Calling All Mascara Lovers
Mascara addict? Here's a round-up of my top 3 current favorites.
Someone once asked me if I was stranded on an island and could only bring one thing, what would it be? Immediately, with no hesitation, I said mascara. Now, you're probably thinking, "This girl is absolutely ridiculous. Normal people would say water or a knife or something practical."
You're right. I without-a-doubt agree with you. My answer was outlandish but 100 percent true. My love affair with mascara started at age three and has only grown - seeing as I always keep backups loaded in my makeup arsenal.
However, as I like to say, when in doubt mascara fixes everything. If you're anything like me, you go through mascara faster than a hot knife through butter.
In honor of this *slight* addiction, I've rounded up my current favorites, where to buy them, and cost. Let's go.
#1: L'Oreal VOLUMINOUS® Lash Paradise Mascara
Lately, I've been heavily indulging in peer reviews before purchasing a product - even if it's a $5 mascara because hello, I'm a frugal millennial who can't even afford to pay attention.
Anyways, I wanted to switch up my regular mascara without investing into a luxury brand (see reference about going through mascara quickly).
While scanning the drugstore section at Ulta, I found this gem: L'Oreal's VOLUMINOUS® Lash Paradise Mascara and quickly took to my phone for reviews. After being convinced, I'm so happy I gave it a chance. The feathery, sturdy, thick brush, the glide, the formula - it's all wonderful.
Whether you do one sweep or prefer to build like I do, this mascara is for you. I need volume and this definitely gives me it, plus tons of length!
I had no issues with flaking or clumping. It's a fantastic investment.
Cost: $7.39, Target
*pssst* Ulta typically sells L'Oreal mascaras for buy one, get one 50 percent off.
#2: Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara
Ok, so like I said, I don't typically go for the luxury mascara brands. This wasn't an exception... I walked into Ulta during their 21 Days of deals, and this so happened to be the deal. Tarte's Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara was on sale for $10! I had been wanting to try it, but couldn't justify the full price to simply test. I bought two (just in case I liked it), and let me tell you... I wish I bought more!
This mascara is worth every penny.
Great for building or just a few sweeps. I wasn't 100 percent sold on the brush at first, but now I'm used to it. The formula is great, doesn't get clumpy, and provides more volume than length, but it still gives you amazing length!
To top it off? The packaging is hella stylish AND they are vegan cruelty-free!
Cost: $23, Ulta
#3: L'Oreal Voluminous Butterfly Mascara
Y'all. This is my tried and true. I've used this specific formula for years. The brush is different than your typical mascara - it's one-sided and curved. Let me tell you, though... the length you get because of that specific brush is amazing.
It's a top choice of mine, especially after a couple of uses. No clumping, no flaking. The formula's pigment is intense, so if you're interested in deep color, I suggest the Blackest Black color option.
Cost: $8.99, Ulta (usually BOGO 50 percent OFF!)
About the Creator
Alex Crotts
You can find me obsessing over the atmosphere at a local coffee shop, snuggling my doggo more than she likes or writing down my thoughts that you probably don't care about.
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