The Mascara Thread

[The_Ida]

^Yeah. Well, it's your own bacteria anyway, so...it's pretty much up to yourself how long you wanna keep using it.

 

[diesanni]

What do you mean exactly?

Everytime you open your mascara and use it, it is exposed to air causing chemical reactions which will make it dry out and as The_Ida pointed out, bacteria, the ones on your lashes as well as those around you (and keep in mind that you'll put the wand back into the tube).

To be honest, I couldn't care less about bacteria myself but I do think that the quality of any mascara suffers a lot the more you use it.

 

[shoegal87]

has anyone tried the new eyes to kill armani?

 

[nita-karoliina]

i had one eyes to kill a couple of months ago and it was good. Not sure it is the newest one though?
I have been using now YSL singulier mascara and i am really happy about it!

 

[tifa]

Currently using L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black. This is a really flaky mascara. I wonder if this is due to the cold weather or just a crap formula. It gives lots of lashes but sooo flaky looking

 

[impossibleprincess]

I've been using Diorshow for about three years. It's my go-to. I feel like a change, would people go for Lancome Hypnose over Diorshow? Or should I stick to Diorshow? I'm in Selfriedges tomorrow so advice appreciated!

 

[hautechild]

^ I love Lancome Hypnose Drama, it's my current go-to mascara, I personally prefer it over Diorshow

 

[diesanni]

I've given the Elizabeth Arden 'Double Density' Mascara a try because I've read so many good reviews on it and it really is great. Makes for very natural looking, full, long lashes and no flaking so far. I also love how the intense shade of black makes my lashes look all shiny.

 

[JuliaC]

has anyone tried the new eyes to kill armani?

You mean the one with Megan Fox starring in the ad?? I'm dying to! Mainly because I love the name of the product and the wand looks pretty plump. I've never tried any make up product by Armani, so I don't know if they're any good.. I generally don't like Armani.

 

[JuliaC]

On a completely unrelated note.. I always hope to get mascara samples whenever I go make-up shopping! I just love those little teeny tiny mascaras, plus with mascaras you actually have to try them on your lashes to know if they're good/bad; it's not like with lipstick/blush/eyeshadow that you can swatch them and see how they looks..
Unfortunately it has happened like, twice, in my life.. And I've only got them because they were being given as freebies with mags like Elle or Marieclaire etc.. so sad

 

[loonaka]

Yeah mascara samples aren't that common to give out..I've never even seen them in Europe, but I know they give them out in Korea, I got a lot of sample there, but no mascara ones tho..

 

[hautechild]

^ I've gotten them quite a few times, usually where you get one of those "spend X amount and get this set of free samples" and generally from brands like Lancome. I wish all brands did samples, there have been a few instances where I've bought a new mascara only to throw it away after a couple of wears because I didn't like it, such a waste!

 

[SweetFantasy]

I bought Lancome Hypnose Waterproof on a whim yesterday and I have eyelash extensions on so I can't try it. Has anyone tried it? And if so, any good?

 

[Jenna-maria]

I bought Max Factor False Lash Effect
and I am super dissapointed.
I bought it because I wanted to have super full lashes and
I have heard only good things about the product.
But really, it was only super dissapointing.

Basically, I am obsessed to find that perfect mascara.
haven´t found it yet, so I keep searching and searching
Too bad mascaras are pretty expensive!

 

[JuliaC]

^ I actually like Max Factor's Falshe Lash Effect quite a lot, it comes pretty close to my Dior-Chanel-Lancome mascaras.

I'm obsessed with mascara too, I have always been, but I've realized that there is probably no such thing as a "perfect mascara", ie a mascara who does it all: curl, volume, length, separation.. I normally use 2-3 different mascaras together to get va-va-voom lashes.

Sweetfantasy, can you tell me about those eyelash extensions? I've always wanted to try them but I don't know anyone who has!

 

[diesanni]

I don't think a mascare has to be expensive to be good. The best I ever had was from the low budged brand "essence" and was like €4. It's no longer available, though...

 

[lightningfields]

I bought the Sephora Lash Plumper mascara last week after getting a sample on my birthday and it's AMAZING.

 

[99 Apples]

Did anyone see the article on the tfs main page?

1. Maybelline Great Lash Mascara

A tube of Great Lash mascara never goes out of style. Why? Well, because it’s fantastic! Conditioning as it thickens lashes, Great Lash glides on ultra-smooth without leaving any clumps. And at around $5 a pop, how can you go wrong?

link

really? does anyone who's not in high school still use this?


on that note I just ran out of my Chanel Inimitable ( ) and until I get another generous giftcard I'm going back to Rimmel's Glam Eyes since it seems to be the closest drugstore comparison.

 

[CaitlinC]

Did anyone see the article on the tfs main page?


link

really? does anyone who's not in high school still use this?


on that note I just ran out of my Chanel Inimitable ( ) and until I get another generous giftcard I'm going back to Rimmel's Glam Eyes since it seems to be the closest drugstore comparison.

Use a piggy bank. I know it's childish but it works. lol

 

[Juicy]

99 Apples I haaaaate great lash too...its just pants, hate it!

I just finished my Dior Extase and pretty sure I loved it BUT I think i might go back to Benefit badlash!