I tried the new Maybelline Sky High coloured mascara – and one shade is surprisingly stunning

I was nervous opening this electric blue formula. It seems bold up close, but is hard to spot at a distance.

Maybelline Lash Sensational  Sky High Blue  Mist Mascara

£12.99

Overall, I'm a fan!  This stunning mascara is much more flattering  than expected, offering  a soft pop of colour  without looking  too bold.

Pink is my favourite colour, and this mascara is a pretty bubblegum pink shade.

Maybelline Lash Sensational  Sky High Mascara  Pink Air

£11.99

However, as soon as I applied it I knew it wasn't for me. This shade would complement blonde lashes, but it made my lower lashes look nearly invisible.

If you're looking for a route into coloured mascara, this is the formula for you.

Maybelline Lash Sensational  Sky High Mascara  Burgundy Haze

£11.99

It's a gorgeous, brown mascara, spruced up with a hint of purple. Sadly, I think its purple hue was lost on my dark lashes.

Other coloured mascaras we loved are Shiseido ControlledChaos MascaraInk in 04 Emerald Energy, £29; 3ina The Color Mascara in Yellow 137, £12; Pat McGrath Dark Star Colour Blitz Mascara, £12