came out with a new mascara that works really well. I’m still a big fan of Mabeline’s Great Lash- affordable and you can add more and more layers of mascara. I have pretty thick natural lashes so I don’t need a whole lot of mascara! I also liked one of Clinique’s that I tried years ago too.
I have a love hate thing with mascara. I want to love it because my eyelashes stink. But I have never found one that did what it would say ti did or didn’t clump.
I’ve used the Benefits They’re Real mascara and I, too, couldn’t stop purchasing it. I love how it doesn’t smudge after a couple of hours. Most of the other brands I’ve tried just don’t cut it for me.
I have been looking for a mascara that can out last me and my habit of rubbing my eyes (I work at a computer all day for over 10 hours). By noon I look like a raccoon and end up wiping it off. I will have to try a few of the ones you suggested.
I am not much of a make up person and when the need for mascara arises, I just use whatever I have on hand. I am sharing this post with my daughter and my niece. They love cosmetics and I am sure they’ll find something in this list that they would want to buy.
I have heard so many great things about Maybelline The Falsies but haven’t had a chance to try it. I’m using Chanel Inimitable normally and like it a lot.
I always love reading about mascaras because I’ve never been very adventurous with them. I pretty much have used Covergirl for YEARS but it’s also fantastic!
I have a question: I care more about just darkening my eyelashes and will happily give up massive volume in exchange for non-clumping. My top priority is a non clumping mascara. So which one do you think clumps the least? Thanks!
I use They’re Real too and I absolutely love it!! I hate how pricey it is but I find myself, just like you, buying it over and over again!
I love the IT Cosmetics Superhero mascara.
I have been using They’re Real for over a year but am ready to try something else. Love your list!
I’ve never tried any of these particular ones but I do wear cover girl lash blast fusion and I love it. I’ve been wanting to try the falsies one so I may give it a go if you think it’s a good buy. I’ve never spent too much on makeup though so I’ll stick with the bargain ones 🙂
I love the Benefit They’re Real mascara!! I have also really been loving the Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara too (:
I love the Benefit mascara! But I really want to try the Bobbi Brown and Charlotte Tilbury too.
Great list. I use the Falsies and love it.
Dior Show is my absolute fave! Pricey so I haven’t purchased it in awhile.
I love They’re Real and use it like daily. I haven’t tried IT’s but that is so on my list!
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I’ve heard of some of these and how good they are but I’ve never tried them. My favorite mascara is the loreal voluminous superstar. Out of all the drugstore mascaras I’ve tried…. it definitely works best when it comes to volume! I love it! Hopefully I will get the chance to try out some of these since I’ve heard such good things 🙂
The Diorshow mascara is my jam! I love that one so much!
I adore they’re real. It’s just the best one I’ve ever used!
I love Dior show and I have one from Clinique which I really like.
I love this post, Neely, and I love how you separated it between save and splurge! I just opened the Supersizer and agree – it’s fabulous. I haven’t tried this specific IT Cosmetics one but I loveloveLOVE the Superhero mascara, so looks like I’ve gotta try this one now, too!
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I have always been a ‘Great lash’ fan but my favorite is actually Rimmel London “scandal eyes” love it!
I’ve never used any of these but I am a huge fan of BareMinerals Better Than Sex, Cover Girl’s Queen Lash Drama, and Youniques 3D Fiber lashes.
My favourite drugstore brand is Cover Girl. So much bang for your buck! But Benefit is awesome.
I legit just broke away from the Maybelline Great Lash cycle (I think I have been using it for about 20 years!). I just tried the Falsies and I really like it so far, but I might splurge on my next go around!
I was in Target today and saw a 2-pack of the Cover Girl Super Sizer for $9 and I hesitated because I’d never tried it, nor did I know anyone who had. I wish I would’ve read your post before, that would’ve been a great deal.
I love that covergirl mascara! It’s one of my faves!
Mary Kay came out with a new mascara that works really well. I’m still a big fan of Mabeline’s Great Lash- affordable and you can add more and more layers of mascara. I have pretty thick natural lashes so I don’t need a whole lot of mascara! I also liked one of Clinique’s that I tried years ago too.
I’ve used the Falsies before, but I haven’t tried the Super Sizer. I’ll definitely have to do that!
I have a love hate thing with mascara. I want to love it because my eyelashes stink. But I have never found one that did what it would say ti did or didn’t clump.
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Of these are mine too!!! Plus I love Loreal carbon black for a cheapie version!!
I LOVE Falsie’s and They’re Real from Benefit. I need to try the rest of the ones mentioned here.
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I am a BIG fan of the Maybelline The Falsies! Its my favorite drugstore one to buy.
I think I’m going to check out the Cover Girl mascara. I’ve purchased DIORSHOW and Benefit and both have been great!
I’ve used COVERGIRL Lash Blast for so long now I don’t even remember what I used before!!! Love it!
I’ve used the Benefits They’re Real mascara and I, too, couldn’t stop purchasing it. I love how it doesn’t smudge after a couple of hours. Most of the other brands I’ve tried just don’t cut it for me.
I have been looking for a mascara that can out last me and my habit of rubbing my eyes (I work at a computer all day for over 10 hours). By noon I look like a raccoon and end up wiping it off. I will have to try a few of the ones you suggested.
I am not much of a make up person and when the need for mascara arises, I just use whatever I have on hand. I am sharing this post with my daughter and my niece. They love cosmetics and I am sure they’ll find something in this list that they would want to buy.
I have heard so many great things about Maybelline The Falsies but haven’t had a chance to try it. I’m using Chanel Inimitable normally and like it a lot.
I love trying out new mascaras! My favorite right now is the Tarteist Lash Paint Mascara.
I always love reading about mascaras because I’ve never been very adventurous with them. I pretty much have used Covergirl for YEARS but it’s also fantastic!
I have a question: I care more about just darkening my eyelashes and will happily give up massive volume in exchange for non-clumping. My top priority is a non clumping mascara. So which one do you think clumps the least? Thanks!