NGKUR: Recommend Your Mascara

[mill23]

I woke up this morning with raccoon eyes once again and need to replace my mascara with one that stays put during the day but then actually comes off when I remove it at night.

I've been using the Benefit They're Real and it's just ok in my opinion. I've also tried Dior Show Black Out and found the same thing. 

What mascara do you use that you love? Bonus points for eye makeup remover recommendations as well!

[nuggetrn]

I use the lash stiletto and then on top of it I use scandalous. I think they are the same brand but I can't remember. And yes I wear two kinds of mascara... Lol. Years of practice and testing have gone into this, haha.

For removal I usually just use ponds cold cream to get most of it off with a tissue. Then when I wash my face I will get any residual off with that.

ETA: lash stiletto is maybelline and scandalous is rimmel. I think they have a few versions and the one I use is the green tube.

[youdontsay]

This is my FAVORITE mascara:

CLICKY

[mill23]

Aug 5, 2015 7:39:21 GMT -5 nuggetrn said:

I use the lash stiletto and then on top of it I use scandalous. I think they are the same brand but I can't remember. And yes I wear two kinds of mascara... Lol. Years of practice and testing have gone into this, haha.

For removal I usually just use ponds cold cream to get most of it off with a tissue. Then when I wash my face I will get any residual off with that.

I

I've never tried putting two mascaras on top of each other! You don't find they get clumpy?

[mrsjene]

Well, you just excluded my mascara (Dior Show).

But I use Fresh eye makeup remover and I use Fresh's soy face wash too because you can use it on your eyes, unlike other face washes.

[nuggetrn]

Aug 5, 2015 7:44:45 GMT -5 mill23 said:

Aug 5, 2015 7:39:21 GMT -5 nuggetrn said:

I use the lash stiletto and then on top of it I use scandalous. I think they are the same brand but I can't remember. And yes I wear two kinds of mascara... Lol. Years of practice and testing have gone into this, haha.

For removal I usually just use ponds cold cream to get most of it off with a tissue. Then when I wash my face I will get any residual off with that.

I

I've never tried putting two mascaras on top of each other! You don't find they get clumpy?

Actually quite the opposite... The lash stiletto separates my lashes really nicely with just a thin coat and then the scandalous just finishes it off. I have really long natural eyelashes and I always get lots of compliments. I have been using two different mascaras since high school. Not really sure how I happened to start it but I have been doing it ever since!

[mill23]

mrsjene and ugaqueencity I think I may be the only one who doesn't like at least one of the two. I got so many great recommendations to try them but I just couldn't get them to stay in place.

[cjchio]

I love the Covergirl exact eyelights mascara for green eyes. Even the waterproof comes off fairly easily with regular soap and water.

[requiressnacks]

I'm still a die hard Maybelline Great Lash girl. I haven't found anything better since I started wearing it at 14.

[madamewaffles]

I'm a sucker for Urban Decay Perversion. I love it because I get absolutely NO CLUMPS when I use it. It comes off pretty easily at the end of the day. I use a make-up remover wipe (Fresh brand) and then a hot washcloth when washing my face.

Oh and the Benefit one? Completely agree that it is a nightmare to remove.

[lgraceh]

Aug 5, 2015 7:39:21 GMT -5 nuggetrn said:

I use the lash stiletto and then on top of it I use scandalous. I think they are the same brand but I can't remember. And yes I wear two kinds of mascara... Lol. Years of practice and testing have gone into this, haha.

For removal I usually just use ponds cold cream to get most of it off with a tissue. Then when I wash my face I will get any residual off with that.

ETA: lash stiletto is maybelline and scandalous is rimmel. I think they have a few versions and the one I use is the green tube.

+1 for Scandalous. I keep going back to it. I'm generally a Nars, MAC, MUF girl, but this is one of the few drugstore products I use. I have yet to find a department store mascara that is worth the ridiculous price tag.

[pinkcat]

I love talking makeup! My favorite is an inexpensive one- Covergirl Lash Exact. I've tried a lot of the more premium brands but I keep going back to this one. I also like an inexpensive makeup remover- the Neutrogena eye makeup remover wipes are the best I've found. They are so gentle on the eyes and always get rid of all my makeup without irritating my sensitive eyes.

[mill23]

Aug 5, 2015 8:28:04 GMT -5 theophania said:

I have tried expensive mascaras and drug store brands. I've found that the drug store brands seem to be the best. I like cover girl's great lash and rimmels scandalash.

Me too, and I think I also tend to be much harder on the expensive brands. If I'm paying like 25 bucks for it, I expect it to be awesome. A 5$ brand gets way more slack.

[sleepymonkey]

Aug 5, 2015 8:14:58 GMT -5 requiressnacks said:

I'm still a die hard Maybelline Great Lash girl. I haven't found anything better since I started wearing it at 14.

+1. I have tried a bunch of different drugstore and dept store mascaras and they're still never as good as Great Lash to me.

[lgraceh]

Aug 5, 2015 8:43:56 GMT -5 mill23 said:

Aug 5, 2015 8:28:04 GMT -5 theophania said:

I have tried expensive mascaras and drug store brands. I've found that the drug store brands seem to be the best. I like cover girl's great lash and rimmels scandalash.

Me too, and I think I also tend to be much harder on the expensive brands. If I'm paying like 25 bucks for it, I expect it to be awesome. A 5$ brand gets way more slack.

I'm annoyed at having to pay over $5 for a drugstore brand. If I'm paying $11 at Target, I may as well be buying the $15 one from Sephora.

[watermelonseed]

Bottom Lashes: Maybelline Great Lash BIG Brush

Top Lashes (everyday look):Covergirl Professional all-in-one with curved brush
OR
Top Lashes (night out etc look): Maybelline the FALSIES volum' express

[steveo]

Aug 5, 2015 8:50:32 GMT -5 sleepymonkey said:

Aug 5, 2015 8:14:58 GMT -5 requiressnacks said:

I'm still a die hard Maybelline Great Lash girl. I haven't found anything better since I started wearing it at 14.

+1. I have tried a bunch of different drugstore and dept store mascaras and they're still never as good as Great Lash to me.

+2

Also, I second mrsjene on the Fresh Soy face wash -- that stuff is amazing.

For just eye makeup remover, this is an oldie but a goodie that works really well and is refreshing to use.

[shadesofgold]

I developed a fun eye makeup allergy a few years ago while using Clinique skincare and makeup. After trying a few different products for sensitive eyes, I've been using bareMinerals Flawless Definition Volumizing Mascara. It gives me great length and definition (never any clumps) and doesn't leave me with red, puffy lids the next day. Pretty easy to remove with just face wash.

[texteachmom]

The one I really love is Clinique High Impact. It's the best! I love that the formula is wetter and a little loose compared to drug store brands. I like that the wand grabs each hair and coats it in mascara. It makes my lashes look amazing! The only thing I don't like, is the $17 price tag, but since I only buy it 4 times a year, it's okay.

Eta... face wash. I just tried the Cerave Hydrating Facial Cleanser and I have to say, I like it better than Philosophy. It's really hydrating but doesn't make your face greasy. I use it with my Clarisonic. I don't think I'll buy a different brand now.

[notagoddess]

I like Benefit's They're Real a lot, but as you said it's a pain to remove.

This is what I use on a daily basis. I love that it keeps my lashes soft looking:



To remove I have been using Neutrogena's oil-free makeup remover.

[madamewaffles]

Aug 5, 2015 9:10:22 GMT -5 shadesofgold said:

I developed a fun eye makeup allergy a few years ago while using Clinique skincare and makeup. After trying a few different products for sensitive eyes, I've been using bareMinerals Flawless Definition Volumizing Mascara. It gives me great length and definition (never any clumps) and doesn't leave me with red, puffy lids the next day. Pretty easy to remove with just face wash.

This one is really good for removing, and great on sensitive eyes. I liked it a lot, but my lashes stick straight out and even with a lash curler, I couldn't get them to stay put.

[Ruca]

Maybelline Illegal Length. I already have crazy long lashes so if I don't find the right mascara my lashes will just look stumpy. But this really lifts my lashes and makes them look great!

[♪♫choppinbroccoli♫♪]

What I put on my eyelashes:

Clinique's Naturally Glossy or Clinique's High Impact

What I use and LOVE for make-up removing:

[emilie]

I love Maybelline's "the Falsies" mascaras. I just use baby oil to remove my makeup as a lot of makeup removers irritate my under eye area.

[mcktymck]

I use Revlon's Lash Potion Volume + Length mascara. It stays on all day with no raccoon eyes, no clumps, and I'm always complimented on my lashes.

As for makeup remover, I just use witch hazel on a cotton pad (unless I wash it off in the shower), and it works great for me! I also use it as a toner.

[kayladawn91]

I use Covergirl Lash Blast in the orange tube currently and I like it.

However, a friend of mine just had a Younique party and I ordered the mascara from there. It's supposed to be here today so I'm going to try it. I've never paid this much for mascara before so we'll see.

+1 for the Neutrogena makeup remover wipes

ETA I probably overpaid for mascara and eye liner, but I'm super excited about these coming in the mail today!

[vancitygirl]

I use Tarte Lights Canera Action and I love it. I also use Dior Show, and I have Make Up Forever Aqua Smoky Lash.
I LoVE the Fresh soy cleanser I just started using it last month after years of being a Clinique girl and this is a game changer. If I have stubborn mascara, I use the Take a the Day Off make up remover from Clinique because the huge bottle is still mostly full after over two years lol!

[PepperPottsJ]

I agree with the diorshow and perversion recommendations, And although I am generally against social selling - the r+f makeup remover clothes are amazing. However... Lash extensions are life changing and then mascara and eye makeup remover is unnecessary

[twocents6708]

I love L'Oreal Voluminous False Fiber Lashes. It is as good as tr more expensive fiber mascara a that I have tried for a third of the price. I am allergic to many make up removers so I find coconut oil to be the best and easiest make up remover for me. No raccoon eyes!

[onesweetworld]

I hate Benefit They're Real - maybe I need to take that to the UO thread.

I use Make Up Forever Aqua Smokey Lash

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