What’s your go-to mascara right now? What does it do well?
MAC Plushlash is my usual, but I’ve been testing out Chanel Inimitable Intense a lot right now.
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Maybelline Falsies. I just love this stuff
I agree wholeheartedly
For some reason it doesn’t get great reviews on Makeupalley/Makeuptalk 
But I LOVE IT. It works amazingly for me and all my other mascaras are gathering dust lol
I agree! This has become one of my favorite mascaras right now. I’m actually doing a review of it this evening.
I agree, it makes my lashes look so much longer.
Maybelline Falsies has replaced Covergirl Marathon (discontinued). Falsies waterproof holds a curl and stays on all day and removes easily with makeup remover at night.
Chanel’s Inimitable in Noir. It lengthens, separates, and it’s good for your lashes with its vitamin complex!
I love Inimitable too! I wear it in brown, and I like that the result is natural yet it highlights the eyes.
ysl faux scils in noir radical
I love the Maybelline Volume express mascara! no flaking and it applys evenly without clumps! It’s amazing!
l’oréal voluminous! at first i wasn’t impressed by it. but the more i used it, the better my lashes looked.
I agree. I love L’Oreal Voluminous.
I love l’oreal voluminous. It seems to be the only mascara that actually grabs my lashes.
plushlash is my go-to as well! i also love tarte lights, camera, lashes and buxom mascara
Lancome hypnose its the best
yes!Hypnose is the best but so expensive… but when I was using this mascara I got many compliments at work. NO clumping , and adds volume.. so awesome.
Clinique’s Lash Doubling mascara. Ironically, it’s become my favorite after being ignored because it came from a GWP. It’s the only one that goes on well (read: without clumping), is buildable (again, without clumping!), and lengthens. It doesn’t volumize all that well, or noticeably, for me – however, that’s not something that I’m looking for (& I don’t believe it’s marketed to do so). I have relatively dense lashes, so I just want my mascara to make them “pop” more.
Plus, at ~$14, it won’t break the bank – and it’s not like drugstore mascaras are all that cheap either. I’d rather throw down the extra $6 and get something that actually works.
Lash doubling has been my favorite for a year. Soo underrated.
Dior Extase
Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill! I like my mascara a little less dry than this though, but I like the overall effect a lot.
Eyes to Kill is my favorite evening mascara. I’m not eyelash challenged to begin with, so when I put this on–whoa, baby! Long, longer, longest
. Armani’s E to K has become legend and with good reason.
My favorite day mascara is by Edward Bess. It gives length and curl without looking heavy or unnatural. Long, uplifted, perfectly separated lashes make my day.
Both mascaras are pricy, but when you find what works, it is so worth it.
Rimmel sexy curves. I think it gives me the look of false lashes.. I love love love it!
I used to constantly try different mascaras but I’ve stuck with sexy curves for over a year now.
Same here! Sexy Curves is my absolute favorite mascara and I’ve been using it on an almost daily basis for over a year! It makes my lashes look huge
Covergirl lashblast volume ..I have been using it almost everyday for almost a year ..love it
flirt curling mascara. it can curl your lashes without a lash curler! i’m unfortunately also trying to finish a tube of mac’s zoomblack. terrible.
MAC Dazzlelash , it ‘s the only one I ‘ve found that doesn ‘t clump as much as usual on me , including Plushlash & Zoomlash .
Rimmel Sexy Curves. Love the wand!
It used to be Benefit Bad Gal, but right now, my favorite is MAC Mascara X. LOVE it!
Revlon 3D Extreme or Givenchy Phenomenon Eyes
covergirl lashblast length for long but natural lashes and mac’s haute and naught lash (pink wand) for a little bit more drama:D
im for mac plushlush too, it is my all time favorite mascara.
Bobbi Brown No Smudge Mascara
Stays put all day and keeps the lashes up 
I’ve been using Diorshow a lot lately.
Mac plushlash is my all time favorite!
I like Falsies, but I also love Rimmel Glam Eyes. I wanna upgrade to Dior or MAC, but I have to have a excellent review before I spend $20+ on mascara.
CoverGirl Lash Blast waterproof
Blinc Inc’s Kiss Me Mascara. It’s the tubing kind. Tubing ones are the oily ones that do not give my oily face raccoon eyes. The L’Oreal Double Extends are too clumpy.
Maybelline Colossal Volum’ Express. I’m tempted to give The Falsies when/if it ever becomes available here in Australia.
I agree
i love this mascara, too 
Lately, Full ‘n Soft. But there are a few others I’ve been wanting to try.
used to be Max Factor 2000 Calorie. It was pure love, but then they had to go pull the plug on that brand. So now it’s Majolica Majorca Lash Expander Frame Plus
I love Max Factor mascara! I used their waterproof lash perfection and it was great. Now I use Dior Iconic
maybelline colossal waterproof, it makes my lashes so intense with NO clumping or flaking
I’ll second that. (but i scrape/tissue off the excess with all mascaras before applying.)
covergirl lashblast
Lancome Definicils <3
lovin my Maybelline Full n Soft
I can’t believe there are no Estee Lauder mascara lovers on this list! Estee Lauder Sumptuous is hands down the best volumizing formula, and More Than Mascara is fab for everyday natural looking lashes. Also the Lauder primer is amazing! The only downside is they all cost over $20
Covergirl LashBlast volume! It used to be Benefit’s BadGal Lash, but LashBlast winds by a landslide.
lash blast
it fluctuates between rimmel’s maxx volume (pink tube) and loreal’s telescopic (carbon black). rimmel’s gives me great defined volume and the telescopic gives me insanely long, dark lashes. LOVE IT!
Always Maybelline Full & Soft! Makes my eyelashes look longer, fuller, and thicker while still looking completely natural. Its my Holy Grail mascara.
Covergirl Lash Blast Volume! It gives both volume and length and stays on all day without smudging!
Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash, for me it’s not really fantastic… I prefer Phenomen’Eyes from Givenchy but by the way I have to use that one
I’m loving my Diorshow Blackout!
Maybelline’s Colossal mascara; makes my lashes look super long, it’s almost as if it’s a tube of false lashes. And Australis’ Mega Lash.
Maybelline Great Lash!!! LOVE IT!!! makes my lashes look like i’m having fals ones
Diorshow Blackout. It’s the Ultimate in DRAMA!
MAC Haute and Naughty, the Haute side! Love it!
Lancôme Virtuôse Mascara!
MY HG Mascara!!!
ysl faux clis and rimmel sexy curves. does plushlash smudges easily? i’m trying to look for a mascara that doesn’t smudge after the long hours. thank you.
I work ten hour days, so I easily wear my mascara 13 to 15 hours daily before I wash my face. Plush lash has never smudged on me, nor has it ever flaked off.
I use the Maybelline Magnum even though it makes my eyes look clumpy… Don’t ask why…
Mascaras were a trouble for me for a long time. Even waterproof ones gave me racoon eyes. But not anymore! The Estee Lauder Turbolash is amazing. I never thought I would splurge on mascara, but for me, that one is totally worth it. Their Sumptuous Mascara is also amazing!
MUFE Smoky Lash
Was using Chanel Inimitable but now using the new formula – Inimitable Intense and so far I love it!
2 faced lash injection
Maybelline Collosal for everyday natural look
Lancome Hypnose for more made up everyday look
MUFE Smokey Lash for nights out <—amazing but so hard to get off
I am in love with Maybellines XXL Pro Volume mascara! I’ve been using it for about 6 months and i love it!
YSL Faux Cils.. the best one
I totally agree. When I use it with my lancome primer, my lashes are so intense. Both of them were $80 plus together but I have never regretted it. I use my less expensive Mac zoomlash for everyday wear. I dont know why it has not been mentioned but its a great one as well.
I love MAC Plushlash and Lash Injection of Too Faced
Sephora’s lash plumping mascara is my new fav!!!!
My two favorite mascaras right now are Maybelline Stilletto and Maybelline Falsies
Loreal Voluminous mascara is my HG, actually!
L’Oreal Voluminous Waterproof – my HG – for defined, voluminous lashes and no smudging in this hot summer!
Clinique Lash Doubling! Undeniably the best mascara I have used in my entire life. I could rave and rave about it and will forever repurchase it unless I find something better (which I don’t think will be happening).
I just finished a tube…first time thats ever happened. Definitely need to get back by the Clinique counter to get some more.
l’oréal voluminous
Maybelline “falsies”
Collistar infinito. I love it, espesially in blue
MUFE’s Aqua Smoky Lash
MAC Plushlash
MAC Zoomlash, but I really like Loreal Telescopic!
DiorShow Iconic (Dior)
This mascara is sooo under-rated. MY HG and I have thin blond lashes, this stuff is amazing! Lasts forever, no clumping, doesn’t smudge, plumps and lengthens, couldn’t ask for more!
i love covergirl’s lash blast!
Diorshow blackout
I’ve been alternating between 3 depending on what type of look I want.
For dramatic: Too Faced Lash Injection in black
For everyday wear: Buxom in black
For natural: Clinique High Lengths in black-brown
Plushlash..but I also really like zoomlash for a completely different lash effect
The original Covergirl Lashblast
My go to is Buxom Lash by Bare Escentuals. Love it!
MAC prolash for day and studio fix for night – ultra glossy and defined lashes in an instant!
Opulash.
I definitely agree! Opulash is my HG!
lancome l’extreme ( my go-to mascara for years now)
L’oreal Voluminous
Covergirl LashExact. Doesn’t clump and does a great job at separating my voluminous lashes
Maybelline Full & Soft! I’ve tried higher-end mascaras and other drug store options, but nothing has ever topped Full & Soft for me in the last 10 years or so. My lashes are long and straight and I wear contacts, so I like the lightweight, non-clumping formula. I do wish it held curl better though!
Maybelline Full and Soft is my total HG!!! The only way I’ll stray is if I have a big evening out..then it’s L’oreal Voluminous
Diorshow Blackout Waterproof. My HG mascara
MAC haute & naughty
Maybelline Full n Soft waterproof
YES!!! this is my go to! It hold the curl well also..
I confess that it is Clinique High Impact in Brown/Black (or Black/Brown, whatever they call it!). I know a lot of people don’t like it, but I find it perfect for weekdays (AKA workdays!).
I’ve been using Inimitable Intense as well. I’ll be going back to my all time favorite original Inimitable when this tube is finished because the formula just seems so clumpy.
majorlica majorca is the best
last all day and doesn’t smudge
Makeup Forever Smokey Lash. Great mascara! Totally worth $22!
MUFE Smoky Lash
MAC Plushlash!
A blogger sent me a lovely gift of deluxe samples and I discovered my new favorite mascara – Trish McEvoy. I will have to go and purchase a full size tube of it. It applies like a dream and comes off so easily with my Purity cleanser. It just comes off in fiberous clumps which scared me at first but I’m use to it now =)
L’oreal Telescopic, it’s a great drugstore option!
Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes! I’ve basically ditched my eyelash curler because of this.
l’oréal voluminous. (I’m going to try to only buy this mascara, but i know that I’ll want a different one soon!)
CoverGirl’s Lashblast Volumizing…love it been on it for about 8 months! =) I have naturally curly lashes so I just need something to make em look thicker and fuller!!!
right now I’m using for everyday prestige’s my longest lashes
Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Mascara
I would marry my Buxom mascara if I could. Freaking AWESOME results, easy to apply, excellent wear…. I always look like I’m wearing natural falsies now!
My go-to mascara right now is Too Faced Lashgasm and bareMinerals Flawless Definition mascara!
I love Bare Minerals Flawless Definition too! And I am picky about mascara. I’ve tried a ton of different ones and I think this may be my personal favorite!
Right now I’m using Lash Blast Fusion and I like it pretty well. I tried out Falsies but I have a major issue with it flaking and irritating my eyes
I had a mascara conversation with a couple of co-workers this morning and they had the same problem with it. I use Rimmel Sexy Curves at times as well.
Eyeko Magic Mascara. Gives my eyelashes much needed volume and length and doesn’t smudge. I can have it on for nearly an entire day with no problem. It also holds curls well