Tag: mascara

M·A·C ‘Haute & Naughty Lash’ Mascara

The M·A·C ‘Haute & Naughty Lash’ Mascara creates two different styles of flawless lashes without breaking the bank or irritating my skin.  You can choose between natural looking lashes or full-on drama. If you unscrew the pink cap, the effect is natural with no clumps. If you unscrew the purple cap, expect a highly dramatic lash look.  This mascara is not waterproof, but water resistant – if you shed a few tears you aren’t going to have a full makeup melt down, but a day in the pool guarantees some bleeding of the color. But don’t expect a super easy removal – this stuff stays on! The only other downside, is it is only available in black. ($18)

Thanks to Sarah, a budding beauty blogger herself, for reporting her findings on her new favorite mascara.  Stay posted for updates on her new blog.

Bare Escentuals Buxom® Lash Mascara

Mascara with long-lasting wear, no flakes and feathery fullness. What is rare about this mascara is that it delivers volume with literally no clumps. The word that came to mind as I checked the wear throughout the day was “fluffy”. The mascara delivers a really wearable look but probably isn’t the best for dramatic lashes. The shape of the brush made it slightly more difficult to get to the lashes in the corner and my lower lashes, but the lasting formula makes up for it.  The mascara also contains vitamins and antioxidants, so I believe there could be long-term benefits. ($18)

 

L’Oreal Double Extend Eye Illuminator Mascara

I am a sucker for gimmicks and this double mascara sucked me right in.  It is offered in four colors – for green, blue and brown eyes and one suitable for all eye colors.   I bought the Black Quartz for Brown Eyes. I should have known this would be a disappointment since I don’t really understand how lashes can “illuminate” eyes.  One end of the wand adds volume and length with a traditional applicator.  Step two is done with the other end of the wand and a sphere-shaped brush.  The color of this step is a brown pearl with metallic.  The mascara did not stay on for long and the second step was more work for no payoff.  In my opinion, there are lots of drugstore mascaras that are far more effective.

Mally Beauty Volumizing Mascara

At first, I was pleased with the way this mascara added texture and fullness to my lashes.  The brush gave that full look without being clumpy.  But I wasn’t too excited for long – the effect was short-lived.  After only two hours, my lashes looked naked again – not a trace of mascara.  I tried the second-coat trick and that disappeared just as quickly.  How disappointing that a beautiful effect was achieved but the product has no staying power whatsoever.

Laura Mercier Full Blown Volume Lash Building Mascara

I liked the idea of a sculpting mascara since I have seen tremendous effect with simply curling my lashes. This mascara did actually curl my lashes.  Even though it came out a bit cakey, the effect was voluminous.  The formula is supposed to have a “glazing” gel-formula that holds each lash.  But the product didn’t stay on my lashes well.  About three hours in, I got flakes below my eyes.  By bedtime, the effect was gone.  Lesson learned, I am going to stick with my favorites:

d.j.v. beautenizer Fiberwig LX

Voluminous Million Lashes Black

Voluminous Million Lashes Black

I love trying out drugstore mascaras.  I usually come away disappointed, but I just can’t help myself.  When I saw Eva Longoria talking about “millionizing” lashes, I chuckled…. what a silly word.  And proceeded directly to my drugstore and purchased Voluminous Million Lashes in Black.  So, I guess dumb marketing still works, at least on me.  Once I studied the product a little more, I was excited to see how this multiplication of lashes worked.  My lashes are long but not full, so I could be in for a treat.  And I was.  I didn’t get big think clumpy lashes. But I don’t really go for that look. That’s probably why I also like d.j.v. beautenizer Fiberwig LX. My lashes were long and looked more numerous and fuller, just not thicker. It was a clean look without being overly dramatic.  As silly as the commercial is, I highly recommend.