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A really good mascara

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HiPpyChick57 Tue 17-Mar-26 10:19:27

Does anyone remember Sweepers mascara by Yardley.
I used it in the 70s. It was a fabulous mascara. Went on like a dream, gave you incredibly long eyelashes, and never clumped.
Unfortunately it’s been discontinued so can anyone who recalls it recommend a mascara that does the same job.
I’m getting fed up of inferior mascara that claims to give a false eyelash effect but falls short of delivering.
So if you actually remember Sweepers and is using one that does what it says on the label I’d be grateful for your recommendations.
I’ve tried false eyelashes but can never get them right.

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amapo Tue 17-Mar-26 18:22:44

I agree with you GardenofEngland and Musky17, Benefit tinted primer is a great product. It works well and looks natural.

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Treebee Tue 17-Mar-26 19:05:22

Have never found anything better than Max Factor 2000 calorie.

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DevonshireSalop Tue 17-Mar-26 19:16:13

For a budget mascara, but a great effect, I’ve found no better than Essence's Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara.
It does have quite a large brush though. If I have no mascara on then you’d think I have no eyelashes, I’m 69 and my mother asked if I was wearing false lashes 😂 . Several online outlets sell it along with all the usual shops. Apparently it’s become a hit with celebrity make up artists. At nearer to £3 than 4 I’m not surprised !

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Dorita Tue 17-Mar-26 21:35:41

Aah, now I know which mascara to try. I have eyes that water when moisturiser, or certain make up gets above my cheek bones…

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sunglow12 Tue 17-Mar-26 22:46:09

I use UK lash serum it works for me and best for me are Clinique mascara but better Maybelline Sky high cheaper than Clinique and prefer the thinner brush

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FoghornLeghorn Wed 18-Mar-26 00:01:27

I use Sweed Cloud mascara. It gives you lovely lashes.

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HiPpyChick57 Wed 18-Mar-26 05:31:59

DevonshireSalop you’ve sold the Essence one to me. I’m going to be 69 next month and my eyelashes ain’t wot they used to be
Although I always wear eyeliner mostly without mascara I sometimes need a bit more definition.
There were a few different effects in this line and I’ve ordered the green one which is coming later today. At this price I can afford to try them all.
Thanks for your recommendations everyone and as well as the Essence one, later on I’m going to try some of the more expensive ones. I may ask my DD to get one for my birthday.
… oh and a bonus is that it’s vegan and cruelty free which is what I wanted as well.

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Macaydia Wed 18-Mar-26 05:44:30

HippyChick, just pay for extensions and you will never need mascara sludge again.

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