Best Drugstore Mascaras Recommended By The Editorial Staff
                     Best Drugstore Mascaras 
Recommended By The Editorial Staff
We certainly don't shy away from high-end beauty products, but true makeup lovers know that the 
best pharmaceutical mascaras are the big hits when it comes to affordable beauty products. Our 
editorial team tested drugstore mascaras—including decades-old icons, viral TikTok discoveries, 
and popular new launches—to find the most impressive contenders for length, volume, color, 
staying power, and lash lift.
The best mascaras instantly lengthen, define and add drama to eyes, but not all mascaras are 
created equal. Best Drugstore Mascaras Recommended By The Editorial Staff The quality of 
mascaras varies regardless of price, and in most cases, you don't need to spend $30 on a luxury 
mascara to get amazing results. The best drugstore mascaras, which start at $4 and cost around 
$13, include cutting-edge formulas to lengthen and enhance lashes, as well as wands ranging from 
fluffy brushes to fine silicone bristles. In addition to the lower starting price, a good drugstore 
mascara is an affordable option for year-round touch-ups, as the American Academy of 
Ophthalmology recommends changing your eye makeup every three months. If you don't use the 
tube at the right time, you won't waste as much money as you would spend on a prestige mascara.
Here's what you need to do Get what you want pay when you buy the makeup, both in terms of 
ingredients, pigmentation, formulation and choice of preferences. However, the mascara is an 
anomaly. A variety of different eyelash effects are available on drugstore shelves, including eyelash 
extension, curling, volumizing, and waterproofing formulas, as well as many types of wands and a 
variety of color options. There are also drugstore mascaras designed specifically for sensitive eyes, 
with ultra-pure, vegan, and cruelty-free ingredient lists.
Best overall: L'Oréal voluminous mascara
For five of the makeup artists we spoke to, L'Oréal's Voluminous Mascara is the top pick, taking first 
place. “I've been using this mascara forever and it's a staple in my makeup bag,” says celebrity makeup 
artist Gita Bass. "It's super black and provides incredible volume and support without causing buildup 
or flaking."
Pros: Does not clump, repels dirt, and can build up
Key ingredients: Panthenol, Ceramide-R
For those: Those looking for a delicate, non-abrasive formula that adds length, depth and volume to 
lashes
Best volumizer: CoverGirl Lash Blast Volumizing Mascara
For stronger, fuller, more intense lashes, CoverGirl Lash Blast is another tried-and-true product . 
becomes. “I love the creamy texture, which instantly adds volume and length in one stroke and is easy 
to apply for an even more dramatic effect,” says French makeup artist Cédric Jolivet. “I think the 
silicone brush [makes] it easier to pull the lashes out from the root and works really well on short 
lashes!”
Pros: Adds volume, doesn't flake or flake
Key Ingredients: N/A
For whom: Anyone who wants maximum volume from the first step.
Best lengthening: Maybelline Lash Mascara Sensational Sky High
This is by far one of the best mascaras on the market and relatively newer too,” says Colby Smith 
of the Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Eyelash Mascara. “I like that it's super black,” he 
continues. “A few swipes and you'll have really long, full lashes. It feels like a high quality mascara 
without the messBank.
Advantages: light, does not stain, does not come off
Key ingredients: bamboo extract
Who it's for: Anyone who wants amazing length from root to tip in a variety of colors
TikTok Favorite: L'Oréal Carbon Black Telescoping Mascara
For soft, supple lashes, there's nothing better than L'Oréal's telescopic mascara, says Scott "It's 
very versatile because it adds length in just one layer and the applicator makes it easy to 
separate the lashes." eyelash. and the formula adapts well to the volume."
Benefits: lengthens, does not create lumps, tested against allergies
Key ingredients: N /A
Who it's for: Anyone who wants an eyelash comb, it really separates the lashes
Best cleanser: Honest Beauty 2 -in-1 Extreme Length Mascara + Lash Primer
The appeal of Honest Beauty mascara goes far beyond its sheer composition. The EWG-approved formula is 
enriched with jojoba esters to strengthen the lashes and improve the longevity of your mascara. The double-
sided tube features a mascara wand on one side and an eyelash primer on the other to lengthen each lash 
for hours 
Advantages: lengthens, lifts, cleanses Ingredients
Key ingredients: jojoba ester
For whom: Anyone If I need it, I want a clean mask that lasts all day day, no matter the occasion.
Best skin care: Neutrogena Healthy Volume Mask
At Matin we rely on Neutrogena Healthy Volume mascara with its nourishing ingredients and 
intense black pigment. “It's a true volumizing mascara that doesn't dry out your lashes,” she 
says of the formula infused with vitamin E-rich olive oil and protective weet almonds. "It stays 
flexible and doesn't flake throughout the day." “He has a huge brush!” adds Matin. Much 
better for covering every little lash.
Advantages: greater volume, huge brush, hydration
Key ingredients: olive oil, almonds sweets 
For whom: Anyone who wants to hydrate and strengthen their lashes.
Best washable: Maybelline Great Lash Washing Mascara 
Why we love it: Maybelline's nostalgic Great Lash Mascara remains a drugstore staple: a formula 
that thickens and conditions lashes at the same time. It's the easiest mascara if you want to 
quickly coat your lashes or keep a bottle in your makeup bag.
Benefits: Thickening and conditioning. , Volumizer
Key Ingredients: N/A
For whom: Anyone who wants thicker lashes.
Best thickener : L'Oréal Lash Paradise Mascara Oréal
It is known to lengthen and separate lashes in just one coat. Even better, the brand's new 
formula contains floral oil for softer, thicker lashes.
Advantages: voluminous, nourishing and allergy tested
Key ingredients: flower oil
For whom: those who want a soft and light look.