I've been using products for what feels like forever. It was one of the first drugstore brands I used in middle school, when I was just starting to learn about makeup. Years later, the over 100-year-old brand continues to be a favorite among people of all ages and skill levels, regularly going viral with products like the Sunkisser Blush. One category that's remained a fan favorite? The mascaras.

With so many brands available, why do people still reach for Maybelline? I put five of the brand's most popular mascaras to the test—Lash Sensational Sky High, Great Lash, The Falsies Surreal Extensions, The Falsies Lash Lift, and The Colossal—to find out and to see how they compare. Keep reading to discover how each performed and whether they truly deliver that "maybe she's born with it" look.

Things started off strong with the Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara. With the endless TikTok hype surrounding this one, my expectations were high from the jump—and they were met. The applicator wand is chef's kiss: skinny yet flexible, gripping each individual lash to create a wispy, fanned-out effect. The first coat went on evenly, and after curling my lashes and adding a second coat, my lashes had a lifted, fluttery look. The formula felt light on my eyes and added some length to my short lashes without weighing them down. I did notice a little transfer onto my upper eyelid right after application, but a swipe of makeup remover took care of it. I didn't experience any smudging or flaking throughout the day.