The Ultimate Drugstore Mascara Showdown -- Which is truly the best??

[@paulakittyodriscoll999]

I can't tell you how many mascara ive tried. From £3 to £40. And the maybelline sky high is the best. Never clumps, smudges or runs. Second place goes to maybelline lash sensational.

[@lc81002]

I'm curious how they wear. I have tried mascaras that I loved right when I applied them, but then within a few hours they flaked everywhere and looked terrible. The ELF one is cheap enough that I will give it a try regardless.

[@christiemese]

I was thinking the same thing. I have oily skin and my mascara and eyeliner tend to melt down my face as the day goes on. I'd love to know how these looked a few hours later!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

I didn't have that issues with any of these but that could vary from person to person...

[@natalieg2732]

Same thought here too. I got the Essence Lash Princess for the good reviews and cheap price, but it flakes all day on me. Just trying to finish the bottle before I get a different mascara.

[@frankmandy1981]

This was a great mascara review. I will give the Elf a try. Okay, now we need an eyebrow tutorial. Yours are sooo nice!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Awe thank you! I do have eyebrow video from a little bit ago... And hope you like the Elf mascara! Glad this was helpful! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2iVfJ6AgJlkj9U

[@kmadsen65]

My holy grail is Loreal telescopic. It had a great brush that makes it easy to get close to lash line and separates & lengthens. I only need 1 coat.

[@Tj-TrustJESUS]

Love that you shared mascara info!! Your eyes ALWAYS POP !! I appreciate any info you share!! It's like I'm spending time with a Dear friend. Which I can only imagine seems extremely weird to you but your KINDNESS just SHINES through ALL You do!!! LORD BLESS YOU, Mrs Tj, from the heart of Missouri ❤

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Awe this is so sweet! Thank you so much!!! God Bless you and yours as well!

[@magdalenacruz2382]

Try L'Oreal Telescopic. Just the regular telescopic. Love this one for lengthening!

[@whitneylong3220]

Thank you for including ones that contain more natural ingredients and are vegan and cruelty free! I have tried the cover girl clean and it's a mess for me too! I have loved elf skin care products that I've tried. Adding the mascara to my list to try!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Absolutley! Glad I could share about them! Hope elf works out well for you!

[@erinames7783]

There is some great info in here. If you notice that you get a smeary mess when cleaning up the spots on your lid, wait until its dry then use a spoolie to easily scrape it away. I think I may try a brown mascara now. I love the way the Elf big mood looked! I am also going to have to try that out. It gives exactly the look I am going for in my mascara!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Ah great tip to try!

[@kgstudioproductions]

Really enjoyed your approach! Covergirl lash blast the orange one is an OG for me, so seeing how you liked the others was so nice! Can't wait to try the elf one!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you! Glad this helped!

[@TheCrummyArtist]

Same! The orange cover girl in brown is what I always use. Love it! I only do one coat though, never even considered doing two.

[@bephoebe]

The new elf tubing mascara I'd bomb and it comes in brown . It is called lash xtndr. I have already purchased a back up tube.

[@tinat232]

I can't find this one anywhere near me 😢

[@karenn993]

I may be alone in this, but I never do more than 1 coat. Once mascara dries, trying to apply more on top just results in clumpiness. I used to love that Essence mascara, but it smudges every time. I don't really have a mascara I love, just ones I like well enough. Sigh.

[@christinel6325]

I never do more than one coat either, otherwise it's so clumpy! I get best results with a tubing mascara

[@janabeckman545]

If you want volume, try a lash primer under mascara. It is formulated to have another coat on top, so it rarely clumps

[@karenn993]

@@janabeckman545 I do use a lash primer, but don't really see alot of volume, but it does give my mascara something to stick to.

[@MareKur]

I agree about Essence. I used to love it too but I think they changed the formula.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Hope this helps then! Nothing wrong with doing one coat. Especially, if it helps to avoid clumping. Plus, its simple!

[@GretchenMosetter]

I tend to go for the volumizing mascara, since my lashes are long, but thin. The Loreal voluminous mascara was my favorite for a long time. But now I'm really liking IT cosmetics superhero mascara. The Thrive cosmetics original mascara is really great for lengthening and it comes in brown.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thanks for sharing!! I'll check them out!

[@33333rose]

Yes...superhero from IT is a good one. @@SwavyCurlyCourtney

[@donnastorer3291]

My fav right now is ELF LashnRoll i think it's called. It comes n brown too. I made the happy accident of grabbing it n brown and actually really liked how it looked. I love a natural look for eveyday wear. Great video Courtney

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you!

[@karenmonroe2058]

A’Del Natural Cosmetics is online but their shipping is always free! They also align with my values. They donate a %of proceeds to pregnancy centers. ANYWAY, their mascara is awesome and falls in the drugstore pricing.

[@mimsfam]

I've tried a few of these. I have used the Covergirl Lash Blast Volume since it came out and love it. I find multiple coats and adding coats of the waterproof after gives me WOW lashes. I'm going to have to try the Maybelline Sky High and ELF Big Mood. Thanks for comparing them and sharing the results with us.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Share with us how it goes! Glad this was helpful! Thank you!

[@georgiahammitt4901]

I don’t know if anyone else has mentioned this but the new Loreal Panorama mascara is FANTASTIC. Good length and natural volume. And it removes like a tubing formula. No smudges or flakes. I have oily skin/eyelids so the no smudging thing is major for me.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Interesting! I'll check it out!

[@eliseraifman4766]

I use L’Oreal Lash Paradise and love it. I like it with two coats, but can get a little clumpy on the second coat. I have recently have been using a lash primer also in the same brand with one coat of mascara and it comes out beautifully.

[@tinat232]

Maybelline sky high is my go-to for now. The loreal lash paradise or lash sensational are pretty nice too, but i prefer a tubing mascara

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Lots of votes here on the tubing the mascara!

[@katieellenburg3394]

Lash Princess in either the green or pink are my favorites

[@kr59137]

My absolute favorite mascara formula is the Maybelline Illegal Length Fiber Extensions Washable! I hate clumpy lashes, and mascara that is super hard to wash off.

[@fayeberman9218]

If it helps, 9 is a perfect square. That would assuage my cdo (like ocd, but the letters are in alphabetical order, as they should be).

[@janabeckman545]

😂😂

[@cvonsutphen]

*Tubing Formula and Wands* . I'm 56 with small hooded eyes and stick straight barely there lashes. I prefer tubing formulas as they are easily removed with water only. Wands make a huge difference for me. I use the super skinny wand from the Wet N Wild Mega length for the first coat with Essence Bye Bye Panda Eyes, this acts as a primer coat for me. Then I use the fat wand that comes with the Essence BBPE. This mascara doesn't flake, smudge or clump up. Sadly, it only comes in black. I rarely use mascara on the lower lashes, but when I do, I use the Believe Beauty High Definition Skinny in brown. If you find a wand that you like, SAVE it!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you for the recommendations! And that is a good tip about the wand!!!

[@christinel6325]

This was an unexpected video! I'm afraid to try mascaras because every single one of them has too much smudging and fallout. I stick with the one I know, Elf Lash N' Roll

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Hope the unexpected was a good thing! lol And nothing wrong with sticking to what you know works!

[@meganwhitney3911]

Ooh I love a good mascara review where they use brown! My fave as of late has been the elf lash n roll. Went to my Target app to see if they had the one you tried (all sold out) and see they have an actual tubing mascara now! I might just have to try that!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Ohh woud love to know if you do and how you like it!

[@ImABoyMom4]

I have used the Maybelline Full 'N Soft mascara for YEARS. I've tried others in there, but I always come back to this one. I do 2 coats and it separates and lengthens so well for me.

[@erikal4011]

I have been really curious about the Honest mascara. Your review just saved me some money. Your product free hair looks pretty!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Glad I could help save money! And thank you!

[@camy87]

This year I gave up on makeup except an eyebrow pencil, a tinted sunscreen & lip color! I curl my lashes and add a bold lip color & I am good to go. Life became simple & I feel beautiful!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Oh love this!!! Love simple! It sounds so pretty too!

[@Larea81]

Sky High is an excellent mascara, but I prefer the waterproof, which is difficult to remove. My absolute favorite mascaras are pricey tubing formulas. The Thrive tubing mascara is actually my favorite for everyday, but it separates from my lashes when I cry. For that reason, I have been choosing the Caliray mascara instead because it is easy to remove but it withstands tears as well as a conventional waterproof mascara.

[@allieg6401]

With the telescopic on the 2nd coat you need to scrape the excess off the wand. To will reduce the mess and give you the look your going for. If you try that I think it could be a 5⭐️ for you. Great video so far!!

[@Lw77596]

Ooo the ELF mascara looked so good and it's in brown 🙌🙌. Love your make up video's x

[@mandyratliff6285]

Most mascara smudges on my super oily skin. I find tubing mascaras are less likely to smudge (but some still do). ELF just came out with a brand new tubing mascara called Lash XTNDR. I've been using it for a little over a week and man, oh man I must say it's fantastic! 2 coats give me long, beautiful lashes. And it does. Not. Smudge. I don't know if it comes in brown. I use black. I've used the Thrive Causemetics tubing mascara that everyone raves about. The ELF is better in my opinion because the Thrive flakes a little. ELF Lash XTNDR gets a 10/10 from me. That's the first mascara I've ever said that about! And trust me, I've tried all the drugstore mascaras. I hate Essence, L'Oreal, and Maybelline mascaras. Raccoon eyes all the way. CoverGirl formulas are better. They still smudge, but not as much as the rest

[@sav827]

I tried many, but the best one and only one I use is Maybelline. Gives me great length and last until I wash it out. 👍

[@M_butterfly788]

It helps to wipe the excess formula off the brush on the opening of the mascara bottle. I have been using Maybelline Lash Sensational and had a problem with heavy clumsiness and after doing this (a lot of women do this technique) it made a big difference. Hope this helps someone.

[@Carmied76]

Your lashes are beautiful! I know it's not drugstore, but my go to is the Icon Mascara from Il Makiage. It's $29, and it does come in brown. I find it to be the least clumpy out of all the ones I've tried. It builds up well, too.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you! And thank you for the recommendation! Will check it out!

[@kikinoir8083]

Makes me wonder if my sky high was already old when I bought it because it pretty much always clumps and has a messy look. Makes it look like I have 7 clumps of lashes

[@allamericansnob]

The only mascara I use is Essence Lash Princess. I get it on Amazon for $5! I absolutely love it!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Love budget friendly! And that you love it! That's awesome!

[@teresachandley8482]

It would be helpful for me if you could let us know how the mascara stayed on throughout the day 😊

[@terrycarney2961]

Great video and information! Thank you for that. I am a bit confused though about how you rated the messiness of the formula. When something was really terribly messy you gave it a 5, but I would have expected a rating of 1. Still, it was a great video thank you again

[@judieloveday1643]

So far my favourite mascara is waterproof Maybelline The Falsies Lash Lift. Tried so many mascaras in my time. I currently have a few open but I have a new tube of the one I mentioned. It will be interesting to see if anything knocks it of its perch!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Someone else recommended this one! But it is nice to experiment. You never know what you may find!

[@lauralfitzgerald542]

Maybelline lash sensational mascara is my favorite. I look for length and separation as well and this one is awesome!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thanks! I'll check it out!

[@tcm3097]

Courtney, please try the Rimmel London Lash Accelerator Endless Volume Mascara, Micro-Fiber Formula, No Clumps, Grow-Lash Complex, 003, Extreme Black, 0.23oz. This has been my favorite for years now, great formula! 😊

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thanks for the recommendation! I will check it out!

[@reneevasconcellos5335]

Using a lash primer is a game changer. I use a volumizing mascara. Both combined, make my lashes look long and full.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful! Hope you find something that works well for you!

[@nathaliehofsink5020]

Courtney, thank you for the video. Mascara is so personal. I do not like plastic brushes as I find I get poked. Those Covergirl mascaras are unworkable with their massive brushes. I wish there were some variance as so many brands have done the hourglass shaped brush - we get it. How about practicality, ease of application? 🙄 Good video. ❤

[@emilyvay6369]

I love the orange cover girl mascara I tend to love cover girl mascaras

[@janabeckman545]

Off topic, but Courtney, using the techniques you have demonstrated using a Denham brush, my curl clumps are becoming more defined. Getting there!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Oh yay!!! Love it!! It's a journey for sure!

[@allisonwebb4278]

Amazon carries Essence Lash Princess in brown… tube is black, coral colored writing!

[@nickimontie]

My all-time favorite was Cover Girl Lash Blast Length (in the yellow tube). Since it was discontinued, i haven't found anything that does smudge or flake. 😢

[@nicoleburkholder4733]

The Honest Beauty mascara has been one of my very favorites. 😂 And I think that the primer does help. But I switched to Essence Lash Like a Boss which works equally well for me for $5 per tube and doesn't require the primer step. Loved the video!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you! $5 for a good mascara you love, that's a winner!

[@Smart44Lady]

Thanks! I’ve been using it cosmetics superhero mascara for years. And it cosmetics is just not the same since they got bought out they keep discontinuing products that I like and not coming up with better ones. So I’m looking for a new mascara and I’d love to get something at the drugstore. Thank you for doing this review. It was really helpful.

[@dena-mo118]

I have such trouble with mascara not irritating my eyes. The one I keep returning to is Clinique High Impact. It is pricey. I can't seem to find any other that won't irritate my eyes. :( This is a great review of several mascaras.

[@yensid4294]

Same. Clinique is the only mascara that is non irritating & it's a tubing formula so it doesn't run. Plus the brush is tiny

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Ugh!! Glad you found one you can use but bummer it's more pricey.

[@MyHalB]

This was fun. I also recommend the Wet and Wild mega length mascara. I can't remember if it comes in a brown but I love the length I get. I also have uber blonde lashes. :)

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thanks! I'll have to take a look at it!

[@rld1278]

My hair is about as dark a brown you can be without looking black but im with you, I prefer a brown/black mascara because it just looks better with a brown tone. Brown is too light and black is too harsh. Nice review thanks!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you! It can be tricky finding the right one!

[@Lu.G.]

So fun! 👏🏻 I adore the essence mascara, but I'm with ya, I wish they had it in brown! Thanks for sharing!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you!!

[@WavyCurlyGina]

I have used BareMinerals for years, but before I used that brand, I used CoverGirl LashBlast in the orange and purple tubes 😄

[@angelag669]

My old favorite was the L'oreal Voluminous and I do still like that one a lot. Then I tried the Essence Lash Princess and it became my new favorite and I still like that one as well. So I tried the Essence What the Fake! and that is now my new favorite. It says it is for both volume and length. I have very sparse lashes so I do like a volumizing mascara and don't mine a little clumpiness. I thought your lashes looked really good with the Essence one. I tried the L'oreal Telescoping mascara and didn't care for it either.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Ohh interesting! I'll check that one out, and thank you!

[@Krysb107]

The Honest mascara is so much better with the primer. The trick is don’t let the primer dry and wipe the wand of the mascara side off so you don’t get too much product at once. I go back and forth with the Honest and Thrive. I want to try the Milano tubing mascara that’s supposed to be the dupe for the Thrive

[@EyeshadowEnthusiast]

Not sure if you’re interested but Essence now has a brown mascara. Great video 💕

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you!!!

[@musigalglo]

4th down from the top in your thumbnail looks the best

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you!

[@kikinoir8083]

Any idea which one that is?

[@tamarapace3036]

I just discovered City Beauty, Beyond Mascara. No, it isn't drugstore, but, they have bogo's occasionally and that puts the regularly $35 mascara into my price range. I swear my lashes are in better condition! Thicker lashes, longer, more fluttery, doesn't smear or flake nor do my lashes get hard and brittle, at least on my hooded eyes. It comes off beautifully with balm. They don't have brown though. Thanks for showing us your results.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Oh that sounds interesting! Especially, if it is improving the health of your lashes. I'll check it out. And thank you! Glad this was helpful!

[@Willis578]

The purple cover girl lash blast fusion is where it’s at for me.

[@nicoled.333]

Omg I get mascara all over my eyes too-glad it’s not just me!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Nope! Not just you! lol

[@nicoled.333]

@@SwavyCurlyCourtney I always do mascara first before any shadow or liner because I make such a mess with it! My tween girls laugh at me!

[@yensid4294]

Brown mascara became impossible to find & it was always my preference too. Black can too harsh & fake looking on those of us with lighter coloring/pale lashes. I finally just gave in & opted for brownish-black. I dislike overly wet formulas & because my eyes water so much I must use tubing or wp formulas.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

I wish it was easier to find brown as well! It's tricky finding just the right one that fits the bill!

[@LauraAnn1980]

My fave from the drug store is the tried and true L'Oreal Lash Paradise

[@Dwynfal]

Fellow brown mascara user here, black is just too harsh on me! I'm a big fan of the Maybelline Sky High. I curl first and usually all I need is one coat for daytime, I'll put two for night time if I'm going out. It's never failed on me, clean application and lasts all day. 👍 I'll look out for the elf next time I need a new tube! Even if the wand is seriously scary!!! 😂

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

😆😆 Hope you like it! Thank you for the recommendation!

[@graveart1105]

My lashes are long, straight as a board and white at the tips. Every mascara I’ve ever used (I’m 76) lumps on the first coat.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Ugh!

[@elizabethjones2]

The maybeline sky high is really good but i get it everywhere maybe because i have very thin like almost missing in some spots but thats just my fault i guess. But yea easily messy for me but it is good at length and separation.

[@sheliamoore3388]

I use that same Neutrogena one.

[@unposhnails3366]

It’s interesting how personal mascara is. I found the Lash Princess to be clumpy and flake and smudge horribly. I like Sky High mascara a lot. I’m currently using the Ulta Lash Flash, a tubing formula.

[@sharonchancey8938]

Loved the video. I haven’t worn mascara in 15 yrs bc I had such a bad allergic reaction that it almost blinded me. Gonna try the elf. What do you use for your eyebrows plz

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Oh no that is terrible! I would be careful as well if I had that sort of reaction!

[@elizabethgonzales2695]

Hi Courtney, have you tried tubing mascaras? My mascara always used to run (I have oily skin) but tubing mascara doesn’t run and comes off with warm water.

[@kmadsen65]

I guess my question is if you like the results of some of these on one coat why are you going back in with another coat?

[@elisabeth...]

Maybelline the Falsies Lash Lift has been the best mascara for my lashes, works even better than all the high end mascaras ive tried

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Ohh sounds nice! I'll look into it!

[@elisabeth...]

@@SwavyCurlyCourtney it has an hourglass wand and a much wetter formula than Lash Paradise so I don't get any clumping with it, just long separated lashes that appear fuller.

[@carmajo2500]

❤loved it. Great comparison video 👍😃

[@Star-dj1kw]

I’m guessing the reason that the ‘clean’ Covergirl mascara smeared more that the OG orange mascara was bc the clean version has argon oil, maybe too much oil.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Ah maybe!

[@MareKur]

I’m constantly on the hunt for the perfect mascara that lives up to the claims. I appreciate this video 👍

[@angelaarnburg9556]

Essence mascara comes in brown now I think

[@asha_vere]

Giiiiirl! I'm weird about even numbers too! If it's an odd number that's like 25 or something, that's fine. But if it's like 99, it bothers me 😂😂

[@wahyoutube8919]

So beautiful my new friend Watching from Indonesia 🇮🇩💞

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you!

[@wahyoutube8919]

@@SwavyCurlyCourtney 💞🙏

[@Star-dj1kw]

Maybelline are you listening?? please go cruelty free? ❤🐇❤️

[@Star-dj1kw]

Rabbit 🐇 pet lady here, gotta be cruelty free. That orange one by cheap Covergirl isn’t bad.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Totally get it!

[@kati30]

Please add persian subtitle for your videos 🙏☹️

[@FamilyMembersOnly]

Can you please make a video stating which mascara does not flake after a few hours? I've tried two of your mascaras and ended up looking like a racoon in the afternoon without knowing it. 😭

[@jordy1007x]

Try essence bye bye panda eyes or no more panda eyes (not sure which name but something panda eyes). I’ve always had an issue with flaking, but not with this one!

[@FamilyMembersOnly]

@@jordy1007x Thank you so much!!! I will definitely try it.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

I personally didn't have that issue with any of those. But that could vary based on the individual...

[@FamilyMembersOnly]

@@SwavyCurlyCourtney Ugh, it could be my allergies or weather here in Texas. Wind is not my friend. Thank you for replying!!!

[@lilwarrioraleena]

The Cover Girl Lash Blast Volume has been my tried a true for like 15+ years 🫶🏼

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

It's nice having one you can rely on! And for so long!