About a month ago I declared myself a mascara expert. I was going for a walk around the block to grab a HUGE iced coffee (okay fine I was procrastinating working) when I suddenly realized that I have never written a post dedicated to mascara. Shame on me!
I feel like that happens with blog post writing, though. I’m always trying to come up with good and juicy topics that I think you guys will want to read. Inevitably, I skip over the simple pleasures in life, like the lash-lengthening, eye-opening, bombshell-creating liquid that is mascara.
So here are eight of my favorites on both ends of the cost spectrum. Splurge or save as you wish!
Drugstore Mascara Favorites:
Yes, you can find incredible mascaras at the drug store! I love to recommend Lash Paradise to all my friends, because it is an incredible dupe for Too Faced Better Than Sex, at a fraction of the price! Maybelline’s Colossal Mascara (in the iconic yellow tube) is an oldie but a goodie! Total Temptation contains coconut oil, which does a great job of conditioning your lashes. It even smells a bit like coconut! Another classic is L’Oreal Voluminous, which does exactly what it says it should – volumizes!
I have purchased and re-purchased all four of these mascaras, and would absolutely recommend them to anyone!
High End Mascara Favorites:
I like fancy high end mascara, okay? There’s just nothing that compares to the extreme, eye opening effect of Monsieur Big. It gives you INSANE volume, zero flaking, and dramatic length. It is my absolute favorite and my other beauty blogger friends like to commiserate and geek out over how much we love Lancôme’s Monsieur Big.
A close second high end mascara is Bobbi Brown’s Eye Opening Mascara, which is the current tube I am using. I’ve gotten a lot of compliments on my lashes lately (it could be due to my Lashboost regimen/obsession) but I attribute it to this hard-working mascara. It curls your lashes and holds the curl all day.
Better Than Sex is a cult favorite, and the uniquely-shaped hourglass wand lets you coat every little lash. It doesn’t hurt that the tube is pink and the name is so ridiculously cute. Finally, I can’t neglect DiorShow. At a whopping 30 dollars, it is no joke. But my make-up artist friends keep going back to it time and time again. It doesn’t dry out like other mascaras do, letting you use it for a lot longer. And the densely-packed bristles thicken your lashes like no other.
So, did I cover your favorite high end mascara? There are so many good one’s out there, but I have to admit it was easy to narrow it down to my favorites. Happy Friday, everyone!
–Roxanne
Stephanie says
June 30, 2018 at 6:54 pmMy go to is too faced better an sex mascara and I really like yes they’re real
Roxanne says
July 2, 2018 at 2:15 pmBetter than Sex is REALLY good. It was my top favorite until Monsieur Big came along! Yes, they’re real is great, too!
Susan Rahamim says
June 30, 2018 at 8:37 amI have been using various Maybeline types of mascara for years because it’s just too overwhelming when I try to choose but information this has made me want to venture out and try something different at my local drugstore next time. I have finally realized that brownish black works much better for my light coloring than dark black. Thanks for all the great information!
Roxanne says
July 2, 2018 at 2:16 pmOh yes, I always forget that they come in different colors. I remember once I picked out a brown color and it didn’t work for me at all. But for a blonde like you, I can see why a dark brown would look much more natural.
Elizabeth Seal says
June 30, 2018 at 5:58 amYour photos are so gorgeous! Ahh so many I want to try, especially Lash Paradise, you have definitely convinced me haha 😀 those high end ones sound incredible too! x
elizabeth ♡ ”Ice Cream” whispers Clara
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Roxanne says
July 2, 2018 at 2:16 pmThank you! Lash Paradise is really good and the price can’t be beat!
Elizabeth Seal says
June 30, 2018 at 5:57 amYour photos are so gorgeous! Ahh so many I want to try, especially Lash Paradise, you have definitely convinced me haha 😀 those high end ones sound incredible too! xx
elizabeth ♡ ”Ice Cream” whispers Clara
(I would love to follow each other on bloglovin if you like :D)
Zorica says
June 30, 2018 at 4:49 amGreat picks…
I’ve tried the LOreal and Lancome but my favorite id definitely Benefit They’re real. I really recommend it.
xx
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Roxanne says
July 2, 2018 at 2:17 pmI like the applicator on the Benefit one, but I’ve found that it works on the bottom lashes better than the top for me!
Courtney Hardy says
June 29, 2018 at 1:16 pmThese mascaras sound so good. I’ll have to check them out.
https://sugarcoatedbears.blogspot.com/
Roxanne says
July 2, 2018 at 2:17 pmYes, definitely!
Sierra says
June 29, 2018 at 10:47 amI Feel like mascara is such an essential and completes my look. I haven’t tried the Lancome one yet, I’ve been stuck on Tarte’s Lights, Camera, Lashes. Sierra Beautifully Candid
Roxanne says
July 2, 2018 at 2:18 pmI totally agree! If I had to pick only 3 steps in my makeup routine I would do 1.tinted moisturizer 2.bronzer 3.mascara! Oh that’s a great pick, too!
Jodie says
June 29, 2018 at 8:25 amFunny….because I just talked about a mascara in my post today too!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Roxanne says
June 29, 2018 at 11:09 amThat’s so funny! Glad we are on the same wavelength!