Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Waterproof Mascara
by Maybelline · makeup
Editor's Take
Rayon fibers and a waterproof polymer base that actually delivers the length and hold the bottle promises, but the petroleum-heavy base sits far from clean.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 8.2 / 10
- Modern Tech: 7.5 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 3.8 / 10
- Sustainability: 5.9 / 10
The Verdict
This is a technically competent waterproof mascara that uses mechanical fibers and a fast-drying anhydrous base to build real length and all-day wear. The organoclay rheology system and specialized water-resistant polymers are modern formulation choices that justify the performance claims. The trade-off is a petroleum-derived base; Isododecane, Paraffin, synthetic polymers, and BHT; that scores poorly on clean and sustainability metrics. Worth it if waterproof durability and fiber-based lengthening are the priority; skip it if you're looking for a cleaner ingredient deck.
Full INCI list
Isododecane, Cera Alba/Beeswax/Cire Dabeille, Copernicia Cerifera Cera/Carnauba Wax/Cire De Carnauba, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Aqua/Water/Eau, Alcohol Denat., Allyl Stearate/Va Copolymer, Oryza Sativa Cera/Rice Bran Wax, Paraffin, Polyvinyl Laurate, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Propylene Carbonate, Talc, Synthetic Beeswax, Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Peg-30 Glyceryl Stearate, Rayon, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Bht \ +/- May Contain / Peut Contenir CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 77007/Ultramarines, Mica, CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, CI 75470/Carmine, CI 77288/Chromium Oxide Greens, CI 77742/Manganese Violet, CI 77510/Ferric Ferrocyanide.\