The 'staple mascara' Kate Hudson relies on for dramatic, smudge-proof lashes is a forgotten classic

Say hello to clump-free, fuller-looking lashes in just a few swipes

Image of Kate Hudson smiling with blonde hair in an up-do, on a beige background with mascara swatches and a mauve graphic
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As someone with naturally straight lashes, I look to celebrities for quality mascara recommendations to give my lashes a red carpet-ready look - especially when the buys don't break the bank.

It's fair to say the best mascara means something different to everyone; some find themselves reaching for formulas that are designed to add length, while others may opt for curl-boosting buys. As for Kate Hudson, her makeup bag makes home to one of the best volumising mascaras, which works to deliver drama and definition to your peepers in just a few strokes.

Despite what you may think after reading the above, the A-list actress' preferred mascara is actually an affordable buy that has had a spot on the beauty market for over 50 years - and you can find it stocked in your nearest high street store. With a price tag of less than £8, here's why we're following suit and snapping it up.

The £8 drugstore mascara that Kate Hudson swears by for defined lashes

Kate Hudson has lifted the lid on the mascara you can expect to find nestled in her makeup bag, and it's not what you might expect. In fact, the formula in question has reached cult status thanks to its ability to deliver dramatic lashes, stand strong against smudging, and its affordable price tag...

Sharing an insight into her beauty and wellness routine during an interview with MindBodyGreen, Hudson lifted the lid on some of her all-time favourite beauty formulas - including the Egyptian Magic All Purpose Skin Cream for a nourished complexion and By Terry Tea to Tan Face and Body for a sun-kissed glow.

However, when quizzed on her go-to budget buy, the actress revealed: "I will forever love the pink and green mascara [from] Maybelline. It's super black, the waterproof is really good… It's just such a good staple mascara." Hudson might not have named the mascara, but going by her description, there's only one formula that it could be - Maybelline's Great Lash Mascara.

Kate Hudson with curled long blonde hair smiling into the camera

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Boasting a precise conical brush and a buildable formula that creates dramatic, fuller looking lashes in just a few strokes, it seems it's not just us who feel a sense of nostalgia when it comes to this drugstore mascara. Hudson adds: "It's the mascara that you looked at growing up like, 'Oh, I can't wait to be able to use that mascara.'"

Sennen Prickett
Digital Beauty Writer

Sennen is Digital Beauty Writer at woman&home, where she shares the latest beauty launches, trending buys and personal product recommendations, from makeup and hair to skincare and nails. She is also a judge for the annual woman&home Haircare, Skincare and Beauty Awards.

Previously, Sennen achieved a First Class Fashion and Beauty Journalism degree at Birmingham City University, before undertaking her role as Junior Digital Fashion and Beauty Editor at FROW Magazine. During this position, she wrote about the latest industry news, new product launches, viral trends and thoroughly reviewed a lineup of beauty products. Since leaving FROW, Sennen has gone on to create fashion, beauty and lifestyle content with numerous brands, including Who What Wear UK, HuffPost UK and Harvey Nichols.

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