Dec 08

Review: Which are my favourite mascaras?

Written by Beauty Match. Posted in Anti Aging Cosmetic, Eye Make-up

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I’d have to say that if I could only have five makeup products in my makeup bag and nothing more … mascara would have to be at the top of the list! In my opinion, mascara is a MUST because it creates longer and sexier lashes, which frame and open your eyes. I also find that if I’m tired, coating my lashes with mascara will give the illusion of more rested eyes.

When it comes to mascaras, I’m a purist … I like mine very black and non-waterproof.

I’ve been trying a lot of mascaras lately and it’s true that it’s such a personal and subjective choice, but there are a number of mascaras that are very popular and they are best-sellers for a reason.

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I have to say that I had been stuck in a mascara rut for a while until Cover Girl launched their “look at me lashes” Cover Girl Lash Blast mascara in the spring. I was fairly skeptical when I tried it because I wondered how incredible can it be? Well, I have to say that Cover Girl didn’t over-promise with this mascara. It’s absolutely incredible and you CANNOT beat the price of only $8.99 CAD/$8.69 USD (you’ll often get it much cheaper if you hit a sale). It’s been a best-seller since it’s been on the market because women who try it cannot live without it!

The Cover Girl Lash Blast got me so excited about mascara again that I spent the summer testing brands that I hadn’t before (you can buy both the Cover Girl Lash Blast at most drugstores, pharmacies and Wal-Mart).

Here are three other mascaras that I really loved and that I would buy again:

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* Maybelline New York XXL Extensions Microfiber Mascara: This is my new favourite mascara! I really thought the duo system was just another gimmick from a sleek cosmetic company, but Maybelline is onto something here. You use one side (a white coat) first to tame unruly lashes and then you use the other side (the actual black mascara) to coat your lashes. What I simply LOVE about the brush is how it elongates and separates lashes (it gives the illusion that I’m wearing false eyelashes). Ladies, I highly recommend this one! You can buy the Maybelline XXL Extensions at most drugstores, pharmacies and Wal-Mart. Maybelline XXL Extensions retails for $10.99 CAD/$6 USD. I should also point out that Maybelline XXL Extensions is said to lengthen the look of your lashes up to 85% … and from my own experience that’s NOT a lie!

* Maybelline Colossal Volum’ Express Mascara: It’s designed to be a competitor to Cover Girl Lash

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Blast. I’ll be honest, I’ve tried both and I’ve even tried the Maybelline on one eye and the Cover Girl on the other and I absolutely loved both. They are both retailing at $8.99 CAD/$6.99 USD and it’s impossible to beat that combination of price, efficacy (it does what it promises to do) and availability (you can buy both the Maybelline Colossal Volum’ Express Mascara at most drugstores, pharmacies and Wal-Mart).

You can watch my video review of the Maybelline Colossal Volum’ Express Mascara below:

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* Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils (Luxurious Mascara for a false lash effect): Wow! It’s no wonder so many makeup artists LOVE this YSL mascara. This mascara delivers beautiful, long, full lashes. It’s a bit pricier than a lot of other brands, but it’s a wonderful splurge. The YSL mascara is sold at high end department stores retails and at Sephora for $36 CAD/$27.50 USD.

* Diorshow Backstage Makeup Mascara: Dior Diorshow Mascara is one of Sephora’s client’s favourites because it adds a lot volume and length to your lashes. It was voted favourite mascara in 2007 AND in 2008 among Sephora’s clients and it’s been featured as a favourite in numerous international fashion magazines. The Dior mascara retails for $31CAD/$24 USD and it’s sold at Sephora and pretty much all department stores.