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Maybelline Sky High Mascara

The original

Maybelline

Sky High Mascara

buildable formula, flexible brush

£12.99

Boots

The lookalike

Collection Cosmetics

Lash Lift Tubing Mascara

tubing formula, castor oil

£3.99

Superdrug

How close is it, really?

Look & feel
75
Ingredients
55
Performance
80

Save £9 · 69% less

Sky High uses a flexible brush and buildable formula; Collection uses a tubing formula that wraps each lash for a smudge and flake-proof finish, it also adds conditioning castor oil. Tubing mascaras are actually considered superior as it's a different (arguably better) technology for some people
Tilly

Prices checked 12 Jul 2026