It might sound stuck up, but it's rare that I find a drugstore makeup product that really makes me smitten. But then I discovered this affordable mascara by Catrice. The packaging promises to deliver extreme volume — and volume it delivers. With a single coat you'll say hello to gorgeously dramatic lashes that almost look fake. As much as I love this curling and volumizing mascara, I do experience a bit of flaking towards the end of the day (For you, it might be different) — but it's nothing I can't fix with a quick swipe and concealer touch-up.
Best Volumizing Mascara No. 9: Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir Major Volume Mascara, $26
Marky Mark caught my heart in his Calvin Klein ads and Marc Jacobs caught my lashes with their highly regarded mascara. After hearing endless chatter about this lash-enhancing volume mascara (1800% more volume!), I finally caved and gave it a go. Sure enough, my pale, Irish lashes looked immediately intensified. Unlike some of my favorite volumizing mascaras (patience my dear, they're just ahead), this falsies-effect mascara does need an extra coat or two for maximum results.
Best Volumizing Mascara No. 8: Lancome Monsieur Big, $25
Just like the big, bright, flirtatious letters on this tube of mega-volumizing mascara, this formula delivers sexy, look-at-me lashes. One stroke and you'll fall in love with this ultra-creamy, easy-to-apply mascara. The extra-fat brush can be a little tricky to maneuver, especially if you have hooded lids, but the payoff is so worth it.
Cute packaging? Check. Proven claims? Check. Dark, doll-like results? Check. And for those reasons, this mascara has become one of my main baes when it comes to perking up my lashes. Unlike some of my higher-tiered players, I let my Benefit sit on the bench waiting for the perfect opportunity to shine. Think: Any time I'm trying to achieve voluminous, dark lashes that somehow still look pretty natural and not caked on. It's certainly a feat and I'm happy to benefit from Benefit.
The first thing that will catch your eye about this mascara is the childlike packaging that screams Polly Pockets. But then, when you unscrew the tube and apply your first coat, your adult senses kick in and you literally sit stunned wondering how such an affordable product can create such luxurious lashes. Well, the answer is unbeknownst to me. But hey, ignorance is bliss and many days, my bliss comes straight from this pretty little tube.
