My top five mascaras
Friday, August 31, 2012 at 9:36AM "You're not wearing falsies?!" is something I've gotten used to hearing these past few months. Okay I'm bragging but only because I happen to own some of the best mascaras in the country - by themselves, my lashes are all sad and thin! So mascara and an amazing eyelash curler take all the credit.
I've raved about and used up my favorite mascaras from last year, so this time I thought I'd share my top mascaras this year as of August 2012. There are the ones that I always reach out for - they're all good, but they have different features that I need for certain looks.
Let's get started!
If I have to choose only one mascara to use forever, it would have to be the Shu Uemura Ultimate Natural Mascara. It's everything that mascara should be - lengthening, volumizing, and still natural-looking overall. Most importantly, this baby washes off but doesn't smudge or budge while you're wearing it. San ka pa!
Best for: natural, clean looks
The downside is that it's P1,800 per tube. -_- Gosh. Will I buy this? I honestly don't know. There are other fantastic mascaras out there at less than half the price minus the washable feature. But this Shu mascara is the best for me. So I don't know if I'll buy this when I run out! We'll find out I guess.
My second favorite mascara would be Majolica Majorca Lash King. It's my go-to mascara for events because it can make lashes look like falsies. For real. I wore it out recently and a makeup artist couldn't believe that I just used mascara on my lashes and nothing more.
Aside from the falsie effect, this doesn't smudge or budge either - you can swim in this and it will stay on.
Best for: events, smoky eyes
This is most appropriate only for evening events or anything dressy for that matter. This can really make your lashes look crazy big and that's not always a good thing! So yeah, I use this mascara with moderation.
Probably the closest thing to the Shu mascara (that I've tried) would be the Max Factor False Lash Effect Mascara. It's a clean, volumizing and lengthening yet natural mascara much like Shu's. It also looks similar to Shu because it gives a thick base that narrows down to the tips. This is only P750 so great deal!
Best for: clean, precise looks, day or night makeup
Downside, it's a bit stubborn to remove. It's even more stubborn than Lash King because it runs and smudges heavily when you try to wipe it off! But then again, you can't have everything unless you want to pay the price.
I love the Benefit They're Real Beyond Mascara because it can lengthen lashes like no one's business. It's fairly easy to remove too - easier than the Majolica Majorca Lash Expander Mascara for sure. I also like that it's a glossy mascara so my lashes look pretty and sparkling when I wear it. Hehe.
Best for: lengthening, definition
Last but not least, I also love the Avon SuperMagnify Mascara. It may take a while to build up the volume and length, but when it's there the lashes look super black and thick. The wand is super nice also since it's thin and easy to maneuver around the hard-to-reach lashes. This is perfect for girls with very thin and sparse lashes because the Supermagnify wand can reach those.
Oh, it's also great for bringing out the bottom lashes!
Best for: tiny, hard to reach lashes, natural thick look
So that's it. I have a few new mascaras up for review soon. Will they beat my top 5? Find out! ;)
Your turn! What are your favorite mascaras ever?
Reader Comments (11)
Based from the photos you have here, I won't try Shu for now because of the price. I would definitely go first with Revlon False Lash Effect for everyday or events (I love your look on the photo wearing it! It looks like falsies!) then Lash King for travel :D Thanks for this post Ms. Liz :D
I have thick lashes but they're the HARDEST to manage. After curling them and putting the mascara on, they will stay curled for a while but then it'll start point all downwards again which gives total hassle. That's also the reason why I barely use mascaras. The ones I used are from Clinique but I think they're not working for me. I have tried the earlier versions of Maybelline as well and didn't work either but I'm not sure if Falsies and XXL ones will work. Will also try on these ones you mentioned then. Oh, and I'm also not sure if it's also about curling the lashes and the curler I use...I'm using Tarte eyelash curler at the moment. Please let me know if anyone has also issues like this. I'm open for suggestions! Thanks! :)
@Joanna: How long do you hold the curler on your lashes? Have you tried holding it longer or curling them starting from the base and then moving upwards? Liz has a previous post on how to apply mascara (http://www.projectvanity.com/projectvanity/2012/6/14/how-to-apply-mascara.html). Personally, I curl my lashes by starting at the base, holding it for at least 5 seconds, release, then move up and holding it again for another 5 seconds. After which I apply mascara base (I use the one from KATE; a Kanebo brand). Once I think the base has dried, I apply my mascara--making sure to start from the bottom part and then kind of wiggling the mascara wand up my lashes. Hope I helped!
Majolica Majorca's Lash King is my current favorite :D I use the black one if I want intense and glamorous lashes. But if I want something more natural, I use the brown variant. :) I want to try the one from Max Factor too, just to compare and try something new. The one from Shu Uemura sounds lovely too! Your lashes look absolutely gorgeous in the pic with Shu's mascara. Maybe if I have the extra cash. Or I'll try asking my dad to get this as pasalubong for me hehehehehe Thanks for sharing!
Thanks sis Denise. Well I hold for around 10-15 seconds! And I keep repeating just holding the middle part of my lashes. I probably should start at the base then repeat upwards. :) I haven't tried using mascara base yet. I might get one! Thanks again!
I have the same issue with Joanna and yes I do that too Denise minus the mascara base. I'm currenty loving Maybelline Long Stiletto Mascara. I want to try Majos mascaras, I've read so many raves about it in the blogging community :)
My fave mascaras are: vmv, lancome hypnose, estee lauder.
omygosh! I was going to buy a new mascara for my grad pic picture day so this post was perfect for me! Thank you for the recommendations (and great timing!) hahaha! :D
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For everyday I love Covergirl's Lash Blast Mascara. Lengthens but really keeps it tidy and natural looking! Doesnt run and make a mess. I wanna try Benefit's and MaxFactor!
I love mascaras! I used to be tamad in applying it but now I can't start my day without it. Suffice to say, I feel bare without it. :p
Thanks for this post! Will definitely put these in my list (minus the Shu probably for now because of the steep price,eek). ;)
I would all like to try those mascaras! But I first have to consume my two mascaras: Prestige My Biggest Lashes and MAC Opulash. I am now considering mascaras that are not waterproof so that it'll be more easy to remove. :) Hope you can post some more mascaras that provides lengthening and volumizing and not waterproof :) thanks Ms. Liz!
Me, I've used so many mascaras in the past. I've tried Avon, Clinique High Impact, Lancome Hypnose, Max Factor False Lash Effect, Prestige My Biggest Lashes, Revlon, L'Oreal and several Maybelline mascaras pero there is one mascara that I will always be loyal to. It's none other than MAC Opulash Mascara. Of all the mascaras I've tried, MAC Opulash is the one that didn't dry up after almost a year of usage. Bought it last year in August and until now, hindi pa rin sya dry and clumpy unlike my past mascaras. I've tried MAC False Lashes pero I love the Opulash better kasi ang tagal bago sya mag-spoil. Above all, ang ganda ng result! My lashes are 10 times thicker, fuller and volumized. Plus, MAC Opulash is not so mahal like many high-end makeup brands. Bought it for 950 at the MAC store in MOA. And I will definitely buy again. Pero this time, I'm planning to buy other mascaras as well. I wanna try Benefit Bad Gal Mascara, Lola Starstruck Lash Glamour Mascara and NARS.