What do reviews say about clump?

WWD found it coats evenly; HuffPost's writer saw no flaking after 12 hours.

What do reviews say about length?

It is built for volume first; experts point to Telescopic for length.

What do reviews say about rating?

On Target, 70% of 5,325 ratings are 4★ or 5★; about 30% are 3★ or lower.

Beauty & Skincare · Eye makeup · 5,325 reviews · 3 sources

L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Original Mascara

Best for: thick, fluffy volumeBudget

A decades-old volume mascara editors still pick for full, fluffy lashes. Buyers are split: about 3 in 10 Target ratings are 3★ or lower.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You want thick, full lashes
You like building up coats

Skip if

You mainly want length
You dislike mixed buyer reviews

How it scores

Value9.0

Efficacy8.5

Price

$9–11.99

You pay for: Budget volume classic

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Full volumeDense brush coats every lash

Most buyers happyAbout 57% rate it 5★

Low flakingHeld 12 hours in one test

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

May need extra coatsFor the fullest look

Rated 3★ or lowerAbout 3 in 10 buyers

One-star ratingsAbout 1 in 7 buyers

Reviewers disagree on

Editors call it a stapleMany buyers are let down

Alternatives

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Sources

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WWD
HuffPost
Reviewed Sep 2026

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