'I tried the £5 Amazon mascara that's so popular one sells every 7 seconds - it's so good I ditched MAC'
08.06.2024 - 07:07
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
When it comes to finding a decent mascara, there are literally thousands of options to choose from. For most, a mascara that doesn't clump or smudge while making lashes look long and full is high on the agenda.
As a result, many beauty buffs will look to premium brands like MAC, Too Faced or Benefit - but with higher price tags, they're not the most budget-friendly of choices. However, tens of thousands of Amazon shoppers 'swear by' a £5 mascara that's so popular, one tube sells every seven seconds.
At £5.41, essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara is cheap enough to use daily without the fear of running out, and has over 39,000 ratings. Its fibre brush promises to give length and volume for a false lashes effect, with many of those who have tried it being blown away when they see the results.
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It sounds too good to be true for £5 - but does it really live up to the hype? Beauty writer Caitlin Griffin gave essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara a go herself, to see if it can really compare to the higher-end brands she's used to.
Here's what Caitlin said:
Before testing it out, my top three go-to mascaras had been Too Faced’s Better Than Sex, Benefits They’re Real and Mac’s MacStack Mascara - all of which are in the £30 price range. But after using Essence’s Lash Princess for weeks, I can honestly say this product has quickly become my new favourite. It lengthens my lashes (which are naturally quite average in length) and it holds a curl all day long.
It provides a really dramatic eye