NEW DRUGSTORE MASCARAS UNDER $20 | I try them all!

Today I’m trying out a bunch of new drugstore mascaras under $20 - and showing a couple that impress the heck out of me for a few bucks more! #makeupover40
CoverGirl Eye Enhancer $10.49 - go.magik.ly/ml/23hqu/
CoverGirl Exhibitionist Uncensored $13.49 - go.magik.ly/ml/23hqv/
Wet n Wild So Defined $7.99 - go.magik.ly/ml/23hqx/
Wet n Wild Big Poppa $6.49 - go.magik.ly/ml/23hqy/
Maybelline Firework $13.99 - go.magik.ly/ml/23hr0/
Maybelline Falsies Surreal $12.99 - go.magik.ly/ml/23hr1/
L’Oreal Voluminous Panorama $15.99 - go.magik.ly/ml/23hr2/
L’Oreal Telescopic $12.99 - go.magik.ly/ml/23hr3/
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Polite Society Greatest Lashes of All Time Mascara $15 Mini - go.magik.ly/ml/23hr6/
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[@mistytells]

Mascara is the most subjective and polarizing part of makeup. Some people love certain kind, some don’t. I like fluttery and not clumpy.

[@jenn8459]

I absolutely love it when Kitty joins in too 😺😻🤍🩶

[@karlaharvey2623]

Your left side looked much better with the cover girl. A lot more volume 2. Your rt eye sooo much fuller with wet n Wild 3.left eye so much better. 4. Left eye 💯 % for L’Oréal. Great drugstore mascara comparison. Great video thank you Shelly oops 6. Your left eye for sure. Gorgeous

[@ANGEL-hm7su]

The Loreal Bambi eye is my current favorite

[@liss441]

Love the fireworks one like a night out version of sky high for me and L’Oréal Panorama for more drama

[@reneklein6049]

Hi Shelly. I can't believe how costly drugstore products have gotten. I've never tried a Wet N Wild mascara. I know that you like the Big Poppa. I'm wirh you. I don't like the plastic applicators. They hurt! The Fireworks looks really nice. The What's Up Beauty mascara is gorgeous. Right now, my two favorite mascaras are the Rare Beauty and the Fenty. Covergirl to me, still has the best drugstore mascara. Thanks, Shelly!❤❤

[@user-nf1wu7pf5l]

I always look forward to your reviews. You do such a detailed evaluation and leave no stone unturned. Mascara is SO important and this video was great. AGAIN, Ziva steals the show!!! 😇She really does need and deserves her own channel. I have never seen such a loving pet in my life, she does everything but talks. (Unless you're holding something back!)😂Thanks for another important, informative and enjoyable review. Take care, my friend. Wishing you a very Happy 4th! Lee

[@rebeccac.1758]

Firework is my all time favorite!

[@caralinesinclair4371]

I absolutely LOVE the loreal telescopic I used it everyday my second fav is elf lash and roll. I fancy trying out the maybelline the falsies

[@zeldatwinkletoes5022]

I always end up throwing half my mascaras away because I don't wear them often enough, mini's work well for me.

[@juliemcmahan1207]

I ordered me the CoverGirl mascara in the berry brown color! CoverGirl mascaras seem to pretty much always work for me. Great video, thanks Shelly! xo

[@jenny_fromthe_block]

I've been loving the Milani Anti Gravity mascara but looking for a new mascara that is smudge proof.

[@MusicloverLiz]

Hi Shelly. L'Oreal Panorama is my current favorite. Your skin looks beautiful ❤. I love the bonus Kitty footage. 😸

[@jenniferschauer5759]

I love the Panorama. I’m dying to try the Fireworks, but i have so many mascaras right now. 😮

[@vasilikablair-tidewell1062]

Your multicoloured ponytail elastics is such a cute idea. Im going to copycat you today 😊❤

[@MDev617]

The Cover Girl ones and Panorama look great on you. You look great in them I should say! Maybelline Snapscara is a legit tubing mascara with a curved traditional bristle brush. It's somewhere between Merit and Caliray.

[@terriwest858]

LOVE this review!! So thorough! And I love the smile at the end of each close up 😍 going to definitely the try the wet n wild so defined and watch me mascaras based on your review. I like my lashes the same way you do. Thanks for this!

[@danielleddannheiser1381]

I just bought the firework mascara and im loving it❤

[@karenn993]

I use the Panorama as basically a topcoat over the Essence Lash Princess to avoid the smudge factor with the Essence. The Essence has always made my lashes look best, but I couldn't abide the smudging.

[@mettemather4931]

Send my love and kisses to Ziva - she is just SO cute ❤❤❤❤ - and thank you so much for your - as always - excellent advice and reviews on mascaras ..

[@raafiaahmad4454]

Oh thank you Shelly for this video as mascara is my favourite makeup category after foundation. My current favourite drugstore mascara is the Max Faxtor 2000 calories (I know max factor is not available in the USA) they have a wide range of mascaras and I believe they are the counterpart of the Covergirl version in the UK and Europe. You must check them out on your next trip to Ireland. Needless to say, you must also check the wide range of mascaras from Essence as it is dirt cheap and a well contender to all the expensive ones and I’m sure you will find your favourite under 4€ . Take care you too.❤❤❤❤❤

[@Justquitthebs]

I thought I was the only one who didn’t like the Panorama. 😂 it clumps and smudges on me. Thanks for the review!

[@cf8595]

thanks for sharing. I LOVE tarte sugar rush lash treat, and can't really find it anywhere anymore except in bundles. That weird type of wand with one side long bristle/other side short, really made my lashes long, defined, and held some fan/curl. It just suuuuuuucked to remove. micellar water for days, and forget about any cleanser or soap.

[@lindapatrick2676]

Great review! Thank you. What about one for tubing mascaras?

[@bryndabaker6782]

Great video, thank you! Shelly, was it you I saw recently mention the Iris & Romeo mascara? It looked gorgeous! Snugs and cuddles for Miss Ziva, always love when she makes an appearance.

[@StormSongs7]

Not even in a minute but Ulta has 2 mascaras I like - one is a “lifter” and the other is their tubing mascara… I think they’re less than $15.00 each. I’ll watch & see if they’re included. Stay good, be safe.

[@blondebeauty995]

Awesome video! Thank you for doing these comparisons.

[@aliciapaul132]

I was hoping you’d do this video! I’m lucky because I have the same lashes as you - super straight and my bottom lashes are long too AND I like the same eyelash look as you! I’m definitely trying that polite society! I think you’d enjoy maybelline lash sensational. I know it’s been out for a while but I just tried it and it’s surprisingly really good!

[@helpfulnatural]

My newest drugstore fave is elf's tubing mascara, Lash Xtndr. No smudging, it nicely lengthens my lashes and washes off easily. I recently tried the new Maybelline Firework formula as I love their Sky High. It was too wet and the tip of the wand is too wide so I always end up splattering mascara on my eyelids. 🤨 it's literally a guaranteed mess waiting to happen. The wand is also super flexible, even more so than the Sky High so it makes a mess. Not a fan. 😕 L'Oreal's Telescopic is one of my favorites but I don't use it on my lower lashes because it smudges a bit. It's a good 'everyday' mascara.

[@minimouse8153]

Great nails 💅!

[@tracisetter2164]

I have Firework and Panorama and hands down prefer the Panorama! I let my friend borrow them both and she also loves the Panorama! I prefer a pokey plastic brush because my lashes need help staying separated! Falsies Surreal was a total disappointment for me. Essence Lash Princess would be my usual daily go to, but L'Oreal always reigns supreme over CoverGirl or Maybelline for me😂

[@smilodon87]

I like the full and soft look, not long and spiky. On you, full and soft came from the exhibitionist, Big Poppa and Polite Society GLOAT.

[@janetn9942]

I wanna know how they wear hours in- smudge proof ? Smear proof ? Initial test doesn’t do much for me . Could be great right outta the gate - doesn’t mean anything.

[@ginnyburley9552]

I wonder if you have experience with how these mascaras wear. Flaking and smudging is a really significant factor for me even when the product looks great on application.

[@darcey3696]

HI SHELLY! I have to toss all of my mascaras they are all pretty expired I imagine, I will try one of these next for sure. I hope you are doing well xoxo

[@truegirl2anna]

Can’t believe drugstore mascara is even getting to be almost $20?!? Insanity 🤯😭

[@Ninkopi]

Thank you for the video! can you recommend another no smudge mascara, besides the Estee lauder? My upper and lower lashes both smudge and it's a nightmare. I usually go for tubing mascaras, but they're tricky because some give spider lashes

[@ambergerhelper7852]

Have you tried the Heimish?

[@marionallen2222]

🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 my free gift travel size YSL Lash clash 🤣🤣🤣

[@smartypantswastaken]

Under $20?! Can we talk about how insane those _drugstore_ prices are? Covergirl mascara well over 10 bucks? L'Oreal approaching 20. Am I really the only one who thinks that's absolutely mad? A drugstore mascara should be well under ten dollars, closer to 5.

[@sassyvirgo55]

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[@candiechatman393]

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[@simplythebestgirl]

You always have the same unsure smile in every thumbnail.