Best mascara on Reddit

544 reviews from r/Makeup, r/MakeupAddiction, r/beauty and 17 more subreddits

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#1

Maybelline

4.7
(118)
"Maybelline sky high is a pretty popular one."
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"My absolute ride or die mascara is the maybelline sky high."
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"Maybelline Sky High or L’Oréal Paris Telescopic mascara (the gold one)!"
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"If you're open to drugstore options, Maybelline Sky High is great for length and stays flake-free."
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"Maybelline lash sensational!"
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"A maybelline mascara never failed me, my fav is the las sensational."
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"Is literally perfect for me."
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"Gives the same results at lower price"
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"That stuff makes them look great!"
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"My go to’s"
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#2

L'Oreal

4.7
(54)
"I honestly swear by the loreal lash paradise!!! Its great! 😍🥰"
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"Telescopic waterproof! the blue one"
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"Try L’Oréal Voluminous Lash Paradise:)"
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"Telescopic"
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"I love this mascara and have worn it forever."
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"I've tried so many different ones and always go back to her!"
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"No contest."
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"L’Oréal Lash Paradise and Essence lash princess false lash effect are my go tos."
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"I always go back to loreal telescopic waterproof."
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"L'Oreal Telescopic."
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#3

Essence

4.7
(49)
"I like Essence Lash Princess and Winky Lux Extravalash."
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"I swear by Essence Lash Princess affordable, non clumpy, and gives my lashes that nice, full look."
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"I love lash princess!!"
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"I always go back to Essence lash princess ones."
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"Essence Lash Princess is literally $5 and it's my ride or die."
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"Try the essence lash princess with purple tube, it's called sculpted volume."
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"I now use Essence (pink) which used to be the worst for smudging before."
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"Is a great tubing mascara. And it's cheap!"
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"This stuff is amazing."
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"Essence is really good."
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#4

L'Oréal

4.7
(35)
"Will always be my go to."
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"Gives me a false eye lash effect."
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"Is my forever favorite!"
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"Just can’t beat it."
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"I LOVE IT."
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"The best I’ve ever used for length: L’Oréal telescopic."
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"I love L’Oréal Panorama mascara."
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"I just got Loreal Panorama and I am obsessed."
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"L’Oreal Telescopic until I die!"
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"Is genuinely life changing."
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#5

Tarte

4.5
(32)
"I use Maneater to separate my lashes."
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"Tarte tartelette is fantastic."
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"I love tubing mascara."
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"Tarte mascara is amazing!"
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"Tarte tubing mascara! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
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"I have been mixing the tarte XL tubing and the charlotte tilbury tubing."
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"I really like the Tarte Maneater."
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"Is the only mascara I’ve ever truly enjoyed."
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"Another one for Tarte! No smudging, builds and curls lashes a bit."
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"I use Tarte Tubing mascara."
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#6

Lancôme

4.7
(27)
"Lancôme Idol"
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"Lash Idôle by Lancome is my absolute favorite!!"
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"Is so good!"
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"My go to for the last several years has been Lancôme Lash Idole."
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"I highly recommend it."
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"Lancome Idole in brown is my go to."
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"Lancôme. Expensive but worth it."
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"Is the holy grail!"
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"Brand loyal since I was 13 years old."
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"Both a tubing and (for me) never flake."
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#7

Elf

4.4
(25)
"Elf is your best bet for non clumpy and defined."
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"Elf tubing mascara, I have it and it's my favorite."
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"Will not smudge or flake."
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"Any tubing mascara will be good for what you’re looking for."
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"My favourite tubing mascara is Elf lash n roll!"
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"Bought Elf Lash n Roll and problem solved."
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"I am very devoted to my $7 Elf Lash Xtendr mascara."
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"So good and $7!"
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"I'm using elf lash and roll with the milani tubing mascara on top."
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"Elf lash xtender."
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#8

Covergirl

4.6
(16)
"I have very heavy eyelids and have found CoverGirl Lash Blast (orange tube) to be the best for me."
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"I always go back to Cover Girl lash blast."
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"Covergirl clump crusher!!! The only mascara I’ve tried that I don’t have to wipe extra off the wand before applying."
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"I’m a covergirl lashblast girly (orange tube)"
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"My favorite for probably 15 years."
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"I just recently tried and omg I love it!!!"
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"Hands down Covergirl lashblast mascara."
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"The orange covergirl last blast but only the waterproof one."
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"I love covergirl lash blast, the purple one!"
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"It’s the only drugstore makeup I still repurchase."
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#9

Clinique

4.4
(16)
"A lot of volume and no panda eyes"
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"Is my favorite."
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"Clinique is the only one I’ve been able to wear without any trouble."
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"Clinique High Impact!!"
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"Is the best for non-smudging."
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"The newest Clinique one quickly became my favorite."
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"Clinque"
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"I really like it, it looks natural and doesnt clump much for me."
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"It’s a tubing mascara."
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"Clinique: lash power. It also has a really tiny wand."
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#10

L’Oréal

4.7
(15)
"L’Oreal telescopic, Maybelline Lash Stiletto, Covergirl Lashblast are my top 3."
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"L’Oréal Panorama mascara."
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"I feel like it’s way better than the L’Oréal Par"
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"With the curved wand."
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"I always us Milani eyeshadow primer on my lids and smear it on my lashes too."
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"L’Oréal panorama!"
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"This mascara has been a game changer for me."
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"Are my HG"
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"Not Sephora but my go to has always been L’Oréal voluminous! It’s the best mascara I’ve ever tried."
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"One of the reasons it's my fav"
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#11

Tower 28

4.7
(13)
"The only things that work for me are Tower 28 and Thrive."
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"I've really been loving the Tower28 one."
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"Tower 28, Ilia and YSL Lash Clash are my top 3 mascaras."
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"I would wait until the Sephora sale to use that gift card!"
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"It’s the GOAT for me!"
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"Tower 28."
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"My favorite is tower 28."
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"Curled my dumb stick straight lashes without even needing a curler!"
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"The tower 28 is unstoppable!"
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"Tower 28 mascara."
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#12

Milani

4.4
(14)
"I’m obsessed with Milani Anti Gravity."
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"Milani’s tubing mascara."
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"Milani tubing mascara!!! in the teal colored tube."
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"My favorite is the Milani Tubing mascara!"
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"I feel committed to Milani’s tubing mascara."
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"I like the Milani one a lot."
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"Milani anti gravity is really lengthening and it doesn’t smug."
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"I think Milani makes a good one."
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"Is good."
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"Milani tubing mascara is great."
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#13

Thrive

4.8
(10)
"Obsessed with Thrive tubing."
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"Thrive."
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"Thrive tubing. I stopped buying all others because it’s just the best."
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"I used thrive and loved it."
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"Thrive makes a tubing mascara with fibers to make your lashes longer."
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"I just purchased thrive and i really like it."
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"Thrive tubing mascara is the only makeup product I repurchase."
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"Thrive makes a tubing mascara."
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"I like Thrive but I find it dries out in the tube pretty quickly."
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#14

Benefit

4.8
(10)
"Benefit bad gal bang has been my go to since i found it!"
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"For thin, straight lashes, try Benefit’s Roller Lash, it lifts and separates without clumping."
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"I use benefit roller lash and I love it!"
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"I love Benefit Roller Lash."
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"Benefit bad gal bang and then l’oréal panorama for the second layer"
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"I swear by the benefit mascaras! I love Roller Lash."
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"Go-to for curling and lifting straight lashes."
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"I personally love the Benefit BADgal Bang."
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"Curl my lashes, put on my benefit roller lash."
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"Benefit’s “Roller Lash”….or the ELF dupe of this “lash n roll”."
#15

Glossier

4.4
(11)
"Never clumps, flakes, or smudges."
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"You need tubing mascara. They wont smudge on oil."
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"Glossier is my pick because it’s a tubing mascara."
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"Very light and lengthening."
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"Got the glossier one in a Sephora faves kit and find it’s not smudgy and rarely flaky."
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"The top ones at this point: Glossier (especially in the brown)."
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"The most natural, no-makeup look mascara I’ve ever used."
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"Glossier lash slick great everyday option."
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"I really like Glossier Lash Slick."
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"It barely flakes and lasts all day."
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#16

Thrive Causemetics

5.0
(9)
"Thrive Causemetics!"
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"I love tubing mascara personally, thrive and Rudi&B (sold on Beaubble) are my go-to’s."
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"Thrive Causemetics is my favorite."
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"My fave mascara overall."
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"The best mascara i’ve ever used is by thrivecausemetics it’s more than 20 dollars but so worth it."
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"Thrive causmetics is spectacular."
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"Thrive causemetics makes a great one that lasts forever."
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"Not clumpy at all, the applicator is really nice."
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#17

Too Faced

4.9
(9)
"Better than sec- too faced- rose pink bottle."
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"Better than Sex by Too Faced! The bestttt!!!"
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"High end - Too faced better than sex"
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"My favorite splurge is too faced better than sex in chocolate."
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"It’s been over 6 years and ive yet to find anything even close to it."
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"Too Faced has a chocolate brown version of their "Better Than Sex" mascara that I absolutely LOVE!"
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"I love two faced better than sex mascara."
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"Better than sex mascara in chocolate."
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#18

Blinc

4.8
(9)
"I love it better they have different shades of brown."
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"My new favorite, Blinc tubing mascara."
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"Tubing mascara hands down."
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"Blinc is the one that gives me the most volume and length."
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"I prefer blinc. It looks very natural on me."
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"I love Blinc Tubing mascara."
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"I like Blinc & Thrive best."
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"Blinc is hands down my fave formula."
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#19

YSL

4.7
(7)
"YSL Lash Clash."
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"Ysl lash clash makes my lashes so long, separated and voluminous at the same time."
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"I like the YSL lash clash!"
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"I adore the YSL Lash Clash mascara! It is incredible and lasts a long time."
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"Love it!"
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"The YSL Lash Clash in brown is a lovely colour."
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"I wear the YSL daily and have had no issues."
#20

Ilia

4.4
(7)
"Definitely ilia and getting the travel size has been a game changer for me."
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"The most amazing thing I’ve ever used!!!!!"
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"Amazing for not irritating my eyes."
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"You might like the Ilia mascara - it doesn’t transfer as much as some others do."
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"I love the Ilia limitless lash!"
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"I quite enjoy both Ilia mascaras."
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"I also like Ilia limitless lash."
#21

e.l.f

4.7
(6)
"I love it! No smudges even if I fall asleep without taking my makeup off."
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"Elf Lash n Roll"
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"Lash n Roll by ELF is my holy grail."
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"It's like a miracle."
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"I like elf lash xtend for a more budget option."
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"ELF Last Xtender tubing mascara!"
#22

Thrive Cosmetics

5.0
(5)
"I second the tubing mascara recommendation; Thrive is my favorite."
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"Thrive tubing mascara."
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"Thrive is good, but I also really like KVD Full Sleeve tubing mascara."
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"Thrive tubing mascara."
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#23

Judydoll

4.8
(4)
"The metal wand is “self curling”"
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"Try Judydoll! It’s made for monolids/small eyes."
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"I would say try using an Asian mascara like Judydoll or Clio cause they make the lashes stay up."
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"I would recommend a mascara with a metal wand."
#24

Rare Beauty

5.0
(3)
"Rare Beauty Mascara is the best I've ever used."
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"Rare beauty mascara 100%."
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"Rare Beauty mascara."
#25

Estee Lauder

5.0
(3)
"I can’t use anything else."
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"Now I wear Este Lauder Double wear and it’s totally indestructible."
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"Now I wear Este Lauder Double wear and it’s totally indestructible."
#26

Caliray

5.0
(3)
"Caliray is my favorite."
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"I love the Caliray one."
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"I’m loving Caliray."
#27

Huda Beauty

4.7
(3)
"My favorite by far."
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"Huda beauty legit lashes, literally worth the money."
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"Huda Beauty LEGIT LASHES."
#28

Gucci

4.7
(3)
"I use the gucci for everyday."
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"One mascara I use and love that I bet would be great for you is my GUCCI mascara."
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"I really enjoyed the Gucci mascara."
#29

E.L.F.

4.7
(3)
"Another vote for ELF’s offering here."
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"I use and recommend the E.L.F. tubing mascara."
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"I just tried the one by Elf and I was pretty impressed!"
#30

Clio

4.7
(3)
"My HG is Clio Kill Lash Mascara."
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"Clio kill lash mascara is great for my teary eyes and oily lids."
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"They have Heroine Make and Clio Kill Lash for example."
#31

Tubing Mascara

4.3
(3)
"Can't recommend "tubing" mascaras enough!"
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"The only thing I’ve found that helps me is switching from a waterproof mascara to a tubing mascara."
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"Thanks for the rec! I’m in the market for a new tubing mascara."
#32

Urban Decay

4.3
(3)
"Urban Decay Perversion and Loreal Air Volume"
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"Urban Decay Perversion and Loreal Air Volume."
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"I love the fluffy brush."
#33

Heroine Make

4.3
(3)
"First is the Heroine Make."
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"Heroine make!"
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"Heroine make is available on Amazon prime."
#34

Hourglass

4.3
(3)
"My favorite expensive one right now is hourglass."
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"I use hourglass and it works great for me and my super sensitive skin and eyes."
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"For sensitive eyes I love a tubing mascara! I use the hourglass."
#35

Any

5.0
(2)
"Any tubing mascara."
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"Any tubing mascara"
#36

Prosa

5.0
(2)
"Prosa mascara, it’s a Mexican brand that you can find on Amazon and it’s soooooo gooood."
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"I suggest you try mexican brands... they’re amazing."
#37

Etude

4.5
(2)
"This stuff does not budge, highly recommend."
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"My favorite atm is Etude Curl Fix mascara."
#38

No. 7

4.5
(2)
"I really recommend No7 Stay Perfect Mascara."
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"A good drugstore option."
#39

Wet N Wild

4.0
(2)
"I’ve been using Wet n Wild mega volume. So far, so good."
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"Wet N Wild Mega Volume (the pink tube) is great."

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