While the original black Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara often steals the spotlight in reviews, I’ve found that the brown version is a hidden gem—especially for those of us with brown eyes. The brown shade offers a soft, natural definition that enhances lashes without the starkness of black, making it a great everyday option that still gives your eyes a polished look. The formula delivers the same incredible benefits that made the original black so popular—length, volume, and all-day wearability—but with a subtler finish that works beautifully for a softer, more natural look.

The regular black version of Sky High is a great all-around option for anyone looking for everyday definition with a classic black finish. It adds length and volume with a clean and defined look. However, if you’re after a more dramatic, intense black, Maybelline also offers the Cosmic Black version. The Cosmic Black has a deeper, bolder colour payoff, giving lashes a saturated, ultra-black look that’s perfect for those who want an extra punch of intensity. The formula is the same in both versions, but the difference in colour intensity gives the Cosmic Black a more striking, dramatic finish.

Now, with the recent release of new shades in blue and burgundy, I thought the Sky High formula couldn’t get any better—but then the burgundy came along, and it’s a total game-changer for brown eyes. The burgundy’s warm, reddish tones bring out the golden and amber undertones in brown eyes, making them appear brighter and more vibrant. It's a unique shade that delivers just enough colour to make a statement without feeling too bold or unnatural. The formula still gives you that long, fluttery lash look, without clumping, smudging, or weighing lashes down. The flexible brush easily coats even the tiniest lashes, ensuring full coverage and separation with every swipe.

If you’re a fan of the original black Sky High, the brown is a must-try for a more natural, understated look, while the burgundy is a fun, flattering twist that brings out the best in brown eyes. The Sky High formula is so versatile, and with these new shades, it’s clear Maybelline has perfected a mascara that can work for every mood and look.

Maybelline's Sky High mascara in other colours has been a staple of mine for a long time. It claims to provide volume and length, be suitable for sensitive eyes, and to extend lashes, while being lightweight and easy to remove. It now comes in three new colours, and I have been lucky enough to test the new burgundy shade.

It comes with a thin, flexible brush that makes it easy to apply, even to the outer corner; I applied it in a zigzag motion from the root, and even after one coat, I could see that my lashes looked longer and more defined. I did pre-curl my lashes, as they are naturally short and straight, but in my opinion it didn't even need a second coat. There can be a little clumping, but the zigzag application and making sure I didn't have too much product on the brush really helps to limit this. It does have a tendency to transfer to my eyelid during application, though that may just be user error, and it's easily removed. Once on, I forgot that I was wearing it, it was so comfortable, I didn't notice any dropping or flaking throughout the day, and it removed really easily with a little micellar water at night.

I have to admit that I'm kind of in two minds about the colour, though. I've never worn a colour mascara before, so I don't really know what I was expecting. The burgundy shade is a really pretty purple on the brush or swatched onto my hand, but once applied it kind of just looks like a soft black/brown. Personally I do like this on myself, but it doesn't really deliver the colour payoff promised and it feels a little boring. I do think the viral claims that it brings out blue eyes are true, mine did seem to pop a little more, and this colour makes my lashes look like they're naturally long and curled rather than being obviously mascara like a black would be, which makes it extremely wearable day to day rather than being a statement like the blue colour, but the fact that it's burgundy really does just disappear on dark lashes (it may show up as more pigmented on someone with blonde lashes).

So overall, I do like this mascara. It lengthens, has great staying power while being easy to remove, and is very comfortable to wear, and the burgundy shade is very natural and wearable...it just doesn't look as burgundy on as it does in the tube, so the colour is a bit of a let down.

I was curious to try this mascara after hearing rave reviews and seeing photos of a super long lash effect. I typically wear brown mascara so when I saw that it came in brown, I got one to try. I curled my lashes and applied one layer. It looks decent in one layer, but nowhere near the lengthening effects you see in product photos. A second layer adds more length, but I don’t love the effect. I feel like it clumps lashes together a bit, which gives the appearance of thicker, but fewer and very separated lashes without too much volume. I also feel like it doesn’t look very natural because the mascara gives the lashes a sort of blunt tip instead of a naturally tapered one, and it can look a bit caked on and lumpy, so you definitely get a bit of a "spider legs" look that’s very obvious you’re wearing mascara. It also does not hold a curl at all - if they made the brown color in waterproof I would definitely try it since waterproof formulas tend to hold a curl better, but unfortunately they don’t offer the brown in waterproof. Only pros for me were that it does wash off easily using just warm water alone and/or micellar water. And no flakes or smudging all day. I’d say it’s a decent cheaper dupe for Glossier’s Lash Slick which is also a tubing mascara and gives a similar effect but flakes on me, so I do prefer this over the Glossier if I were choosing between the two. Overall, it’s not terrible but it’s an odd formula that can give a bit of a cakey spider-legs look and I probably won’t be reaching for this often and wouldn’t repurchase once I use it up.

As a member of the Superdrug Community, I received the new product from Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky Hight Mascara in the shade Burgundy Haze for a test & honest review. I use mascara every day and I have always used it in black colour . I think it's beautiful and I admire makeup with colorful mascaras but I've never actually used it. Before I received this mascara, I thought I wouldn't like it and that it would be something that wasn't compatible with me. In fact, I was surprised because I absolutely loved this mascara and it reinforces my certainty that we really have to try something new. Burgundy colored packaging with a description of the product name in high relief and shinying that stands out over the packaging and for me I found the packaging beautiful, captivating and chic. Flex tower brush with soft bristles that gently applies mascara to the lashes from root to tip, leaving the lashes separated . I have small and short eyelashes, as well as my eyelids are very droopy and this makes my eyes very small and definitely my eyelashes are practically invisible. This mascara leaves my eyelashes long, full and voluminous, which for me made the effect of opening my eyes and giving me a beautiful look, I loved that. Wet and smooth texture that when applied does not stick the lashes together, does not smudge when applied, does not smudge throughout the day and does not smudge when is cleaned. The long-lasting effect of Ski Hight is excellent and I didn't find it necessary to reapply the mask again throughout the day/night. Pigmentation at the right point without being too strong or too weak and the color is close to black but with a subtle difference to something more vibrant. Formula with bamboo extract that nourishes the lashes, which is noticeable. One of the best products I received from the SD Community for testing & review and I loved it. Thank you SD!