Mascara

[MissMuppet]

I'm after a new mascara, but obviously a reasonably priced one.. does anyone have any recommendations?

I find my normal ones aren't all that good, they're a bit clumpy and and dry out quite quickly.

[victor16]

Max Factor always works for me - its the only brand that doesn't make my eyes itch!!! I like their 2000 calorie one....

[mossstar]

Always, always, no matter which brand you're using, wipe off the wand on a tissue or something before applying. This and a metal eyelash comb are the only way I can ever get non-clump lashes!

Plus, and I know all the mags say don't do it, if a mascara dries out fast, i try adding a tiny bit of water (hold the brush under the tap for a microsecond, replace, repeat until desired consistency is reached!). It works for me - no matter what the beauty editors say! LOL

My personal favs (and i do think it has a lot to do with your lashes, which seem to be all different, just like one shampoo will work for one person and not another) are:

Rimmel extra lash (or whatever it's called)
Estee lauder double wear
Lancome's new one (can't remember it's name - helpful!)
Define a lash

The absolute worst for MY lashes is great-lash, the one everyone raves about! Also, dior-show was terrible!

If you find a mascara you love and have lots of others to use up, try washing out the brush of the one you love once you've finished it and just moving that around your other mascaras. Sometimes you'll find that it's the brush that works for you rather than the mascara itself.

I find that even brands like collection 2000 mascaras are absolutely fine AS LONG as i wipe the brush off well on a tissue before applying. In fact, since wiping it off feels so awful (all that product going to waste!) paying as little as possible for your mascara is probably a good thing! LOL

[MissMuppet]

Thanks for this... I have 2 on the go at the moment, I alternate because some days one is better than the other... I just want nice, long, non-clumpy lashes!! :)

[mogwai]

Hi - I found L'oreal telescopic to be great if you just want lengthening, not thickening. And Max Factor Masterpiece is FANTASTIC and reviewed really well everywhere. It does the job, both thickening and lengthening...

[geri1965]

I use Tesco ones, 3 for £5.

[NoNameWoman]

I have to say, Loreal Telescopic was extremely disappointing for me: thin coat that hardly lasts and it stiffened my lashs that they honestly felt painful after applying it. This shows you how personal what works is!!! Also tried Bourjois Clubbing mascara..don't recommend it either: it did dry out pretty quickly and was so clumpy. It may be that I am too fussy!!!
Only yersterday I bought Max Factor Masterpiece and first impression is, it is absolutely fine for a tener.
Good luck in finding one that does the job, I can imagine how annoying it is to buy something just to throw it away :mad:

[MoaningMyrtle]

I'd second Masterpiece by Max Factor, it is a great mascara, I always use a mascara comb afterwards.

I recently bought the new L'oreal carbon black one, this was dire and smudged really badly, a big thumbs down from me.

[bargainbird]

Clinique is my favorite, pricey but well worth it...... dosen't go all gooey like some do.

Happy fluttering

[pattycake]

Another vote of Max Factor Masterpiece. I bought a No 7 in a gold tube which the assistant said was the equivalent of the Max Factor one. It is not. I cannot get on with it at all. The brush is so huge and unwieldy I end up with it all over the place.

I hate to waste the No 7 one though and so I am using the brush from the Masterpiece mascara. Will be glad when it is finished though.:rotfl:

[alison999]

Max Factor always works for me - its the only brand that doesn't make my eyes itch!!! I like their 2000 calorie one....

i like how it looks but even though its meant to be waterproof i found it always ran a bit

[freejunkie]

Hi
I was about to buy the Max Factor cos of all your recommendations however alot of the reviews do mention it can easily run.
Any suggestions on a great waterproof version?

[NBirdy]

The only one I really get on with is Loreal Voluminous. When it gets near the end of it's life, I find putting the tube in a cup of warm water for a few minutes before I use it softens it back up and I can get several more weeks use out if it.

[mossstar]

Also, join www.makeupalley.com (free) and always always read the product reivews before trying a new one!

[saving-grace]

I find Max Factor Masterpiece Max Waterproof really is waterproof (and I have very watery eyes) and it isn't cloggy or clumpy (though appearance wise I prefer Lancome waterproof but too expensive!).
I think Boots have an offer on at present of a free kohl pencil with any Max Factor mascara.

[katiekittykat]

Hi - I found L'oreal telescopic to be great if you just want lengthening, not thickening. And Max Factor Masterpiece is FANTASTIC and reviewed really well everywhere. It does the job, both thickening and lengthening...


I was just about to say the same 2!!


xxx

[Millie's Mum]

I've just invested in the Clinique Lash Power which is the one that does the little tubes (like Kiss Me but cheaper), its totally fantastic, I am converted!

I used to use Max Factor Masterpiece, Lash Power is better than that.

[betty-boop-a-doop]

The best mascara by far is L'Oreal Lash extension and I have used loads, including

Benefit Bad Lash
Maybeline Illegal Lengths
Bourjois Coup D'Theatre
Bourjois Clubbin' - good for going to parties and gigs though
Rimmel Magnifeyes
Rimmel xtreme Volume
Max Factor 2000 Calorie....

........could go on forever. get it from www.islandcosmetics.com (http://www.islandcosmetics.com)

[JoeyEmma]

I like Masterpiece Max- I don't have panda eyes at the end of the day, which is fab, especially as I wear contacts.

Another boo-hiss for Diorshow- I think its awful. I do like YSL Faux Cils though, although its £££ and runs out quickly, so I just stick to the Masterpiece Max

[santashelper]

i always use loreal shocking volume and swear by it, it usually costs about £10 but its always worked for me and makes my lashes look longer because they are not naturally that long