7 BEST Mascara Options to Shop on National Lash Day | Team-Faves from $3.49!

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Get those lashes on point with the best mascara on the market!

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We couldn’t bat an eye when asked to share our favorite effective and affordable mascara brands. Even better, all of them have been Hip2Save team-tested for years so you can’t go wrong!

Check out our top 7 mascaras on sale for National Lash Day:


1. Starting with the most budget-friendly option on our list – it’s Essence Lash Princess!

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Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara
Only $3.49 (regularly $4.99)!

*Get FREE shipping at ULTA when you spend $35+

Why we love it:

  • Budget-friendly and rave Reddit reviews
  • Over 4,700 reviews on Ulta
  • Dramatic volume & sculpted length

“It’s a drier formula (which I prefer), so it doesn’t get everywhere after you apply it, and you have time to add a few coats before it dries onlinepletely. I’m pretty shocked as I’ve tried most drugstore mascaras and usually onlinee away disappointed. But, for like $4-$5, you can’t beat it! Pretty sure it goes BOGO 50% off at ULTA fairly often, too!” -Hip Sidekick, Cass


2. Maybelline Sky High Mascara is a viral mascara that’s my personal favorite.

hand holding maybelline sky high mascara

Maybelline Sky High Mascara $8.32 (reg. $12.99)
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Final cost $7.07 shipped (5% off) or $6.25 shipped (15% off)! 

Why we love it:

  • AMAZING coverage
  • Small bristles= no clumping and buildable
  • Infused w/ bamboo extract
  • Full lashes that never get weighed down

“I saw this mascara all over TikTok a month or so ago and I just had to try it after all of the rave reviews. I am in awe of how much I love it! I really like the wand, and just a couple of coats makes my lashes look amazing!” – Hip Sidekick, Angela


“I tried this mascara after hearing Sara rave about it and I totally love it too! It adds SO much length to my lashes in just a coat or two, and I’ve had no issues with it flaking off during the day! The wand is so easy to use and I don’t need to use a lash separator after applying it. It’s worth giving this one a shot!” – Hip Sidekick, Erika

Read my full review of this mascara!


3. Lanonlinee Lash Idole Mascara is Emily’s new favorite “clean” makeup splurge.

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Lanonlinee Lash Idole Mascara $22.50 (reg. $30)
Opt to Subscribe & Save (5-10% off + free shipping for Prime members)
Final cost $21.37 shipped (5% off) or $20.25 shipped (10% off)!

Why we love it:

  • Formula is free of silicones, oils, and parabens
  • Volumizing, lengthening, and long-wearing
  • Clinical results showed that 95% saw an instant lash lift

“I got the travel size and I think it’s a perfect size and I have been regularly using it for months now! I was influenced by Angela Rose on Instagram who normally does home DIY stuff but she talked about this one day and was mentioning how she was truly obsessed and it wasn’t sponsored and I totally see why. It’s amazing!” – Emily, Hip sidekick


4. Urban Decay Perversion Mascara will stimulate lash growth.

3 tubes of urban decay perversion makeup

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara $19.60 (reg. $28)
Opt to Subscribe & Save (5-10% off + free shipping for Prime members)
Final cost $18.62 shipped (5% off) or $17.64 shipped (10% off)!

Why we love it:

  • Full-boded texture for ample lash coating
  • Formula contains proteins and amino acids to stimulate lash growth

“This is my absolute favorite mascara! I adore the Urban Decay Perversion Mascara because it gives me the most amazing coverage and lifts. I can often achieve the results I am looking for with just one coat and it onlinees off easily with a little makeup remover.” – Hip Sidekick, Angie


5. The Benefit Roller Lash Mascara conditions lashes while applying.

hand holding a benefit roller lash mascara

Benefit Roller Lash Mascara
Only $14.50 shipped (regularly $28)!

Why we love it:

  • Curved lash brush
  • Each bristle has a unique hook’-n’-roll design to grab, separate, lift, and curl
  • Water-resistant formula lasts up to 12 hours
  • Contains Provitamin B5 and Serin, known for their lash-conditioning benefits.

“This is one mascara that regularly resides in my makeup drawer! I have short, straight lashes and this mascara never lets me down in the lengthening and separating department. I buy 2 or 3 tubes when they’re 50% off during ULTA’s 21 Days of Beauty sale so that I’m set and stocked for the year.” -Hip Sidekick, Cass


6. MAC MACstack Mascara is a name brand any beauty lover knows and trusts. 

hand holding mac mascara wand with tube in background

MAC MACstack Mascara
Only $20.30 (regularly $29)!

Why we love it:

  • Highly trusted brand
  • Endlessly buildable
  • According to 111 women, 95% saw gravity-defying volume

“My favorite mascara was discontinued and I love this replacement even more! My lashes are naturally long, thick, and more on the straight side so if I don’t have the right mascara, I get yucky spider lashes. This MAC formula separates, lifts, and curls my lashes while still feeling lightweight (even with 2-3 coats!) and the brush is amazing and onlinebs through all of my lashes to keep them separated. Plus, the packaging looks super sleek and fancy in my makeup bag…something I’m sure isn’t that important but for the pretty penny this costs, it sure is show-stopping all around!” -Hip Reader, Rachel


7. Clinique High Impact Mascara is a favorite because it doesn’t clump.

hand holding tube of clinique high impact mascara

Clinique High Impact Mascara $18.20 (reg. $23)
Opt to Subscribe & Save (up to 5% off + free shipping for Prime members)
Final cost $18.20 shipped or $17.29 shipped (5% off)!

Why we love it:

  • Adds volume and definition
  • 100% fragrance-free, paraben-free, and allergy and ophthalmologist-tested (perfect if you wear contacts!)

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About the writer:

Chelsey is a writer & photographer with both a Bachelor's and Master's Degree from Arizona State University. She holds 3+ years blogging experience not only for Hip2Save, but various other publications in the health, lifestyle, and education field.


Join The Discussion

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  1. Sarah Holtry

    Do any of your team have trouble with mascara causing itchy eyes or just irritation after wearing it? I’m not a daily user but it seems to be like that with any I use. Currently my girls and I use and love essence lash princess but just wondered if anyone who experienced that irritation has found one that doesn’t do it?

    • Amber (Hip Sidekick)

      Hey Sarah! My mom actually has this issue with some regular mascara brands. You might try checking for those listed as hypoallergenic, ophthalmologist-tested, and fragrance-free to see if they might work better for you. ❤️ Hope that helps!

  2. Amber

    Hi , I can’t get your link for the benefit roller lash mascara to go through . Brings me to a blank page.

    • Amber

      Nevermind , tried it again .

      • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

        Glad it worked for you, Amber! Thanks for the update! 💗

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