FabSwingers.com forum: Mascara Experts Required.

By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

My eight year old mascara had finally dried up. It's served me well over the years but that's it, time to be dumped, unceremoniously in the bin.

So, recommendations for a new one please. It has to be waterproof, black and to be cheaper than my rent, I'm not paying stupid money for a label.

Around a fiver should do it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm not expert but doesn't mascara have a shelf life so to speak.

Apparently bacteria build up is quite a problem, I'm sure I've heard keeping it longer than 6 months isn't a great idea.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Maybelline false lash effect mascara, cheaper on fleabay. Working on the presumption you want quite defined lashes.

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

I don't wear a lot of make-up, mostly just lippy but I did buy a mascara a while ago and it's great. It was about 16 quid but I can't remember the make and I can't be arsed getting up to look. I want to say urban something... their packaging is pink.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's recommended to change it after 6 months yes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It might be slightly over, but Boots 17 Blow Out is quite good. I like quite full on volume song mascara but it's not too over the top unless you apply loads of coats.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm not expert but doesn't mascara have a shelf life so to speak.

Apparently bacteria build up is quite a problem, I'm sure I've heard keeping it longer than 6 months isn't a great idea. "

3-4 months and don't scare it with anyone else.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm not expert but doesn't mascara have a shelf life so to speak.

Apparently bacteria build up is quite a problem, I'm sure I've heard keeping it longer than 6 months isn't a great idea.

3-4 months and don't scare it with anyone else. "

*share. Lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Benefit ones are good. Never ever keep using one longer than around 6-8 months though!!!

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By *adybee77Woman
over a year ago

MAMOBA, miles and miles of bugger all (Aberdeenshire)

wow, 8 years old

I never keep eye make up beyond 3 or 4 months of use.

I like MAC and maybelline also do some good ones.

However, for about the last 6 months, I haven't used any mascara as I have been getting semi-permanent extensions, and they are amazing!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm not expert but doesn't mascara have a shelf life so to speak.

Apparently bacteria build up is quite a problem, I'm sure I've heard keeping it longer than 6 months isn't a great idea. "

This is correct. Make up has a shelf life too. It should say on it somewhere. Make up brushes are terrible for harbouring bacteria too. I always wash mine. X

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By *o30Woman
over a year ago

Lincoln

I'm looking for a good new waterproof mascara, any help would be great. Thanks x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't wear a lot of make-up, mostly just lippy but I did buy a mascara a while ago and it's great. It was about 16 quid but I can't remember the make and I can't be arsed getting up to look. I want to say urban something... their packaging is pink.

Is your ass super glued to that chair lady ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm not expert but doesn't mascara have a shelf life so to speak.

Apparently bacteria build up is quite a problem, I'm sure I've heard keeping it longer than 6 months isn't a great idea.

This is correct. Make up has a shelf life too. It should say on it somewhere. Make up brushes are terrible for harbouring bacteria too. I always wash mine. X"

Best washed in either baby shampoo or Cidal soap

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm looking for a good new waterproof mascara, any help would be great. Thanks x"

Maybelline false lash effect as I said earlier. Forgot to say waterproof and lots of volume

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Maybeline have some for around the 6/7 pound mark. X

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By *ot40sCouple
over a year ago

birmingham

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By *rtemisiaWoman
over a year ago

Norwich

Eight years?!! Bourjouis and Soap and Glory are both good makes. Both around a tenner though.

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Is your ass super glued to that chair lady ?

I went to look... Benefit!

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

I recommend Loreal Double Extension - I go through one a month, I'm a girly girl

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By *o30Woman
over a year ago

Lincoln

"I'm looking for a good new waterproof mascara, any help would be great. Thanks x

Maybelline false lash effect as I said earlier. Forgot to say waterproof and lots of volume

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thanks I'll have a look x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i go though vast amounts of mascara...at the moment maybelline falsh lash is pretty unbeatable..or their one by one'..

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

I know that the manufacturers want customers buying their expensive products as often as possible by offering the bacteria theory from the days when we had to add water to block mascara and used spit instead. I choose to ignore it completely and trust other forms of information.

If I bought one every 3-4 months, I'd be throwing away large amounts of money.

So, back to recommendations please.

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"I know that the manufacturers want customers buying their expensive products as often as possible by offering the bacteria theory from the days when we had to add water to block mascara and used spit instead. I choose to ignore it completely and trust other forms of information.

If I bought one every 3-4 months, I'd be throwing away large amounts of money.

So, back to recommendations please. "

I'm the same. I use it from one blue moon to the next. Their packaging isn't pink any more so I dare say it's pretty old. If it's not broke, don't fix it I say.

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By *hole Lotta RosieWoman
over a year ago

Deviant City

My mascaras usually last me about 12 months. I take no notice of expiry dates. Never had any problems with my eyes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My eight year old mascara had finally dried up. It's served me well over the years but that's it, time to be dumped, unceremoniously in the bin.

So, recommendations for a new one please. It has to be waterproof, black and to be cheaper than my rent, I'm not paying stupid money for a label.

Around a fiver should do it."

Barry M do a good one- blue tube

Or try Wilkinsons own brand make up

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By *hole Lotta RosieWoman
over a year ago

Deviant City

Oh and I tend to use Avon or one from superdrug

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If I bought one every 3-4 months, I'd be throwing away large amounts of money.

So, back to recommendations please. "

Times change, clearly!

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

I have my lashes dyed so I wear clear mascara (my eyes are really sensitive & drippy). Only mascara I will use is Younique 3D fibre lash

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can you get mascara for a fiver these days....?!

It's a bit more than that (not in the YSL league ) I'd recommend Max Factor False Lash Effect Clump Defy or Maybellines Colossal in Go Extreme.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Oh and I tend to use Avon or one from superdrug "

The problem I find with Avon mascara's, is they are very 'wet'. I use eye lash curlers. If I use particularly wet mascara's, my curl collapses.

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

I'm not gay enough for this thread

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My eight year old mascara had finally dried up. It's served me well over the years but that's it, time to be dumped, unceremoniously in the bin.

So, recommendations for a new one please. It has to be waterproof, black and to be cheaper than my rent, I'm not paying stupid money for a label.

Around a fiver should do it."

I like Avon mascaras. They are usually on offer and you should only keep them for six months

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Very interested in this thread.

I would love to know if anyone can recommend a mascara that will help my lashes curl. They are dead straight and even if I curl them, they drop after about an hour. I use waterproof as its supposed to help keep the curl.But it doesnt work.

Thanks x

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By *utumnWoman
over a year ago

leeds

Max Factor Masterpiece on offer 3 for 2 in Boots at the moment between £8.99 and £9.99 (waterproof has a blue line on the packaging)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just buy the same one that's lasted 8 yrs.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Very interested in this thread.

Thanks x"

You can have your eye lashes permed. Honest

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"Just buy the same one that's lasted 8 yrs.

Smart arse... that made me giggle!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just buy the same one that's lasted 8 yrs.

Without considerations of budget my favourite by far is Clinique High Impact Extreme Volume, which is about £18 I think.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Very interested in this thread.

Thanks x

You can have your eye lashes permed. Honest

Permed? Really?

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"Max Factor Masterpiece on offer 3 for 2 in Boots at the moment between £8.99 and £9.99 (waterproof has a blue line on the packaging)"

That's me sorted until I die then!

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"Just buy the same one that's lasted 8 yrs.

I've not seen it anywhere, they've probably changed the packaging.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just buy the same one that's lasted 8 yrs.

Without considerations of budget my favourite by far is Clinique High Impact Extreme Volume, which is about £18 I think. "

This is my favourite daytime mascara & I use younique 3D fibre lashes if I'm going out on a night out

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By *trawberry-popWoman
over a year ago

South East Midlands NOT

I have to say out of all the mascaras i've tried (some pretty darned expensive ones too) I always go back to Rimmel. Rockin curves is the current one and I think it's great, although I don't know if they do a waterproof version.

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By *ikki ShooterTV/TS
over a year ago

Epsom

Love Maybeline, but have to say primark do a nice one.... I know, I know but it's good I'm telling you xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't use the same brands rarely anyway. I pay 13 a month for glossy box so am always getting new makeup. I seem to get mascaras every other month xx

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

Well! I've just done a bit of reading only to find out that the formula for mascara hasn't really changed since the 1950's and the trick is in the various applicators and wipers (the ring inside the tube).

Apparently, the applicators, bristle length and gap can make a huge difference and the manufacturers spend millions on lawyers to make sure these innovations aren't copied.

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

I remember trying an Avon one many years ago and ended up with an allergic type reaction which resulted in swollen eyelids.

I won't go back there again.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I keep going back to max factor 2000 calorie, but I think it's around the 7 quid price. I have used maybeline in the past which is very good. So you might want to try that first.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to spend a fortune on mascara

But picked up one from the pound shop

Royal. Lashed out. Fibre formulation for increased lash volume

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

Younique but it's £23 but it gives you proper fuck me lashes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Younique but it's £23 but it gives you proper fuck me lashes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've never tried Younique but it's had a few mentions, it's going on my Christmas list

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"I've never tried Younique but it's had a few mentions, it's going on my Christmas list

Get it from the proper site not off flee bay etc as there are a load of fake ones going about which use less than nice ingredients

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter

i love Glam Eyes Days 2 Night not expensive at all but really good. tho not waterproof. Lasts long time.

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

If you haven't got waterproof use normal mascara and then close your eyes once dried and spray with a fine mist of hairspray and it sets the mascara

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By *ittenandthepirateCouple
over a year ago

Manchester

"Very interested in this thread.

Thanks x"

I use Rimmel Scandal eyes and find that gives my lashes a bit of curl.

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By *etty McBJWoman
over a year ago

Maybe near you it all depends

Most makeup products have a small tub with open lid symbol with a 6M 12M 24M etc is printed on and this is its shelf life once opened.

Rimmel - Clinque - Bare Minerals - Liz Earle and Soap and Glory have good mascaras ( Soap and Glory or any No7 products are on 3 for 2 at the moment )

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've got eye shadows, pencils and blushers that are years old, but I'm more cautious about 'wet' products in terms of shelf life. That said, I use up mascaras and eyeliners very quickly anyway as I wear it all the time, so it's not a problem!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have my lashes dyed so I wear clear mascara (my eyes are really sensitive & drippy). Only mascara I will use is Younique 3D fibre lash "

I use this and although expensive it's fantastic

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i have hardly any eye lash and rarely wear makeup - i do get them dyed for a special occasion so i dont have to wear mascara - my makeup passion is nail polish but my daughter is mascara - she gives me her old ones when almost dry - she gets through them rapidly - so ive always got one or two almost ready to throw out ones

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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago

Bristol

I have a few mascaras I really like but I always keep one waterproof Max Factor false lash effect tube on the go. It doesn't clump, doesn't run and apart from being a right bugger to remove is my go to mascara.

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

Up until recently I've sworn by Max Factor false lash effect they probably do a waterproof one. I got a trial size Benefit one to try last week and I have to say it's amazing....put pricey

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By *ucyfur77Woman
over a year ago

Pleasuretown

"My eight year old mascara had finally dried up. It's served me well over the years but that's it, time to be dumped, unceremoniously in the bin.

So, recommendations for a new one please. It has to be waterproof, black and to be cheaper than my rent, I'm not paying stupid money for a label.

Around a fiver should do it."

For your price range I'd say Rimmel have a few good ones to choose from. Also, I got a Benefit Roller Lash mini mascara free with a magazine so you never know

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Collection 2000. £1.99

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Younique 3D fibre lash mascara is really good, you can buy it on Amazon.

I like very long lashes and you can only achieve this by wearing fake lashes, which I do

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Benefit's Roller lash is amazing, or Rimmel volume flash for a more budget friendly one.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh and Younique fibre lash mascara is pretty good, though a bit faffy for every day wear.

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

Thanks everyone for the input, it's much appreciated. I usually stand in front of all the stuff in Boots and leave without anything as it's just too much to choose from. At least now I can narrow it down a bit.

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By *ubyrumCouple
over a year ago

wigan

Maybelline extra lash has won loads of beauty awards and beat some serious brands along the way..won over Estee Lauder, benefit, yves Saint laurent

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Very interested in this thread.

Thanks x

You can have your eye lashes permed. Honest

Permed? Really?"

The treatment is called LV and it's pretty good lasts 3-4 months and it's about £60.

I've not tried it as my lashes are so bloody curly.

I use benefit mascara I often get asked if my lashes are real as it really does make them look much longer and I change it every 6 months even if I've not run out.

I've had those semi perminant lashes too which last for up to a month but in honesty I get a better look from benefit.

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By *ratty_DamselWoman
over a year ago

London.

"Very interested in this thread.

Thanks x"

When freshly curled, spray hairspray lightly.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Younique 3D+ Fibre Lashes although £23. You get what you pay for...I'm a Younique presenter too.

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By *rtemisiaWoman
over a year ago

Norwich

"Very interested in this thread.

Thanks x

When freshly curled, spray hairspray lightly.

A friend of mine swears by eyelash curlers, even without mascara. Mascara, I find, tends to go a bit thick and lumpy before it has chance to run out. Nail varnish is a buggar for that too. The more often it's opened, the more tacky it becomes.

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