Which Maybelline Mascara Is Right for You?

August 27, 2021

By: Sarah Ferguson | Makeup.com by L'Oréal

One of our favorite things about mascara is that you don’t need to spend a lot of money to find a great one. One of our least favorite things about mascara? There are so many options to choose from. Maybelline New York alone offers upwards of 40 options that all seem to offer promising lash-enhancing results. To help you narrow down your search, we’re sharing six of our favorite Maybelline mascaras and who they’re best suited for just in time for the 50th anniversary of Great Lash — the OG of the brand’s mascara offerings. So whether you’re looking for length, lift, volume or all of the above, keep reading to find your perfect match.

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If you want maximum volume with minimal effort, try … Maybelline Volum' Express The Colossal Mascara

Between the signature Mega Brush that coats lashes with nine times more volume and the collagen-infused formula, this mascara’s volume power is serious. We suggest this option from Maybelline if you want to go bolder than you’ve ever gone before.

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If you have short and straight lashes, try … Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Sky High Waterproof Mascara

There’s a reason why this “It” mascara is always sold out. Actually, there are a few: It has a flexible brush that allows you to coat every single lash and a lengthening and volumizing formula that’s lightweight and infused with bamboo extract. If you have short and straight lashes, get ready for a major transformation. For all-day hold, we recommend going for the waterproof option.

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If you want to add definition and length but like a natural look, try … Maybelline New York Great Lash Mascara

This pink and green tube might be the most iconic mascara of all time — it debuted all the way back in 1971! It has a classic spoolie brush that helps build up the thickening formula for fuller, longer, yet natural-looking lashes.

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If you have straight and sparse lashes, try … Maybelline New York Falsies Lash Lift Mascara

With its double-curved brush and fiber formula, this mascara effectively lifts lashes for a curled appearance and helps thicken sparse areas.

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If you want the look of falsies but don’t feel like applying them, try … Maybelline New York Volum’ Express The Falsies

Unless you’re a makeup pro, fake lashes can be difficult and time-consuming to apply. Adding a few coats of this mascara is much easier and just as impactful. It features a flexible brush and a volumizing fiber formula to create the illusion of dramatically longer, thicker lashes for an ultra-glam look.

Photographer: Chaunte Vaughn