I'm not too picky about mascara. I really like a lot of different ones, and I change them up often. There are two very popular mascaras that I wanted to compare.
Lancome Hypnose Mascara($25): Very popular amongst celebrities, and celebrity makeup artists. A bit pricey, but really gives a lot of volume. I particularly love the unique brush.
Loreal Voluminious mascara ($8): is also a celebrity favorite, and gives great volume.
Bottom Line: If you are on a budget, Loreal Voluminious mascara (in carbon black) is your new best friend. It is AMAZING! If you want to treat yourself, pick up the Lancome Hypnose mascara. I love them both equally, but simply because of price point, I will probably stick to Loreal in the future.