Best Drugstore Mascara for Volume and Length

I recently posted a question on my Instagram account asking for recommendations for a good drugstore mascara that provides volume AND length. There was an overwhelming response in favor of a specific brand of mascaras! I’ve tried their eye liner before but not their mascaras so I decided to see what all the hype was about.

 

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My go to mascara has been Maybelline Falsies Flared for a long time and although I also like the It Cosmetics Superhero mascara I got in a recent Ipsy bag, I just wanted to try something new. Many mascaras claim to make your lashes super long and others promise dramatic volume. I was looking for a mascara that could give me both. You know, double the fun!

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In case you’re wondering what people suggested, here’s the list:

  • L’Oreal Voluminous Original
  • L’Oreal Voluminous Feline
  • Maybelline Falsies
  • Wet n Wild Mega Length
  • L’Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes
  • Rimmel Rocket Mascara
  • Max Factor False Lash Effect
  • L’Oreal Paris Lash Architect 4D
  • L’Oreal Butterfly
  • L’Oreal Voluminous with Primer

Reading all the responses, I was like dang L’Oreal must make bomb mascaras! So, since the Voluminous Original mascara and Voluminous Feline mascara were recommended most, I drove on over to Target (good excuse to go 😀) and picked up both of them!

L’Oreal Voluminous Original Mascara

There are quite a few versions of the L’Oreal Voluminous Mascaras available. For me, the options were a bit overwhelming so I’m glad knew what I was looking for. Many people recommended the good ole’ original formula and for $5.99 the price was right up my alley!

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The brush has a decent thickness and definitely does a good job of holding the formula within the bristles. It’s much like a traditional mascara brush. I tend to like these types of brushes best because they grab the lashes better, in my opinion.

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Someone on my IG told me that it will pick up more formula after a couple of uses and I found that she was right! After 2 or 3 uses, the brush picked up more formula which yielded better results. Not only did my lashes appear fuller but they definitely looked longer! One day someone actually asked if I was wearing false lashes! This is exactly how I felt…

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In the after picture you’ll definitely see the effect of this L’Oreal Voluminous mascara and I was pleased that 2 coats did the trick without clumping.

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L’Oreal Voluminous Original Before & After

 

L’Oreal Voluminous Feline Mascara

Next is one of the newest additions to L’Oreal’s Voluminous line. I love the packaging. It comes in a green and gold tube with a leopard print on the cap. They also have a Feline Noir mascara which has more black pigment in it (noir = black) for a darker look and that comes in a black and gold tube with the same animal print.

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I picked up the regular Voluminous Feline Mascara for $7.99, which is a couple dollars more that what I typically spend on my usual mascara but with all the recommendations, I was excited to try it anyway. The brush was different from the original Voluminous mascara. This one’s bristles are farther apart and it’s a bit thinner. I found that the flat side of the cap made the wand easier to hold when I was applying it. I’m a bit clumsy and sometimes I end up dropping the mascara so this was helpful to me….am I alone on this one? 👀 Lol!

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The results of the Voluminous Feline mascara was a bit different but I still liked it! It’s not as pigmented (hence the option to get the Feline Noir) but it did provide a bit of volume and definitely some length. At first I wasn’t happy about it not being very black but ultimately I think the benefit of that is that it gives more of a natural look. It made my lashes look like they were naturally that long because you don’t see as much of the formula on my lashes.

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L’Oreal Voluminous Feline – Before & After

I have been wearing both of these L’Oreal mascaras since I purchased them and I must say that I’m glad I put that question out there! I really like them. Out of the two, I’d say the Voluminous Original is my favorite because it clearly provides exactly what I was looking for: volume and length. But, as I mentioned before, the Voluminous Feline is great for a natural, long lash look.

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Being that there are so many other L’Oreal mascaras on the market, and quite a few of the others were recommended, I may try more of them in the future.

What’s your favorite drugstore mascara?

 

19 thoughts on “Best Drugstore Mascara for Volume and Length

    1. No problem Jennifer! Thanks for checking it out! We makeup junkies are always looking for the next great product lol!

    1. I’ve tried a couple of the Wet n Wild mascaras and they were just okay. It does the job for darker lashes but these ones are pretty good for a more noticeable effect.

    1. I’m glad you found it helpful Dani! Let me know how you like it when you try it! I know the struggle of spending all that $$ trying to find the holy grail product!

  1. That meme of yours cracked me up 😀
    And I totally agree with this review, I love my L’Oreal mascara — it never fails and its not so expensive.

    1. Lol that meme summed it up pretty well! I’m definitely going to be buying more L’Oreal mascaras from now on!

  2. Mother approved for sure, I need to try it out for $5.99. I need to do a before and after so I know if the mascara I use is giving me all it has to offer.

    I use the Maybelline Colossal Mascara.

  3. I have used L’Oreal mascara before and it is really good! I am actually in need of new mascara, so I am glad I came across your post! Great beauty tips!

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