Hi Everyone!
Today, I’m reviewing mascara! Find out which ones I love, like and wouldn’t repurchase.
Check out my other Hits & Misses posts!
MAKEUP || Primers | Foundations | Powders | Concealers | Brows
SKINCARE || Eye Creams
BRANDS || Bobbi Brown | Burt’s Bees | L’Oréal | Maybelline | Nude by Nature | NYX | TULA | Volition Beauty
Before you read this post, please remember that we all have difference preferences and skin types. These are MY hits, misses and likes. You might love something I don’t like or dislike something I love.
HITS
Buxom Lash Mascara – I really loved this mascara when I tried it and seeing the cost per ounce, it’s actually a better price than other high end ones.
Hourglass Caution Extreme Lash Mascara – This is an expensive one, but I bought one of those Sephora Favorites kits and redeemed a full size tube of this mascara. The mini size had such a short wand, so I look forward to using the full size wand.
L’Oréal Voluminous Original Mascara – This was one of the first drugstore mascaras I tried. I know the first mascara for everyone would probably be the Maybelline Great Lash Mascara, but I skipped straight to trying this one. It’s still one of my faves.
Benefit Roller Lash Curling & Lifting Mascara – Here’s another mascara that I tried a mini of, but the curve of the wand made it easy for me to apply to my lashes. I would purchase the full size of this one.
Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Mascara – I really loved the wand of this mascara and it separated my lashes nicely for a natural look (but with an extra oomph). However, this is the most expensive mascara on this list (cost per ounce).
Essence Volume Stylist 18 hr Lash Extension Mascara – I tried this one out because Tati recommended it. If Tati, someone who tries out tons of mascaras, likes this then you know it’s a pretty good one.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Full Fan Effect Mascara (read my review) – This is a great mascara that lifts the lashes. I tried the washable one, but I’m sure the waterproof one would be even better.
Revlon Mega Multiplier Mascara (read my review) – I know there are probably better fiber mascaras out there, but this is one that I’ve tried and enjoyed. It easily washes off with warm water.
LIKES
Maybelline Volum’ Express The Falsies Mascara – I tried this mascara before I started reviewing products. From what I remember, this was a great mascara. I’d have to try it again to see if it would get bumped up to my HITS list.
Maybelline Total Temptation Mascara – Maybelline mascaras are some of my faves. This one isn’t my fave out of the ones I’ve tried, but it’s still a good mascara.
L’Oréal Telescopic Intense Lash Length Original Mascara – My friend recommended the telescopic mascara, but I bought the wrong one. I think she likes the black one and I bought the gold tube. This one has a nice, thin wand that’s great for bottom lashes.
Essence The False Lashes Mascara (read my review) – This mascara is not my favourite. While I rated it 3.5/5 in my review, I probably wouldn’t purchase it again. Even at its low price.
Essence Get BIG! Triple Black Lashes Mascara (read my review) – This brush is too fat for my lashes.
Covergirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara (read my review) – While I liked this mascara, I would prefer if the wand was a bit more tapered. It’s quite a fat wand and my lashes aren’t that long.
Clinique High Impact Mascara – I think this was one of the first mascaras I tried. My mom used to buy mostly Clinique makeup and she would buy the makeup during the bonus makeup bag at Hudson’s Bay. The ones that come with eyeshadow, lipstick, perfume and mascara.
Tarte Amazonian Clay Smart Gifted Mascara (read my review) – This is a great mascara for a natural look.
Tarte Lights Camera Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara – I liked this mascara, but I probably wouldn’t buy the full size. There are ones I prefer more.
Maybelline Great Lash Waterproof Mascara – The makeup artist for my sister’s wedding used this one. If a makeup artist uses this, then you know it’s a good one.
Benefit They’re Real! Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara – Benefit mascaras and brow products are some of the best. I enjoyed this mascara and would get it again.
Benefit BADgal BANG! Volumizing Mascara – I’d say this one is my least fave of the Benefit mascaras, but it’s still a good mascara.
Urban Decay Perversion Mascara – This makes your lashes look darker and not clumpy at all. This is one of the few mascaras where I’ve tried a mini that has a fairly long wand.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Mascara – I was excited to try this one because I know a few people who really like it. It wasn’t anything special for me. I’d rather buy a drugstore one that I like more.
Bourjois Twist Up The Volume Mascara (read my review) – This one is cool because you can get two different looks by twisting the brush. It’s not my favourite though.
MISSES
L’Oréal Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara (read my review) – I know this is going to be an unpopular opinion, but I don’t like the shape of the wand. I need a cone-shaped/smaller wand because I don’t have long lashes.
Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara (read my review) – This mascara dries out too quickly (the tubes I’ve tried at least) and I don’t like the shape of the wand.Covergirl Total Tease Mascara (read my review) – While I did like this mascara, I didn’t like the tip of the wand.
Burt’s Bees Nourishing Mascara – I didn’t love the smell of this one (not that it really makes a difference because you can’t smell it on your eyes). The brush was quite hard and there are better mascaras for a similar price.
| Product | Price in CAD | Size (oz) | Cost per ounce |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essence Get BIG! Lashes Triple Black | 3.99 | 0.41 | 9.73 |
| Essence Volume Stylist 18hr Lash Extension | 4.99 | 0.4 | 12.5 |
| Covergirl Lash Blast | 9.99 | 0.44 | 22.7 |
| Maybelline Volum’ Express The Falsies | 9.49 | 0.31 | 30.6 |
| Maybelline Lash Sensational Full Fan Effect | 10.49 | 0.32 | 32.8 |
| L’Oréal Voluminous Original | 10.49 | 0.28 | 37.5 |
| Revlon Mega Multiplier | 10.99 | 0.28 | 39.3 |
| Burt’s Bees Nourishing | 15.99 | 0.4 | 40 |
| Maybelline Total Temptation | 11.49 | 0.27 | 42.6 |
| L’Oréal Voluminous Lash Paradise | 14.49 | 0.28 | 51.8 |
| L’Oréal Telescopic Intense Lash Length Original | 13.99 | 0.27 | 51.8 |
| Buxom Lash Volumizing | 28 | 0.37 | 75 |
| Urban Decay Perversion | 32 | 0.4 | 80 |
| Bourjois Twist Up The Volume | 23 | 0.27 | 92.9 |
| Clinique High Impact | 26 | 0.28 | 92.9 |
| Hourglass Caution Extreme (mini) | 18.5 | 0.19 | 97.4 |
| Lancôme Monsieur Big | 33 | 0.33 | 100 |
| Tarte Gifted Amazonian Clay (mini) | 16 | 0.16 | 100 |
| Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 (mini) | 16 | 0.16 | 100 |
| Too Faced Better Than Sex (mini) | 17 | 0.17 | 100 |
| Hourglass Caution Extreme | 36 | 0.33 | 109 |
| Benefit BADgal BANG! | 33 | 0.3 | 110 |
| Benefit Roller Lash | 33 | 0.3 | 110 |
| Benefit They’re Real! | 33 | 0.3 | 110 |
| Too Faced Better Than Sex | 32 | 0.27 | 118.5 |
| Benefit BADgal BANG! (mini) | 17 | 0.14 | 121.4 |
| Benefit Roller Lash (mini) | 17 | 0.14 | 121.4 |
| Benefit They’re Real! (mini) | 17 | 0.14 | 121.4 |
| Tarte Gifted Amazonian Clay | 30 | 0.24 | 125 |
| Lancôme Monsieur Big (mini) | 17 | 0.13 | 130 |
| Urban Decay Perversion (mini) | 18 | 0.13 | 138 |
| Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye | 41 | 0.2 | 205 |
What are your favourite mascaras?
Love,
