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Advice on mascara

  • 14-04-2008 02:36PM
    #1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26


    Hi everyone,
    Like most girls I suppose I've spent a small fortune trying to find the right mascara. I was looking thorugh my make up bag last night and pulled out about 10 different mascaras that I have used only once but they haven't been good so never used again.

    Anyone have any recommendations for a mascara that lengthens the lashes and makes them look a lot fuller. Doesn't really matter about the price now at this stage !

    Any advice appreciated :)


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  • Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 10,464 Mod ✭✭✭✭xzanti


    Too Faced lash injection all the way, it's about €18.50, Debenhams and House of Fraser are two places I know of who stock it.. Stuff is unreal, I love it :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,145 ✭✭✭SarahSassy


    The Loreal telescopic in gold is excellent. Gave me eyeleashes I dindt know I had :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 35 Annabellsxxx


    There are soooooo many types of mascara , firstly decide what type you need... lenghtening, thickening , volumising, waterproof etc . There are different looks with mascara to ... should not be to heavy during the day and when your going out lashing of mascara usualy does the trick... but here's the thing firstly use an eyelash curlers for 15-20seconds on your lash sometimes use a little pump action with the curlers but not to hard that it would damage the lash... after this is done take your chosen mascara and work form root to tip wiggling along the way ... best to apply it in the direction of the hairs. Example outer lashes at the cornor apply outwards and the little inny ones near the tear duct kinda use the end of the wand and apply in their direction. use an eyelash seperator if they get clumpy. another tip... Never pump your mascara wand into the product as it causes it to dry up the product and throw away mascara after 6 mts. it only get clumpy and if you ever get any kind of eye infection (conjunctivits) throw mascara away as it can habour bacteria.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 249 ✭✭supersheeps


    Diorshow is amazing, it gives a false lash effect without it looking too false. Before using it I would often forget or be in too much of a rush to put on mascara, now I feel naked without it!! About €26 but lasts for ages. Oh, and it's like a conditioner for your lashes also!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,469 ✭✭✭Pythia


    I use a layer underneath my mascara, a white 'undercoat'. Makes them bigger. It's by Lancome and called 'Cils Booster XL'. I then use Loreal Lash Architect over it, generally two coats.
    Diorshow is also very good although I think I prefer Lash Architect.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 972 ✭✭✭moco


    I think I must have tried ever mascara in the world and Loreal double extension is the best.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 348 ✭✭KatiexKOUTURE--


    +1 for diorshow and benefit bad gal lash is really good aswell. it's about €22 and you can get it wherever stocks benefit.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,518 ✭✭✭✭dudara


    Max Factor Masterpiece (the original version). It's the absolute best I've ever tried. I have really fine eyelashes and most mascara wands put out too much, meaning that I used to wipe the wands on tissue to remove most of the mascara before application.

    The Masterpiece wand is genious. Plus, it really does thicken and lengthen lashes.

    I'm not a big fan of the waterproof or max versions as they are too much. The original version is just perfect.

    The Benefit mascara is just terrible - worse than the cheap stuff I used as a teenager.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 26 Lilly87


    dudara wrote: »
    Max Factor Masterpiece (the original version). It's the absolute best I've ever tried. I have really fine eyelashes and most mascara wands put out too much, meaning that I used to wipe the wands on tissue to remove most of the mascara before application.

    The Masterpiece wand is genious. Plus, it really does thicken and lengthen lashes.

    I'm not a big fan of the waterproof or max versions as they are too much. The original version is just perfect.

    The Benefit mascara is just terrible - worse than the cheap stuff I used as a teenager.

    Is this the max factor mascara in the gold tube ?

    Thanks for all the advice so far everyone :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 22 miamigal


    I think YSL's Faux Cils is brilliant, it really lengthens the lashes and doesn't clump or flake at all. Any of the Bourjois mascaras that I've tried are good too esp for the price.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,673 ✭✭✭Miss Fluff


    YSL Faux Cils Effet is the most amazing mascara ever! People always ask if I have fake eyelashes , it doesn't clump but lengthens and thickens. Don't use the YSL waterproof mascara though, it's not half as good. YSL Faux Cils Effet comes in lots of different colours too so the burgundy or purple are gorgeous for a night out.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 26 Lilly87


    Miss Fluff wrote: »
    YSL Faux Cils Effet is the most amazing mascara ever! People always ask if I have fake eyelashes , it doesn't clump but lengthens and thickens. Don't use the YSL waterproof mascara though, it's not half as good. YSL Faux Cils Effet comes in lots of different colours too so the burgundy or purple are gorgeous for a night out.

    This sounds good, where can you buy it ?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,410 ✭✭✭kizzyr


    +2 for the Dior Show Unlimited. I've tried many many mascaras and they've either clumped, flaked, made my eyes sting etc etc etc. Dior are the best by far. I use it in conjuction with an eye lash primer from Clinique. You apply the primer and wait a minute or two before then applying your mascara. The results are fantastic, almost as good as wearing false lashes without the hassle of applying them etc.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,604 ✭✭✭xOxSinéadxOx


    Diorshow is amazing, it gives a false lash effect without it looking too false. Before using it I would often forget or be in too much of a rush to put on mascara, now I feel naked without it!! About €26 but lasts for ages. Oh, and it's like a conditioner for your lashes also!


    +1

    the new rimmel one is good too


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,264 ✭✭✭✭Alicat


    Yeah the original Max Factor Masterpiece (gold tube) is pretty good, I used it for a while. 'Dudura' is right about the waterproof and max versions though, they're just too heavy and ended up clumping!

    However, last year I tried the Benefit Bad Gal mascara and I LOVE it! :D I've never been so impressed with a mascara before. The wand bristles are quite full and thick though, so I think you'd need some decent eyelashes to start with? A friend of mine has very thin sparse eyelashes and the Benefit one was too much for her.

    OP, let us know which ones you try :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,867 ✭✭✭lorweld


    Blinc mascara ftw!!! http://www.ciao.co.uk/Blinc_Kiss_Me_Mascara__5319354
    It never smudges or runs. Ya peel it off at night! It kinda is like the mascara wraps itself around your lashes. I find it brill. It makes my non exisitant eyelashes look full and long. I love it only discovered it through a sample I got.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 19 sheena1985


    +1 for the YSL faux cils :)
    Defo the best mascara out there!
    Clarins do a good one as well, think its called wonder volume or something...
    If you go for the YSL, you should buy it from strawberrynet.com, it'll save you a few bob from the price in the shops (which is about €25)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,469 ✭✭✭Pythia


    Lilly87 wrote: »
    This sounds good, where can you buy it ?

    Brown Thomas.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 26 Lilly87


    Hi everyone,
    Thanks for all the ideas so far!, keep them coming!

    So far I have tried two of your suggestions - the Loreal Double Extension and the Max Factor Masterpiece. Loved them both, they both are great for giving length!! Still willing to try a few more!!!

    Going to buy the YSL faux cils on Monday in BT's as I have a voucher, went in yesterday to buy it, went looking around at all the handbags and walked out without it by mistake!!!!


  • Hosted Moderators Posts: 6,817 ✭✭✭jenizzle


    I got Bourjois Volume Clubbing mascara, and find its brilliant. Its really stubborn too, won't come off in a rush!!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,518 ✭✭✭✭dudara


    Lilly87 wrote: »
    Going to buy the YSL faux cils on Monday in BT's as I have a voucher, went in yesterday to buy it

    I have a burgundy Faux Cils. It's good, but not as good as the Masterpiece.

    I think a lot of it depends on your lashes, and how thin/thick they are naturally.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,325 ✭✭✭Eviledna


    lorweld wrote: »
    Blinc mascara ftw!!!
    It never smudges or runs. Ya peel it off at night! It kinda is like the mascara wraps itself around your lashes. I find it brill. It makes my non exisitant eyelashes look full and long. I love it only discovered it through a sample I got.

    I like the look of this, anyone else use this and where did you buy it? (Mascara really irritates my eyes)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 494 ✭✭meowCat


    I found that all mascara that uses two layers really clumps up the lashes. The same for those brushes that look like a comb.

    I've tried various Lancome ones because I've read numerous times in mags that it's supposed to be really fab, but I ended up with smudges underneath the eyes every single time. Hate a messy look!

    The masterpiece from Maxfactor is cool, but I find it a bit runny too.

    At the moment I use the green and pink one from Maybelline and apply it about 3 times. Love the look. Also, if you use a lash curler lashes always look long and glam. I got a black one from Jemma Kid that I bought in Boots which I love.

    Have fun!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,596 ✭✭✭RubyXI


    SarahSassy wrote: »
    The Loreal telescopic in gold is excellent. Gave me eyeleashes I dindt know I had :)

    +1 for telescopic. I've been through quite a few different ones and this is the best i've found yet.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,867 ✭✭✭lorweld


    eviledna wrote: »
    I like the look of this, anyone else use this and where did you buy it? (Mascara really irritates my eyes)

    http://www.blincuk.co.uk/index.php?main_page=page&id=38&chapter=0 for sample. I buy it through www.cosmeticsfairy.co.uk


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 605 ✭✭✭aliqueenb


    MAC tbh, its just an amazing brand!!!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 26 Lilly87


    I finally bought the YSL faux cils in Brown Thomas on Monday for €29. I must say I am impressed, very good for sensitive eyes !!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,469 ✭✭✭Pythia


    aliqueenb wrote: »
    MAC tbh, its just an amazing brand!!!

    Mac's mascaras would generally be considered their worst product. I'd stay away from them.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,220 ✭✭✭✭Loopy


    Max Factor. Having tried practically every one on the market, this is the best IMO.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 605 ✭✭✭aliqueenb


    Pythia wrote: »
    Mac's mascaras would generally be considered their worst product. I'd stay away from them.
    absolutely love their studio tech foundation though.


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