The Test: Prestige vs. Drugstore

I love prestige brands. But they can get super expensive. Sometimes drugstore stuff does the same thing (or even better) for a cheaper price. 
I was willing to do a bit of an experiment. I tried Maybelline One by One mascara and Benefit Cosmetics Badgal Lash mascara. Here's what I found.

Overall, both mascaras are great. It really comes down to what you are comfortable spending on a mascara. 
If I had to pick a favorite, I would say Maybelline. I like it because less mascara accumulates on top of the brush. But the Benefit stuff is awesome because it is less flaky and gives you more separation. (Hence the A- versus the B+.)