7 budget mascaras people swear are better than high-end versions
Inexpensive Mascara Brands People Love
You don't need to spend a fortune on mascara. While high-end mascara can easily set you back more than £25 today, we found 7 mascaras that users absolutely love—they're all rated at least 4 out of 5 stars—and they all still cost less than £10.
| Brand | Mascara | Online Price |
|---|---|---|
| ESSENCE | Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara | £3.50 |
| TECHNIC | Mega Lash Volumising Waterproof Mascara | £3.75 |
| W7 | Big Lash Mascara | £4.00 |
| RIMMEL | Extra Super Lash Mascara | £4.99 |
| MAYBELLINE | Great Lash Mascara | £7.49 |
| REVLON | Volumazing Mascara | £8.99 |
| MAYBELLINE | Lash Sensational Waterproof Mascara | £9.99 |
Tip for Saving Money on High-End Mascara
A few premium brands offer smaller "travel" versions of their mascara, which can be a brilliant way to make high-end makeup more affordable. Few women will actually finish an entire full-size tube of mascara before it dries out or expires in three months, so a smaller tube means less waste when it's time to swap mascaras.
For example, the wildly popular Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara comes in a 4.8 ml mini tube for £16 from Cult Beauty; the full-size 8 ml tube costs £28. The smaller tube is much more affordable upfront, makes more sense if you're replacing it every three months (saving product waste), AND the smaller tube is actually cheaper on a £/ml basis anyway!