The 8 best drugstore mascaras for fluttery lashes that won’t break the bank

MUD Volume & Fibre Extension Mascara contains lash-extending fibres that lengthen and add volume for a more impactful fan of lashes. The tapered brush grabs and coats each individual lash hair, and the formula layers easily for a customisable finish. 

$4.50 at Woolworths

Yep that’s right, drugstore mascaras are clean beauty (and wallet) friendly now. COVERGIRL Lash Blast Clean Volume Mascara creates lush, voluminous lashes utilising a conditioning argan and marula-infused formula that’s free from parabens, sulfates, talc and mineral oil. Long-lasting with a clump and smudge-free promise, this vegan mascara separates, defines and intensifies lash volume with just a few coats. 

was $20.95 now $10.47 at Priceline

This $7 mascara is like lash extensions in a tube. No seriously, all the online reviews on this one are conclusive: ditch the expensive lash extension appointments and add this to your makeup kit instead. And we’d advise you to be snappy about it too, because Priceline has had trouble keeping shelves stocked with the stuff – it’s just that good. 

$7 at Priceline

If you’re after the kind of fluffy, lash-defining volume that makes your peepers look like something out of a Bambi live action remake – then this is the mascara for you. The intense rich black formula attaches itself to each lash without clumping, allowing every individual lash hair the opportunity to shine in all their glory.

was $24.95 now $17.46 at Priceline

As the name might suggest, Revlon So Fierce!™ Mascara adds a decided intensity to any eye makeup look, lifting, lengthening and volumising lashes to great new heights. The clump-free, smudge-proof and flake-proof formula lasts for up to 24 hours too, so you can look like you’re at the top of your lash game for as long as it is possible for you to stay awake. The perfect pairing to a grind and hustle lifestyle we’d say. 

$12.99 at Chemist Warehouse

Boasting a silky smooth formula that’s enriched with lash-loving castor oil, this pick adds soft, subtle voluminous drama to any eye makeup look. Think lengthened, fluttery lashes that feel feathery-soft without the threat of flaking on you halfway through the day. 

$12.47 at Chemist Warehouse

This little guy may just look like another mascara to you but this boy’s actually a bit of a household name (or at least as far as TikTok is concerned). The bamboo extract formula and tower-shaped wand work in unison to defy literal gravity, promising the kind of lash defining length and volume that’ll rival your favourite pair of fluttery falsies. 

$12.47 at Chemist Warehouse

Max Factor False Lash Effect XXL Mascara removes the need for time-intensive false lash application or lash extension appointments. Simply swipe on a few coats of this lengthening and separating formula to see your lashes stretch to impressive new heights. Infused with arginine, panthenol and vitamin E, this nourishing mascara formula also conditions lash hairs for healthy, full and fluttery eyelashes.

$27.95 at Priceline