Best Mascaras | Cheap vs Expensive

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Today, I'm comparing my favorite cheap mascara to my favorite expensive mascara. I compare the mascara wands, their formula, application and of course wear time throughout the day. What is your favorite mascara, cheap or expensive?
Products Used/Mentioned:
*Lancome Idole Mascara: bit.ly/lancome-mascr
*Maybelline Lash Sensational: bit.ly/lash-senst
*Kevyn Aucion Eyelash Curler: bit.ly/3txnO0P
*Bite Beauty Upswing Mascara: bit.ly/32sB0rN
*Essence False Lash Effect Mascara: bit.ly/3dsM9zb
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[@zlaticasvocakova1611]

This video made me immediately go to buy Lancôme Lash Idôle mascara for the very first (but definitely not for the last) time and I swear to God I've never ever been happier with any other mascara.. The result that this particular mascara delivers is unreal!! Thank you for this new obsession, this is the right boost that my self confidence needed!

[@brittanyday6127]

This kind of content is so freaking helpful!

[@taylorbevard667]

Absolutely love videos like this where you compare high end versus drugstore! Wish you would feature drugstore products more often for those of us who tend to purchase more drugstore makeup products! Thank you so much for your always honest product reviews. Love watching all of your videos!!!

[@theresamorgan1033]

I'm so impressed by you. To be so young n know so much. I'm a young 67 and you have taught me so much. I appreciate you n ur little family😍 will be trying this adea..

[@sandooch6465]

Thank you for doing the comparisons between the two mascaras. I absolutely LOVE Maybelline's LashSensation. To be fair, when comparing on your lashes, I did notice when pausing right after you curled your lashes that the lashes on your left eye where you applied the Lancome mascara are fuller, especially on the outside, and just a tad longer, which would definitely make any mascara on that side look better. Would be cool to see a video where you'd switch sides with the same mascaras to see if you'd notice a difference. ;)

[@RichLadyThoughts]

Thank you for sharing Milabu!

[@haleysperbeck5972]

I absolutely LOVE the Essence lash princess with the green writing, I keep buying others to try,and I keep going back to my Essence 💚🖤

[@mrs.sanchez4413]

Wish there were more mascaras in this video! Please do another video with more comparisons soon!

[@katetischler9576]

I so appreciate your candid review! Thank you💕😘💕

[@debbieb3952]

I just bought the Lash Sensational. I haven’t even opened it yet and this video came up. I’m excited to try it now. I usually buy higher end mascaras but LOVE learning about less expensive dupes that I can use!! Just subscribed to your channel!!

[@buckshot1488]

Always informative. I would love to see an updated nail vid by you. What products you currently use and removal etc.

[@bekkyholmes2876]

Love this review! A great tip that I heard once is to do the lower lashers first, so you don’t get transfer from the upper lashes to your eyelid when opening eyes wide to get the lower lashes.

[@lexijones8019]

Great idea

[@mela4450]

Your lashes look AMAZING! 😊

[@lindamorgan8672]

Your lashes are looking sensational!

[@mandybugeja6829]

A really useful review .Thanks for the info.Think would be helpful to see a mascara review using a model with sparse ,short lashes as that would really test the product.All the reviews i have watched are showing people who already have terrific lashes!

[@cathylarkin1493]

I LOVE your hair style in this video (and of course all your other hair styles)! Could you make a tutorial showing how you make these super loose waves?

[@devalchanova]

The Essence one makes the lashes wow, but it smudges like crazy with oily skin

[@LoverofJesus724]

One of my favourite mascaras is Giorgio Armani’s Eyes to Kill lengthening mascara. It’s a beautiful and really conditioning formula that applies like a dream and doesn’t clump.

[@hopeelling1381]

my current favorites are the hourglass instant unlocked lash extensions and the hourglass caution extreme volume. i curl my lashes, apply two coats of the caution and one of the unlocked lash extensions and when i tell you my lashes look fake i'm not kidding!!!😭 best combo i've ever tried since i have yet to find a mascara that does everything in one. it also does not flake/smudge on me and my lashes look just as good as they first did 10 hours after application. i also accidentally took a nap wearing them once and i woke up with no raccoon eyes and still had flawless looking lashes! highly recommend!!

[@meehoww]

Ohhh Lancôme is going to be my next mascara purchase! I haven’t had a fav since college ... Avon electric blue and purple mascaras

[@lauries2757]

I love the Idole, my favorite 😍

[@everogersdownunder1242]

Thanks for this video. I have the maybelline and like it. But I LOVE my Smashbox superfan mascara for my lashes and my L'Oréal duo end primer and mascara for a false lash look. Love to you and your family 💜💜💜💜

[@jennifernyc2872]

I once wrote an essay titled, " Mascara is Magic!" and got 100! As a redhead with beyond pale lashes, I can honestly say that Mascara changed my life and I am an expert on Mascara. No matter what mascara I have ever used, and I try them all, using L'Oreal Voluminous Base, which is a white primer, IS magic! I often do heat my lash curler with the hair dryer 1st - do so carefully, as it gets hot fast and you can really burn yourself fast - test on your inner wrist before you use it - but the curl is to die for! Just curl your lashes 1st, heat or no. Use a coat of Primer, comb and let dry. Follow up with 1 or 2 coats of mascara, and comb after. My regular masacra (of late), has been L'Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes, and also an Ulta Plush Drama Volumizing mascara. The heated up curler, Primer, and a good eyelash comb - it must have close set metal teeth, will change your lash life!

[@sabrinashelton1997]

Since you have tried them all, can you recommend a drugstore dupe for Lancome Definicils?

[@jennifernyc2872]

L'Oreal Primer and their Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara.The key to perfect lashes is a great metal lash comb. I recommend Tweezerman's. I've had mine for 20 years! I also like Maybellline Full and Soft Mascara. Try it without primer 1st to see if you like the look and if you wnat that oomph boost, use with the primer.

[@nicolakibble]

Benefit - ‘They’re real’ mascara, easily the best mascara 💕 Great video content x

[@izzielou8]

That Lancome mascara is legit! I'm on my second tube, and I'm picky about mascara.

[@HeyItsSolar.]

Ty! Your video was helpful!

[@marilynwrixon4011]

Love the new Lancome Idiole mascara i will have to try the maybellene one

[@cherylphelps8235]

Maybelline great lash waterproof mascara is my go to. Does a great job and lasts all day. I love the curved brush one if I can find it.

[@dheredia2789]

Oh mascara is my nemesis. I've tried SO many. I think maybelline Ladh Stiletto is my fav right now. I do have funky lashes too.

[@katherineklevenow1808]

You left out a step. Mascara removal, which mascara is easiest to remove without damaging delicate skin around the eye? 🙈

[@vanessapyo7331]

I personally like to use avocado oil (you could also use olive oil or grape seed oil) on a cotton ball. Gently massage the cotton ball over your eyelashes (moistened with avocado oil) until most mascara is removed. Finish by washing your whole face with your normal face wash, which will remove the oil residue & leftover mascara).

[@marilynng2877]

I’ve been using the Lancôme one in a sample size that I received and it’s a very good mascara! And it’s super easy to remove at the end of the day just with warm water, It comes right off. I also hate máscaras that are difficult to remove because normally they damage my few lashes, but this one doesn’t. And I’ve never tried the maybelline one but normally maybelline’s formulas are easy to remove

[@mrs.sanchez4413]

Baby wipes (unscented) after I get out of the shower. Comes right off, so easy!

[@haleysperbeck5972]

I get a tub of Palmers cocoa butter,With a baby wipe and it works Great for the most waterproof mascara,and a regular makeup remover to precleanse,it's the same thing as a makeup melting balm. And I find baby wipes are way better and way cheaper than makeup wipes!!

[@ameliablack4613]

My dermatologist recommended Albolene for removal.

[@melissaceli8144]

Love this video! :)

[@whitneysnow8701]

Hey I love watching your videos! You are so awesome and explain things well ! I was just wondering if you could suggest something that can make my skin less dry on my face . My makeup always looks super cakey because my face is so dry. Your face is always flawless!

[@jennyrose9454]

Ok cool video we all still wear mascara if not lipstick. My favorite ones are Double Extend with the last tubes, Loreal Infallible, Lacome Hypnose and the best imo is Lash Princess! Trust me you won't regret it.

[@dianepeluso8269]

I would love to see you do a video of the viral infallible by L’Oréal !❤️

[@khill6197]

The Lancome side looks more feathery to me but for the price difference... nope. Thank you for all of the great content! 💖

[@ameliablack4613]

I thought the same thing!

[@millig8980]

Me too

[@KrystalMimms]

The lash princess will last longer if you use the waterproof version. I use that one and Benefit roller lash...my go to's! I've been dying to try the Lancome Idole🌷🖤🌷

[@jasminacevedo5254]

I really enjoy the Lash It lLoud from Elf

[@jackiebradwell5247]

I luv the loreal sensational lash mascara and also loreal voluminous blue mascara

[@bellamarisa]

Right now I’m using the Essence mascara (the formula you use). On me it does last all day, my lashes look great and it costs $5 on Amazon.

[@haleysperbeck5972]

Hands down my favorite 🙌🏼

[@Baby8885Girl]

I love the lash sensational

[@roxanne3956]

I would've loved a review of the Vicious mascara by Nabla cosmetics!

[@anniem5674]

I love my hourglass mascara!

[@paulajimenez710]

You should review thrive. It is a really good one. Is my favorite!

[@samiejustine9026]

Milana has a video where she reviews a full face of Thrive makeup!

[@rachaelwoods4569]

The lamcome mascara gives you long, curled and separated lashes, just what I'm after, and long wearing. I live in England and just seen a travel size version I'm going to buy.

[@carlagatica5711]

Gracias 🤩 es justo la reseña que necesitaba ☺️ además tus gustos son similares a los míos

[@vzeimen]

I love Lancome Telescopic Mascara, I like the formula and the brush. It lengthens without being gloppy and it wears all day. Don't love the waterproof formula in this but the regular is really good. Also the mascara stays good in the tube longer than most that I've tried.

[@emmajoseph5963]

agree with u have been using that one over 20yrs

[@emmajoseph5963]

by the way the l'oreal telescopic mascara is the same even blacker

[@csweat4]

Need to try Estée Lauder sumptuous extreme!!!!

[@conniefeltman4561]

I found you vlog you compared serums ... maybe it’s there! 🥰

[@allisonlink6311]

My favorites are Loreal Voluminous, Milk Kush, Makeup Geek and Maybelline Falsies Lash Lift. I want length and volume and these all deliver that without flaking. Not waterproof.

[@roselewis1797]

I would love to see you review Thrive Liquid Lash Mascara.

[@chrissiedunlap431]

The thrive mascara is by far my favorite. It is the only mascara that doesn’t transfer to my eyelids and below my brow.

[@hopeelling1381]

i wanted to like it so bad but i HATED it😭 it was too wet of a formula for my taste and it flaked and smudged terribly on me, plus it clumped up my eyelashes to the point where it looked like i had a total of 3 eyelashes😬

[@kimwooster9954]

Lancome is my fav!! Please try the Pat McGrath fetish! My even better fav!

[@60Airflyte]

I have very straight lashes, they almost go down, and I tried the Idole mascara. I curled my lashes as I always do and applied the mascara. They instantly started drooping. I held the brush against them hoping it would push them up and curl them as they dried but that didn't work. I decided to try again a few days later and heated the eyelash curler. Same thing happened. I guess the formula is too heavy for my pokey little eyelashes. I really enjoy your reviews and have had lots of luck with many of your recommendations. Keep it up!

[@LuckyBambi777]

I've learnt a trick that don't apply the mascara at your eyelashes root ( where you just curled them) to prevent drooping

[@oskihaddad6406]

Hi mila could u compare also the Maybelline falsies with false lashes

[@patriciajjacko2036]

I love Maybelline Lash Sensation. Do try the sky high mascara also. For more expensive, I love Anastasia Beverly Hills lash brag. Really volumnizing. I use E.LF. Cosmetics alot. The Keep your Curl Mascara is great. I am trying brown mascara with brown liner for a softer day look as I am a redhead. But try to find brown mascara. Cover Girl has one and worked pretty well. It does look softer on me. I will try Lancome again. I want to find a mini size and give it another chance.

[@brendastevens9077]

Josie Maran Black Oil Mascara. My favorite. It does all that, plus you can sleep in it. It's really a treatment oil. I dance Competively, and I need a Mascara not to budge and this one doesn't, plus it's good for you.😊

[@smalltownbeauty2174]

I just bought the waterproof version of the Lancome one, hope the formula is good as the non-waterproof one, never tried the non-waterproof one

[@lolsaXx]

I have really long eyelashes but they're not the thickest and have blonde ends. So many mascararas clump my eyelashes together making them look like gangly spider legs. Putting mascara on the ends of my lashes usually looks ridiculous. Best thing I've ever done to them is get a lash perm and dye. I'm still searching for a mascara I love. Thanks for this.

[@xvanna_ro]

Am I about to spend money on the idolé one. Yes

[@loshinishini7845]

Hi guy's im from Malaysia.. I'm using olive oil from store bought to remove mascara...it works wonders..😘

[@venetraroberson4728]

Thank you.

[@mommabrettd2909]

LOVE the Maybelline. The wand is my favorite part. I usually go between the Maybelline and Hourglass Caution. Maybe I need to try the Lancome after watching this. I love the formula for the Hourglass and the applicator for the Maybelline.

[@caitlinpratt301]

I am SHOCKED you like the Bite mascara! Literally last night I was playing with it and there was SOOOO much product clumped on the wand, I wiped it off and filled the ENTIRE opening and the whole time all I could think of was you and how you would think it was incredibly messy!!!! Lol how funny i saw this after last night!

[@RachelRose2]

I have the maybelline one and idk why but it smudges pretty bad on me and I’ve never had a problem with other mascaras 😭

[@musicmoonlight]

Interesting. I haven't worn mascara much in my life until I was older. I know. Hard to believe. Oh, well. Things change. So I look for tips. Anyways, I appreciate your video information. I see how a quality of product does make a difference. Thanks for the Maybelline idea. I notice how the expensive one does take the cake though.

[@marjmilitar6716]

How about a comparison between Lancome and L'Oreal's Telescopic mascara please? 😊

[@jordanariveroward717]

Maybelline my best one

[@Heavenheavu]

What's the serum u r currently using on ur lashes though!!!

[@ajzreads]

The dupe for your fave Lancome Idole is the Essence 24 Bold mascara. Please purchase this version of Essence & you will love it!

[@daliamendez9792]

Not sure if i'ts just me, but the Lancome side kinda looks fuller 💖

[@karennatella3105]

Have you done a video on waterproof face makeup. I see videos of foundation that will not run off but I have never ordered them.

[@FanofHarper]

Well dang! I didn't think that I could learn anything about applying mascara, but apparently I was wrong.

[@jennicaleighjewelry8713]

What lash serum are you using?

[@kathyn1343]

The only mascara I have found that doesn’t smudge on me is Lancôme Definicils. It is lengthening but not really thickening, so sometimes I use the Cils base with it. I have tried many drugstore and high end brands but they all smudged. Now that I have found this I don’t know if I will ever switch.

[@lexijones8019]

I used both of them years ago in high school. They really do work well together

[@apriltatum5543]

Which lash serum are you using? Your eyes and lashes look amazing ❤️❤️❤️

[@tamaravarela8446]

GrandeLASH

[@rosemariegrelli2167]

Could you compare vegan, cruelty free mascaras and/or other cruelty free/vegan make up? Thank you!

[@susanstein6604]

Maybelline, Kevin Aucoin and L’ancome are not cruelty free.

[@Inismoon]

@@susanstein6604 Right! I would never subscribe to any channel who buys from companies test on animals.

[@Katmorrow90]

I’ve been using GrandeLash for 3 years and my eyelashes touch my eyebrows. So I have to be super picky with mascara or right underneath my eyebrows will be black the whole day. Currently I use the Maybelline Sky High. I love the formula and it doesn’t transfer. The essence Lash Princess transfers terribly on me.

[@huhn7142]

I had the same issues. Maybe try the Essence Bye Bye Panda Eyes mascara. It doesn't smudge like the princess one and gives beautiful length and volume. My favorite mascara at the moment :)

[@n_spin]

I love the Essence Falsh Lash Effect so much that I am continually looking for others to layer on top of it to avoid the upper brow bone smudges it gives me (also a lash serum user). So far, Monsieur Big waterproof is the best. I just can't find any other mascara that gives me the immediate volume that the green Essence one does (even its own blue waterproof version).

[@eimajffoh]

Have you tried thrive? Their mascara changed my world! I would spend SOOOO much money on mascara and had tried almost every one on the market. This doesn’t smudge on me at all, it’s incredible: also Lancôme definicils is another great mascara.

[@julietrucks2653]

Thrive is the only mascara that doesn’t smudge

[@sandragregg9079]

Are the ingredients in mascara the same? Just the difference in the wand?

[@IAmErica-qv7wj]

I just ordered the grande lash and was wondering if you used it on your lower lashes as well?

[@samayras2494]

Love your videos..wen u gonna make the home tour video 😍so excited to see the entire renovation 😊

[@dhurt1217]

I’d buy the Lancôme once then use the brush after the mascara was gone in the L’Oréal brand.

[@heatherclancy3081]

That's quite smart!

[@karlamicheldealba]

The “access” 😂😂😂I cringed so bad! It was so funny love your videos

[@chandellvinnicombe5181]

I use Lancôme lash primer and it increases ANY mascaras volume, wear time, and less smudging; and prerrty much all mascara smudge on me. I haven’t tried it under any mascara that it hasn’t improved. That being said I haven’t tried it under anything on drugstore mascara.

[@FourJaysFour]

Agree. I’ve used it for years. Though I’m tempted to try Estee Lauder little black primer (i think that’s the name) after seeing Emily Noel rave about it

[@jeanenger574]

What spray did you use? You called it fix !

[@robindagenais6686]

I absolutely love the Anastasia Beverly Hills mascara

[@xxobrittanyg]

This video REALLY showed the difference! Can you do Better than Sex and the drug store dupe?

[@brooke3140]

But which one on wedding day? I can not apply lashes. I've tried and tried

[@ameliablack4613]

What do you think about tubing mascaras? I have very sensitive eyes and eye lids and need one that won't hurt me.

[@janetebonanno]

What is the lash serum you are using

[@ellegraham8559]

What was the name and link for the lash serum you're using? Thanks, love you, your videos and of course Em and Andrey!!

[@megansherrell8009]

Grandelash

[@christietran8397]

I don't know if it's just me but the essence lash princess smudged so badly. It would transfer to my eyelids and beneath my eye so I don't understand the hype around it.

[@Jcamazing702]

Is it Krona Lash?

[@alannamcadams3175]

Even her eyelashes are beautiful

[@tamaravarela8446]

She uses GrandeLASH.

[@All_Cat_Paws326]

Do you have a favorite eye lash curler or do they all basically work the same?

[@anisa-mb5sn]

No they don’t , shiseido is the best one

[@sandrasears3981]

Essence lash princess🖤💚🙌🏻Cheap with a nice size traditional cone shape applicator. Your lipliner in the beginning of the video is a bit Chola looking. Lol

[@megansherrell8009]

I got this because I heard such good things but it bothered my eyes a lot - had to take it off almost right away :(

[@megansherrell8009]

Yeah the lips threw me off too.

[@poppyt2682]

@@megansherrell8009 it flaked and smudged so badly on me but most people seem to love it!

[@conniefeltman4561]

Your lash serum ... what is the name? I did not find it on your information place? 🍀

[@nicolejclarke]

But does the Idole mascara work on short downward straight lashes?

[@diludiar]

I really want to know this too :( hopefully someone answers this! I curl mine but sometimes wet/heavy/non-waterproof formulas will bring them down...

[@fionadarragh1004]

Hi, I'm currently using Bareminerals Lash Domination mascara which I love. But I was on the lookout for a brown mascara and I have heard all good things about it. But on the website that I was going to buy from. Some of their reviews were negative because of the smell! If anyone knows that this is true could you please let me know and then I would get the Lash Sensational mascara instead.

[@Jcamazing702]

What treatment did you say you used on your lashes? I missed it. Also, you’re so very naturally beautiful. X

[@julianacesaro5150]

GrandeLash enhancing serum.

[@demonplayz5834]

Lancôme and Dior seem to be easiest to apply for me with quick application but tent idol is too natural