My Absolute Fave Mascara

First of all, I want to say that I do not buy high-end mascara. Have I in the past? Yes. Would I ever again? Probably not. I just don't think that mascara is worth the money when drugstores already have so many great options. There are certain things where the quality difference between drugstore and high-end is noticeable (eyeshadow, skin care, foundation, blush) but mascara is not one of them, in my opinion.

With that said, I have 3 mascaras that I am absolutely loving right now, all of which can be purchased at your local drugstore.

The first: Maybelline Full 'N Soft



My absolute fave. I have been a loyal fan of this mascara for going on 10 years. It was the first mascara I ever bought, and I have loved it ever since. It is the perfect "every day" mascara. It opens up your eyelashes, gives lots of volume, but does not make your lashes clumpy or hard. As a bonus, it now contains lash-healthy ingredients such as Vitamin E, win-win! I always have a tube of this on hand.
 **Note: This also comes in a waterproof version that I own, it is  okay. Not as great as the original, but as far as waterproof mascaras go (I'm usually not a fan) it is good.
Buy Maybelline Full 'N Soft here

The second: L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Power Volume 24H Mascara, Black Smoke



Love this for my nights out! My lashes are pretty long to begin with, but this mascara gives them tons of volume and oomph, for a smoldering look. The thing I love most about this mascara, specifically in the Black Smoke version, is that the mascara itself is matte, so it changes the whole look of your eye makeup. It's more smoky and sexy. Definitely recommend.
Buy L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Power Volume 24H Black Smoke here

The third and final: L'Oreal Paris Voluminous False Fiber Lashes

 

Another winner from L'Oreal's Voluminous line. I actually bought this a few months ago, used it a few times and didn't love it. I came back to it recently and I don't know what I was thinking before! I love this formula! It really gives my eyelashes that wide open and full look that I love. Can't go wrong with this one.
Buy L'Oreal Voluminous False Fiber Lashes here

For reference, I tend to buy all of my mascara in blackest black, but I do own Maybelline Full 'N Soft in both black and brownish black.


Hope you enjoyed this review, let me know some of your fave mascara in the comments below!

xo
Jen