The Mascara Thread

[Gainsbourg]

For me Phenomen'eyes doesn't dry properly, no matter how little I use it feels sticky on my lashes all day and I couldn't stand it.

Phenomen'eyes doesn't dry, I don't think it's meant to though that's part of how it works. It can be odd though I know what you mean

 

[hautechild]

Phenomen'eyes doesn't dry, I don't think it's meant to though that's part of how it works. It can be odd though I know what you mean

It's not? Well, that would explain it I suppose! But the stickiness really bothered me so I don't think I'd use it again.

 

[Diedejan]

Phenomen'eyes doesn't dry, I don't think it's meant to though that's part of how it works. It can be odd though I know what you mean

Try the fast drying texture in the Phenomen'eyes Extrention... This is an other texture...The normal Phenomen'eyes is indeed not that fast drying...

 

[Gainsbourg]

^ Yeah Effet Extension dries. I don't like it though, it's a very different effect from the regular one. Depends what you like though

 

[GeekyRose]

stannerslove, I have the same problem, my eyelashes are fair and not thick or curly, unfortunately not long either (rather unfortunate genes in that department). And I also found Max Factor's False Lash Effect was clumpy and starts to dry and flake towards the end of the day, despite so much hype about it. My favourites I have tried are Diorshow Iconic and Maybelline Great Lash, also a Chanel one I got a sample of, fairly new one it has a solid kind of brush and that was good too.

 

[Jennyfer]

At first I didn't like it but now I LOVE CoverGirl Lash Blast!
I picked it up in New York though, is it avaliable anywhere in Europe? Or at least anywhere ship to Ireland?

 

[diesanni]

I've been so incredibly lucky and found some YSL Everlong Mascara at a discount store today. I got the mascara in brown and since it was so cheap in burgundy as well. I never tried such a shade before but it looks amazing.

 

[diesanni]

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I've been so incredibly lucky and found some YSL Everlong Mascara at a discount store today. I got the mascara in brown and since it was so cheap in burgundy as well. I never tried such a shade before but it looks amazing.

 

[classicalbang]

New thread here.

 

[farou7a]

okay so i need advice on a mascara thats waterproof and doesnt clump..
any suggestions?!?

 

[Gainsbourg]

I got Phenomen'eyes in brown the other day because they were out of black angry and it's ok but I think that I've discovered colored mascaras aren't for me, I have to stick with plain old black it just shows up so much better for me

 

[SweetFantasy]

I recently got the YSL Faux Cil and I love it, it's wonderful, it thickens nicely without clumping and make my lashes softer. I will buy Singulier and Everlong later on as I want to try them all.

 

[raica]

Hi everyone, I need your expert help!
Everytime I wear mascara (waterproof) i have panda eyes at the end of the day. It's perfect at the start of the day, and then by the end I have a black hue below my lower lids, making me look quite unpolished! I don't even bother with eyeliner anymore, because that makes it 10x worse. But I would love to wear mascara every day.

I don't have time during the day to touch up with makeup remover, so I really need one that will last all day. Is this even possible? Or are you all touching up during the day? I have Asian-shaped eyes and dry skin. And I curl my eyelashes before applying mascara.

I've tried: YSL faux cils, Max Factor Aqua Lash, Revlon 3D extreme waterproof mascara, Diorshow, random MAC mascaras and Maybelline Full and Soft - all with panda eye issues!

Any advice/recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!

 

[hautechild]

^ I have the same problem with panda eyes. The best mascara I've tried in terms of getting absolutely no smudges is Helena Rubinstein Lash Queen waterproof mascara (after a recommendation on tFS from The_Ida). Part of the reason I don't use it is because it was so hard to get off but it was definitely good if you want a mascara that won't smudge at all. Exceptionnel de Chanel also didn't give me panda eyes either.

Armani Eyes to Kill does give me smudges a little but I love it so much I use it anyway so I use that on my top lashes (where it doesn't seem to smudge) and another non-smudgy mascara on my lower lashes.

 

[raica]

^Thanks hautechild! Isn't it a pain? Oh I only ever apply mascara to my top lashes and i have this problem.
Helena Rubenstein isn't readily available where I live, but I might give Exceptionnel de Chanel a try! Thank you sweet!

 

[hautechild]

^Thanks hautechild! Isn't it a pain? Oh I only ever apply mascara to my top lashes and i have this problem.
Helena Rubenstein isn't readily available where I live, but I might give Exceptionnel de Chanel a try! Thank you sweet!

Yes, Helena Rubenstein isn't very widely available, you can't buy it here either as far as I know, but they do sell it on www.strawberrynet.com, if they ship to wherever you are

 

[SweetFantasy]

I was going to buy Singulier today at Duty Free, the lady said is was $38AUD and I was going to get it when she told me that it is only that price if I am a travelling person. Disappointed.

 

[offtodreamland]

Clinique high-impact curling mascara, is perfect for anyone who wants length, hold, and zero smudging/flakiness/runniness. It will never, ever smudge.

 

[allyn]

I love lancome cils booster xl!! it's a great lash primer and makes my lashes ZOOOM especially when I use it under Lancome Hypnose Drama.

Hypnose Drama is great but I can see why a lot of people don't like it. It's very volumizing and if used correctly, it is fantastic. You must make sure to use a lash comb (I have a fine metal one that does a great job-- i think it's from Sonia Kashuk for Target) to get the clumps out but if you get past that, it's amazing. I always get compliments and I have short asian lashes

 

[SweetFantasy]

Hey Allyn,
Just a question about the Lancome Cils Booster XL. I was wondering if it was hard to remove. Because I was debating on whether to get Shiseido Mascara Base based on all the great reviews, but the one thing about it was it is hard to remove and i don't like the sound of that because it sounds like I have to pull/rub on my lashes.