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Mascara

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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

Cambia Sun 20-Aug-23 15:11:54

Definitely try eyelash serum. Mine were very short and stumpy and now they are long. Doesn’t take long, just a few weeks and then any volume mascara works well.

Gundy Sun 20-Aug-23 15:35:33

Has no one heard of Maybelline? The #1 cosmetic/makeup company in the world? They own L’Oréal and Lancôme.

Why would anyone spend money on Lancôme mascara (which is very pricey in the US!) and not try Maybelline Great Lash in the iconic pink/green tube for waaay less money? It’s the same formula. Industry insiders will tell you that. It’s the best!

You can replace your tube regularly for clean and contamination free purposes - that’s important - because we know women often times keep their mascara way beyond use and shelf life. Don’t risk eye problems, plus with this brand you’re saving money.
USA Gundy

Romola Sun 20-Aug-23 15:36:02

Does eyelash serum actually produce re-growth? I have very little in the way of eyelashes left at all.
I probably pulled most of them out with the false ones I used to wear in the 1960s. Oh well.

Valels Sun 20-Aug-23 17:05:58

If you just want colour you could try an eyelash dye. I get mine done occasionally and it lasts for several weeks. Costs £12-£15 depending on where I go.

Bella23 Sun 20-Aug-23 19:11:46

Dior Show in dark blue for me and sometimes Clinique. There is an offer online for M&S if anyone uses Clinique,I like their take the day off for removing mascara and among the collection is a small mascara.

AskAlice Sun 20-Aug-23 19:20:24

Clinique High Impact - builds but without clumps and fibres. On the rare occasions when I wear mascara this is the best I have found by far. My daughters (40 and 38) also use it and rave about it to their friends.

PoppyFlower Sun 20-Aug-23 19:31:17

Anything by Maybeline.

Jaibee12 Sun 20-Aug-23 19:48:25

I’ve been using Rapid lash eyelash serum (from Amazon) for about 2 years now and my lashes are lovely and long. I also get them tinted. I shall have a look for the burgundy mascara though as I have green eyes, sounds good.