It was the “fiber extensions” (Which, I’m sorry, but I’m just going to write as “fibre” from now on, OK? It’s written as “fiber” on the tube, American style, but… I just can’t.) bit which first attracted be to Maybelline Illegal Length Fiber Extensions Waterproof Mascara. (Snappy name, no?) Maybelline recommends extending your lashes upward from the root to the tip of the lashes using the fiber-fix brush. They also say not to let the mascara dry in between coats, and that only a few swipes are necessary. They recommend removing the product with an oil-free eye makeup remover. Well, needless to say Maybelline Illegal Length Mascara was on my DO NOT WANT list of mascaras. This is a fiber extension mascara so it extends lashes using tiny little fibers. It’s no wonder that the brand has built such a great reputation and has become a popular choice amongst makeup enthusiasts and professional makeup artists alike. However, with the number of different formulas out there, it can be tough to know which one is right for you. We turned to celebrity makeup artist Keita Moore to get his expert take on why we can trust Maybelline’s products and which formulas are the best of the best.

I recently featured a L’Oreal Voluminous False Fiber Lashes review, and I was sure that this Maybelline would simply be big sister’s mascara in a new tube. But, I was wrong! Simply put, Maybelline’s mascaras are tried and true and you can rely on their formulas to get the job done. “Maybelline mascaras are classic, and their formulas stand the test of time, which is why I trust them,” says Moore. “I’ve been using them my entire career. If you love it, don’t let it go—and if it’s not broken, don’t try and fix it!” Keep scrolling to read my full review on the mascara. About the Maybelline Illegal Length Fiber Extensions Mascara Is it AS good as the aforementioned higher-end mascaras? Not quite. If they were all the same price, I’d probably go for Better Than False Lashes, because although it does take a bit of getting used to, every time I wear it, someone comments on my lashes, and that’s good enough for me. This, however, makes a REALLY good alternative, and I’m really impressed with it for the price: so much so, in fact, that I’m almost onto my third tube of the stuff. Waterproof or non-waterproof? Non Clumping Mascara: Stretches lashes and seals the fibers to each lash without flaking or breaking. To use: extend lashes upwards with mascara brush from root to tip; only a few strokes necessary. For best results do not let dry between coatsAnd these things really are so long with this mascara that I can’t wear my new glasses. The lashes brush against the inside of the lenses and leave little smudges behind. They drive me crazy.

Although this product is meant to lengthen lashes, I found that they are other products out there that I reach for more frequently when I'm looking for long lashes. Instead, I use this product on its own whenever I need my makeup to last without smudging, or I layer it on top of a different lengthening mascara to make sure everything stays in place all day long. Where the Maybelline Illegal Length Fiber Extensions Mascara is Available I love Maybelline Illegal Length mascara. Someone might want to get a notary here so I can sigh a document stating I actually, technically wrote those words out loud because 1. it’s rare I admit to liking drugstore mascara (I haven’t found many to rave) and 2. fiber mascaras is devil made sent to torture poor, defenseless souls like myself. Dean and Sam go to battle with fiber making mascara demons daily…seriously, true story. The Maybelline Illegal Length Fiber Extensions Mascara features a fiber-fix brush that makes it easy to grab each lash. Illegal Length Maybelline Mascara: Build lashes with 4 mm of measurable lash extension fibers and break every law of lengthening with our fiber lash mascara. Available in washable and waterproof mascara formulasWell, THAT won’t work!” I grumbled to myself as I set to work putting it on, but actually, I couldn’t have been more wrong, because holy wow, this does EXACTLY what it claims to do, lengthening the lashes and also curling them gently upwards, for an even more dramatic effect. I’ll be honest: I was totally surprised by just how good it was. How does this product compare to other drugstore mascaras?