17 Of The Best Drugstore Mascaras
When it comes to mascaras, there’s no need to splurge on the latest buzzy high-end product—the drugstore aisles are filled with great options that promise to give your lashes length, lift and volume. In fact, some much-raved-about beauty editor favourites will set you back less than $5. Below, the best drugstore mascaras.
Essence Lash Princess Waterproof
This cult favourite got a waterproof makeover, and it's better than ever. At just $5, it won't break the bank, either.
CoverGirl Last Blast Clean Mascara
CoverGirl revamped its much-loved Lash Blast mascara with vegan, cruelty-free and sustainable ingredients, as well as conditioning argan and marula oils. It gives lashes high-impact volume without clumps.
$11, shoppersdrugmart.ca
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara
Already a sensation on TikTok, Maybelline’s newest mascara gives lashes falsies-like length—without the fuss. Keep an eye out for restocks as it's been sold out since its launch.
$14, shoppersdrugmart.ca
L’Oréal Paris Bambi Eye Mascara
A mix of long and short bristles give this mascara brush serious elongating power—plus, the blacker-than-black formula doesn't clump or flake.
$16, shoppersdrugmart.ca
Pacifica Beauty Stellar Gaze Length & Strength Mineral Mascara
Formulated with coconut oil and vitamin B, this mineral mascara strengthens and nourishes lashes as you wear it.
$20, shoppersdrugmart.ca
L’Oréal Paris Air Volume Mega Mascara
This light-as-air whipped formula gives full, fluttery lashes with just one swipe.
$14, walmart.ca
NYX Cosmetic Worth The Hype Mascara
For longer, fuller and darker lashes, try NYX's Worth The Hype—it's a beauty editor favourite that lives up to its name.
$11, nyxcosmetics.ca
Colourpop BFF Volumizing Mascara
Neon colours are popping up everywhere this season, so why not give your lashes a lift with a pop of bright pink? Colourpop's mascara is the easiest way to wear the trend.
$11, colourpop.com
Maybelline The Falsies Lash Lift Mascara
Maybelline's The Falsies Lash Lift mascara features a double-curved brush that lifts lashes at the root for dramatic volume.
$14, shoppersdrugmart.ca
Physicians Formula Butter Blowout Mascara
Infused with keratin and a proprietary blend of fatty acids and pro-vitamins formulated to condition lashes, this mascara boasts buildable results and a silky finish.
$16, shoppersdrugmart.ca
Quo Beauty Pump Up the Volume Mascara
This mascara's XXL brush makes getting voluminous lashes a cinch. The best part? It comes in black, purple, teal, yellow and blue, so you can easily add a playful pop of colour to your look.
$10, shoppersdrugmart.ca
Annabelle Free Spirit Mascara
The unique brush gives this mascara a seriously impressive ability to comb out clumps, while the formula is infused with vitamin C, provitamin B5 and olive oil to nourish lashes.
$10, shoppersdrugmart.ca
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Multi-Dimension Mascara
Formulated specifically for sensitive eyes, this mascara strengthens and amplifies lashes. Plus, it's purported to wear for an incredible 16 hours.
$22, shoppersdrugmart.ca
Rimmel Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara
Microfibres lend lashes instant volume and make them appear fuller and longer.
Milani Highly Rated Lash Plumping Mascara
This mascara lives up to its name—the luxurious, clump-free formula provides dramatic volume and lift.
$14, shoppersdrugmart.ca
Marcelle Volum’ Xtension Electric Mascara
The conical brush’s pointed tip can be used to get into hard-to-reach corners.
$12, shoppersdrugmart.ca
Revlon Volumazing Mascara
An olive oil infusion makes this formular super creamy and comfortable to wear. It's also flake-proof and smudge-proof, so it lasts all day long.
$12, shoppersdrugmart.ca
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