'This £10 mascara is one of the best I've ever tried and gives a false lash look'

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As a beauty editor, the best mascaras are one of my most tested beauty products. I've had a few favourites over the years – including this stunning formula – but I believe I've discovered a new contender for the top spot, and it's a steal at £10.

In my opinion, L'Oréal Paris produces some of the best high street mascaras – including this £8 gem and Holly Willoughby's favourite – but their latest offering might just be the best yet.The brand's newest addition, L'Oréal Paris Paradise Big Deal Black Mascara, is now available from all your usual high street retailers, including Boots, Lookfantastic and Debenhams.Typically priced at £12.99, it's currently cheapest on Amazon, where it's reduced to £10 – and here's why I think it's an absolute must-have...

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From the moment I opened it, I knew it was a winner; I favour a spiky, silicone brush over a bristly one – which this one has, in a sort of concave shape – as I find them much more effective at reaching right down to the lash roots and separating my unruly lashes, which often grow in unwanted directions.