A Word About Mascara: Wednesday, June 24, 2009

I have put more consistent effort into my personal appearance over the last two or three months when attending "public events" than I have since...ever? The reason, of course, is that I really don't want to look sick during my wellness campaign. I know my mother must secretly rejoice everytime she sees me for one of these events because I'm finally putting the effort into my make-up routine (I mean, I'm even filling in my brows, okay?) that she's longed for me to do since I hit junior high.

The truth is that it kills me to spend money on make-up, perfume, and a whole host of other "girly" things. Drop $100 on a meal? Sure, no problem. But do not ask me to spend good money on make-up. It really pains me. I haven't a clue why but it just does. Despite this, I do indulge in my Bobbi Brown concealer and pressed powder about once a year. The rest of it though, is cheap stuff and I mean, the cheaper the better. This includes my mascara, which until the past couple of months, I've rarely had to use. I was blessed with pretty full, long eye lashes (not as full and long as my damn brother's, though...) so when they're not under attack from chemo, they look pretty good with just a quick curl and some upper and lower lid eyeliner.

Recognize the pink and green tube above? I thought you might. In my attempts to plump my lashes up a bit, I've resorted to using the Maybelline Great Lash mascara I bought in CVS over a year ago -- the same mascara that is consistently written up in Allure and other beauty magazines' annual Best Bets list. Huh? Have any of you ladies ever tried using this stuff? Does it clump on you the day after you buy it? Is it really runny? Does it really not do that good of a job in thickening your lashes? It's a joke. I have no idea who Maybelline hired to manager their PR but they're brilliant at getting this crappy mascara good ink when in reality, it totally sucks.

My friend Melissa S. has recommended another reasonable brand to me: L'Oreal's Voluminous Mascara. Agree? Please speak up with your thoughts about this important subject when you have a chance. A desperate cancer patient with very thin lashes needs your help.

13 comments:

  1. I am a pro with mascara since I have had short thin lashes my whole life. None of the cheap CVS ones work well for me. I have tired Bobbi Brown, Chanel, Lauder, Clinique, Lancome and the best one by far is Trish McEvoy - Lash Curling Mascara. Sophie loved your photos you posted. She said you looked gorgeous and you do. good luck with the lashes. xoxo, Lillian

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  2. I've enjoyed using the Origins mascara as well.

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  3. I LOVE the Cover Girl LashExact mascara. Use it every day. Good stuff.

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  4. I agree that Great Lash blows. I fell for the same marketing. Almay's mascaras are good for a drugstore brand. Also, a friend just sent me message saying that Nordstrom is changing the logo for their store brand, so all the make-up is $1.00!

    The website is http://www.eyeslipsface.com/shop.asp
    When you check out there is a space for a coupon code. Use * CAROLINA * and save an additional $7.50 if your order is over $15.00.

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  5. Trish McEvoy is a good one (if you want to splurge on dept store).

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  6. Revlon Fabulash is the best your money can buy at CVS -i love it!
    - K

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  7. Great lack sucks. Unless you want to look like you have three giant eyelashes. For cheapies try Almay or Cover Girl Professional.

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  8. AND you've inspired me to start a blog about crappy products. blueeyespinkcheeks.blogspot.com

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  9. I agree will Lillian. Trish McEvoy made my life much better. The best. But I will bring you the others I have tried to see if you have better luck with them.

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  10. I agree with the Trish McEvoy suggestion, I love her stuff. Also, I've been told its good to change one's mascara every year. My eye Dr told me old mascara can potentially cause infection; just thought I'd mention it!

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  11. Listen to Lillian...Trish McEvoy, Lash Curling Mascara is the best product on the planet!!! its a gel and it doesn't run or smudge or anything, and trust me I HAVE TRIED IT ALL! Finally getting to your blog, sorry its taken so long! Where did i see the pictures at on here? Hope to see you soon with Alison and I will keep you in my thoughts. Love Missy

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  12. My mascara always flakes under my eyes. I finally am using loreal volume shocking waterproof mascara. I use covergirl eye makeup remover to get it off. It's a little tricky to apply at first, but I am much better at it now. It's not cheap, but it works.

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