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PinkCosmos Wed 16-Aug-23 15:51:37

As I have got older my eyelashes have become much shorter and much more sparse.

I am looking for a mascara that will accentuate my eyelashes but not make me look like I have those ridiculous fake lashes that the young ones wear. I don't wear much makeup anyway and have worn it even less since Covid.

I used to use Rimmel and prefer a thinner brush than a thick bushy one. I am not sure about the mascara with fibres in it as they always seem to shed

I was looking at the Be Fabulous Forever mascara - which is for us older ladies - but the reviews were not that good and the brush was really thick.

I don't want to pay a fortune and would prefer brown black to black.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks

Candelle Sun 20-Aug-23 11:57:12

I use two (not at the same time!) that are excellent but are chalk and cheese.

The first is Dior's 'Diorshow' which really elongates and thickens lashes without clumping. The downside is it retails at £33.00.

The second is the Poundshop's own. I have 'delicate' skin and can react to many cosmetics but just for a laugh really, thought that I would try this mascara. I was just amazed when I didn't react to any components (eyes would water and the stuff would just peel off, not a good look!).

This mascara (but one has to use several coats) did almost the same as the Diorshow one I had been using. I hope that you all won't rush out and buy it now, leaving none in stock for me!

kizzykins Sun 20-Aug-23 11:54:36

I highly recommend UK lash eyelash and eyebrow serum. They are a expensive but well worth it in my opinion. No mascara is going to help if your starting with smaller lashes. They have 10% discount on first order and sometimes they have 20% sales. One tube lasts me around 6+ months.

Wiser Sun 20-Aug-23 11:52:53

Boots own 2-3 pounds then even out with an older dried out wand .. brilliant

JdotJ Sun 20-Aug-23 11:51:03

I used Max Factor 2000 Calorie Mascara for years, then had a break and when I tried it again it was nowhere near as good as I'd remember it being.
Or is it an age thing, sparcer lashes etc. I know my eyebrows have somewhat diminished due to vigorous plucking over the years!
I now dye my eyelashes and brows, find it much easier not to have to worry with Mascara etc

Jane43 Sun 20-Aug-23 11:29:54

A few years ago I read an article on best beauty products and one recommendation for mascara was Lash Princess, it was stocked in Wilko and was less than £4. At the time I used Max Factor mascara which was quite expensive so I gave Lash Princess a try. It was very good and I have used it ever since; when Wilko had stock problems I got it from Amazon. I briefly tried Benefit’s ‘They’re Real’ mascara but it was about £16 and no better than Lash Princess.

JayDee60 Sun 20-Aug-23 11:18:27

Superdrug have a good variety and there’s usually a make up consultant there. Also M & S have staff who can advise. I use Rimmel Scandal eyes volume on demand (red tube)

Pepine Sun 20-Aug-23 11:14:33

aonk I use UKlash serum and have been asked by two friends if I’ve had extensions done. Not cheap but we’ll worth it in my opinion

GrannyGravy13 Thu 17-Aug-23 13:32:39

Gillycats

M and S for sure. Reasonably priced, very good and not tested on animals.

All cosmetics/toiletries sold in M & S are not tested on animals apparently.

Gillycats Thu 17-Aug-23 13:29:14

M and S for sure. Reasonably priced, very good and not tested on animals.

aonk Thu 17-Aug-23 11:34:46

I’m really interested in getting eyelash and also eyebrow serum. I really need to do something! Recommendations welcome please.

GrannyGravy13 Thu 17-Aug-23 08:50:41

MaryDoll my first Kiko products were a gift from DH (back in the day when he would actually go out and buy my gifts 🤣)

Marydoll Thu 17-Aug-23 08:47:15

I first discovered Kiko in Milan Airport many moons ago. The nail polish was €1,50. I thought I had died and gone to heaven.
I read that all the fashion reporters used to flock there in Milan fashion week.

On our annual visit to Rome, I would stock up, spent a fortune. Much to the amusement of the assistants, this wee, Scottish woman handed over her loyalty card and asked for the points to be added! They were!

GrannyGravy13 Thu 17-Aug-23 08:23:39

Oops posted to soon, we have a Kiko outlet in my closest shopping mall (Lakeside, Essex)

GrannyGravy13 Thu 17-Aug-23 08:21:28

Marydoll

HowVeryDareYou2

I use one by KIKO Milano, from Amazon. I like the Burgundy one. It flatters my green eyes

Kiko used to deliver to the UK.
I don't know if they still do.

Kiko has got a few stand alone stores in U.K. and deliver to the U.K.

They did have some outlets in large department stores, not sure if they still do.

glammanana Thu 17-Aug-23 08:03:13

Serum & Primer really works well on my now thin lashes makes all the difference

shysal Thu 17-Aug-23 07:54:17

Another fan of eyelash lengthening serum here. It really works. Within a month my lashes have become almost too long!
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394711634844

For mascara I currently use Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk in Dream Pop colour, which is a natural looking dark brown. It gives length and volume and doesn't give me panda eyes!

Callistemon21 Wed 16-Aug-23 23:22:28

No idea, sorry.

Callistemon21 Wed 16-Aug-23 23:22:15

I have o idea where there is a Poundland!

henetha Wed 16-Aug-23 23:14:36

You're my sort of gal, silverlings. All these expensive makes and then you throw Poundland into the mix.
Wonderful! smile

MayBee70 Wed 16-Aug-23 23:02:57

I bought some Prime mascara that I saw advertised on the internet. It was supposed to be for sparse lashes but doesn’t really lengthen them. But I found a sample of Clinique high impact mascara in my make up bag, tried it and was rather impressed so am going to buy some of that.

Theexwife Wed 16-Aug-23 23:01:04

I use No7 age defying, a good mascara with serum in it.

hollysteers Wed 16-Aug-23 22:56:12

A primer is the answer. I now have short thin eyelashes and could not get a good effect without a white primer base. If I used mascara alone, the effect would be pretty pathetic.
With both, the results are good.
L’Oreal do a good one and not costly.

Callistemon21 Wed 16-Aug-23 22:21:03

I've used Clinique for years but I have the same problem as you PinkCosmos, my eyelashes seem to be getting shorter and sparse, strange as my hair is still thick and my eyebrows need frequent plucking as does my chin hair.

I bought a Boots own make mascara (gold case) and it's ok, as good as but no better than the Clinique brand.

Perhaps I'll try Lancôme for a change.

Marydoll Wed 16-Aug-23 22:13:50

HowVeryDareYou2

I use one by KIKO Milano, from Amazon. I like the Burgundy one. It flatters my green eyes

Kiko used to deliver to the UK.
I don't know if they still do.

HowVeryDareYou2 Wed 16-Aug-23 21:50:38

I use one by KIKO Milano, from Amazon. I like the Burgundy one. It flatters my green eyes