Maybelline New York Great Lash Washable Mascara by Maybelline New York, Mascara Review

6.5

"America's No.1 mascara" lives up to its name: It's No.1 in sales ... and in heated debate by women. OK, so we admit it's not the most lengthening, volumizing formula. (The curved-brush version helps.) It can also smudge in humidity. (Try waterproof.) And while it applies well wet, flaking and clumping can occur if you let it dry between coats (not recommended). As a short-lashed contact-lens wearer, I love its natural look and washability. And for less than five bucks? It's worth a shot.

Reviewed by Charli on 09/25/2007

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5

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LittleBunny (383 reviews)

I know several girls who have beautiful lashes that use this mascara. I tried it, but it didn't do anything at all, other than make my lashes clump together. I guess it only works for some people. — 11 months, 4 weeks ago

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5

Mediocre and overrated.
LipglossandSpandex (486 reviews)

A so-so mascara. I don't care for the brush--I personally feel that brushes with more bristles/"fluffier" bristles do a better job evenly spreading out mascara and not clumping. It's not smudge proof and doesn't make my lashes look spectacular, just better than w/o mascara. — 2 years, 9 months ago

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MissPurple (581 reviews)

Alot of people love this mascara, i'm not one of them. it was a good price, but not worth it for me. It smeared after about 5 hours of wear, and it was clumpy when I applied it. It's about the quality of a Wet-N-Wild 99cent product I purchased once. — 9 months, 1 week ago

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