I have short, sparse eyelashes, so hunting for effective mascaras has become a passion of mine. Of all the affordable options, L'Oreal Paris Makeup Lash Paradise Mascara ($6) is my absolute favourite. It lengthens and thickens for a falsie-like effect in just two coats.
What I appreciate about the formula is that it doesn't flake or smudge, so I don't have to be worrying about it all day long. Almost 3,000 Amazon customers have reviewed this mascara, and most of them give it a perfect five stars.