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How it works.
73% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 2 in makeup
Sample
34 redditors with explicit opinion · 25 positive · 7 negative · 2 neutral
Score
0.747 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 57–85% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Highly Recommended — ≥65% positive across ≥7 redditors.
Sources
r/Makeup, r/DrugstoreMUA
Maybelline · makeup
Highly Recommended
Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara
r/Makeupr/DrugstoreMUA
TL;DR — Reddit consensus
A cult favorite drugstore mascara that adds length and definition without clumping. May dry out quickly in tube and cause lash breakage for some.
What redditors love
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Adds length, definition, and volume at drugstore price
“this is probably the best afforable mascara that has truly added definition, volume and colour to my eyelashes”
u/Unusual_Loquat480 · r/DrugstoreMUA →
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No clumps, applies cleanly with easy-to-use wand
“No clumps, easy applicator.”
u/Foxxyred13 · r/Makeup →
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Tubing formula removes easily with just warm water
“Maybeleine Sky High is amazing tubing mascara and comes off easily with warm water”
u/OnehappyOwl44 · r/Makeup →
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True black color, not muddy brown like some mascaras
“The color is very pretty and not like the poop brown some mascaras are.”
u/Foxxyred13 · r/Makeup →
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Loyal repeat buyers who've tried high-end alternatives
“I've been using Maybelline sky high for YEARS. Tried others even high end but I always go back to her.”
u/Lovergirl15501 · r/Makeup →
What they don’t
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Tube dries out quickly, shortening product lifespan
“the Maybelline mascara tube dries out SO fast”
u/Royalchariot · r/DrugstoreMUA →
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May cause lash breakage with regular use
“I've noticed my lashes breaking, especially on my left eye there is like a whole clump missing from the corners.”
u/obertpobert · r/MakeupAddictionCanada →
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Very wet formula can create spider lashes
“Maybelline sky high are both very wet and give me spider lashes.”
u/Mobile_Ad_9090 · r/DrugstoreMUA →
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Doesn't hold curl, lashes drop straight after minutes
“it doesnt work like maybe 5 minutes they stay curled then boom they are straight again”
u/WhichEmploy3306 · r/AsianBeautyAdvice →
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Direct quotes
What 34 redditors actually said.
Top 6 by confidence shown — expand below for the rest. Click any to open the original on Reddit.
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u/Lovergirl15501
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r/Makeup
I've been using Maybelline sky high for YEARS. Tried others even high end but I always go back to her.
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u/Sensitive_Young_3920
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r/DrugstoreMUA
Maybelline age rewind concealer & Sky High mascara are overrated
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u/Complete_Bee4911
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r/DrugstoreMUA
Lash Sensational Sky High mascara. These four products literally do half my makeup routine and I'm obsessed!
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u/Unusual_Loquat480
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r/DrugstoreMUA
this is probably the best afforable mascara that has truly added definition, volume and colour to my eyelashes
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u/DexterCutie
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r/Makeup
I love Maybelline Sky High mascara. It's so affordable and better than high end, imo
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"I LOVE the maybelline fireworks lash sensational mascara. Best shit I've used in YEARS. My holy grail!"
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"Maybeleine Sky High is amazing tubing mascara and comes off easily with warm water"
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"ended up going back to Sky High and Voluminous Panoramic. I like both equally"
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"the Maybelline Lash Sensational mascara has no competition at any price range"
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"I really like Maybelline Sky High, worth a try"
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"Maybelline sky high waterproof is great to lock your lashes in the same place after the eyelash curler"
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"I really like maybellines sky high mascara so I stopped buying expensive mascara"
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"the lash sensational from maybelline it doesnt work like maybe 5 minutes they stay curled then boom they are straight again"
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"Every year I ask for a normal tube of maybelline sky high mascara for christmas, that's the only mascara I use for the rest of the year"
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"Cheekbone mascara has replaced my l'Oreal Lash Sensational mascara. The formula and the wand is amazing!"
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"For reference the Sky High Waterproof mascara works pretty well on my lashes"
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"I've noticed my lashes breaking, especially on my left eye there is like a whole clump missing from the corners."
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"Maybelline Sky High: fluttery, flexible, great for drama"
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"the Maybelline mascara tube dries out SO fast"
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"I've been using the Maybelline Lash Sensational for the past 10-ish years."
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"Maybelline sky high are both very wet and give me spider lashes. What to try next?"
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"I really like Maybelline Lash Sensational in Blackest Black because it gives my lashes a thicker/longer look without overcoating them."
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"It's only sold in June - August in the U.S., so I buy about seven at a time."
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"It looked so good on her I got some for me. It does smear a bit but after 10+ hours."
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"I personally find Maybelline Sky High to be a decent replacement. Still not as good, but it'll do I guess."
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"was going to buy the maybaline sky high in burgundy but now that this is out idk which one i should buy"
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"Mascara: Maybelline Lash Sensational in Magenta. I did my bridal makeup myself recently and was happy with it"
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"i've been using sky high by mabaline and unfortunately both of those brand test on animals so i don't recommend"
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"Lash Sensational non waterproof comes off with plain water for me"
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"always have a tube of maybeline sky high mascara on hand when I run out of hourglass mascara"
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"maybelline lash sensational mascara, black, waterproof"
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