Maybelline Sky High is a washable lengthening mascara with bamboo extract and fibres and a flexible brush that reaches corner lashes. Tested for sensitive eyes and contacts; choose the waterproof version for swimming or humid trips. Several shades are offered.
Description
Maybelline Sky High mascara is a drugstore lengthening formula known for a lifted, feathery look rather than heavy, clumpy volume. It is washable, so it comes off at night with an ordinary cleanser instead of an oil-based remover.
What you get with the Maybelline Sky High
The formula is infused with bamboo extract and fibres, and the Flex Tower brush bends to reach short lashes at the inner and outer corners. Maybelline says it resists flaking and smudging and is ophthalmologist and allergy tested, suitable for sensitive eyes and contact-lens wearers. Blackest Black is the classic shade, with others available.
Good and bad of the Maybelline Sky High
Flexible brush reaches every lash and other wins
- Flexible brush reaches every lash
- Washable and easy to remove
- Affordable
Main catch: not waterproof
- Not waterproof
- Can clump with too many coats
How people use the Maybelline Sky High
It works for everyday office wear, video calls and travel days where you want one tube to go from day to evening. Building two coats gives more drama for nights out.
Curling lashes first and wiggling the brush at the root before sweeping up gives the most lift; let the first coat set briefly before the second.
Should you pick the Maybelline Sky High?
Beginners wanting easy application will like the Maybelline Sky High
- Beginners wanting easy application
- Contact-lens wearers
- Anyone after length over thick volume
When to skip the Maybelline Sky High
- Swimmers or people in heavy humidity, who need waterproof
- Those wanting dramatic, false-lash volume
Pre-purchase check: not waterproof
Choose the waterproof version if you need it to survive pools or rain. Avoid piling on many coats, which can start to clump.
Final word on the Maybelline Sky High
A reliable everyday mascara for length and lift at a drugstore price.
Who it suits best
Sky High mascara is for people who want long, separated lashes with a light, lifted look rather than heavy volume. It works well for everyday office wear, video calls, and travel, and the washable formula is a good fit for people who want easy removal at night.
Who should skip it
If you need waterproof wear for workouts, beach days, or humid weather, a waterproof formula will last longer. People who prefer a dramatic, thick volume look may want a fuller brush and formula.
Key considerations before you buy
- Application: Curl lashes first, then wiggle the brush at the root and pull upward. Two thin coats look better than one heavy coat.
- Clumping: Wipe excess off the wand before applying, and comb through while still wet if lashes stick together.
- Removal: Washable mascara comes off with a regular cleanser. Micellar wipes work well for travel.
- Freshness: Replace mascara about every three months to keep it hygienic and avoid dry, flaky texture.
- Sensitive eyes: If you wear contact lenses or have sensitive eyes, apply mascara after inserting lenses and stop using it if you notice itching or redness.
Alternatives worth comparing
For quick removal, the Neutrogena micellar makeup wipes are a good pairing. To complete a simple routine, the e.l.f. multi stick adds color for eyes, lips and cheeks.
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