https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-call-for-mascara-recommendations Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 23:10:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-call-for-mascara-recommendations/page/2#post-290999 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 02:47:39 +0000 Mo 290999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I"m way late to the party but I use Cover Girl Lash Exact. Actually it's Exact Eyelights in the tinted color (raisiny for my green eyes). I like that it goes on unclumpy and with a rubber brush instead of the bristley kind. Reasonably priced as well.</p> <p>Oh, and I used to be in the camp of using mascara so rarely I'd have it for several years - I know scary, but true. Now that I found the Lash Exact I go through a tube regularly every 4 or 5 months on schedule. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-call-for-mascara-recommendations/page/2#post-290993 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 02:30:16 +0000 Theresa 290993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know I'm really late to the party here...</p> <p>But I also highly recommend Blinc - it is amazing! My eyes get irritated so easily and this doesn't cause any problems at all.</p> <p>AND, for those of you who like Blinc, but would like some more definition, try the blinc lash primer - WOW - I have long lashes so don't need it, but when I do use it, its amazing the difference - much longer thicker lashes - and you can add a few layers of the primer to get to the desired look. (It's white, and takes a minute or so to dry).</p> <p>I'm really keen to read how your experimenting goes Becky! I'd never worn mascara regularly until I was gifted my blinc set and now I wear it every single day and love what it does </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-call-for-mascara-recommendations/page/2#post-290695 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:19:50 +0000 Becky 290695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, thanks for all of the suggestions and recommendations! Based on your responses, I think I'm going to take several approaches:</p> <p>1) Make sure to replace tubes of mascara at least every 3-6 months (I've been really bad about this, mostly because I have used mascara so seldom the past few years)<br /> 2) Apply mascara on upper lashes only (I had already converted to this practice years ago)<br /> 3) Dust on transluscent powder after eye moisturizer/concealer/foundation to set those products and absorb any oily or moist residue</p> <p>Since I'll be replacing mascara much more frequently, I'm looking forward to giving several of your recommendations a try and determining if there is one (or a few) that work better than others. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-call-for-mascara-recommendations/page/2#post-290582 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:05:05 +0000 Diana 290582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Barbara (and others who use Great lash waterproof mascara): what is your secret to removing it???? I like Great lash and it's one of the few mascaras (waterproof or not) that doesn't smudge all over my face, but it's SO HARD to remove - I always still have some on my eyelashes the next day! </p> <p>Keep in mind that I don't wear foundation or concealer, so I'm not routinely washing my face with makeup remover... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-call-for-mascara-recommendations/page/2#post-290578 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:56:00 +0000 Barbara 290578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybelline Great Lash is the best mascara I have EVER used, at any price.</p> <p>I use the brownish black when I'm in working mode and navy blue on weekends. To avoid smears and smudges, I never use mascara on my lower lashes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-call-for-mascara-recommendations#post-290575 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:43:59 +0000 lynne 290575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to second the recommendation of Shiseido's mascara base. I've tried others, but this one works best and doesn't flake. For mascaras, I like Covergirl Lash Blast, YSL's Effet Faux Cils and my new fave, Armani's Eyes to Kill. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-call-for-mascara-recommendations#post-289960 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:05:49 +0000 Marlene1 289960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love Shiseido Nourishing mascara base. The Shiseido mascara is also good, but the mascara base makes cheaper drugstore mascara work great. The base defines my lashes and holds the mascara all day. Most importantly to me, I can curl my lashes and the curl holds. It's pricey but worth it to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-call-for-mascara-recommendations#post-289939 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:29:45 +0000 AJ 289939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just wanted to chime in with my recommendation for Covergirl's Lash Blast. It doesn't irritate my contacts.</p> <p>I once read a tip to wear longer false lashes at the outer corners to make the eyes appear bigger. I don't wear false lashes, but I did try applying more mascara at the outer corners and I think it works. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-call-for-mascara-recommendations#post-289079 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 14:02:22 +0000 Lynne 289079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Patty, the eyelashes fall out and are replaced approximately every 4 weeks, and if they grow in a different direction to the others the replacement usually does, too. You might find that an eyelash curler gets them all in line for a short time? Do be careful if you feel any irritation - sometimes the ones that are growing differently can irritate the cornea. If they do, your optometrist can gently remove them for you (just the problem one!) and you will probably need to return every 4 weeks or so to have it done again. Hope this helps.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-call-for-mascara-recommendations#post-288948 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 03:50:44 +0000 Patty 288948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OT for you pros if you don't mind a hopefully short highjack<br /> ---I have white eye lashes growing amongst the regular ones. These white ones seem to spin--weird I know but they do not want to play nice with the other ones (who grow more like hockey sticks than graceful archs). Does mascara keep your lash hairs in check and in shape? I have only ever had mascara on twice and have no idea about it and only wondered if it might help my annoying lashes tonight after reading this post. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-call-for-mascara-recommendations#post-288879 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 23:48:27 +0000 Lisa 288879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have very long, very light colored eyelashes. I like Bare Minerals Flawless Definition mascara and Clinique High Impact Mascara. In the drugstore L'Oreal Voluminous has always done well for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-call-for-mascara-recommendations#post-288723 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 20:53:42 +0000 Becky 288723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks again for all the recommendations! I have a couple of different ones on order from drugstore.com. I can't wait to see how they do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-call-for-mascara-recommendations#post-288705 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 20:19:05 +0000 Niki Lea 288705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm another Maybelline Great Lash user. It's affordable, readily available, and looks great. My eyes are fairly sensitive and Great Lash never makes them water or feel sore. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-call-for-mascara-recommendations#post-288676 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 19:18:31 +0000 Kyle 288676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I HATED that about regular mascara -- drove me crazy. Blinc has solved what I thought was an unsolvable problem for me. It's great if you don't mind an unconventional mascara. It coats your lashes with tiny tubes, and they wash off at night with your cleanser and water...looks like tiny spiders in the sink. I much prefer that to oily removers anyway. I hope you find a solution that works for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-call-for-mascara-recommendations#post-288641 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 18:38:38 +0000 Bianca 288641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have used Maybelline's Great lash for years (pink tube, green top). Recently my sister purchased L'Oreal Voluminous Million lashes (big, fat, gold tube). It really does separate the lashes nicely and they do appear to multiply.</p> <p><a href="http://www.lorealparisusa.com/_us/_en/default.aspx#/?page=top" rel="nofollow">http://www.lorealparisusa.com/...../?page=top</a>{userdata//d+d//|diagnostic|main:brandpage:voluminous|media:_blank|nav|overlay:_blank} </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-call-for-mascara-recommendations#post-288638 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 18:31:39 +0000 Lynne 288638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a big fan of the Lancome mascaras, and they often come on special with a bonus make-up remover. I replace mine every 6 months, in July and in December. Easy to remember </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-call-for-mascara-recommendations#post-288633 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 18:25:18 +0000 Kari 288633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Becky - just wanted to chime in with one more recommendation. I've had fantastic luck with this mascara:<br /> <a href="http://www.bareescentuals.com/Flawless-Definition-Waterproof-Mascara/49568,default,pd.html?start=3&#038;cgid=BE_EYES" rel="nofollow">http://www.bareescentuals.com/.....id=BE_EYES</a><br /> It stays in place incredibly well and has a tiny brush and smooth formula, so it doesn't clump. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-call-for-mascara-recommendations#post-288285 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 23:22:17 +0000 Becky 288285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, ladies, for all the recommendations! I agree that some of my issue may be skin care products (I use a Neutrogena eye cream after cleansing and before makeup), but I'm not willing to forego moisturizing the eye area in order to wear mascara. I'm hoping to find something that will allow me to continue to moisturize, so I'll shop armed with the list of products you all have mentioned! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-call-for-mascara-recommendations#post-288272 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 23:00:45 +0000 bella 288272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can pretty much vouch for everything from Maybelline.<br /> This is what I am using right now:<br /> <a href="http://www.maybelline.com/products/53/eyes/mascara/full-n-soft-waterproof-mascara/very-black/1?shadeId=273" rel="nofollow">http://www.maybelline.com/prod.....hadeId=273</a><br /> In case the link doesn't work, it is Full'n soft waterproof. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-call-for-mascara-recommendations#post-288261 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:53:35 +0000 elpgal 288261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got Blinc after reading about it here and it is great. No racoon eyes at all and it comes off very easily. It does not do a whole lot of lash-boosting but I don't know if that is because of the mascara itself or the way I am applying it.</p> <p>ETA: Since you are looking for just definition and not volume, I think you will like Blinc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-call-for-mascara-recommendations#post-288259 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:50:54 +0000 elpgal 288259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>x </p> <p>Please ignore. Double posted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-call-for-mascara-recommendations#post-288217 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:14:37 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 288217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I posted about this a bit ago, after my go-to mascara got discontinued, Neutrogena wax-free (sigh). I got some good recommendations - I went to Sephora and tried their own brand waterproof mascara, but it smeared on me too although at least it wasn't clumpy like most of them. </p> <p>drugstore.com happened to be having a sale and I tried the Rimmel Extra Super Lash while I was making an order. So far I've been really pleased; it can occasionally clump a little on application but can be cleaned up easily, and most importantly it doesn't end up smeared underneath my eyes like so many of the others. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-call-for-mascara-recommendations#post-288209 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:08:51 +0000 Cilleena 288209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't found anything to beat Clinique's curling lashes mascara. I can't remember the specific name of the mascara, but it's from Clinique and is the curling one. It doesn't smudge at all and comes off pretty easily in the shower or with a facial cleanser. I hate it when waterproof mascara pulls my eyelashes out trying to get it off at night. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-call-for-mascara-recommendations#post-288199 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:53:58 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 288199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love DiorShow! I tried drugstore mascara for YEARS and hated every clumpy tube...it was worth the $$ to try a dept store brand. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-call-for-mascara-recommendations#post-288182 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:26:56 +0000 Louise 288182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can totally recommend Blinc <a href="http://www.blincinc.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.blincinc.com/</a> I have very sensitive eyes and most mascaras make my eyes water and if I do find one that doesn't the eye make up remover is the next problem!! Blinc forms waterproof tubes around your lashes which last all day with no smudging and flaking and seriously does come off with just water and a washcloth! x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-call-for-mascara-recommendations#post-288181 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:26:49 +0000 Auburn 288181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I meant Defincils. I also like their Hypnose for a more intense look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-call-for-mascara-recommendations#post-288179 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:25:51 +0000 Auburn 288179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the Lancome Defencils line as well as Laura Mercier for a basic, everyday mascara. Both brushes are relatively small which helps with application.<br /> But, I agree, if smudging/running is your problem, it may be more of an issue with skincare and less with mascara. Once on, it really shouldn't go anywhere. Of course, make sure not to touch your eyes during the day.<br /> I'd hit up your local Sephora, if you have one. They usually have an entire display of their bestseller mascaras and you can demo all the different brushes to see what you like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-call-for-mascara-recommendations#post-288167 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:08:05 +0000 Di 288167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm using CoverGirl's LastBlast Length mascara, and I really like it. My lashes seem longer, it's not clumpy.</p> <p>I wonder if the smudging is partly about mascara, but also partly about undereye makeup? If you have oily skin (or emollient concealer or moisturizer) maybe a tiny bit of powder would help?</p> <p>Also, since I look ridiculous with mascara on my lower lashes, I tend to use a tiny bit of black gel/cream eyeliner along the lower lashline. Works nicely for me, and stays put. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-call-for-mascara-recommendations#post-288165 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:01:26 +0000 Becky 288165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Diana, I'm looking forward to brand recommendations. I've tried lots of drugstore brands in the past, though never any expensive ones, and was never very impressed with anything I had tried. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-call-for-mascara-recommendations#post-288164 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:59:38 +0000 Becky 288164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, I wear it on the upper lashes only, and it does help.</p> <p>Anna, that's good to know, and I can probably get it locally rather than having to order it.</p> <p>Antje, I actually have fairly dark lashes, I just like to give them a bit of definition with mascara. I've tried using an eyelash curler, but my lashes are either too short, or I just don't know how to use the fool thing. </p>