So, I'm going to review all of the mascaras that I currently own. I will also review a few that I've used in the past, but am currently out of. I have a mix of both "high-end" and drug store brands. I typically only use drugstore brands right now, but have a few higher end brands that I have used (and loved).
Here we gooooo!
L'Oreal Waterproof Voluminous Carbon Black :
I religiously used the original Voluminous when I was in college (because I'd read somewhere that Courtney Cox ordered it by the case. And, if she used it, then I should too). However, this is my opinion of the Carbon Black. I like it. I don't love it. I feel like it is too....wet. I've had my tube for about a month now, so it's had plenty of time to "dry out" a bit, but I still find it too liquid-y. I also get flakes if I wear it for more than a 4 hours. I will not be repurchasing this mascara, as I don't feel it gives me much volume.
Maybelline The Colossal Volume Express (waterproof):
I bought this after a flood of girls on Twitter went nuts for it (this is just another reason why I love Twitter). At first, I liked it. Then, I hated it. Now...I love it! I recently went back to it and wondered why I ever hated it. It is not my favorite mascara, but it is one that I reach for often. I don't get flakes with this, at all. I do find that I get more length instead of volume with this mascara.
Maybelline The Falsies Volume Express (waterproof):
Meh. It's ok. It does give really good length, but I don't like how my lashes clump together when I use it. It also flakes a little on me, so that's a definite no-go. I hate flaky mascara. A lot.
Benefit BADgal Lash:
This is a smaller tube that came in my Her Name Is Glow-la palette. I have used the full size tube before, as well. I really like this mascara. It gives massive volume! The only issue that I have with this one, is the size of the brush is SO big that I end up with tons of it on my eyelids. I'm always having to use a q-tip to get the excess off of my eyelids. But...it gives big, bold lashes!
Cover Girl Professional Mascara (waterproof):
OMG. I love this mascara! It's the cheapest one of all them, coming in at around $4. It gives amazing length. The color is dark and inky. It makes my lashes glossy. I use it on days when I want a more natural look, but I always use it on my bottom lashes. It *never* flakes and is easy to remove with makeup remover.
bareMinerals Flawless Definition Volumizing Mascara:
Hmmm....not sure. I like the way it looks on my lashes. But, I hate the way it smells. Honest to God, it smells like potting soil. Yep, DIRT. I don't know if my tube is bad or what. I got it in January's Birchbox (I'll do a post on this soon. Love love love). It gives good lashes, and I especially like it over the Bad Gal Lash.
Diorshow Blackout:
This used to be my Holy Grail. I love this mascara! It is beautiful. It does everything I wanted it to do. But...the price. I'm kind of over paying $25 bucks for a mascara. Especially when I've found a drugstore brand that I like just as much now (wait for it). I'm out of this mascara, hence the stock photo (via Google).
Make Up For Ever Aqua Smoky Lash (waterproof):
Another one of my favorites! But, for the price? Meh. The one thing about Smoky Lash is that it dries out fast. So, I was replacing it almost every month and a half. Nope. I'm out of this mascara, hence the stock photo (via Google).
And now....for my HOLY GRAIL (read: IWILLDIEIFTHEYEVERSTOPMAKINGTHISAMAZINGMASCARAOHMYGOD!)
Cover Girl Lash Blast Fusion Volume and Length:
This stuff is the shiz. It does EVERYthing my Diorshow and Smoky Lash did, but better. I'm serious. I get the best separation of my lashes with this mascara. It is not crunchy and my lashes feel like lashes! I get asked, almost every time I wear this, if I have fake lashes on! That is the key. If people think your lashes are fake (and they're not), then your mascara is doing something good (at least in my opinion. Because I want MY lashes to look fake. And if they don't, I will probably put fake ones on. Just sayin'). I can't say enough good things about this mascara! It is amazing and I don't see myself searching for new mascaras for a while.
(p.s. Rite-Aid has Cover Girl for 40% off this week, so if you wanna try this now might be a good time).
That concludes my rambly post about one of my true loves: mascara. What mascara do YOU love? I'd love to hear about them, because I probably can't be faithful to one mascara for too long, no matter how hard I try.
Have a beautiful week!
xoxo
The Fine Print: I was not sponsored or compensated by any of the brands featured in this blog post. All of these items were purchased with my own funds and all the opinions are mine. As with any product, your results may vary.
3 comments:
Ever since I read your post about your makeup desk, I have been completely jealous and all I can think about is getting one of my own.
I LOVE my Ultimate Mascara in Black from Mary Kay. It gives length and volume, separates my lashes, and lasts for hours. Try it!
I love this post. I have a really hard time with mascara. My lashes are long, but almost blonde on the ends, so I'm just looking for something that will look natural and darken my lashes. Clumping is another huge problem. No matter how much I try to separate them, my lashes love to stick together when I apply mascara. Is there a post about eye lash-curlers in the near future?
I am always searching for the best mascara. I'm bookmarking this post!
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