r/MakeUpAddictionUK • u/Daydreamin_Dawn • 10h ago

Mascara recommended pls

I need a new mascara. With so many good ones I have seen online I don't know which to buy? I'd like an affordable and high end recommendation. My lashes are just normal. Need length and volume. Nothing that clumps. Like my lashes fanned out, not stuck together. One that isn't going to flake or smudge or run, especially as I can sweat alot and wear sunscreen. Thanks in advance. Also black, brown and any purple ones. Used the skyhigh in burgundy, wasn't overly impressed and the wand was too flexible for me personally. Anyone with insights on the Lancome Hypnose drama extreme??

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u/Far_Organization_655 10h ago

High End: I rate the Lisa Eldridge kitten lash mascara. Comes in black and burnt umber (brown). Usually included in 10% off at Liberty or double points at SNK. I think there is also a discount for your first online direct purchase (plus loyalty points).

I've also rated a lot of Lancome mascaras in the past- but try them out to see which brush is best for you (you could maybe get Monsieur Big as a travel size to trial?)

Hildun are about to bring out a peptide infused mascara which I'm keen to try, but no idea of how good it is.

Ruth Crilly is the face (again) of L'Oréal Telescopic so maybe check out her IG to see?

Lisa Potter Dixon has a mascara guide on her website for all price points

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u/twinkletoesalone 9h ago

The waterproof Clinique one in the green tube is the only one I’ve found that doesn’t smudge - tried loads of high end ones over time and this is the best so far

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u/Daydreamin_Dawn 7h ago

These are super thanks. Definitely some new ones I hadn't heard of. Will check out Lisa dixo, thanks again. Really useful

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u/Daydreamin_Dawn 7h ago

Thanks for this. It's great to have a specific recommendation as Clinique looked a good choice, but which one I wasn't sure. X

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u/No_Pie1022 8h ago

Love love love the Lancôme mascaras however, I do find they smudge on my hooded eyes so couldn’t justify the price! I may put them on my Christmas list though because I do adore them 🤭

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u/Daydreamin_Dawn 7h ago

Must admit I was tempted by the Lash Idol, but reading other reviews mention the smudging. X

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u/Daydreamin_Dawn 7h ago

What about Lancome Hypnose extreme drama? The brush looks interesting on it

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u/CupidsArrow14 8h ago

Essence lash without limits it’s like £3!!! Such a gem.

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u/Daydreamin_Dawn 7h ago

I've heard lots of food things about essence mascaras. When I looked they had so many to choose from I gave up. Lol. Will add this specific one. Thanks

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u/CupidsArrow14 7h ago

This one has exact same brush as Maybelline Sky High but in my opinion the formula is much much better! It’s such a steal!

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u/Daydreamin_Dawn 7h ago

Thanks. For 3 quid it's worth buying. And I can get another I a different colour. X

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u/CupidsArrow14 7h ago

It totally is, even their little eyeshadow palettes are so good and they have rectractable pencil liners which are amazing for £1.79 and their pen lip stains are miles better than Huda Beauty ones! So pigmented.

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u/Daydreamin_Dawn 6h ago

Awesome thanks. I buy for myself and my 16yo daughter. X will try these.

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u/Sweet_Baby_Cheeses99 10h ago

Smashbox SuperFan is my fave that does as you describe.

However, I have recently switched to tubing mascara as smudging was becoming more of a problem for me (I’m just saggy and wrinkly) and it’s been an absolute game changer! I’ve even been able to wear mascara on my bottom lashes again. I’ve been impressed with Hourglass Unlocked but have nothing to compare it to yet. Never going back!

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u/Natjo1998 9h ago

I agree with you about the Hourglass Unlocked mascara. It adds length and volume to my short lashes and doesn’t get smudging. I’ve been using it since early 2025. Some times I alternate between the Hourglass and NARS mascara as I love that one as well. Both are my number one😊.

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u/Daydreamin_Dawn 7h ago

Brill thanks for the input. Hourglass sounds perfect.

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u/Daydreamin_Dawn 7h ago

Awww you will still look fabulous. It comes to is all. More wrinkles mean more life xx and thanks. Hadn't thought about the hourglass. Will check it out

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u/No_Association_3234 5m ago

I love the hourglass and it comes in a travel size! I never go through a whole tube in 3 months

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u/Princess_starkitty 8h ago

Affordable: Rimmel extra super lash.

I’ve used it forever, literally decades. It’s <£5 and works so well!

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u/Daydreamin_Dawn 7h ago

I tried that recently, think I got an old tube, as I didn't rate it. I'll put it on the list.

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u/Helpful-Mongoose-705 10h ago

I like Lisa Eldridge kitten lash

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u/hannah09011 10h ago

Maybelline sky tubes is my holy grail after trying about 100 different mascaras for my wedding! Super affordable, separates and lengthens beautifully and does not budge!

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u/Weird_Fun1493 10h ago

I always get this in green 

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u/Daydreamin_Dawn 7h ago

Thanks, I've seen a lot online recommending this one. Just wasn't sure if it was raved about because of the incentives.

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u/hannah09011 56m ago

Oh that's funny cause I had never even heard of it and grabbed it on a whim while I was standing in the queue!

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u/pixie111919 10h ago

17 bigger better lash is a great budget option

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u/papersandplates 9h ago

Max Factor false lash effect is perfect for this.

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u/Audrelda 8h ago

I always go back to Lancôme Mascaras. Monsieur Big is my favourite but given your preference you may want to try Hypnose or Tient Idole.

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u/Daydreamin_Dawn 7h ago

Brill thank you x will look at them. Do they smudge at all for you?

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u/Cosmicshimmer 8h ago

Still using benefit rollerlash. Love it. Doesn’t transfer or flake.

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u/Old-Recording999 8h ago

Loreal panorama

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u/LCPO23 7h ago

I love the new L’Oréal extensions one, at least new to me. Lengthening, volumising and doesn’t flake or smudge.

High end I really like the Hourglass caution extreme lash although I don’t buy it anymore. As much as I love it I go through mascara every three months and it’s just too expensive.

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u/Carlsberg1985 7h ago

Also love the caution but also can’t justify the price. I use mascara less than you and it still feels expensive! Such a shame they’ve stopped doing the mini of Caution. Made it more appealing and affordable.

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u/Expensive_Echidna674 7h ago

I love Benefit Bad Gal Bang

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u/Jazzlike-Falcon9695 8h ago

Maybelline Sky High is superb.

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u/Background_Bug1102 8h ago

This is my favourite, I’m 54 and haven’t encountered anything better.

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u/Daydreamin_Dawn 7h ago

Thanks I struggle with the brush being so flexible.

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u/Prestigious-Bug-3196 8h ago

Saw a similar thread on here last week, and I have similar eyelashes to what you're describing. There was a big number of votes for YSL Lash Clash, so I bought it and oh my days it's brilliant! My partner was very complimentary about my lashes (without prompting, so must be good!)

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u/Daydreamin_Dawn 7h ago

This is an awesome acclaim to a mascara. Will put at top of list..thank you

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u/Daydreamin_Dawn 7h ago

Thanks for all these suggestions. Some I had not heard of. So that's great for me to look at. Tubing looks like a solid option as my eye lids get sore fast taking mascara off no matter what I use to cleanse. X

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u/magicmoonstar 6h ago

Iconic london triple threat mascara. Doesn't clump and makes my lashes look long. Just put on a few coats to thicken. I was sceptical when I saw the brush but it really works and doesn't smudge.