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I’ve always wondered what it would be like to have lash extensions, yet, I never wanted to potentially ruin my natural lashes. That’s why, I’ve stuck to mascaras to enhance what I’ve already got. After trying Benefit Cosmetics’ BADgal BANG! mascara, I knew I found a keeper. Everything just seems bigger with this volumizing mascara from Benefit, yet it still manages to still deliver a natural look. Right now, you can snag it for just under $19 using the code FRIYAY during Benefit’s 30 percent off Black Friday sale happening now. If you’re looking for the perfect stocking stuffer for your beauty-obsessed friend, this is it!

As one reviewer said, Benefit does not disappoint when it comes to mascara. The BADgal BANG! mascara adds insane volume, length, and fullness in just a few swipes. I definitely noticed that the water-resistant mascara separates the eyelashes well, makes them significantly longer, barely clumps, and stays on with no mess. It also never flakes while wearing it all day long.

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But my favorite part? The brush easily gets to every part of my lashes without weighing them down. Although it does fleck down on the face only after application, the mascara thankfully doesn’t smudge just like the brand claims.

Benefit Cosmetics BADgal BANG! Volumizing Mascara

Apparently I’m not the only one who appreciated how well this Benefit mascara works compared to lash extensions or falsies. Many customers love what it does to their lashes as well.

“I’ve tried so many mascaras over the years but this one is the bomb! Seriously I feel like it looks like I’m wearing false lashes,” said a reviewer. “This mascara makes my lashes long, full, and best of all it doesn’t easily smudge. Total game changer.”

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