Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High
The mascara that turns up in nearly every UK round-up, from drugstore guides to Glamour and Wirecutter. A flexible brush stretches lashes out for length with a soft, fluttery finish.
Pros
- Strong length for the price
- Flexible brush reaches small corner lashes
- Widely stocked, often on offer
Cons
- Small 7.2ml tube
- Volume is moderate, not dramatic
Who it suits
People who want clear length and a soft, fluttery finish on a drugstore budget, and anyone with short or straight lashes who wants a mascara that reaches the corner lashes.
Who should skip it
Anyone wanting a thick, dramatic false-lash look. It builds length first, and volume is moderate. The 7.2ml tube is small, so it works out pricier per ml than it first looks.
Good to know
Its flexible brush is the main reason it keeps topping UK lists: it bends to follow the lash line so you can coat the tiny inner and outer lashes without smudging the lid. Retail prices vary a lot, from about £8 on offer to £13 at full price in Boots, so it is worth comparing before you click through. There is also a waterproof version and a tubing version (Sky Tubes), covered below.
How it compares
- L'Oréal Paris Telescopic Original: tidier, more separated length
- L'Oréal Paris Lash Paradise: a fuller, more voluminous look
- Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Waterproof: same brush if you need it to survive water
