The Best Drugstore Mascaras for Flake-Free Lashes

January 11, 2022
Ariel Wodarcyk
By: Ariel Wodarcyk | Makeup.com by L'Oréal
The Best Flake-Free Drugstore Mascaras
Tired of your lashes looking bare and mascara flakes darkening your under-eyes by the end of the day? Luckily, there are plenty of mascara options available — from lengthening to curling and volumizing — that’ll do the trick. Keep reading for the best drugstore flake-free mascaras you can find at the drugstore, according to our editors.
L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara
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L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara

Also available in a waterproof version, this mascara provides voluptuous volume and length, for feathery soft lashes. It’s ophthalmologist- and allergy-tested to be gentle enough for sensitive eyes. Plus, it was recently reformulated so it contains even more nourishing properties to glide on smooth and stay on.
Maybelline New York Volum’ Express Colossal Up to 36 Hour Waterproof Mascara
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Maybelline New York Volum’ Express Colossal Up to 36 Hour Waterproof Mascara

If you’re after serious lasting power, this mascara promises to last an unbeatable 36 hours. The collagen-infused formula is waterproof and flake- and smudge-resistant so raccoon eyes are a thing of the past.
NYX Professional Makeup Worth the Hype Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara
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NYX Professional Makeup Worth the Hype Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara

Coat every lash — even the hard-to-reach ones in the inner and outer corners — with this inky, flake-free mascara. The tapered wand makes building volume and length a breeze.
PYT Beauty Swipe Right 12 HR Mascara
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PYT Beauty Swipe Right 12 HR Mascara

Formulated without parabens or phthalates, we give this mascara kudos for coming in a partially recycled tube. Available in black and a rich cobalt blue, it delivers feathery, flake-free volume for up to 12 hours and removes easily with a cleanser.
Milani Highly Rated 10-in-1 Volume Mascara
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Milani Highly Rated 10-in-1 Volume Mascara

Amp up the volume with this dramatic conditioning mascara. The formula’s plant-based waxes thicken lashes without weighing them down or turning clumpy.
Essence Makeup Bye Bye Panda Eyes! Smudge-Proof Volumizing And Defining Mascara
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Essence Makeup Bye Bye Panda Eyes! Smudge-Proof Volumizing And Defining Mascara

This mascara says it all in the name. The tubular formula is made to last all day without smudging or clumping and it’s completely vegan. For the price ($4.99), it’s a steal.
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