Drugstore mascaras are often the best place to experiment. Many are well rated, easy to find and cost a fraction of prestige brands.
Pick one volumizing and one lengthening formula and compare them over a week of wear. Keep the one that gives you the look you want without clumping or flaking.
Our picks
Covergirl
Lash Blast Volume Mascara
A classic drugstore volumizing mascara in Very Black.
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Lash Princess False Lash Waterproof Mascara
A vegan, cruelty-free waterproof mascara for length and volume at a very low price.
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Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara
A washable, buildable mascara for long, defined, multiplied-looking lashes.
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