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British women are splashing the cash on eyelash treatments – but here’s the budget buys to get that camera-ready flutter

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BEAUTY fanatics in the UK are turning to expensive, semi-permanent lash treatments instead of mascara.

Despite being a make-up bag staple, women across Britain are trading in their trusty mascaras for semi-permanent lash treatments such as LVL, lash extensions and tinting, according to The Eyelash Emporium.

 Women are turning to lash treatments to achieve a perfect flutter
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Women are turning to lash treatments to achieve a perfect flutter

According to a report shared by The Business of Fashion, cosmetic brands across the country are ceasing to produce new mascara products due to the rise in alternative lash treatments.

Although these lash treatments are usually more expensive than mascara, not only can they last for several weeks, they are also reducing the amount of time women spend on getting ready each morning.

The Eyelash Emporium promote different lash options – the ‘GDL Lash Lift’ which helps to straighten lashes at the root, for that wide and bright eye look, while the dark tint offers a semi-permanent alternative to dark mascaras - but will set you back at least £25.

They also promote Classic or Russian Volume Lash Extensions that give you that glam-lash feel for between 3-4 weeks, cutting down your getting ready time whilst keeping your lashes camera-ready - but also could set your savings back big-time.

 Make-up brands are cutting down on their mascara production because of the rise in semi-permanent treatments
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Make-up brands are cutting down on their mascara production because of the rise in semi-permanent treatments

Can't afford the upkeep of regular lash treatments?

We put the mascaras that give the best false lash effect to the test...

 This drugstore favourite comes in at an affordable £8.99. Its fresh liquid formula captures lashes from root to tip for a full-fan effect
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This drugstore favourite comes in at an affordable £8.99. Its fresh liquid formula captures lashes from root to tip for a full-fan effect
  • Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara, £8.99, from Superdrug -
 Lasting a total of 36 hours, this smudge-proof, water-resistant, volumising mascara was the winner of The Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards 2018 with 94% of the population saying it instantly lifted their lashes
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Lasting a total of 36 hours, this smudge-proof, water-resistant, volumising mascara was the winner of The Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards 2018 with 94% of the population saying it instantly lifted their lashes
  • Benefit BADgal BANG! Volumising Mascara, £21.50, from Boots -
 This cruelty free mascara claims to be sweat-proof, waterproof and play proof. Winner of the Marie Claire award for ‘best mascara for volume’, this mascara holds unique peptides for the deepest, intense black possible
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This cruelty free mascara claims to be sweat-proof, waterproof and play proof. Winner of the Marie Claire award for ‘best mascara for volume’, this mascara holds unique peptides for the deepest, intense black possible
  • Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara Waterproof, £19, from Cult Beauty -
 Costing just £3.30, this super affordable, drugstore mascara provides lashes with length, dramatic volume ad a false-lash effect
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Costing just £3.30, this super affordable, drugstore mascara provides lashes with length, dramatic volume ad a false-lash effect
  • Essence False Lash Effect Princess Mascara, £3.30, from Wilk0 -
 This best-selling, award-winning mascara will give you curl, separation, volume, length and drama. Priced at £23, this product was rated ‘best mascara for short lashes’ by Marie Claire magazine
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This best-selling, award-winning mascara will give you curl, separation, volume, length and drama. Priced at £23, this product was rated ‘best mascara for short lashes’ by Marie Claire magazine
  • Charlotte Tilbury Full Fat Lashes Mascara, £18.50, from Feel Unique -

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