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There's a reason Maybelline claims one Sky High mascara sells every 8 seconds in the UK. We've been putting this £8.19 tube through its paces for the past few weeks, and honestly? We get the fuss now. The Lash Sensational Sky High isn't just another drugstore mascara making bold promises — it's one that actually delivers on them. We're talking proper length, genuine volume, and none of that clumpy nonsense that makes you look like you've stuck fake lashes on with Pritt Stick. The secret seems to be that Flex Tower brush, which bends to catch every single lash. Combine that with bamboo extract-infused formula, and you've got a mascara that feels surprisingly premium for less than a tenner.
The Flex Tower brush is genuinely clever. Most mascara wands are rigid affairs that you have to angle and twist to reach corner lashes. This one actually bends as you use it, which sounds gimmicky until you try it. We found ourselves reaching lashes we'd normally miss completely — those stubborn little ones at the inner corners that usually get ignored.
The formula itself feels weightless once it's on. None of that heavy, crusty feeling you get with some volumising mascaras. The bamboo extract isn't just marketing fluff either — our lashes felt softer at the end of the day, not brittle.
First coat goes on smoothly without any clumping. By the second coat, you're getting serious length. We managed three coats before it started looking slightly overdone, which is impressive for a drugstore mascara. The formula builds nicely without going spidery.
One thing we particularly appreciated: it doesn't transfer onto your upper lid during application. We've all been there, perfecting our eye makeup only to blink and leave mascara smudges everywhere. This stays put.
We wore this through a full day at the office, a gym session, and even caught ourselves in a brief downpour (thanks, British weather). No flaking, no smudging under the eyes, and our lashes still looked defined by evening. It's genuinely waterproof enough for everyday life without being impossible to remove.
The washable formula comes off easily with makeup remover — no aggressive rubbing required. Your lashes don't feel stripped or damaged afterwards, which is more than we can say for some mascaras we've tried.
While we tested the classic Black, the fact that this comes in eight shades is brilliant. Space Diamond and Plum Twilight aren't just fun names — they're genuinely wearable colours that add something different to your look. Brown is perfect for a more natural daytime effect.
The tube is quite chunky, which makes it slightly awkward to store in smaller makeup bags. It's not a deal-breaker, but worth noting if you're tight on space.
This mascara works brilliantly for anyone wanting dramatic length without the faff of false lashes. If you're someone who struggles with sparse or short lashes, the Flex Tower brush will be a game-changer. It's also perfect for makeup beginners — hard to mess up and delivers impressive results from day one.
For £8.19, this mascara punches well above its weight. The length and volume it delivers genuinely rival mascaras costing three times as much. We'd absolutely recommend it, especially if you want dramatic lashes without the drama of application.
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