COVERGIRL Lash Blast Showstopper Mascara in chrome silver and waterproof blue tubes with orange-and-black brushes on a plinthBlonde model glancing over her shoulder with full black lashes, text reading Showstopping False Lash ImpactChrome silver bubble-shaped mascara tube beside its wand, with a close-up inset of the orange and black brushMetallic blue waterproof mascara tube and wand with an inset close-up of the twisted two-tone brushClose-up of the Double Act brush showing orange molded and black fiber bristles that build volume and beat clumps

COVERGIRL Lash Blast Showstopper Mascara is a new volumising mascara with a dual-material Double Act brush, in three shades plus a waterproof version. COVERGIRL announced it on Instagram on 22 October 2026 as "available to shop now." The 815 Black Plum shade is listed at $12.99 at COVERGIRL's official Amazon store in the US.

Updated 22 October 2026: listed at COVERGIRL's official Amazon store (US); not found at Walmart or Ulta; a Target listing is not confirmed.

Quick Facts

DetailInfo
BrandCOVERGIRL
ProductLash Blast Showstopper Mascara and Lash Blast Showstopper Waterproof Mascara
Release date22 October 2026 (announced by COVERGIRL as available now)
Price$12.99 (US, 815 Black Plum at Amazon); other shades not confirmed
AvailabilityUS: COVERGIRL's Amazon store; UK and international not yet confirmed
Shades800 Hypnotic Black, 805 Spotlight Brown, 815 Black Plum
Waterproof shade820 Hypnotic Black
Size0.3 fl oz / 9 mL
BrushDouble Act brush with molded and fiber bristles
FormulaVegan, approved by Cruelty Free International

Release Date

COVERGIRL announced the Lash Blast Showstopper Mascara on 22 October 2026, and it was available at COVERGIRL's official Amazon store by 22 October. The brand hasn't published a separate launch-date statement. Beauty blog Durbin Rock reported the mascara as available on 20 October 2026. COVERGIRL added both the original and waterproof product pages to covergirl.com on 21 October 2026.

Price

  • US: $12.99 for 815 Black Plum at COVERGIRL's official Amazon store. We couldn't confirm prices for the other shades or the waterproof version. covergirl.com doesn't show a price.
  • UK: Not yet confirmed.
  • Canada and Europe: Not yet confirmed.

Shades

The Lash Blast Showstopper Mascara comes in three shades:

  • 800 Hypnotic Black
  • 805 Spotlight Brown
  • 815 Black Plum

The Lash Blast Showstopper Waterproof Mascara comes in one shade, 820 Hypnotic Black. COVERGIRL's before-and-after images show each shade on short, fine, curly and straight lashes.

Orange and black brush coating voluminous black upper lashes on a grey-blue eye, claiming up to 800% volume boostIngredient swatches of pink peptide gel, golden castor oil drops and white vitamin B5 cream in circlesMascara wand rising from an open chrome tube beside claims of bold volume and clump-free, flake-free, transfer-proof wearGlossy swirled swatches of 805 Spotlight Brown, 800 Hypnotic Black, 815 Black Plum and 820 waterproof blackBefore-and-after grid of short, fine, curly and straight lashes wearing 800 Hypnotic Black

Where to Buy

  • US: covergirl.com lists the Lash Blast Showstopper Mascara and the Waterproof Mascara but sells through retailers. Amazon (COVERGIRL store) lists 815 Black Plum at $12.99. Durbin Rock names Target, but a Target listing is not confirmed.
  • UK: Not yet confirmed.
  • Canada: Not yet confirmed.
  • Europe: Not yet confirmed.
  • Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

Checked 22 October 2026: listed at COVERGIRL's Amazon store (815 Black Plum, $12.99); not found at Walmart or Ulta; Target not confirmed.

What Makes the Lash Blast Showstopper Mascara Different?

  • Double Act brush: COVERGIRL describes it as exclusive to this mascara. It combines molded and fiber bristles twisted 360°, which the brand says builds volume and helps beat clumps.
  • Volume claim: COVERGIRL claims up to an 800% volume boost compared with bare lashes.
  • Shade options: The original version comes in black, brown and plum. The waterproof version comes in one black shade.

The mascara joins COVERGIRL's earlier eye launches, including the COVERGIRL Eye Enhancer 3D Mascara. Other recent mascara releases include the florence by mills High Note Length + Lift Tubing Mascara and Painted Mascara.

Formula and Packaging

  • Lash Blast Showstopper Mascara: COVERGIRL lists panthenol (vitamin B5) as the key ingredient. The brand claims the vegan formula gives clump-free, flake-free and transfer-proof all-day wear. It comes in a 0.3 fl oz / 9 mL tube.
  • Lash Blast Showstopper Waterproof Mascara: COVERGIRL lists a "Volume Conditioning Complex" of Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17 (a peptide), castor seed oil and panthenol. The brand makes the same wear claims as for the original, plus waterproof wear. It comes in a 0.3 fl oz / 9 mL tube.

In its launch reel, COVERGIRL says the mascara is infused with peptide, castor oil and vitamin B5.

How to Use

COVERGIRL says to start at the base of the lashes and wiggle the brush from root to tip. The brand recommends layering coats and twisting the brush to build volume.

Sources

Retail blister pack of 800 Hypnotic Black Extreme Volume Mascara, 0.30 fl oz, with vegan and cruelty-free marks