Best mascara on Reddit
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#1
Maybelline
4.7
(147)
"Has never failed me"
"Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara (the OG not the Sky High) is my holy grail mascara."
"Maybelline falsies are amazing imo."
"Maybelline Sky High has a really nice brown and it doesn't flake or smudge."
"Have been using this for 20years"
"I haven't yet found a better one than Maybelline's Lash Sensational."
"Lash Sensational"
"Is the best"
"Has been my go to for years 😍😍even better than any high end in my opinion"
"If you don’t like the spider 🕷️ leg look"
#2
L'Oreal
4.8
(64)
"Now I am super happy with L’Oreal Panorama and Maybelline Sky High and I absolutely love them."
"Loreal lash paradise or Maybelline falsies surreal are my faves rn!"
"I like the loreal lash paradise!"
"Has been my go to for over 15 years now."
"I think Voluminous is just as good as Definicils."
"Loreal telescopic mascara! I love it so much, it gives a ton of length and it is super buildable without being clumpy."
"Try the L’Oréal Panorama one. My lashes are stick straight, never hold a curl but with this one they are perfect!"
"L’Oréal Lash Paradise gives volume and length similar to Lash Princess but with better staying power."
"I honestly swear by the loreal lash paradise!!! Its great! 😍🥰"
"Telescopic waterproof! the blue one"
#3
Essence
4.7
(53)
"Essence lash princess (green), l'oreal lash paradise and Panorama, Pupa vamp."
"Yes came here to recommend lash princess."
"Emphasis on essence lash princess which was mentioned."
"Essence Lash Princess will always be my ride or die."
"I find my favourite is the essence princess mascara... specifically in waterproof."
"For me the best is lash princess."
"I like Essence Lash Princess and Winky Lux Extravalash."
"I swear by Essence Lash Princess affordable, non clumpy, and gives my lashes that nice, full look."
"I love lash princess!!"
"Esssence lash princess!"
#4
Tarte
4.5
(42)
"Tarte is excellent!"
"I use the Tarte XL tubing mascara and it really lengthens my lashes."
"I use Maneater to separate my lashes."
"Tarte tartelette is fantastic."
"I love tubing mascara."
"Tarte mascara is amazing!"
"Tarte tubing mascara! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
"I have been mixing the tarte XL tubing and the charlotte tilbury tubing."
"I really like the Tarte Maneater."
"Does amazing mascaras."
#5
Lancôme
4.7
(38)
"Is my go to; budget friendly is Maybelline lash sensational"
"Lancôme waterproof Monsieur Big! Holds the curl of my thin, barely there Asian eyelashes!!"
"The Lancôme waterproof one stayed on my lashes perfectly in 90 degrees ALL DAY."
"Lancome’s Monsieur Big in waterproof! Holds the curl of my straight, thin, downward facing Asian lashes."
"Lancome hypnose mascara."
"Lash Idôle by Lancome is my absolute favorite!!"
"Is so good!"
"It's expensive but the best one I've ever used"
"I love Lancome and Smashbox. Clinique Dramatically Different is also my fave."
"My go-to for the past several years has been Lancôme Monsieur Big waterproof."
#6
L'Oréal
4.6
(36)
"L’Oréal lash paradise is my favorite ever."
"L'Oréal lash paradise"
"Will always be my go to."
"Is my forever favorite!"
"Just can’t beat it."
"I LOVE IT."
"The best I’ve ever used for length: L’Oréal telescopic."
"I love L’Oréal Panorama mascara."
"I just got Loreal Panorama and I am obsessed."
"L’Oreal Telescopic until I die!"
#7
Elf
4.4
(34)
"Elf lash n roll is the most true brown mascara I’ve found."
"Are all favorites of mine."
"Elf is your best bet for non clumpy and defined."
"Elf tubing mascara, I have it and it's my favorite."
"Will not smudge or flake."
"Any tubing mascara will be good for what you’re looking for."
"My favourite tubing mascara is Elf lash n roll!"
"Bought Elf Lash n Roll and problem solved."
"I am very devoted to my $7 Elf Lash Xtendr mascara."
"So good and $7!"
#8
Clinique
4.5
(25)
"I like Clinique’s mascaras. I’m pretty sensitive and it never makes me itchy and it doesn’t flake, etc."
"Clinique lash power. It’s not advertised as waterproof, but works amazingly."
"I LOVE the waterproof versions of Clinique High Impact mascara and Benefit's Roller Lash mascara."
"Clinique’s waterproof mascara. Lash power I think."
"Clinique Lash Power was the go-to wedding formula."
"A lot of volume and no panda eyes"
"Is my favorite."
"Clinique is the only one I’ve been able to wear without any trouble."
"Clinique High Impact!!"
"Is the best for non-smudging."
#9
Tower 28
4.6
(21)
"I love the Tower 28 and Ilia mascaras."
"The only things that work for me are Tower 28 and Thrive."
"Tower 28 make waves mascara."
"I've really been loving the Tower28 one."
"Tower 28, Ilia and YSL Lash Clash are my top 3 mascaras."
"I would wait until the Sephora sale to use that gift card!"
"It’s the GOAT for me!"
"Tower 28."
"My favorite is tower 28."
"Curled my dumb stick straight lashes without even needing a curler!"
#10
Too Faced
4.8
(19)
"Too faced better than sex is really good"
"Works wonders"
"Too faced - better than sex is amazing!"
"Better Than Sex by Too Faced is all I’ve used for years."
"Better than Sex mascara."
"I lovee the too faced better than sex + the lash primer foreplay!"
"Better than sec- too faced- rose pink bottle."
"Better than Sex by Too Faced! The bestttt!!!"
"High end - Too faced better than sex"
"My favorite splurge is too faced better than sex in chocolate."
#11
Benefit
4.7
(18)
"I’ve tried so many but Benefit Roller Lash works the best."
"I always use 2 mascaras."
"Bad Gal Bang by benefit is a great mascara for length and volume imo!"
"I LOVE the waterproof versions of Clinique High Impact mascara and Benefit's Roller Lash mascara."
"Benefit bad gal bang has been my go to since i found it!"
"For thin, straight lashes, try Benefit’s Roller Lash, it lifts and separates without clumping."
"I use benefit roller lash and I love it!"
"I love Benefit Roller Lash."
"I love benefit bad gal bang I’ve bought it quite a few times."
"Benefit bad gal bang and then l’oréal panorama for the second layer"
#12
Covergirl
4.7
(18)
"CoverGirl lash blast in the orange tube is my go to!"
"Covergirl clump crusher 💚"
"I have very heavy eyelids and have found CoverGirl Lash Blast (orange tube) to be the best for me."
"I always go back to Cover Girl lash blast."
"Covergirl clump crusher!!! The only mascara I’ve tried that I don’t have to wipe extra off the wand before applying."
"I’m a covergirl lashblast girly (orange tube)"
"My favorite for probably 15 years."
"I just recently tried and omg I love it!!!"
"Hands down Covergirl lashblast mascara."
"The orange covergirl last blast but only the waterproof one."
#13
L’Oréal
4.6
(17)
"L’Oreal telescopic, Maybelline Lash Stiletto, Covergirl Lashblast are my top 3."
"L’Oréal Panorama mascara."
"I feel like it’s way better than the L’Oréal Par"
"With the curved wand."
"I always us Milani eyeshadow primer on my lids and smear it on my lashes too."
"L’Oréal panorama!"
"This mascara has been a game changer for me."
"Are my HG"
"Not Sephora but my go to has always been L’Oréal voluminous! It’s the best mascara I’ve ever tried."
"One of the reasons it's my fav"
#14
Milani
4.4
(17)
"Milani tubing mascara!! It comes off with just water."
"Milani highly rated anti gravity mascara! I’ve got so many of my friends hooked on it too!"
"I’m obsessed with Milani Anti Gravity."
"Milani’s tubing mascara."
"Milani tubing mascara!!! in the teal colored tube."
"My favorite is the Milani Tubing mascara!"
"I feel committed to Milani’s tubing mascara."
"Also love Milani Anti Gravity."
"I like the Milani one a lot."
"Milani anti gravity is really lengthening and it doesn’t smug."
#15
Thrive
4.8
(14)
"Thrive!! Seriously, just buy Thrive."
"Thrive. The GoaT."
"Thrive. Decades of experimenting."
"Obsessed with Thrive tubing."
"Thrive."
"Thrive tubing. I stopped buying all others because it’s just the best."
"I used thrive and loved it."
"Thrive makes a tubing mascara with fibers to make your lashes longer."
"I just purchased thrive and i really like it."
"Thrive tubing mascara is the only makeup product I repurchase."
#16
Ilia
4.4
(15)
"I love the Tower 28 and Ilia mascaras."
"I love the Ilia Limitless lash. It’s the only one I’ve found that doesn’t irritate my eyes."
"Ilia has been recommended several times."
"Definitely ilia and getting the travel size has been a game changer for me."
"The most amazing thing I’ve ever used!!!!!"
"Amazing for not irritating my eyes."
"Ilia limitless lash mascara."
"I really like Ilia’s Limitless Lash Mascara."
"You might like the Ilia mascara - it doesn’t transfer as much as some others do."
"I love the Ilia limitless lash!"
#17
Glossier
4.4
(13)
"It never makes my sensitive eyes water, it does not smudge or flake, and it’s easy to remove."
"Never clumps, flakes, or smudges."
"You need tubing mascara. They wont smudge on oil."
"Glossier is my pick because it’s a tubing mascara."
"Very light and lengthening."
"Glossier lash slick."
"Got the glossier one in a Sephora faves kit and find it’s not smudgy and rarely flaky."
"The top ones at this point: Glossier (especially in the brown)."
"The most natural, no-makeup look mascara I’ve ever used."
"Glossier lash slick great everyday option."
#18
Blinc
4.7
(10)
"I love it better they have different shades of brown."
"My new favorite, Blinc tubing mascara."
"Tubing mascara hands down."
"Blinc is the one that gives me the most volume and length."
"I prefer blinc. It looks very natural on me."
"I love Blinc Tubing mascara."
"I like Blinc & Thrive best."
"Try blinc. It’s tubing and you can buy a primer as well."
"Blinc is hands down my fave formula."
#19
Thrive Causemetics
5.0
(8)
"Thrive Causemetics. Waterproof AND tubing."
"Thrive Causemetics!"
"I love tubing mascara personally, thrive and Rudi&B (sold on Beaubble) are my go-to’s."
"Thrive Causemetics is my favorite."
"The best mascara i’ve ever used is by thrivecausemetics it’s more than 20 dollars but so worth it."
"Thrive causmetics is spectacular."
"Thrive causemetics makes a great one that lasts forever."
#20
Caliray
4.4
(9)
"Caliray- gives volume and length without smudging or flaking."
"Caliray is my favorite."
"I love the Caliray one."
"I’m loving Caliray."
"I like Caliray, Milk KUSH (newer one), and Hourglass."
"Both Caliray come hell or high water and the Thrive tubing mascaras don't irritate my eyes."
"CaliRay’s Come Hell of High Water is what I’d recommend if you’re expecting to cry."
"On my upper lashes I use Caliray Come Hell or High Water."
"Caliray Come Hell or High Water tubing mascara."
#21
YSL
4.8
(8)
"Volume- ysl lash clash."
"YSL Lash Clash."
"Ysl lash clash makes my lashes so long, separated and voluminous at the same time."
"I like the YSL lash clash!"
"I adore the YSL Lash Clash mascara! It is incredible and lasts a long time."
"Love it!"
"The YSL Lash Clash in brown is a lovely colour."
"I wear the YSL daily and have had no issues."
#22
Clio
4.7
(7)
"I recommend Clio Kill Lash! Doesn’t smudge, holds the curl and lengthens your lashes."
"HG for life status"
"Clio Kill Lash or Heroine, neither will come off without a lot of specific oil based work."
"My HG is Clio Kill Lash Mascara."
"Clio kill lash mascara is great for my teary eyes and oily lids."
"Clio kill lash, there's the long-volume version that I'm using."
"They have Heroine Make and Clio Kill Lash for example."
#23
Heroine Make
4.6
(7)
"Heroine make, literally the only thing that holds a curl for me."
"I believe it’s Japanese and you can find it on Amazon it’s the best mascara ever and doesn’t budge no matter how oily."
"First is the Heroine Make."
"2 coats of the kissme heroine make mascara does the job"
"Heroine make mascara is the best."
"Heroine make!"
"Heroine make is available on Amazon prime."
#24
MAC
4.8
(6)
"Mac gigablack extended play mascara is the best under eye mascara !!"
"I have great results with MAC Extended Play Gigablack Lash Mascara."
"MAC Stack"
"I will die on the hill it’s the best mascara of all time."
"Mac stack is the best mascara I've ever used."
"I’m currently using Mac Stack and I really like it."
#25
e.l.f
4.7
(6)
"I love it! No smudges even if I fall asleep without taking my makeup off."
"Elf Lash n Roll"
"Lash n Roll by ELF is my holy grail."
"It's like a miracle."
"I like elf lash xtend for a more budget option."
"ELF Last Xtender tubing mascara!"
#26
Thrive Cosmetics
5.0
(5)
"I second the tubing mascara recommendation; Thrive is my favorite."
"Thrive tubing mascara."
"Thrive is good, but I also really like KVD Full Sleeve tubing mascara."
"Thrive tubing mascara."
#27
Etude
4.8
(4)
"These 3 work really well on me :DD"
"Changed my life."
"This stuff does not budge, highly recommend."
"My favorite atm is Etude Curl Fix mascara."
#28
Rare Beauty
4.8
(4)
"Rare Beauty Mascara is the best I've ever used."
"Rare beauty mascara 100%."
"Rare Beauty mascara."
"Rare beauty, fenty she’s thicc and the Gucci mascara (pink tube) are great options."
#29
Judydoll
4.8
(4)
"The metal wand is “self curling”"
"Try Judydoll! It’s made for monolids/small eyes."
"I would say try using an Asian mascara like Judydoll or Clio cause they make the lashes stay up."
"I would recommend a mascara with a metal wand."
#30
Gucci
4.5
(4)
"I use the gucci for everyday."
"One mascara I use and love that I bet would be great for you is my GUCCI mascara."
"Gucci mascara (pink tube) are great options that are rich black."
"I really enjoyed the Gucci mascara."
#31
Tubing Mascara
4.3
(4)
"Can't recommend "tubing" mascaras enough!"
"Have you tried a tubing mascara? There's a little learning curve imo but then absolutely no smudge ever."
"The only thing I’ve found that helps me is switching from a waterproof mascara to a tubing mascara."
"Thanks for the rec! I’m in the market for a new tubing mascara."
#32
Urban Decay
5.0
(3)
"Urban decay perversion waterproof is my favorite."
"Urban Decay Perversion comes in waterproof."
"Perversion Waterproof by Urban Decay."
#33
Estee Lauder
5.0
(3)
"I can’t use anything else."
"Now I wear Este Lauder Double wear and it’s totally indestructible."
"Now I wear Este Lauder Double wear and it’s totally indestructible."
#34
Max Factor
5.0
(3)
"It’s great"
"Or NYX worth the hype."
"Is my HG. Perfect amount of length and volume without smudging"
#35
E.L.F.
4.7
(3)
"Another vote for ELF’s offering here."
"I use and recommend the E.L.F. tubing mascara."
"I just tried the one by Elf and I was pretty impressed!"
#36
Huda Beauty
4.7
(3)
"My favorite by far."
"Huda beauty legit lashes, literally worth the money."
"Huda Beauty LEGIT LASHES."
#37
Neutrogena
4.7
(3)
"I personally love the neutrogena definition mascara but their healthy lengths is really good too."
"Neutrogena healthy definition is my favorite."
"Neutrogena healthy definition mascara doesn't go anywhere till i wash it off later."
#38
Hourglass
4.3
(3)
"My favorite expensive one right now is hourglass."
"I use hourglass and it works great for me and my super sensitive skin and eyes."
"For sensitive eyes I love a tubing mascara! I use the hourglass."
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