Mascara

It's been a long enduring process, but I think I have finally found my top three mascaras.


The hardest part of trialing a new mascara, is that all mascaras are good when they're new. It's because they are new. The formula is fresh, no clumps and glides on easily.

I love an oily mascara. My lashes are fairly blonde and fine/medium in length. So when it comes to mascara, I'm all about length. If you need thicker lashes, black or dramatic lashes, then maybe try Lash Blast from Covergirl. I don't really try any thickening/dramatic mascaras myself. Let me know your recommendations.

Max Factor's Masterpiece Max Mascara

Masterpiece Max Mascara from Max Factor ( I know, I know- who even stops at that display? ) is actually really good: a great price, easily available in stores and Max Factor Mascara's are often voted in the top ranks of makeup awards each year. Don't knock it til you try it.

I have tried Yves Saint Laurent's Faux Cils mascara at $65NZ duty free and liked it. Also in the high end prices would be Clinque's High Definition Mascara, which was equally as good. But as far as price goes, I don't think you are getting anymore for your buck just for shopping in dutyfree or makeup counters.

All mascaras I will mention are around the $30 - $ 40 mark.

Loreal's Telescopic Clean Definition

I love this mascara. I keep deviating and trying new mascaras, but always come back to this one. It's the right consistency for my love of oiliness. A wee bit greasy, you have to wait until it drys in order to not get those annoying black dots on your upper lids. So no sneezing for at least 5mins.

(Note: I've tried the waterproof version, but found it dried up really fast, any flaky bits irritated my sensitive eyes and it was super hard to remove without time consuming makeup removing).

Revlon's Grow Luscious

Yeah, I know. Gimmicky right? A mascara with Fabulash that makes your eyelashes grow longer?? 

Well, either way, my lashes do look longer after the three month growing cycle it takes to start working its magic. After three months, my lashes don't look as fine. They maybe a hint longer. And they don't have any small patches missing at the root line. So maybe it works? My lashes feel softer each night when I take it off, so that's a bonus. I thought I'd give it a nudge then it would be thrown into the 'tried and failed' pile, but no.
I have made my third purchase of this tube recently, so its a winner in my books.
I love the Blackened Brown shade for daytime.

An interesting mention....  Loreal's Lash Architect 4D

I was really excited when this got released in NZ. I mean, just look at that tube. It's a work of art in itself. 

'False Lash Effect in 4 dimensions'. Well, judging by the goop I removed from the end of the wand, I think it has those icky fibres that attach to your lashes making them thicker and fuller. It creeps me out. I was ready to bin this tube, but gave it one last try by removing most of the formula with a tissue and using the remnants.
It is workable, but definitely forgettable. Will not be repurchasing this one.

Tips:

• Don't keep mascaras, no matter how tempting, for more than three months.
• Put mascara on after a shower when lashes are soft
• Try a brown/brownish black mascara if you want a less dramatic look for blondes
• Invest in a decent black mascara for night time
• Lancome's Eye makeup remover in Bi-Facil is great for sensitive eyes. Love it.

Any mascaras that you love?   Comment below.

Budgie xo