- Eva Longoria shared the lengthening mascara she swears by to create thick, fuller-looking lashes.
- She loves using the L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara, which is infused with nourishing ingredients to promote stronger and thicker lashes
- “It really separates...it thickens and builds lashes for dramatic effect... it’s super buildable.”
Eva Longoria is constantly offering fans insight into her life. Whether posting a pic of her go-to sneakers or a video of an intense workout routine, she’s always down to spread the word about things that bring her joy. Now, the Desperate Housewives star is sharing the secret behind her fanned-out, thick lashes—and it turns out she swears by a $7 drugstore mascara!
L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Original Mascara
Longoria shared that she loves to use L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara, every day in an Instagram video. In the post, she goes into detail as to what she loves about the product while applying it all over her lashes.
“[This] mascara is the one I’m currently using and I use it all the time, which is the Voluminous Carbon Black,” the 46-year-old said. “It really separates...it thickens and builds lashes for dramatic effect... it’s super buildable.”
The mascara is formulated with a slew of nourishing ingredients that work to make the lashes look up to five times fuller and thicker, according to the brand. It also resists annoying clumps, thanks to its amazing wand, which works to coat each individual lash. It’s also packed with jojoba oil and ceramide-R, which work together to protect and condition the lashes.
“The zinc that’s found in jojoba oil, for example, is vital for the tissue in the hairs to grow,” said Zain Husain, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist practicing at the New Jersey Dermatology & Aesthetics Center, in a previous interview with Prevention.
And Longoria isn’t the only celebrity who swears by this drugstore mascara. Supermodel, Heidi Klum, also shared that the L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara was one of her favorites and can be seen applying it in a video posted to her Instagram.
The mascara is a cult favorite on Amazon, too, raking in a 4.5-star rating and over 5,100 rave reviews from shoppers.
“I swear this actually adds length onto your lashes,” wrote one satisfied customer. “I refuse to get on the fake eyelash bandwagon. I don’t think I need them. At least, not with L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Original mascara.”
“This is a great mascara,” added another reviewer. “It goes on smoothly, has no clumps, and stays all day. I don’t have to worry about smudges or smears beneath the eyes.”
We’re all game for beauty on a budget and when celebrities and shoppers all agree on one product, we know it’s worth every penny. Shop the $7 mascara below and check out a few of Longria’s other must-have affordable mascara picks.
Shauna Beni is the Associate Commerce Editor at Prevention. An NYC native and beauty product lover, Shauna has written for Beauty Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, and ABC News. She enjoys testing out new beauty products, watching makeup tutorials on Youtube, and binge-watching her favorite shows on Netflix. When she’s not writing, you can find her taking Zumba classes at Crunch, trying out natural curly hairstyles, and giving her friends advice on what makeup and haircare products they should buy. Follow her on Instagram @Beni127.
