A former Boots makeup artist has shared a glowing review of the now-iconic Maybelline Sky High Mascara, confirming that its viral status is well-deserved after just one stroke left a powerful impression.
The Viral Sensation Explained
It is no secret that Maybelline's Sky High Mascara has taken the beauty world by storm. Adored by beauty teams and social media users alike, its gravity-defying formula is celebrated for delivering striking volume and impressive length without a heavy feel.
The mascara has earned praise from experts, including former Boots makeup artist and Liverpool Echo writer Nina Crighton, and her colleague, Emily Sleight. The brand has capitalised on this success by expanding its colour range, introducing fresh shades designed to complement different eye colours and make them pop.
Exploring the New Colour Collection
While trying coloured mascara can be daunting, last year's launch of burgundy, pink, and blue shades created a significant buzz. These colours provided a vibrant boost that enhanced natural eye colour; for example, blue mascara was a hit with brown-eyed users, while burgundy made hazel eyes appear more luminous.
Maybelline has now expanded the collection to eight shades with beautifully autumnal and festive tones. The latest addition is True Brown, joining Green Altitude, Space Diamond, and Plum Twilight, which launched several months ago.
According to Maybelline's colour wheel guidance, these new shades are ideal for making brown, hazel, and blue eyes stand out. The brand suggests that the gentler True Brown works wonderfully for hazel eyes, while Green Altitude can enhance the green tones in hazel eyes. Space Diamond, a glitter mascara, adds depth to make brown eyes look 'super dynamic,' and Plum Twilight, with its cool blue undertones, is perfect for making blue eyes pop.
What Makes the Formula So Special?
Beyond the colour range, the mascara is ophthalmologist-tested and loved for its easy application. Its exclusive Flex Tower brush is designed to flex and volumise, coating every single lash from root to tip.
The formula itself contains bamboo extract and fibres, promising long, full lashes that never feel heavy. Discussing her experience with the original black formula, Nina Crighton explained its viral appeal.
"This mascara is definitely viral for a reason," Crighton said, though she noted a potential for clumping. "Just one stroke from the root to the tip of my eyelash and the volume was incredible." She advised that those who like multiple coats should be cautious of clumping, which might deter some users.
Fellow writer Eve Rowlands, who has hazel eyes, praised the burgundy hue, calling the original Sky High her go-to since its 2021 launch. She found that the burgundy shade gave her eyes a softer, warmer look and made the green flecks in her hazel eyes brighter.
Shoppers have hailed the mascara as a major confidence booster. One user shared, "I had so many compliments, people ask me if they are my real eyelashes. Gives me so much confidence." Another enthusiast with brown eyes declared it the "best product ever," though some noted that the green and burgundy shades could be more vibrant, appearing almost black upon application.
Priced at £12.99, the Maybelline Sky High Mascara continues to be a dominant force in the high street beauty scene, proving that an affordable product can deliver professional, dramatic results.
