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COVERGIRL Lash Blast Volume Mascara – Brown

COVERGIRL
3.6
Best budget volumizer with reliable wear.
$8.97 → As of Jul 13, 2026
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01 / Spec

Top features

EffectVolumizing
Brush Wand TypeFlexible soft-bristle brush
FormulaWashable

COVERGIRL Lash Blast Volume Mascara is a volumizing drugstore formula with a flexible brush designed to build dramatic fullness without clumping. The smudge-proof, long-wearing washable formula delivers buildable volume with a soft-bristle wand that deposits pigment evenly across lashes. Best for those seeking bold volume at budget price, though reports suggest potential midday smudging on very oily lids. Cruelty-free and widely available, it competes directly with Maybelline Sky High and Essence Lash Princess in the volume-focused drugstore tier.

02 / Signals

Why it's hot

Affordable volumizer with proven smudge resistance and strong retail presence.

  • Value for money 90
  • Review rating & velocity 83
  • Community sentiment 75
  • Brand reputation 79
  • Search heat 56
  • Est. return & defect rate 82
03 / Verdict

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Dramatic buildable volume
  • Soft-bristle brush prevents clumping
  • Affordable drugstore price
  • Smudge-proof formula
  • Cruelty-free
  • Easy to remove (washable)

Cons

  • Can smudge by midday on very oily lids
  • Lengthening effect is secondary to volume
  • May require multiple coats for boldest look
  • Less curl-holding than prestige alternatives
05 / Compare

Compare the best alternative

One useful head-to-head in Lengthening Mascaras, with the rows most likely to separate the contenders.

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Closest rival CoverGirl Lash Blast Volume Waterproof Mascara - Very Black
CoverGirl Lash Blast Volume Waterproof Mascara - Very Black
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Trend leader Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara (3-Pack)
Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara (3-Pack)
#1 in Lengthening Mascaras
Length
Modest length Dramatic false-lash extension Most length
Volume
Dramatic buildable volume Strong buildable volume
Smudge & Flake Resistance
Strong waterproof hold Holds well through the day No smudging
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