Mascara War - Maybelline Illegal Length Fiber Extensions vs. Cover Girl Lash Blast

During our search for the best drugstore mascara, we often find products that are neck-to-neck in quality.

Two years ago, I tried Cover Girl Lash Blast, and instantly fell in love with its ability to create natural volume. It became one of my favorite volumizing mascara. 

This year, new Maybelline mascara "Illegal length" became a new fave with its fiber extension technology.

As much as I love both Cover Girl Lash Blast and Maybelline Illegal Length, there could only be one winner in the "Mascara War." Between beautiful volume and super length, which one do I choose?


Stay tuned...

FORMULA

Cover Girl Lash Blast

• Smooth formula wrapped around each lash to provide natural-looking volume.
• No smudging. No mess.
• Though the volume appeared natural, it was thin during the first couple of coats. For a sexier, night time look, you need a few more coats...and then some.
• Good for day. Bad for night.

Maybelline Illegal Length Fiber Extensions

• Another smooth formula. No smudging and no mess.
• Tiny fiber extensions attached to the tip of lashes beautifully and naturally.
• Formula also provided fantastic volume.
• One coat was enough. Two to three coats did even better.
• Great for day and night.

WAND

Cover Girl Lash Blast

• Although revolutionary, I found the wand's plump body and short bristles hard to handle.
• Did not reach each lash as easily as I would have liked.
• Great separation experience. No wonder lashes looked so natural, as if they were brushed.

Cover Girl Lash Blast

Maybelline Illegal Length Fiber Extensions

• EXCELLENT wand. LOVE the soft and long bristles. 
• Touched every lash, on every side.
• Very easy to use.

Maybelline Illegal Length

PACKAGING

Cover Girl Lash Blast

• Bright orange color is noticeable and easy to find, especially in a full makeup bag.
• However, its plump design isn't too attractive. In fact, for a mascara, I thought it was over sized.

Maybelline Illegal Length Fiber Extensions

• Sleek design. Contemporary and easy on the eye.
• Reminds me of a stiletto heel -- always a plus :O)

WINNER IS:

Maybelline Illegal Length Fiber Extensions

As much as I love Cover Girl Products, I favor Maybelline Illegal Length. It gives both volume and length, isn't messy, and creates just enough sexy that suits both day and night.

On the left: Maybelline. Clearly longer and more noticeable.

What about you? Do you have a winning drugstore mascara you want to share?