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Lash Idôle Lash-Lifting & Volumizing Mascara vs Lash Sensational Sky High Washable Mascara

Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Sky High Washable Mascara edges out Lancôme Lash Idôle Lash-Lifting & Volumizing Mascara, 8.4 to 7.5. It wins on performance, shade range and value, while the Lash Idôle Lash-Lifting & Volumizing Mascara is stronger on wear time.

Benefit fingerprints

What each one does.

Lancôme Lash Idôle Lash-Lifting & Volumizing Mascara

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Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Sky High Washable Mascara

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Side by side

Every detail, compared.

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Beauty score
7.5Good
8.4Great
Payoff & performance30% of score
8.3
8.4
Wear time15% of score
7.9
7.7
Shade range & inclusivity15% of score
5.8
8.3
Value20% of score
6.6
8.9
Community love20% of score
8.3
8.7
Community
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PriceTypical, checked by our editors
$30.00/ 0.27 ozMid-range
$13.99/ 0.24 fl oz / 7.2 mlDrugstore
Price per ounceLowest wins
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$57.46 / oz
What it does
  • Curl hold
  • Lash volume
  • Lash length
  • Long-wear
  • Lash volume
  • Lash length
  • Buildable
  • Long-wear
Made for
All skin types
All skin types
Format
Mascara
Mascara
Texture
Lightweight gel formula applied with a curved, dual-sided elastomer wand with 360 micro-bristles (brand description)
Brand describes a liquid, non-sticky, lightweight bamboo-infused formula with a pigmented, semi-matte finish
ShadesMore wins
2
9
Fragrance-free
Yes
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Claims
Fragrance-free, Paraben-free, Silicone-free
Ophthalmologist-tested, Dermatologist-tested
Brand origin
🇫🇷 French pharmacy
🇺🇸 American beauty
Video reviews
Best for
  • • Straight lashes that need lift without clumps
  • • A natural, fanned-out everyday lash look
  • • Shoppers who want length and separation on a drugstore budget
  • • Anyone wanting a colored mascara in the same formula
  • • Contact lens wearers who prefer an easy-to-remove washable mascara
Strengths
  • Curved wand lifts and fans lashes; 95% of a 103-woman brand panel saw instant lift
  • Lightweight gel formula that bloggers say doesn't flake through a full day
  • Formulated without fragrance, oil, parabens and silicones
  • Long, separated lashes in creator wear tests with minimal flaking
  • Nine shades, including brown and several colored options
  • Washable formula removes with micellar water
Watch-outs
  • Only two shades
  • Not waterproof; the waterproof version is a separate product
  • Very flexible wand that some users find hard to work into the lash roots
  • Some users report a clumpy, dry build after one swipe

FAQ

Quick answers.

Which is better, Lash Idôle Lash-Lifting & Volumizing Mascara or Lash Sensational Sky High Washable Mascara?

Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Sky High Washable Mascara edges out Lancôme Lash Idôle Lash-Lifting & Volumizing Mascara, 8.4 to 7.5. It wins on performance, shade range and value, while the Lash Idôle Lash-Lifting & Volumizing Mascara is stronger on wear time.

Which costs less?

Lancôme Lash Idôle Lash-Lifting & Volumizing Mascara typically sells for about $30.00 and Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Sky High Washable Mascara for about $13.99, based on retail prices when we last checked.

How do you score them?

Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric (payoff & performance, wear time, shade range & inclusivity, value, community love), using the formula or specs, verified creator reviews, community consensus and value. Brands can’t pay for placement.