Beauty Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara: Top Two Compared Here
Sky High in Blue Mist and Sky High in Burgundy Haze are the two most popular colored mascaras. One cools, one warms. Here is how they compare for your eye color.
| Factor | Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Was | Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mas |
|---|---|---|
| Shade | Blue Mist navy | Burgundy Haze wine |
| Best eye color | Blue, brown eyes | Green, hazel eyes |
| Intensity | Bold in sunlight | Subtle warmth |
| Formula | Washable Sky High | Washable Sky High |
| Wearability | Statement shade | Everyday wearable |
| Price | Similar | Similar |
Our Verdict
Blue Mist wins for bold color payoff and brightening power. It makes the whites of your eyes look whiter. Burgundy Haze wins for everyday wearability. Its subtle warmth flatters without shouting. Pick Blue Mist for fun and photos. Pick Burgundy Haze for a wearable twist on classic mascara.
More Top Picks in This Category
Not sold on either of these two? Here are more bestselling options worth considering.
Best for: Brown eyes wanting a striking color pop.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Washable Mascara, Green Altitude
- Green Altitude emerald shade
- Flex Tower brush, bamboo fibers
- Weightless volume and length
- Ranked #2 in Mascara
Pros
- Green pops against brown eyes
- Bold but wearable color
- Strong sales rank proves demand
Cons
- Not for conservative workplaces
- Green needs confident styling
- Can stain lids if it smudges
Best for: Gifting and collectors of the viral mascara.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Limited Edition Holiday Mascara, Very Black
- Limited edition holiday packaging
- Same Sky High Very Black formula
- Flex Tower brush, bamboo extract
- Ranked #1 in Mascara
Pros
- Festive packaging makes a great gift
- Same bestseller formula inside
- Collectible for Maybelline fans
Cons
- Limited edition may sell out
- Smaller 0.24 fl oz size
- Packaging costs extra
Best for: High-gloss dramatic black lash looks.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Firework Washable Mascara, Electro Black
- Electro Black extra-black pigment
- Flex Spark spiral firework brush
- Pro-Vitamin B5, high-shine gloss
- Up to 24-hour smudge-resistant wear
Pros
- Intense black with glossy finish
- 360-degree lash impact
- Buildable without clumps
Cons
- Bold finish for everyday minimalists
- Spiral brush needs practice
- Shine fades by evening
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Mascara on Hooded Eyelids: Beating Brow-Bone Transfer
Hooded eyelids change the mascara game because the fold of skin sits close to the lashes and touches them every time you blink. The main failure mode is transfer: wet mascara presses against the hood and leaves dots along the crease. With a lengthening formula like Lash Sensational Sky High, the extra length is the feature, but on hooded eyes that length is exactly what reaches the skin. The fix is part technique, part formula choice. Let the first coat dry fully before blinking normally, and hold a tissue at the crease for the first minute while it sets.
Formula choice matters more than most guides admit. Tubing formulas transfer least on hooded eyes because the dried polymer sleeves do not smear on contact the way wet wax formulas do. If you prefer the Sky High look, apply one thin coat instead of two, since layered coats stay tacky longer and transfer more. A waterproof version of your lengthening mascara also sets faster and resists the oil from the hood better through the day. For a full breakdown of volumizing formulas and wands that suit different eye shapes, our volumizing mascara guide is a useful companion read.
Brown vs Black Mascara: Which Suits Fair Skin and Blondes
The brown-versus-black debate is one of mascara's most under-covered topics. Black is the default, but on very fair skin, blondes, and redheads, harsh black can look severe in daylight and draw more attention to the mascara than to the eyes. Brown mascara gives definition that reads as natural, especially for daytime wear, office settings, and minimal-makeup looks. The catch is that many drugstore browns are either too red or too gray, so the shade has to be a true dark brown to work.
Blackest black, like the shade compared on this page, is the right call for evening looks, photography, and anyone with dark hair or lashes, where brown can look washed out. A practical test: hold the wand near your face in daylight. If the black looks like a separate dark object against your coloring, try brown for day and keep black for night. The Lash Sensational line's Brownish Black waterproof shade sits between the two extremes and is one of the more flattering middle options available at drugstore prices. If you are comparing waterproof and washable versions of lengthening formulas, our waterproof vs washable comparison lays out the trade-offs clearly.
The Heated Curler Trick for Straight, Stubborn Lashes
Straight, downward-growing lashes are the hardest to keep curled, and a lengthening mascara alone rarely solves it. The trick that works: curl with a mechanical curler, then set the curl with a heated curler for five to eight seconds per eye. The heat reshapes the keratin in the lash the same way a curling iron reshapes hair, and the curl then survives mascara application instead of collapsing under the product's weight.
Timing is everything. Apply your mascara after the heated curler, not before, because heat plus wet mascara creates a sticky mess and can pull lashes out. For the Sky High formulas compared here, one coat of mascara after heat-setting gives length without the droop that two heavy coats cause. In humid weather, finish with a light coat of waterproof formula over the washable one, since humidity is the number one curl killer and waterproof polymers resist it far better. If smudging is your bigger concern than curl, our tubing mascara guide explains the never-smudge option in detail.