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Need Help with Mascara

Black Cat Back — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 20:18:25 GMT

I have been so frustrated lately with mascara. For years, I was a loyal user of Max Factor mascara... the best! I wear contacts and it never failed me. Over the years, I've tried Maybelline L'oreal (I swear every kind at this line), Bare Minerals (have to use so much to get volume), tarte, Peter Thomas Roth (totally gave me black circles under my eyes after crying at a funeral)... these either flake, have no volume, go on and dry hard, or do nothing for my lashes.

I hate to spend the money on the top brands like Lancome, but I may have to resort to it.

Anyone have any good suggestions on really good mascaras that work and do what they say they'll do? I've thought about It Cosmetics, but they have varied reviews. I'm just frustrated. I have nice eyelashes but with bad mascara it ruins the look.

I appreciate any ideas or great buys you can share.

Thanks!!

Re: Need Help with Mascara

Katcat1 — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 20:24:44 GMT

If you don't want to spend over $20, try Aveda Mosscara. I wear the brown one. There is also a black. It conditions the lashes too. I also had luck with an almay mascara. Stila also has very nice mascaras. Yes, some mascaras are $25 and up - rather high but you just have to seek out alternatives. I hope you find one you like.

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Black Cat Back — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 20:27:11 GMT

Thanks KatCat1...

I don't mind spending a little more on something that is good. I think over the years the drug store brands have gone downhill. With all the advertising in magazines and TV, you would think they would have better products.

I will check out the Aveda since I go there for my haircuts.

Re: Need Help with Mascara

Katcat1 — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 20:31:45 GMT

On 8/5/2014 MJ FAN 4 EVER said:
Thanks KatCat1...

I don't mind spending a little more on something that is good. I think over the years the drug store brands have gone downhill. With all the advertising in magazines and TV, you would think they would have better products.

I will check out the Aveda since I go there for my haircuts.

I was just on the Stila website. Under "Makeup" look for "Phased out Favorites" -- they have one mascara for $10 and a mascara & 2 eye shadows for $8. You can always do a Google on coupon codes for Stila for free shipping too.

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Black Cat Back — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 20:39:34 GMT

I like Stila's eyeliner. Thanks for the great tip!

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lisrobreib — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 13:12:14 GMT

I Like Laura Geller very much !

Re: Need Help with Mascara

Lucylou59 — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 16:02:57 GMT

I've tried a lot and really like Cover Girl Lash Blast in the orange tube. It's cheap, about $5.99 and a lot of times CVS or Walgreens has it buy one get one 50% off. My cousin is a make-up artist and it's what he uses.

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Kind1too — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 16:21:28 GMT

It Tightline or Maybelline Lash Discovery

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Fressa — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 16:23:10 GMT

I was on mascara quest for years before I found Mally volume mascara. It stays put and does not run on me. I have a ton of allergies and sensitivities and watery eyes. No matter how little or how much I paid for mascara it was a mess at the corner of my eyes and I had those dreaded raccoon circles. Not with Mally. I also like Bobbi Brown and I do not get the raccoon eyes. I think Mally offer's a better price than BB but you may prefer the BB formula. It seems a bit silkier to me. I know they say to put on two coats but these mascaras are very good and sometimes I only apply one coat and it looks fine.

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depglass — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 16:37:42 GMT

Benefit They're Real was the answer for me. No spider eyes, but enough is deposited in one coat to look realistic. No raccoon eyes, either.

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beckyb1012 — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 16:41:13 GMT

On 8/8/2014 Lucylou59 said: I've tried a lot and really like Cover Girl Lash Blast in the orange tube. It's cheap, about $5.99 and a lot of times CVS or Walgreens has it buy one get one 50% off. My cousin is a make-up artist and it's what he uses.

I do the 50% offer there but with Almay One Coat. It is about the same cost as the Cover Girl. My favorite was Estee Lauder More Than Mascara for years, but finally got sick of the dept. store prices. Nothing wrong with drug store just have to find the right one for your needs.

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TX-starlight — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 18:27:39 GMT

I was just about to post ISO-mascara. tks ladies!!

Re: Need Help with Mascara

Lucylou59 — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 01:42:14 GMT

On 8/8/2014 beckyb1012 said:
On 8/8/2014 Lucylou59 said: I've tried a lot and really like Cover Girl Lash Blast in the orange tube. It's cheap, about $5.99 and a lot of times CVS or Walgreens has it buy one get one 50% off. My cousin is a make-up artist and it's what he uses.

I do the 50% offer there but with Almay One Coat. It is about the same cost as the Cover Girl. My favorite was Estee Lauder More Than Mascara for years, but finally got sick of the dept. store prices. Nothing wrong with drug store just have to find the right one for your needs.

I may have to try the Almay One Coat.