L’Oréal Paris Telescopic Extensionist

Updated October 30, 2026

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Best budget buy in the Guardian

L’Oréal Paris Telescopic Extensionist

Price: About £10 to £11Not waterproofBest for: Best budget buy in the Guardian

Named best budget mascara by the Guardian and featured by Stylist for stretching lashes with lengthening fibres that grip each lash.

Pros

Dramatic length for the price
Fibre formula grips lashes
Frequently praised by editors

Cons

Fibre mascaras can be fiddly to remove
Check ingredients if your eyes are very sensitive

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Who it suits

People who want long lashes for little money. The Guardian named it best budget buy, and Stylist features it for stretching lashes with lengthening fibres that grip each lash.

Who should skip it

Very sensitive eyes or anyone who dislikes fibre formulas, which can be fiddly to remove and may shed on to the cheek if you rub.

Good to know

Fibre mascaras add tiny fibres to the formula that cling to lashes and extend them, so the length shows at the tips. Apply from the roots with a wiggle and do not over-layer, or fibres can clump. Remove with an oil-based remover and a gentle press rather than rubbing.