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Tarte Gifted Amazonian Clay Smart Mascara Review and Photos

Audrey Dao — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:14:23 +0000

Tarte Gifted Amazonian Clay Smart Mascara ($19) A reparative and volumizing mascara containing Tarte’s biggest beauty breakthrough, Amazonian clay. This amazing mascara delivers a 406% increase in lash volume and long-term reparative, rebuilding, and strengthening benefits with each swipe giving you instant results and better lash health. Just as it intuitively restores hydration and texture in skin, Amazonian clay intuitively hydrates and replenishes dry and brittle lashes to prevent fallout. High performance natural™Amazonian clay performs all day by absorbing oil to balance mascara and keep product in place for flake-free longer wear. It lends itself to deepen pure color pigments creating a volume-boosting formula with higher intensity and truer pure color. The result is healthier and more voluminous lashes that won’t ever flake or transfer, naturally. After daily wear, lashes are intact, healthier and stronger. This mascara prevents lash loss and promotes lash health.

My Thoughts:

I really like Tarte’s Gifted Amazonian Clay Smart mascara. It’s a really good mascara for natural looking lashes. The mascara gives enough volume and length to your lashes to make them more noticeable but not overly dramatic. Also, the mascara doesn’t clump, smudge, or flake! It stays on all day and comes off easily when you remove it. I love that it didn’t dry out my lashes. Instead, my lashes felt soft. Overall, even though I liked the mascara, I feel you can find cheaper costing mascaras that work just as well. I couldn’t find a feature of the Tarte Gifted Amazonian Clay Smart mascara that stood out to justify the price tag.

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Urban Decay Supercurl Curling Mascara Review and Photos

Audrey Dao — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:31:13 +0000

Urban Decay Supercurl Curling Mascara ($20) A sculpting, curling, long-wearing mascara. In addition to holding curl all day, this mascara boasts incredible conditioning ingredients in its formula. Packed with glycoprotein for lash thickening, Moringa seeds to help with curl definition, and Meadowfoam seed oil and Shea Butter for moisturizing and smoothing, lashes get an extra nourishing boost with just one swipe.

My Thoughts:

Urban Decay’s Supercurl Curling Mascara is a very wet mascara. I’m not a big fan of it. The mascara didn’t curl my lashes like the name claimed it would do. Instead, it uncurled my curl. I’m guessing since it’s such a wet formula, it weighed down the lashes. Even with a curved mascara wand, my lashes still didn’t curl. However, it did lengthen my lashes. But still, length isn’t a good enough reason to like it if it doesn’t hold a curl like it’s suppose to. I have a feeling if your lashes are naturally curled, the mascara will work for you. It’s people with lashes that don’t curl naturally that are not going to like the mascara.

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FAIRYDROPS Scandal Queen Mascara Review and Photos

Audrey Dao — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:03:46 +0000

FAIRYDROPS Scandal Queen Mascara ($24) A volumizing, water- and sweat-resistant mascara with a brush so unique it is patented in Japan. This do-it-all mascara is blended with fiber to give you lush, doll-like lashes. The unique brush catches even the tiniest lashes, defines, lengthens, and provides all-day curl. FAIRYDROPS mascara was created by Japanese TV personality Aya Yasuda. Realizing that the eyes are the secret to making a great impression, she was inspired to create a new mascara wand that is now patented in Japan. The Scandal Queen formula is available exclusively in the U.S.

My Thoughts:

Fairydrops Scandal Queen mascara is better at lengthening than adding volume. Even though it did add some volume to my lashes, I didn’t notice it as much as I noticed the extra length it added. What lengthens your lashes and adds volume are the fibers/tubes in the mascara. I found it worked best if only 1 or 2 coats was used. Layer on more than that and you’ll get clumps. The formula is just too wet to layer. Because the mascara has a wet formula, it couldn’t hold a curl. The wand is very interesting. I’ve never seen a mascara wand that curved and have 3 bumps before. The design did not help combat the problem of clumping. I think it made it worse. The mascara wand would collect too much mascara. The one major thing I didn’t like about the Fairydrops Scandal Queen mascara is that the fibers/tubes flake off your lashes. By the end of the day I had tiny flakes all over my under eye and some even in my eye! Overall, I don’t think this mascara is all that great. I can find drugstore mascaras that have the fiber/tube formula that work better.

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Tarte Lights Camera Lashes Mascara Review

Audrey Dao — Mon, 17 May 2010 14:18:01 +0000

Tarte Lights Camera Lashes Mascara ($19) This is what we call a push-up bra for your lashes™ a 4-in-1 (lengthening, curling, volumizing and conditioning) dermatologist tested mascara that gives dramatic, thick, sexy lashes and is clinically proven to increase lash volume by 424%.

My Thoughts:

I was surprised I ended up liking this mascara. I could care less for the purple casing. It is sort of annoying. I noticed volume and length in my lashes after I applied the mascara. It’s not a lot of volume and length where it makes you go whoa! But it is better than most mascaras that claim it can voluminize and lengthen. It also can hold a curl! It feels very light and is great for everyday because it lasts all day and then some. The mascara is also buildable which is great if your going for major volume. I had no trouble removing the mascara, and I love how it is really a bold black color. It does clump a little bit if you don’t apply it carefully, but nothing a lash comb can’t cure.

Paul and Joe Mascara Duo Review

Audrey Dao — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:47:59 +0000

Paul and Joe Mascara Duo ($28.00) This mascara has two different brushes on each end. One end has a regular mascara brush while the other end has a comb-like brush. What I like about this mascara is that it provides both volume (the comb) and length (brush). The mascara formula has fibers that cling to your lashes every time you apply to help make them longer. The comb coats every lashes and separates to provide thickness. It’s not extremely voluminizing and lengthening where your lashes look fake. Instead, it makes it look like you were naturally born with long, thick lashes. I hope that makes sense. Because it provides both length and volume, you don’t need to use a base or lash primer. It is also smudge and flake proof! The mascara isn’t drying and can hold a curl.

Besides the awesome performance the Paul and Joe Mascara Duo puts on, I think my favorite part of the mascara is the packaging. It is very pretty and gives off an Old Victorian vibe. This is a very expensive mascara. I was able to get it from softsurroundings when it was on sale for $10. Would I pay $28 for it? Chances are no. I just think that is too much for a mascara. If I’m paying $28 for a mascara, it better be a miracle mascara.

Update:

I wore this mascara to Disneyland and it lasted the whole time I was there (over 12 hours!). It lasted through the hot, sunny day, the long lines, and the water rides. Not a smudge or smear in sight and my curled lashes was intact.

Urban Decay Skyscraper Multi-Benefit Mascara Review

Audrey Dao — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:31:50 +0000

Urban Decay Skyscraper Multi-Benefit Mascara ($22) Reach new heights with our drastically improved, six-in-one Skyscraper Mascara. Our innovative formula will lengthen, strengthen, separate, curl, brighten and thicken your lashes without even a hint of clumping or flaking. The state-of-the-art, new generation brush features a flexible shaft and multiple rows of tapered bristles to comb through lashes from root to tip. Skyscraper gives you that “come hither” look that gets ‘em every time

And don’t even think about sacrificing the well being of your delicate lashes to a harsh product. Not a chance! The multi-benefit formula actually nourishes lashes. Luxe ingredients like Panthenol and vegetal ceramids condition and strengthen. Silk protein protects, and Vitamins C and E serve as powerful antioxidants. Filming agents even encourage a gentle curling. Lashes are long, strong, and feather-soft

The velvety soft-touch tube might be the sexiest of all: jet black and wrapped in a hand-drawn, purple foil design, you’ll love to pull this beauty out of your makeup bag.

My Thoughts:

I heard lot of great ravings about this mascara so I gave it a try. I honestly don’t think this mascara is worth $22. I felt it didn’t do much for my pin-straight Asian lashes. I had to apply multiple coats (multiple meaning at least 3 coats) to notice any lenghtening. I’m lazy. I like quick and easy. I was hoping for dramatic “skycraper” lashes, but I didn’t get them. It’s not a bad mascara. Urban Decay Skyscrapr mascara can hold a curl. It doesn’t clump, smudge, or flake. I just don’t feel the $22 price tag is reasonable.

Clinique High Impact Curling Mascara Review

Audrey Dao — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:02:36 +0000

Clinique High Impact Curling Mascara ($14) Coaxes lashes to their longest, boldest, most upturned look yet, without a pinch, pull, tug or tear. Arched wand scoops up, lifts up every last lash. Smudge, flake, smear-resistant for up to 24 eye-opening hours. Ophthalmologist tested.

My Thoughts:

Why do I keep buying curling mascara? They never work on my stick, straight lashes. The mascara however did give my lashes a lot of length. That’s all I liked about this mascara. Instead of getting smudges underneath my eye, I found little black flecks of mascara. So not attractive! The mascara formula isn’t drying, but it’s really wet/goopey. Removing the mascara was difficult and weird. It came off in chunks. That’s the best way I can describe it. Needless to say, I returned this mascara. I will just stick to my eye lash curler and mascara.

Urban Decay Big Fatty Mascara Review

Audrey Dao — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:17:03 +0000

Urban Decay Big Fatty Mascara ($20) It’s big, it’s fat…it should be illegal. Big Fatty Mascara creates the fullest, fattest lashes imaginable. Infused with hemp oil to moisturize & keep lashes soft, this thickening mascara takes lashes to a new realm where fantasy & reality collide. The creamy formula thickens, lengthens & glosses lashes. Simply apply one coat of Big Fatty & let dry completely for doe-eyed, look-at-me lashes. For added oomph, apply a second coat. The result? Lashes so luscious, they’ll look like falsies. Packaged in a funky Pucci-inspired component, Big Fatty features a giant, fuzzy brush that separates & coats lashes without clumping. Try it once & you’ll be addicted.

My Thoughts:

What attracted me to the Big Fatty Mascara was the funky, retro packaging. Boy, am I glad that caught my eye because this mascara is really good. It made my lashes thicker and so soft without clumping or smudging. One coat gives your lashes some oomph. A couple of coats will make your lashes go pow! I was afraid the big, fat brush would make it too difficult to coat all of mylashes, but I experienced no problems at all. To tell you the truth, this mascara performed just as well as Maybelline The Colossal Volum’ Express Mascara minus the funky smell Maybelline The Colossal Volum’ had. Because I am about to finish off the Maybelline mascara, Big Fatty Mascara will be a perfect replacement.

Givenchy Phenomen’ Eyes Mascara Review

Audrey Dao — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:25:11 +0000

Givenchy Phenomen’ Eyes Mascara ($28) Givenchy Phenomen’Eyes Mascara perfectly curls and separates lashes. It has a high-tech, patented round sphere at the tip of the precision wand that reaches every lash and adapts to all eye shapes. It’s a Sephora exclusive. The result? A beautifully fanned-out panoramic effect, holding the curve of your lashes perfectly in place.

My Thoughts:

What a weird and scary looking mascara. I was at my beloved store, Sephora, when I spotted this bad boy. I had to try it! The SA that helped me apply the mascara (I had no idea how to use it), kept rambling on and on how wonderful this mascara was especially at voluminizing. The mascara did give me volume, but not enough volume for me to rave about it. The sphere brush did allow me to coat every lash, which I really liked. It separated my lashes too! Would I buy this mascara? No. I don’t think it’s worth $28. A $28 mascara should produce amazing results, not so-so results. It was also a pain to remove too.

Clinique Naturally Glossy Mascara Review

Audrey Dao — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:55:14 +0000

Clinique Naturally Glossy Mascara ($14) Gel-based formula defines lashes naturally. Lengthens, glosses, enhances. Lashes stay silky, pliant, clump and flake-free through multiple coats. Ophthalmologist tested.

My Thoughts:

When I want natural looking lashes, this is one of my go-to mascaras. It doesn’t clump or dry out your lashes. Removes easily with any cleanser/makeup remover and is buildable. It’s light-weight and does a good job holding a curl.