Makeup artists and beauty editors on their fave drugstore mascaras

When you're looking for a new budget mascara, you really want to know what someone like a makeup artist or beauty editor thinks. Chances are, they’ve tried every one under the sun and can tell you which worked best.
Christmas has come early this year beauties, because a bunch of makeup artists and editors have told Allure what their go-to drugstore mascaras are. And they're ALL under $25!
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Check out their top budget-friendly picks (plus our makeup editor's) here...
Rimmel London Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara ($17.95)

Celebrity makeup artist, Molly R. Stern swears by this drugstore mascara. “The Rimmel London Lash Accelerator Mascara never lets me down,” Molly says. “I love the synthetic brush and how it paints every lash. And the wear is awesome, too. It comes in black and extra black, so it's great for a clean or smoky eye look."
COVERGIRL LashBlast Volume Blasting Mascara ($18.95)

This mascara is Allure beauty editor, Lexi Novak’s favourite. “I’ve loved the COVERGIRL LashBlast Volume Mascara since it launched because it’s always reliable for easy, clump-free volume,” Lexi says. “I don’t have to wiggle it a certain way or wait until it dires out just enough for it to be perfect – it’s good from first swipe to last.”
essence i love extreme crazy volume mascara ($5.75)

Allure digital editor, Elizabeth Denton recommends this mascara. "The essence i love extreme crazy volume mascara makes my eyelashes huge and somehow lasts most of the day without flaking off,” she says.
Revlon Ultimate All-In-One Mascara ($23.95)

Celebrity makeup artist, Vincent Oquendo loves the Revlon All-In-One Mascara. "I love this mascara because it creates feathered, never clumpy lashes. It's also buildable, so you can go lighter or fuller depending on your mood,” he says.
Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Mascara ($21.95)

This is my go-to drugstore mascara because it takes my lashes to unbelievable lengths and never clumps. It is also Allure digital wellness editor, Hayley MacMillen’s favourite. "I've tried a handful of expensive mascaras, but I always come back to Maybelline New York Lash Sensational, “ Hayley says. “The wand seems to have more bristles than average, and its curved shape pushes my lashes up and out for a fan effect. It looks polished even when I apply it on the train."
essence lash princess false lash effect mascara ($6.75)

This mascara is beautyheaven makeup editor Sophie's budget pick. "My favourite mascara under $25 is the essence lash princess false lash effect mascara," bh's Sophie says. "It's only $7 and it performs just as well as many high end mascaras that I've tried!"
Have you tried any of these mascaras? What is your favourite budget mascara?
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Must remember to review them on BH soon.
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I read an article recently about this mascara and the way it makes your lashed longer and I was staightway convinced to buy it.
So glad I did!
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I've previously used budget friendly Almay mascara which was so so.
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Baby Soft Skin
This product exceeded my expectations massively. The texture of the product is really nice light and no smell whatsoever.
Not worth it
I got this in a Christmas kit in the shade Lean in. I’m not sure if the problem is the shade or the gloss itself but I don’t think it’s a product to use on its own.
Super glittery and not very lasting
I got this product in the shade 872 Glit/Doré. I find that the colour looks nice on first application but as soon as you blend it it fades and you’re just left with a bunch of glitter in your eye.
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