A MAKEUP fan has shared an affordable mascara dupe for a more expensive viral brand.
They said the dupe is not only half the cost but also works even better.
Redditor Real-Impression-6629 shared the makeup recommendation in a viral post.
They explained that they much preferred Milani’s $13 tubing mascara compared to the $26 Thrive Causemetics version.
“I decided to try it and was so happy I ended up liking it way better since it’s so much cheaper,” they said.
“It lasts longer in my experience, too.”
Though some people have shared their mixed experiences with the mascara, the beauty fan said it’s never failed them.
“Some of the reviews say it’s clumpy, but I haven’t had a problem,” they said.
They even shared a trick to get the best possible results from the cheap buy.
“You have to apply it a little more slowly and gently than regular mascara to get it to give you the right result,” they said.
Another Redditor seconded the mascara recommendation after replacing a $32 version with it.
“I decided to try this since the Kevyn Aucoin one I like is so expensive, and I really like it!” they said.
“I have short, straight lashes, and I still had some curl at the end of the day.”
Other makeup enthusiasts seconded Milani’s line of products.
“Milani is pretty good for the price point. The eyeshadows aren’t super pigmented but still nice for every day,” said one.
“And the eyeliners have good staying power,” they added.
You have to apply it a little more slowly and gently than regular mascara to get it to give you the right result.
Redditor Real-Impression-6629
“Milani, in general. I have oily skin, and their Weekend brow pen SAVES MY SPARSE PALE BROWS’ LIVES,” said another.
The Redditor also attested to the brand’s staying power throughout all their products.
“[I] also picked up one of their eyeliner thin tip markers, and WOW,” they said.
“It comes off easily with water, but somehow my wings don’t fly off my watery eyes ALL DAY.”
As someone who wears makeup often, they rely heavily on Milani products for its longevity.
“And people, I wear makeup like 24/7 some days as I run from event to event,” they said.
“Also, everything lasts me AGES, it seems. Very impressed, and yes, I wear makeup every. friggen. DAY.”
