The Mascara Thread

[Legyviel]

^ I agree. That's what I use now. Even if I rub my eyes, there's very little to no smudging

 

[99 Apples]

That new revlon photoready #D mascara is really nice! It's not very volumizing but the brush is awesome (dupe for Benefit's They're Real) and lengthens and separates really well. no flaking or smudging for me either.

 

[Belowen]

I have yet to find a mascara...waterproof or not, that does NOT transfer to under my eyes.
Over the years, I have probably tried them all. Everything transfers.

Any ideas??

Lancome Hypnose is the best mascara I've ever used, and it's never transferred to under my eyes. Benefit's They're Real Mascara is also really good quality, a pain to get off & hasn't transferred on me yet.

 

[D A N A]

Too Faced 'Lash Injection' is incredible!

 

[olivetree]

Lancome Hypnose is the best mascara I've ever used, and it's never transferred to under my eyes. Benefit's They're Real Mascara is also really good quality, a pain to get off & hasn't transferred on me yet.

i have the same problem as N3bird -- i put on mascara and a few hours later i've got black smudges underneath my eyes. i've been using lancome hypnose and it transfers for me. you should have seen me yesterday after a nap -- i looked like a raccoon!

 

[Rubie girl]

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I just bought Lancome Hypnose Precious Cells that promises to turn the lashes naturally fuller and longer by the time we wear it... I started to wear it every day to see if the magic happens

After many months wearing it, my lashes didnt change, they look the same, but this is my favorite mascara while wearing it and its easy to clean with make up remover. Iam lazy to clean mascara and this one is the easiest to clean and vanish.

 

[Miwi]

Because my all time favorite, YSL Everlong mascara come to an end, I decided to try L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes Luminizer- Hazel Eyes. I already had Volume Million Lashes (the gold one) and I really liked it. This one is black with the hint of purple.B)

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[La bordélique]

I've started using Bourjois Volumizer more and more recently and I adore it. I wanted to test it and see the difference with L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black (which is my go-to mascara) by applying two coats of each mascara (one coat of each wand for the Bourjois one) on different eyes. The L'Oreal Voluminous made my lashes look quite spidery while the Bourjois gave a more black, doll-like effect with volume. So, I won't be going back to L'Oreal anymore.

 

[hautechild]

I bought the Lancome Hypnose Star mascara as I've used Hypnose Drama for a long time and it's definitely been a favourite.

Hypnose Star give great definition, length and a bit of a curl. The brush is very skinny and it seems almost impossible to get clumps with it. I can't decide if I prefer it over Hypnose Drama though, I want lashes with a big impact! But I definitely like it a lot!

 

[Rubie girl]

Does anyone know a good brand that has transparent or medium brown waterproof mascara? It's very hard to find non black mascaras.Thanks in advance.

 

[D A N A]

^ Giorgio Armani

 

[Rubie girl]

Thank you, D A N A

 

[tigerrouge]

Like the L'Oreal Million Lashes Luminizers, Max Factor has brought out Eye Brightening Tonal mascaras.

Apparently there are at least three shades available - Black Pearl for brown eyes, Black Sapphire for blue eyes and Black Ruby for green eyes - but only two shades were on sale when I went to get them, as if they'd decided no-one has green eyes in Ireland.

While green eyes get a formula that has plum undertones, and brown eyes get a formula with silver flecks, blue eyes get a formula that's entirely blue, so when it comes to these types of mascara, I'm never entirely sure what the underlying logic is – in most cases, the effect is supposedly coming from the contrast with your eye colour, but blue eyes get nothing more exciting than an echo of themselves.

I read in the PR blurb that it's something to do with enhancing the lightness of blue eyes, but mine are so dark, they're the colour of a thundercloud, so that's not going to work for me.

So I find it's essentially mascara with tiny bits of glitter and the same old smell of chemicals that every Max Factor mascara seems to have (makeup4all.com

 

[Jinadaze]

I'm never entirely sure what the underlying logic is – in most cases, the effect is supposedly coming from the contrast with your eye colour, but blue eyes get nothing more exciting than an echo of themselves.

I thought the same, especially the one from L'Oreal - the only logical combination is plum shade for hazel eyes. Though I have that one and I don't really see the difference from brown/black, even on sunlight.

 

[diesanni]

I don't see how these mascaras would enhance your eye color either. However, a plum shade looks a lot less harsh and because I have very light hair and skin I prefer it to an all-black mascara. I'm not a fan of of brown shades, they seem to enhance redness in your eyes while a plum shade makes them look brighter.

 

[oh me]

Benefit's They're Real! mascara is my new favourite. Makes beautiful long lashes.

 

[Rova]

I don't know if this is asking to much of a mascara but I'd like to find one that leaves lashes looking a bit soft and glossy, like natural hairs.
I've read about some mascara with natural ingredients that was supposed to give this look but I forgot the name...

 

[aadina]

Lancôme Hypnose Star mascara is my absolute favorite at the moment, it has an amazing brush.

 

[Jinadaze]

^ I am also satisfied with it so far. Lancome mascaras are my favourite.

 

[thisismyname]

I don't know if this is asking to much of a mascara but I'd like to find one that leaves lashes looking a bit soft and glossy, like natural hairs.
I've read about some mascara with natural ingredients that was supposed to give this look but I forgot the name...

Maybelline Full and Soft may give you that look. I don't find it to be particularly glossy, but it does look soft and like natural hairs.