The Best Under-$15 Drugstore Mascaras That Never Flake

July 23, 2020
5 Drugstore Mascaras That Never Flake
No one likes a flake. And while you can forgive your best friend who keeps ditching you to rewatch the latest Netflix show, a flaky mascara is completely unacceptable. There’s nothing worse than perfectly applying your mascara (without sneezing or clumping or smudging it) only to see black specks rimming your eyes or all over your cheeks a few hours later. It’s a pain, but it’s also completely avoidable with the right product. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best drugstore mascaras under $15 that will leave you flake-free and long-lashed, ahead.
maybelline lash lift mascara
1 / 5

Maybelline New York The Falsies Lash Lift Mascara

Lash lift gives you that dramatic volume and length you crave — all in a clump- and smear-free formula that will last for hours. The uniquely curved brush tip works to lift your lashes upward for a bright-eyed effect.


loreal lash paradise mascara
2 / 5

L’Oréal Paris Lash Paradise Mascara

A beauty editor, influencer and Reddit fave, this mascara is a must-have for your beauty bag. It never flakes and comes in a variety of blacks (from Blackest Black to Black Brown), which allows you to control the intensity of your lashes without sacrificing the volume or length. It also comes in pretty packaging, so it’ll fit in with all the other Instagrammable beauty buys hanging out on your vanity.
essence princess mascara
3 / 5

Essence Lash Princess False Effect Mascara

Sometimes all your lashes need is a little volume to realize their full potential. That’s where Lash Princess comes in. The ultra-affordable mascara is great at separating lashes while also holding them in place all day. It creates the false-lash look at a drugstore price point, which makes it an ideal choice for the budget beauty babe or someone who constantly rotates their mascara.


nyx on the rise liftscara
4 / 5

NYX Professional Makeup On The Rise Liftscara

If the goal is a how-are-those-not-lash-extensions look, you have to try On The Rise. This Liftscara works with your natural lashes to extend and lift each lash to its fullest potential, and better yet, the formula is flake-free and highly pigmented.
maybelline snapscara
5 / 5

Maybelline New York Snapscara

Tubing mascaras have long been the solution to the flaky mascara struggle, and this particular formula by Maybelline is one of the best at any price. The super sleek brush has soft, separated bristles that give lashes a natural, fan-like effect. All it takes is a few swipes to look doe-eyed and flake-free. Plus, it washes right off with ease.

Read more

Loading