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Testing New Mascaras!

justashopper — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 16:40:07 GMT

Hi Beauty Readers!

I like waterproof mascara because most regular mascaras flake or smudge on me. I think I have watery eyes or something. For a long time I wore Chanel and it didn't flake or anything, and then all of a sudden it seemed to. And let's face it, Chanel Mascara is pricey.

I started using L'oreal Paradise Lash in waterproof and love it. But hate taking it off. I tried Thrive tubular mascara (I think it's tubular) but I just don't want giant lashes everyday. I know, some of you just clutched your pearls. LOL

I like a natural look. Just want my lashes darker not really crazy long. in comes Essence Bye Bye Panda Eyes. Its cheap. $5. I like it. I think it works well. comes off easily. I have been wearing it for a week or so. No complaints. Dark lashes with one coat. No flaking or smudging. Except for when I get to close to my lash line and smear it on myself. LOL.

When I finish this I will try the Milani one, that also seems to be tublar, cheap and a huge fane base on line.

Anyone trying these? What's your favorite mascaras? Do you change or stilck to one? Inquiring minds want to know. :-)

Re: Testing New Mascaras!

PinkyPetunia — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 17:01:18 GMT

I also like Essence mascara--Lash Princess with the green writing on black item. I will look for the Panda one next time I am in Ulta. Thanks for the rec.

I don't wear mascara much these days. I have dry eyes and my eyes either water excessively or are oily from my nighttime ointment. (Sigh)

Re: Testing New Mascaras!

Ainhisg — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 17:08:53 GMT

I don't have need for waterproof mascara, but this mascara and the primer have been my go-to for years. I have skimpy lashes, but thanks to using a growth serum and these two products, my lashes look the best that they can.

Re: Testing New Mascaras!

ahoymate — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 18:41:29 GMT

I agree about Chanel waterproof mascara. Great mascara and it is pricey. I've been using Too Faced waterproof mascara. Don't recommend as it is so hard to take it off!! It does stay on lashes, no flaking. But removing it is a real chore!!!

Re: Testing New Mascaras!

luvmyteddy4 — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 18:47:47 GMT

I'm not that picky about mascara, most any will work for me.

I like the softer look that Lancome has and most I've tried have been fine. I usually use whatever comes in a beauty kit or beauty box.

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Icegoddess — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 18:50:47 GMT

I hated Lash Paradise. It was more like Lash He11 on me. And I've liked the L'Oreal Voluminous one in the past.

I have one of the Essence ones in waiting to try out. I think it's the black with the green writing. I use a Belle mascara on my lower lashes. The brush seems to find those lower lashes better than any other. I figure it'll probably be replaced with her new line.

Currently using Benefit Roller Lash mascara on my upper lashes only. I like it okay, and I only use one coat over my primer. It lifts and curls (kinda sounds like a bra), but I still need a lash curler to make me happy. I use a heated one I really like.

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Pecan Sandie — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 20:38:01 GMT

Loved Urban Decay Cannonball -- then they discontinued it. Boo! No flaking, totally waterproof, no raccoon eyes. So sad to see it go. Moved onto UD Perversion (regular-not waterproof) and since Cannonball, have used this one consistently for day-to-day wear although I am constantly still looking for a Cannonball dupe. I just cannot get over my love for Cannonball so a tube of Badgal Bang Volumizing Mascara is waiting in the wings to try.

Tried Paradise Lash (regular) but didn't like it at all, same with the Miliani mascara with the green writing, tried it for about a week and that was the end of it. Way in the past I used L'Oreal Voluminous, tried it again when it came up here in a post, but it too has fallen by the wayside. All of these had their issues: clumping, difficulty in getting the right amount on the wand, smudging, flaking, poor payoff after lots of effort, etc. Agreed on the Chanel mascara. I will pick up a tube (what a treat!) if a special occasion is coming up. It is so easy to achieve a feathery lash with volume at the base and no fear of flakes or smudges. I hate when a mascara creates those spider lashes or clumps several together. Never had this trouble with Chanel or Perversion. When a thread of this type comes up it is great to learn of other's experience. Appreciate everyone's input!

Re: Testing New Mascaras!

Dazlin — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 20:56:00 GMT

I agree, Loreal voluminous isn't the same as it used to be, several years back. The Essence one, starts out nice, then quickly gets thick and clumpy. Threw both out.

Shiseido used to make a nice one, but I haven't tried them in a long time. I HATED Two Faced, Better than , (that dumb name) ditched that one too. Rimmel had a good one too, but it does get thick , clumpy, too...ive tried too many to mention here.

I basically like my lashes, lifted, and long looking. Not thick, but enough for some dimension. I stay with Benefit Rollerlash...I like it the best, and it works better than their other mascaras, no flaking, no clumps, and not too thick. For me lengthens nicely, I do use a lash curler, but it works pretty good without too.

I'd like to try something new...but Rollerlash is my best so far.

Re: Testing New Mascaras!

just bee — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:35:08 GMT

I know, I know. I sound like a broken record, but this is the one I've stuck with year after year.

There's also a waterproof version, but I still prefer the washable formula.

Re: Testing New Mascaras!

vermint — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:41:13 GMT

@just bee I'll join you in the "Broken Record Club"! But my many years long favorite is CoverGirl LashBlast in the orange tube...I use Very Black. It's inexpensive and works as well as, or better, than many of the more expensive brands I've tried.

I will admit, though, to really liking Tarte's Lights, Camera, Lashes...got a mini as a sample in a Sephora order and then bought a full-size on sale. It's not too terribly pricey. I'll use up what I have, but it's not "better enough" than my CoverGirl to make me buy it again.

Re: Testing New Mascaras!

just bee — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:50:06 GMT

@vermint wrote:
@just bee I'll join you in the "Broken Record Club"! But my many years long favorite is CoverGirl LashBlast in the orange tube...I use Very Black. It's inexpensive and works as well as, or better, than many of the more expensive brands I've tried.

I will admit, though, to really liking Tarte's Lights, Camera, Lashes...got a mini as a sample in a Sephora order and then bought a full-size on sale. It's not too terribly pricey. I'll use up what I have, but it's not "better enough" than my CoverGirl to make me buy it again.

@vermint

My mother used the Maybelline cake mascara in the little red box. It must have made an impression because I've used Maybelline mascara most of my life.

Of course there was that period when I was devoted to Aziza, but they stopped making it.

The Maybelline product is inexpensive and it does was it claims to do. Leaves my lashes full and soft, and I don't find them on my cheeks anymore.

Re: Testing New Mascaras!

vermint — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:53:55 GMT

@just bee I remember those little red boxes of mascara! I don't think my mom used it, maybe it was one of my aunts.

Re: Testing New Mascaras!

just bee — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:11:42 GMT

@vermint wrote:
@just bee I remember those little red boxes of mascara! I don't think my mom used it, maybe it was one of my aunts.

@vermint

Blast from the past.

Re: Testing New Mascaras!

10sluvr — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 21:39:48 GMT

i used Voluminous for years and decided to branch out. I've been using Lancome Big lash. I get it on hsn when they give me coupons or they are having a special deal. I'm retired so i don't use it up very fast.

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ccassaday — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 23:28:22 GMT

I like Tarte maneater in brown and big ego in black. . I like the loreal voluminous in the colored ones they have. Once I need a new brown one I am going to try the prime prometics. I like the lash paradise primer in the pink tube too.

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2sisters — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 23:42:28 GMT

@just bee wrote:
I know, I know. I sound like a broken record, but this is the one I've stuck with year after year.

There's also a waterproof version, but I still prefer the washable formula.

@just bee thats what I use from you recommending it. I'll usually buy two or three at a time in fear it will be discontinued.

Re: Testing New Mascaras!

katie1859 — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 23:58:19 GMT

The best mascara that I stand by is L'Oreal, Voluminous. Gold tube. Regular or Waterproof.

10.00. I use the regular and it's easy on my lashes, makes them naturally fuller not flaky or cakey, and easy to remove.

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Skyegirl21 — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 01:02:13 GMT

Try tubing mascara! Either Blinc or L'Oréal Double Extend.
Tubing mascara never flakes or smudges and comes off easily with warm water. People often think they are pulling out their lashes, but it only the tube coating!

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just bee — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 02:19:34 GMT

@2sisters wrote:
@just bee wrote:
I know, I know. I sound like a broken record, but this is the one I've stuck with year after year.

There's also a waterproof version, but I still prefer the washable formula.

@just bee thats what I use from you recommending it. I'll usually buy two or three at a time in fear it will be discontinued.

@2sisters

Funny -- I lived in fear of this myself for years!

Re: Testing New Mascaras!

Allthingsgirly67 — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 04:48:42 GMT

I have found in the last 3-4 years my mascara was smudging. The mistake every one assumes is that you need waterproof. It’s not water braking down the mascara it’s the oils from your under eyes especially if you use an eye cream and then a concealer especially a moisturizing one if you need to use those items then I suggest using Laura Mercier under eye powder which is far superior to the Pat McGrath one. That’s why eye makeup remover for waterproof makeup contains an oil to break down the makeup. Waterproof mascara is fine if you sweat a lot or if caught in a shower.