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Our beauty team’s tried-and-tested round-up of the best high street mascaras
Best... budget
Barry M Cosmetics Showgirl Volume Mascara, £4.99, Boots
Good quality mascaras don’t need to cost the earth, and this one for under £5 lengthens, defines and adds drama to each hair to give you the ultimate doe-eye look. The curved spiral wand is designed to enhance and magnify the shape and dimension of your lashes, too.
Best for... lengthening
L’Oréal Volume Million Lashes, £11.99, Superdrug
Infused with precious oils that coat hairs from root to tip, this mascara produces fanned-out lashes. Adding volume, length, width and never clumping or smudging, this product gives you the ultimate day-to-night flutter.
Best for...false lash effect
Max Factor False Lash Effect Mascara in Raven Black, £12.99, Boots
Looking to switch from false lashes to natural but don’t want to compromise on the look? You’ll love this false-lash effect mascara. The thick brush grabs every hair, curving them upwards while adding volume and drama in equal measure.
Best... jet black
Revolution Big Lash Reloaded Mascara, £4.99, Boots
This intense jet-black pigment is ideal for those with light-coloured, natural lashes. Featuring a wide-angled brush, designed to give every lash some oomph, it lengthens even the shortest hairs. It’s also fast-drying, vegan and cruelty-free.
Best...overall
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara, £11.99, Boots
A crowd-pleaser for a reason, it went viral on social media and is one of the best-selling mascaras on the market. Suitable for sensitive eyes and contact-lens wearers, the flexible brush bends to volumise and lengthen your lashes. J
