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This Maybelline mascara, down to $8, has Martha Stewart's stamp of approval
It's formulated to give you the luxe look of falsies, and fans say the staying power is top-notch — get it for almost 40% off.
There's a reason why many beauty buffs consider mascara the most important makeup essential. One swipe — or the lack thereof — can completely change your face. As you know, there are approximately a zillion mascaras out there, so when we hear about one with Martha Stewart's expert approval, our lashes perk up. The 83-year-old mogul appeared in a (hilarious) ad with beauty influencer Bretman Rock, singing the praises of Maybelline Falsies Surreal mascara — which just so happens to be marked down to $8 at Amazon right now.
Why is this a good deal? 💰
Look, quality makeup can run you $$$$ — especially the products with a celeb's seal of approval. Meanwhile, this magical mascara is already discounted by more than 20%, but if you use the on-page coupon, you can get it for a very wallet-friendly $8.
Why do I need this? 🤔
Would Martha — aka the glammest of the glam — steer you wrong? No. Still, there are a couple of other reasons this opthalmologist-tested Maybelline mascara should be on your radar. Per the brand, it's formulated to extend your lashes by 36%, amp up the volume 10 times and last for 24 hours. One of the secrets behind it? A special special helix brush with fibers of different sizes. The twice-as-long brush extends to reach every lash without clumping, smudging, flaking or smearing.
What reviewers say 💬
With more than 3,000 perfect five-star reviews, this mascara is a bona fide hit with Amazon shoppers.
Pros 👍
"It's probably one of the best drugstore mascaras I've tried in the last couple of years," explained one five-star reviewer who's "very picky" with their mascara. "It made my eyelashes look so good. It stayed on until I took it off and did not flake or smudge. It was so good."
"Love this mascara," shared another fan. "I'm in my 60s so I have very few lashes but the results are amazing!"
"My fine, pale lashes look fantastic, with lots of length and volume," shared one shopper in their 50s. "I've tried premium brands and like this better. So much value for the money. I hope they never discontinue it, I don't want to try anything else." The same reviewer went on to write: "It doesn't smear or flake all day, yet comes off easily when you wash it off. I've even accidentally slept in it, and it was still there in the morning."
Cons 👎
While shoppers are generally big fans, a couple took issue with the packaging.
"Maybe it's because I have small hands, but I hated the tube size," explained this four-star reviewer. "It's bulky and the silver stuff flakes off so I get it on my hands and then touch my face and now I have glitter face. The mascara itself is really nice, though. It goes on smooth and doesn't get clumpy or flake off."
A few other shoppers also noted the size of the wand, with this five-star reviewer noting that the applicator was "larger than any other mascara I have bought."
One Amazon fan raved that it "works better than the $50 mascara I use."
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
