11 Best Mascaras under 20 That'll Leave Your Lashes Looking Fantastic ...

Maybelline’s Lash Stiletto has been on numerous lists of best mascaras, simply because it really is that good. Lash Stiletto boasts a lot of great features like a brush that helps to strengthen and condition, while also ensuring long, luxurious, defined and clump free lashes! Plus, with a price point at $8.99, you can’t go wrong. It’s definitely one of my top choices of best mascaras under $20 out there!

When talking about a bang for your buck, Covergirl is certainly a good way to go! While they have tons of products that I love. Their LashBlast Mascara is one of the best ones I’ve used--ever, and it's only $8.99 in most drugstores! The brush helps it glide over the lashes easily, leaving no way for clumps, it applies pretty evenly and rarely smudges. Plus, it doesn’t flake either. Sounds like a winner to me!

I think it’s safe to say that we ladies all want lashes with some volume to give that extra oomph to our look. Well, you’ll be making a good choice if you choose this lovely mascara! Its unique formula helps amp up 5x normal lash thickness while leaving behind all the unneeded side effects of a lesser mascara (no smudges, clumps or flakiness here). Say hello to a low, low price tag ($7.99) and goodbye to raccoon eyes.

For ladies who like their lashes dark, long and flirty, MAC Opulash is a top choice! It has a new formula that provides volumization and defined length and curl in an intense black color. Use this one if you’re turning up the drama for a night out on the town. And, you won't have to worry about it wearing off, smudging or clumping (or about paying more than $16.99) either!

This is one I’m very excited to try! I’m a sucker for anything natural or organic, so I was ecstatic when I heard about this gem. This is a great pick if your want your lashes to resemble falsies! The best thing about the product is that it contains 100% natural origin lash extension fibers. It goes on easily and comes off with makeup remover just the same. Best of all, it's priced at a very reasonable $9.99 retail.

During the day at work or just out and about, Rimmel London’s Lash Accelerator Mascara is sure to thicken those lashes and make them stand out. Its complex formula which includes procapil, biotin & keratin helps to grow and condition your lashes to near perfection! It even boasts a 126 percent increase in lash strength, thickness and length within 30 days! Worried about what it'll set you back? Don't be! It's only $8.99.

While this mascara from Benefit Cosmetics is pricey - it retails for $19.99 - it does give you lush, waterproof, smudge-proof lashes. Its special formula helps it stay on, and thicken and volumize lashes. You’ll have little to worry about when you get stuck in a rainstorm or having a good cry when it comes to your lashes. It has a thick brush that doesn’t clump too!

Avon’s wash-off mascara is definitely a cheapie but goodie (priced at $4.99). It has amazing staying power but comes off easy with washing. It doesn’t smear or smudge in the rain and is super gentle on the eyes. Though it only comes in black, it’s a staple to have in your makeup bag for sure.

The name of this mascara alone makes me intrigued. From what I hear, it’s a great product with a big brush that grabs onto lashes, coating them to make them long, full and volumized. Plus, it’ll stick with you through wet times like chick-flicks, weddings, funerals and breakups, without the ever-infamous raccoon eyes. You'll also be pocketbook-savvy, spending only $6.99.

With approval from nearly every woman I know, Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes gets a gold star for being so awesome. It has a four part formula that hones in on making your lashes, stronger, longer, thicker and more conditioned. It has also been clinically proven to boost the volume of your lashes by a whopping 424% and curl by 90.2%. Not to mention all of the other added benefits like it being Paraben, Phthlate and Petroleum free among others. This is hands down one of the best mascaras I’ve used in the $20 region - it's only $19.00.

This mascara is great because it goes on easy, doesn’t clump, lengthens and volumizes; all great attributes of a good mascara! It even helps to hold curl and separates the lashes. Plus I hear it’s great for girls with dry skin too, and for girls on a budget - it sells for $16.00!

Lashes are an important part of the makeup process and these 11 mascaras should help make you the center of attention if you want to be! No one says you have to spend loads on your lashes for them to come near perfection. These best mascaras under $20 will do the trick just fine! Have you used any of these before? What is your favorite mascara under $20?