Best Mascara at Walmart
I'm a Beauty Writer, and I Promise You That These Are the 15 Best Mascaras at Walmart
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As someone who's tested too many mascaras to count, hear me out when I say that some of the best formulas are also the cheapest. Yup, I've tried so many affordable ones that boost my lashes far better than high-end ones — and it's safe to say that many of my favourites cost less than my Starbucks coffee order.
Choosing a formula to add to your cart can be overwhelming, so to help, I've rounded up 15 mascaras you can't go wrong with — all of which cost under $10 at Walmart. There are classically reliable options like those from Maybelline and L'Oréal Paris, but I've also thrown in some that might surprise you.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Washable Mascara
Maybelline Lash Sensational Washable Mascara ($6) has nearly a perfect five-star rating across the board for how it lengthens lashes and boosts volume from the root to tip without clumping (yes, really).
Almay Length & Lift Mascara
Almay Length & Lift Mascara ($7) is a must-have for those who prioritise clean beauty. Not only does it visibly lengthen and lift lashes, but it's free of parabens, phthalates, SLS, mineral oil and more.
L'Oréal Paris Lash Paradise Mascara
Surely, you've heard of L'Oréal Paris Lash Paradise Mascara ($9). Beauty lovers rave about how this product rivals high-end formulas for the way it delivers lasting, voluptuous volume and fullness.
COVERGIRL Lash Blast Volume Mascara
COVERGIRL Lash Blast Volume Mascara ($4) could be pricey, but it isn't. Besides not breaking the bank, its brush is worthy of accolades. It's specially designed to max out the volume potential of every single lash — even the itty bitty ones.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Clear Brow & Lash Mascara
Love to keep it low-key? Look no further than the dual-sided e.l.f. Cosmetics Clear Brow & Lash Mascara ($3), perfect for no-makeup-makeup days. One side subtly grooms and shapes your brows, while the other helps define and condition your lashes.
Essence Cosmetics Princess False Lash Effect Mascara
A celebrity in the mascara department, Essence Cosmetics Princess False Lash Effect Mascara ($6) helps you achieve the look of a luscious set of false lashes — sans the sticky glue and ... stress.
Milani Dangerous Lengths Mascara
The name of this product — Milani Dangerous Lengths Mascara ($9) — is right on the money. Its super black pigment, teamed with its multi-edged spoolie brush, amps up even the tiniest, sparsest eyelashes.
Maybelline Great Lash Waterproof Mascara
Maybelline Great Lash Waterproof Mascara ($5) is an OG staple that's remained a cult-favourite amongst makeup obsessives for decades. For those in a committed relationship with waterproof formulas, this pink and green-packaged baby won't disappoint.
NYX Professional Makeup Worth the Hype Volumizing and Lengthening Mascara
Yes, NYX Professional Makeup Worth the Hype Volumizing and Lengthening Mascara ($7) is, in fact, worth the hype. It has a tapered brush that allows you to brush, build and lengthen all of your lashes, without having to worry about oversaturating them in pigment.
Burt's Bees 100% Natural Nourishing Mascara
Burt's Bees 100% Natural Nourishing Mascara ($9) was made for contact-wearers and those with sensitive eyes. It gives you natural-looking yet beautifully defined and separated lashes.
Revlon So Fierce! Big Bad Lash Mascara
Revlon's So Fierce! Big Bad Lash Mascara is brilliant ($7). The curly side of the wand adds volume while the other fans them out for a panoramic effect. Oh, and that's not all! It also doubles as a lash tint. Yup! With daily use, the formula's technology darkens your natural lashes.
Hard Candy Dare to Extend Ultimate Mascara
Hard Candy Dare to Extend Ultimate Mascara ($7) comes in five different super-saturated shades, including your classic inky black as well as more dramatic hues like blue and green. "Highly recommend this to anyone that wants to have their eyes noticed," one Walmart shopper wrote in the reviews section. "I've received many compliments and other women asking me what brand it was." Ready to be next?
L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Primer Mascara
We can't talk about mascara without talking about L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Primer ($6). Use it before swiping on your new favourite mascara formula and prepare to be amazed by the results.
Wet n wild Max Volume Plus Mascara
Wet n wild Max Volume Plus Mascara, Amp'd Black ($5) is as powerful as it is pink. It lifts, separates and extends lashes to their absolute fullest potential.
Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara
Lash-growth mascaras infamously cost a lot of money, but Rimmel Lash Accelerator ($8) ... doesn't. It has thousands of five-star reviews that touch on how it lengthens and strengthens lashes while simultaneously helping them grow longer and stronger.
