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When it comes to makeup, items can be pricey. Particularly the more popular “high end” brands. I love trying and using different makeup brands and finding new products in both the higher end category and the drug store category. I never really considered myself a “girly” girl and most people who knew me as a kid would have described be as a “Tom Boy”. I don’t know what changed but as I got older I really started to love makeup.

Funny story: One of my boys was filling out one of those cute mother’s day papers at school describing me and one of the questions was: What does you mom like to do? My son answered “watch makeup videos on YouTube”. Too funny!

I have tried so many mascaras which is one of my favorite things to buy and wear and I pretty much wear mascara everyday. So for me it was important to have some more affordable options. Here are my TOP 5 most loved mascaras from the drugstore any mom can wear (not in any particular order).

  1. Essence Lash Princess
  2. NYX On the Rise
  3. L’oreal Paradise
  4. Milani Highly Rated
  5. L’oreal Voluminous