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The Best Lengthening Mascara Found at Drugstore

Hello all- a good mascara is like a good pair of shoes- it’s important– dont’cha agree? No matter what other makeup I am wearing, even if none, I always feel more confident if I’m wearing mascara. I’ll leave home without any makeup on my face, but I always have something on my eyelashes. Remember this post when I forgot it? Yea…that was a BAD confidence night.

If you’re like me and LURVE mascara, then you probably hate spending 25-45 dollars on a decent tube, 98% of my makeup is MAC or some other fancy schmancy brand, but the one thing I always go to the drugstore makeup aisle for is the best lengthening mascara.

While I have been using the same brand for over two years now, I wanted to try some of the other lengthening mascaras out there.

The Best Lengthening Mascara Found at Drugstore by NC blogger Amy of Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins
Here I only have eyeshadow and liner on, no mascara.

#1. L’Oreal Voluminous False Fiber lashes. Overall, I liked the product, but didn’t feel it really lived up to the “false lashes” look claim. CVS: $9.49

The Best Lengthening Mascara Found at Drugstore by NC blogger Amy of Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins

#2. Rimmel Lash Accelerator. I wasn’t impressed with the lengthening on this one. Yes, it separated very nicely, but overall, I didn’t think it added the thickness and length I was looking for. CVS: $9.99

The Best Lengthening Mascara Found at Drugstore by NC blogger Amy of Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins

#3. Revlon Grow Luscious Plumping. I think Revlon should stick to making great lipstick. I wasn’t impressed with the over sized brush. I felt like I made more of a mess than anything and I had to work pretty hard to not clump the mascara. $8.99

The Best Lengthening Mascara Found at Drugstore by NC blogger Amy of Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins

#4. L’Oreal Telescopic Mascara. This has been my go-to and the best lengthening mascara for years now. I love its clean brush and the way it not only thickens, elongates and darkens. Of course, at $10.49 it’s the most expensive of the four, but I truly think it’s worth that and more. I thought this way by far the best of the four and I will continue to buy it until proven otherwise. My lashes literally almost touch my eyelids when I wear it.

The Best Lengthening Mascara Found at Drugstore by NC blogger Amy of Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins

Do you use a lash lengthening mascara? Which one? Which of the above do you think is the best lengthening mascara?

Comments

  6. AvatarNatalie Hodak says

    i feel as strongly as you do about mascara, it's the one thing i HAVE to put on when i leave the house, and recently, i've been using the l'oreal false fiber lashes, but after this review, i think i'm going to give the telescopic a shot!

    -natalie-
    thesecondbestblog.com

  7. AvatarAlyssa Longobucco says

    I've been wanting to try the L'Oreal mascara! I usually stick to a drug store version, too…unless I find a slightly more expensive one that really blows me away. Can we just talk about what amazing lashes you have in general?!

    Alyssa
    The Glossy Life

  13. Avatarshopandtwirl.com says

    I actually prefer the look of the false fiber lashes on you! Thanks for the reviews though, I am obsessed with mascara and constantly trying new ones! I'm a total sucker for the expensive brands (hello Dior!), but I think that Maybelline is killing it lately in terms of mascara…I've tried almost every kind they have out right now and loved them all.

  18. AvatarMorgan Liti says

    I've never tried a lengthening mascara, I typically use Benefit's Bad Gal Lash (just always loved it!) and since my eyelashes are naturally VERY curly (obvi), the lengthening has always made me a little nervous since they almost hit my eyelids anyway. This is definitely making me want to try the L'Oreal though – looks amazing on you!

    xo
    See Mo Go.

  23. AvatarRebecca S. says

    Where has your blog been all my life?! I love this review, the telescopic mascara definitely looks the best.I'm loving all of your posts! New follower.
    Rebecca

  26. AvatarJill J @ Classy with a Kick says

    I use Lancome Hypnose and YSL Faux Cils. They are more thickening, though. I really like Maybelline Lash Discovery for lengthening. I feel like it really captures every lash and makes them LOOONG! 🙂 I am getting lash extensions today so I am hoping I won't have to wear mascara for a while!

    Jill
    Classy with a Kick

  27. AvatarRachel Lynne says

    Right now I'm using the Falsies, but I have used Telescopic in the past and love it too! My absolute favorite mascara ever was discontinued. It was the worst… ever 🙁

  29. Avatarvogueandheels says

    I love this post, very informational especially with the pictures you show. I usually use L'Oreal and it works okay on me.

    -Vogue&Heels
    vogueandheels.wordpress.com

  35. AvatarJennifer Fabulous says

    The fourth mascara definitely looked the best! Sometimes you do have to pay a tad more for good quality.

    Believe it or not, I've only worn mascara three times in my life. My eye lashes are so long, it's hard to wear it.