Best Drugstore Mascaras

To my 4 loyal followers, I apologize. I haven't blogged in quite some time. Winter leaves me completely uninspired, and I find myself wearing some version of the same thing everyday: skinny jeans, sweater, scarf, and flats. But the little groundhog told me that spring is well on its way, giving me hope that I will soon be able to release my beautiful collection of awe-inspiring, and currently dust covered, sandals; that I will once again be able to channel the bo-chicness of a flower adorned tank and twirly maxi skirt. Alas, the blinding sun and lovely blue sky keeps fooling me into believing that spring is just around the corner; the 40 degree temperature brings me back to reality.

And that, dear followers, is why I haven't been able to write. Today, I start anew. And since my fashion has been suffering, I'm taking a different route and I'm going to let you in on something that is very near and dear to my heart: best drugstore mascaras for those suffering from serious lash envy.

#1: Maybelline Falsies

Why you should love it: it's in a super pretty purple bottle, it lengthens like you wouldn't believe, even the non-waterproof version stays on through an intense, sweaty workout, it magically makes your eyelashes appear longer, even after you've removed it

Why you *might* not love it: it's a very "wet" formula

#2: Cover Girl Lash Blast

For makeup lovers, this pick should come as no surprise. When Drew Barrymore batted those lovely eyelashes while swearing this mascara did the trick, many of us immediately rushed to the nearest drugstore to find the magic orange tube with the interesting plastic wand.

Why you should love it: Drew Barrymore loves it, the plastic wand keeps you from getting any clumps everywhere, it volumizes, keeps your lashes awesomely separated without being "spider like"

Why you *might* not love it: it is not a lengthener, after a couple weeks after opening the bottle, it starts to flake

#3: Neutrogena Healthy Volume 

Why you should love it: if you're in need of some serious volume, this will give it to you. The big fluffy brush coats every lash, it's perfect for daytime wear because it gives you a "soft" look, it's very similar to Dior Show mascara

Why you *might* not love it: some find the giant brush to be difficult to use without getting it on your eyelid

#4: L'Oreal Telescopic Explosion

Why you should love it: it separates your lashes like no other brush can thanks to the tiny, innovative mascara brush, it gives you the ultimate "doe-eyed" look

Why you *might* not love it: it takes a while to use because it can only grab a few lashes at a time, it's slightly awkward to use

#5: Rimmel Sexy Curves

Why you should love it: it curls your lashes without needing an eyelasher curler, it doesn't clump, makes them very "plump"

Why you *might* not love it: the formula is thin, so it takes more than one coat, it is definitely NOT smudge proof