This is the very first mascara I ever bought, and every mascara since then has not compared. I have been using this mascara for years, and it is the VERY VERY BEST! Whenever my friends borrow my mascara they comment on how amazing it is, how it doesn't leave clumps, and how long it makes their lashes. I would recommend finding the wand that has cone shaped bristles, as I think it works the best. Really is the best out there!

this is my make-up bag staple been using it for years now, yes I am one of those people who apply two different types of mascara, Maybelline Great Lash Mascara adds that extra length to the lashes, love it to bits !!!!

This is definitely one of the best out there. When it comes to affordability and performance, no other can compete in my opinion. It is extremely black, provides volume and length and it stays on really well throughout the day. Best for everyday!

This is an oldie, but such a goodie! It coats each lash, provides length and volume and the formula is truly the blackest black. If you like drama - this should be your go-to mascara. Well worth the price and more.

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara

The pink & green mascara!

This was the 1st Maybelline product i was introduced to by my sister way back in the days that's how i get to know about beauty brands.
My sister would buy this product from Clicks & during my teen stages i'd steal it when going for contests or performances at school together with all the other products she had then.

I remember the 1st time putting on a mascara I looked like i had shoe polish on my eyes all i knew then was i had to close my eyes and apply it & that i had to open my mouth as all ladies
still do even today when applying it :).

Maybelline products has been on the shelves years back & I'm surprised they've been in the beauty industry for 100 years meaning it's good quality brand that is easily accessible & affordable at the same time.

I ended up loving this mascara too, no smudges, soft brush & no eye irritation.

Maybelline is such a reliable brand in terms of Mascara and the one I always default to at the end of the day. The brush is a good size and I've never experienced any problems with the solution being chunky. The price is also very good and affordable.

I absolutely ADORE this mascara! I have about 6 different mascaras but this is the one I always go back to! It applies well, not clumpy at all! I will repurchase it every time I need to throw my older one out.

I see I reviewed this product in 2010 so I thought I would review it again because I'm still using this product. This product just works for my fine lashes, it lengthens my lashes without clumping, it doesn't irrigate my eyes and although it lasts it washes off easily. What more could a girl ask for?
I found this product at Foschini the other day with a slightly smaller angled brush which I wanted to try out. The brush is great because its pointed at the end which allows you to go as close to your eyelash as possible which makes application easier. Its also small enough to coat your bottom lash without smudging.
You must try it!

Since I can remember, my mom used this mascara. And when I was old enough to use makeup, I also started using it. Back then the tube was a bit more bulky than now, with the same colourful label.
Well this mascara has spoiled me for so many other mascaras and I always end up comparing the mascara I am currently using with Great Lash. Needless to say I always go back to this one as it know just how to make my lashes to feel loved.
Happy 100 years Maybelline and may may I always be able to use this mascara!

What a great product, no clumping, no mess no fuss..... Maybelline is Quality as usual. love it

I have been using this mascara for years and years and have not yet found one that can compete with it. It makes my lashes look long without clumping and lasts for ages. Thumbs up!!!

I received this mascara in one of my glam boxes when they were still around and I must say it was one of the best mascaras that I had ever used, the wand has a different shape to other mascaras which helps me get into the corners of my eyes where those little baby lashes are , it makes things a lot easier and my eyelashes feel nice and big with this mascara - I would definitely recommend it :)

Most of the reviews on this mascara are kind of negative but I truly find this is one of the best mascaras around. I have been using it for a few years as my every day natural look mascara. It comes in brown and blackest black, the wand helps you achieve length but not to much volume, as I said before it is more of a daytime mascara and not really for a party/doe-eyed look. I do however struggle to remove the waterproof version off of my lashes so I tend to stick with the regular formula.

I remember being in grade seven at a 'Slumber Party' birthday party and my friends' mother had this mascara as one of the beauty products and I fell in love. Honestly if I had to choose one drugstore mascara it would be this one. Such a winner!! I am however not the greatest fan of the waterproof one as I struggle to get it off but obviously some occasions call for this type of mascara :)
A BIG 10/10

Maybelline Great Lash was the very first mascara I've ever used. It's the tried and trusted formula and thousands of women love this brand. I bought it after I saw how beautiful my friend's lashes looked. I use the shade Blackest Black. It lasts FOREVER if you keep it in a cool, dry place. I have been wanting to use the 'lots of lashes' variant, but already have the two other mascaras in stock, so I should probably use those first. This is around R120 I think. But really worth it. Great formula, and wonderful for those who are new to the whole make-up game. :)

This is my all-time favourite mascara! I love trying out new products but this is the mascara that I always end up going back to.
It is very affordable, wears well and makes lashes look full and long.
I have recently bought the version with the new brush and love it. It's easier to reach small corner lashes and so the effect is even more dramatic.

the BEST mascara I have ever used! it was Maybelline's very first and its the reason why its been bestseller for years.
it does everything in one. it adds length AND after a good few coats, build to great thickness for the false-lash effect.
I recommend this to all my friends and its cheap too

This to me is the best mascara ever, it applies evenly and makes your lashes look longer and fuller, I will never go without it.

This is one of my favorite mascaras, which is great because it doesn't break the budget! The formula is smooth which means no clumps (YAY!!!) and really black which creates thick, long lashes that lasts all day! This mascara amazes me because it is one of maybeline's firsts but still manages to WOW everyone in the beauty world!

Love this mascara! I received one in a Rubybox and I was really impressed. The product didn't dry out quickly like most mascara's and the brush really worked on each lash you have. From the short ones, to the longer ones closer to the edge of your lashes. Each lash is covered. It also doesnt start to clump after a few days of use.

Classic formula improved with a great new brush. One of my favourites; affordable, readily available, consistent and dependable results.

To me, one of the best mascaras out there as it always looks freshly applied and makes your lashes extra long

Great mascara - just like all maybelline's mascaras. I just would have liked it to be a bit thicker. other than that its great!

Definitely one of the best mascaras! It lasts forever and makes your lashes look really long and beautiful

There is a reason almost all the make up artists I know use Great Lash- the stuff is amazing! The brush is nice and small, allowing you to get the mascara onto every inch of your lashes and it doesn't clump! I love this mascara

oh this works like a bomb

The results are exactly what I expected from Maybelinne's famous Great Lash formula - they haven't changed the formulation - they simply improved on the brush to ehance the product. Great Lash mascara has always been a mascara that is quick and easy to use and gives you excellent results every single time.

I applied 1 coat of the mascara to my top and bottom lashes and because I used the Blackest Black colour I only needed 1 coat to achieve the look in the photo I uploaded. Maybelinne's formula is such that you can easily build up the desired colour and volume very quickly with no clumping.

The new brush is heart shaped and uses rubber like bristles which is different from the traditional Great Lash brush (pictured above). Because the bristles are shorter on the tip it is very easy to get to the inner corner of your eyelids and coat those lashes with mascara - which can be a challenge at times with other brushes. The new bristles also ensure that the mascara applies smoothly with zero clumping and separates lashes beautifully.

The mascara lasts well on your lashes all day and can easily be removed with your usual face wash or makeup remover.
Another great thing about this mascara is the price - you get a top quality product that has proven itself for over 40 years for under R100. Not many other mascaras have been able to stand the test of time as this one has.

I received this magnificent gift in my Aug Rubybox. I immediately noticed the small almost heart shaped brush and was so excited to 'test'
I have lots of eye lashes and this brush managed to grab my smaller in eye lashes creating a wider, fuller look for my lashes

I've tried MANY different Mascaras but this remains my Must Have. I still experiment with various mascaras but find myself coming back to this all the time. It truly is a great with it's coverage without any clots or bunching of lashes. I noticed that in other reviews people have given this 3 stars for price which I do not fully understand why because it is by far one of the cheapest known brand mascaras on the shelf - around R60. I've tried other mascaras all over R100 and I haven't received the same results as I do with this humble mascara.

I love it!

Remember: Maybe she's born with it maybe it's Mabelline?

I decided to try something different for a change. I cleaned out my make-up bag (actually its a suit case) and tossed out my mascara as its older than 3 months. I used this mascara back in day when I was a struggling student as Mabelline and Rimmel were very student friendly on the wallet. I found this mascara to work just as well as my Clinique mascaras. I like the brush, its not too big and you can apply easily. Two coats and my lashes looked bigger and curled. It doesn't clump which is a bonus. I however made the fatal mistake of buying a normal mascara as opposed to a waterproof one. Not a good idea when chopping up onions. It retails for R99.99 at Clicks but I wouldn't buy this again as its not waterproof and by midday I have junkie/racoon eyes.

Great buy-blackest black is the best

I am totally crazy about this mascara and have used it mostly for many many years.
I find that i only have to apply one coat to get the "false eyelash effect" and it really does coat my lashed well.
It is not that expensive and really a great product. Its brush is a nice size and applies easily.
It also washes off easily. It also does not smudge. And in summer i use the water proof mascara which really lasts.

Love it!!

I'm suprised to be the first to review this mascara on this site, as there is no doubt about it's reputation in the cosmetics industry. I love the pink and green tube, its fun and different. This mascara is so easy to use, the shape of the brush ensures an even application without clumps! I prefer to use the "Blackest Black" "00", it really makes your lashes stand out, and you can apply as many layers as you want for lucious thick lashes!