Mascara Reviews (Requested!)

I'm a mascara junkie. On those days when I wake up late (whether I hit the snooze button on my alarm clock a few times too many, or it didn't go off altogether) and have five minutes to spare before I have to jet out the door for school, the only makeup products that I just have to use are mascara and a cheek stain. For some reason, mascara makes me feel put together; without it, I feel so naked! I'm also one of those girls who's never really been into sporting false eyelashes, but like people to think I do. Therefore, I've hunted down countless brands, wands, and formulas that might render the desired effect. Here are some hits and misses that might help you in your own search to find that 'perfect' mascara:

Thank you to Kelly for the request! :))


I'm going to start out with my personal favorite, Covergirl's Lash Blast Volume Waterproof mascara. I got it for $8.99 at Walgreens, but maybe you might find it at a cheaper price somewhere else. Needless to say, it's in the less expensive range when it comes to mascara, and in my opinion, works just as well if not better than some of the higher end brands. I blogged about this particular mascara in my Summer Must Haves post a couple of days ago, and I'm going to say the same thing here. I love love love the mascara wand. Unlike many other mascara wands, this one is made of of tiny gel bristles which ensures all of your lashes get an even coat. The formula allows for buildable volume, but almost never clumps. However, the formula is quite wet, so it might not be ideal for those of you with thin lashes, as it may cause them to appear droopy. It is ideal for those hot summer days when all you want to do is jump in the pool! I can promise you that the waterproof formula won't budge..which is one of its only downsides (it can be tricky to take off..I recommend using makeup removal wipes). All in all, a great mascara.

Another mascara that I've tried from Covergirl that I haven't been as pleased with is the Covergirl Professional All In One mascara. The mascara wand itself is straight, and pretty thin, and the bristles remind me of one of those rotating brushes I might see in an automated car wash. The formula is fairly dry (at least in my opinion), and when I apply it, I barely even notice a difference. However, I admit that the problem could be due to the fact that my lashes are thick and black; the product might have more of an effect on thinner lashes. Nevertheless, this 'all in one' mascara isn't really anything special at all.

One high end mascara that might be worth investing in is Lancome's Hypnose Drama mascara in black. Although it tends to be pretty pricey at around $20 in select beauty stores, it certainly does its job. The formula is ideal for those days that you want a feathered look that will really make your lashes pop. It has a very unique wand; the wand isn't curved itself, but the bristles wind around the straight part of the applicator so that no lashes are coated too much, or too little. The formula is also very buildable, but doesn't tend to clump, which is always a huge plus for me. Because it tends to be more expensive, I use it more sparingly than my Lash Blast Volume mascara, since that works just as well as this high end brand. One of the great things about this mascara is that the formula is ideal for both thick and think eyelashes. Great job Lancome!

While I was visiting France, I ran out of my beloved Covergirl Lash blast Volume mascara, and became absolutely frantic to find a replacement. Although I couldn't find my favorite mascara in any of the french beauty and drugstores, I did happen to come across Maybelline's Falsies mascara, which I had heard about from my friends back in the U.S. I didn't think that I would like it much at first; the wand was a huge curve, and mascara tended to clump at the end of the wand. However, after using it for about a week, I fell in love. Not only did it build volume, but it made my eyelashes look fluttery and natural. Nonetheless, there were a few downsides. Although the mascara worked great on my thick eyelashes, it might not be as wearable for someone with thinner, lighter ones. Also, the formula was very wet, and clumps that were formed on the wand tended to transfer to my eyelashes. This can be easily remedied with a clean mascara wand or brush..just run it through your lashes after a two-coat application. So what do I think about this mascara? Not bad at all.

Moving on to another mascara which I know is many people's favorites is Maybellines Great Lash mascara. The formula is very thick, shows up very well on almost anyone's lashes, and creates a lot of volume, even on thin lashes like those of one of my best friends. However, I've noticed that the formula tends to clump, and can give my eyelashes that not-so-coveted spider leg effect. Instead of using it on my top lashes, I now prefer to apply two coats of this mascara to my bottom lashes for a dramatic look. Also, the small wand and applicator is actually one of my favorites. Because it's small, it's able to coat all of my eyelashes, even the tiny ones near the corners of my eyes (without getting black mascara all over my face, woot!). This mascara is extremely inexpenisve at around $4.99 at most drugstores, and more a very cheap mascara, it does its job.

One of the mascaras that I wanted to try because I thought the idea was cool, was Covergirl's Exact Eyelights. The mascara claims to have a special formula for every individual, that will bring out their eye color. I bought the version for brown eyes, and didn't see much of a difference at all. If I had liked the wand, I might have kept using it because I liked the formula, but really? Don't waste your money on this product when you can't really notice a difference.

I hope this was helpful for you guys! <3