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

Some girls
LittleBunny (393 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. — 1 year, 3 months ago

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5

OKAY. I guess.
TWMichello (160 reviews)

This mascara has a small brush, I like the one with the huge brush. When I wear it, it's not very clumpy but the formula is sort of wet. But, after a few uses and it dries a bit, it is easier to work with. It occasionally flakes, but not usually. — 4 months ago

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LipglossandSpandex (487 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. — 3 years, 1 month ago

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