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Mascara help wanted

tucsongal — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 22:53:28 GMT

I didn’t want to hijack the dry bar mascara thread, but I am still looking for a mascara that won’t flake by the end of the day. I’ve used drugstore, mid range brands and the three that have worked for me have all been discontinued over the years. I’ve tried the highly recommended Full and Soft twice, have promised myself not to do it again LOL.

Any suggestions for a drugstore brand? I don’t even care about clumping, can deal with that by combing through it but I hate those tiny black flecks at the end of the day. I doubt anyone can even see them under my glasses, but they bug me. I like a very natural look, I only applied one light coat. My all-time favorite product was a Neutrogena lash tint, long gone.

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Mombo1 — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 23:23:55 GMT

@tucsongal wrote:
I didn’t want to hijack the dry bar mascara thread, but I am still looking for a mascara that won’t flake by the end of the day. I’ve used drugstore, mid range brands and the three that have worked for me have all been discontinued over the years. I’ve tried the highly recommended Full and Soft twice, have promised myself not to do it again LOL.

Any suggestions for a drugstore brand? I don’t even care about clumping, can deal with that by combing through it but I hate those tiny black flecks at the end of the day. I doubt anyone can even see them under my glasses, but they bug me. I like a very natural look, I only applied one light coat. My all-time favorite product was a Neutrogena lash tint, long gone.

I have also tried many different mascaras...high end and drug store...and always come back to Maybelline Great Lash..Lots of Lashes. It’s the one with the pointed brush. It has been around forever...so it must have a following. It doesn’t flake or smudge on me, so I am sticking with it. I can’t see spending too much money on name brands that don’t

work any better than this.

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bonappetit — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 23:30:22 GMT

LE VOLUME DE CHANEL

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author — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 23:48:32 GMT

What I always return to is Lancome Definicils.

I like many other mascaras, but this one never lets me down, and one coat gives the best natural lash look I've found, doesn't flake or clump on me, and comes off easily.

Even though it doesn't claim to be waterproof I've never had runny smudgy mascara from running eyes and allergy tears with Definicils.

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Crazy for Kitties — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 23:49:25 GMT

Cover Girl Professional Remarkable. The tube is purple in color. I have used it for years. No flake problem for me.

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GSPgirl — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 23:51:21 GMT

@bonappetit wrote:
LE VOLUME DE CHANEL

Awesome mascara!

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Shanus — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 00:09:58 GMT

@tucsongal wrote:
I didn’t want to hijack the dry bar mascara thread, but I am still looking for a mascara that won’t flake by the end of the day. I’ve used drugstore, mid range brands and the three that have worked for me have all been discontinued over the years. I’ve tried the highly recommended Full and Soft twice, have promised myself not to do it again LOL.

Any suggestions for a drugstore brand? I don’t even care about clumping, can deal with that by combing through it but I hate those tiny black flecks at the end of the day. I doubt anyone can even see them under my glasses, but they bug me. I like a very natural look, I only applied one light coat. My all-time favorite product was a Neutrogena lash tint, long gone.

@tucsongal I’ve used L’Oreal Voluminous (not waterproof) for many years. I toss it faithfully every 3 months because of bacteria and also when mascara begins to dry out in the tube, it has more of a tendency to flake.

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JustJazzmom — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 00:26:54 GMT

Try using a primer first before you apply the mascara?

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Caffeina — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 00:49:52 GMT

Avon Wash Off Waterproof Mascara. It's been around for years and is highly rated. Not from a drugstore, but reasonably priced.

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Katcat1 — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 00:53:06 GMT

@tucsongal Here are my suggestions:

Drugstore - Maybelline. I recently purchased the newest mascara for their line. Snapscara which comes in black, brown, purple, blue and one other color. It's washable. I have not experienced clumping nor flaking.

High End Bobbie Brown has excellent mascaras. Also, for a little less Origins Fringe Benefits is very good.

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tucsongal — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 01:25:25 GMT

Thank you everyone for a your replies. I have some research to do! I forgot to specify that I don’t like waterproof(none were mentioned). I had not thought of a lash primer but to be honest, I probably wouldn’t add an extra step, but I will keep it in mind if I can’t find something. I’ve been using Buxom for the past year and it’s OK, but still flakes at times. Maybe it’s just my lashes and something I have to put up with. I don’t want them crazy thick, just want them to show up LOL.

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tucsongal — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 01:31:40 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@tucsongal wrote:
I didn’t want to hijack the dry bar mascara thread, but I am still looking for a mascara that won’t flake by the end of the day. I’ve used drugstore, mid range brands and the three that have worked for me have all been discontinued over the years. I’ve tried the highly recommended Full and Soft twice, have promised myself not to do it again LOL.

Any suggestions for a drugstore brand? I don’t even care about clumping, can deal with that by combing through it but I hate those tiny black flecks at the end of the day. I doubt anyone can even see them under my glasses, but they bug me. I like a very natural look, I only applied one light coat. My all-time favorite product was a Neutrogena lash tint, long gone.

@tucsongal I’ve used L’Oreal Voluminous (not waterproof) for many years. I toss it faithfully every 3 months because of bacteria and also when mascara begins to dry out in the tube, it has more of a tendency to flake.

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I’m like you and always toss a mascara after three months. L’Oreal Featherlash was my go to for years, alas gone too soon 😁

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smoochy — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 02:10:18 GMT

My new fave is Exhibitionist by Cover Girl

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tucsongal — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 03:39:33 GMT

@smoochy wrote:
My new fave is Exhibitionist by Cover Girl

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The other mascara that worked for me and was discontinued I believe was Lash Exact length by CG in the purple tube. Probably if I started using the iconic green and pink Great Lash, it would get discontinued 😁.

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Kabella — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 12:29:09 GMT

@tucsongal Jordana Great Lash Extreme is a DS Brand suggestion.

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SilleeMee — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 12:37:35 GMT

@Kabella wrote:
@tucsongal Jordana Great Lash Extreme is a DS Brand suggestion.

That would be my pick also. It's inexpensive, really good, top rated and not waterproof. I found out about here on this forum. Been using it ever since.

@Kabella

What is a 'DS Brand' ?

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Kabella — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 12:39:46 GMT

@SilleeMee DS is Drugstore.

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SilleeMee — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 12:40:42 GMT

Thanks! @Kabella Duh!!

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depglass — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 14:09:54 GMT

Not drugstore, but Benefit They're Real. Good one coat application. No flaking. And, the best part is you can get it off with Huggies Baby Wipes.

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Grouchomarx — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 14:23:06 GMT

OP if you want a soft natural look from the drugstore, Neutrogena healthy mascara will fit the bill. Very natural, no flaking, no smudging. I believe there are two choices, volume or length. I don't remember which one I have.