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Katrina Orchid · Joined: 26 Dec 2007 Posts: 564 Location: Oxford, UK

Ruby may I suggest you a few of my favourites. I have been cursed with short straight eyelashes that even points downwards so heated eyelash curlers are compulsory.
But I've categorised the best mascaras in terms of budget!! (I got my thinking cap on at this moment)

Cheap - Rimmel Magnifeyes Mascara £4.99. It comes in waterproof as well. A decent mascara which does lengthen eyelashes and significantly defines them. But it does dry out fast so if you wear mascara on a daily basis, you find that you may need a new mascara after three weeks.

Decently priced - Maxfactor Masterpiece £6.99. I found that it had similiar effects to the Rimmel one and dries out pretty slowly. But lashes tend to clump a lot after the first coat of mascara.

Expensive - Estee Lauder Projectionist High Definition Mascara £17. I absolutely love this! Not only does it lengthen and thickens mascara. It also curls them slightly. It dries quickly and doesn't clump. It's not waterproof but is extremely resilient to coming off or running down your face. (I wore this mascara once when I got heartbroken; it stayed on for the entire waterfall) I have yet to buy this and I tend to get testers of it whenever I can. But if I am to spend a lot of money on mascara, this will be short-listed for my attention. Also for a small 3ml tester, it lasts a LONG time. Now ladies, to enjoy a decent freebie, go to an Estee Lauder counter to see if they have any!!

-Shiseido Mascara Base £11.95. This may be a mascara base which comes out as a semi-clear mascara. But I swear by this and it is what a crucifix is to a nun. For a base mascara it is a LOT of money but the joys of this product is that when you put it on, you can then put on any bad mascara and your lashes would still turn out stunning!! Currently I'm using this with a £3 mascara from Collection 2000 and my eyelashes look good. It doesn't clump, it dries really quickly once you have applied it, it thickens, lengthens your lashes and it lasts a long time.

So it is my number one mascara, even though it is a base but an architect will tell you that you can't build a good building without a good foundation. To save money on this lovely thing though is to buy it from the US or ask me when my mother is next going to Hong Kong and I'll ask her to buy it in bulk for approx £7 each.

Anyway my darlings that is my detailed list of my favourite mascaras. And be thankful it's not moisturisers because I will write a book.

Katrina Orchid xxx

Miss Candy · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:38 pm Post subject:

false eye lashes. period.

DarklyDelicious Millicent · Joined: 03 Mar 2007 Posts: 528

Hey daughter!! Just cos thats why i use Laughing

....yes nice lashes wihtout the panda eyes and taking off at night etc...only thing is i ALWAYS seem to have really shaky hands when i put them on and in the morning...well..but o put them on in double quick time and they just pull off...lol

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Bea deVile · Joined: 13 Nov 2007 Posts: 341 Location: Brighton

Do not buy the new Maybeline mascara with the stupid anti-clump brush - they're lying!! It's thick and clumpy Sad

As much as I dislike L'Oreal - I've got their Panoramic Curl Waterproof mascara and it's got me through a wedding and a funeral. It 's pretty good.

legs11 · Joined: 31 Jan 2008 Posts: 2

I love Laura Mercier Mascara

feline groovy · Joined: 23 Feb 2008 Posts: 33 Location: Exeter, Devon

Anyone tried eyelash extensions? I keep hearing how great they are etc etc but think that they have not reached Exeter yet, so would probably have to go to London. Which then makes it one very expensive job!

Ruby Rose · Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:48 pm Post subject:

Is this anywhere near you?

http://www.serenity-beautywithin.co.uk/groomingessentials.htm

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Ruby Divine · Joined: 31 May 2007 Posts: 213

I had eyelash extensions - apparently I have difficult eyelashes to do it with as they criss cross a lot - they all fell off within 2 days Evil or Very Mad

maybe check with the beautician before having it done as to how long they'd last on your lashes? I liked them for the brief time I had them though! Look pretty natural.

My best friend got me YSL Falsh Lash Effect mascara and it's amazing - even turns my stumpy little blighters into long, lusterous beauties! Can be a bit smudgy but if you put She Laq by Benefit on top it seals your mascara so it doesn't run - happy days! Very Happy

feline groovy · Joined: 23 Feb 2008 Posts: 33 Location: Exeter, Devon

Oooh thanks Ruby Rose, not sure exactly where but dialling code suggests Exmouth which is about 30 mins away and a darn sight closer than London. Not that I am averse to a trip to London, but always so much to do ...

Yes I am quite a fan of the YSL falsh eyelash thing too. It gets very gunky around the top though and seems to mess everything else up in my make up bag.

Violet Ecstasy · Joined: 16 Feb 2008 Posts: 533 Location: West Midlands

I had Lancome L'extreme for my wedding (waterproof version) and it was fab! I'm about to get the non waterproof one Very Happy

I find Maybelline Lash Stylist pretty good for a cheap one.

Clinique High Impact (I think that's what its called) is good too Cool

Cherry Noir · Joined: 30 Jan 2007 Posts: 159 Location: Manchester

Violet Ecstasy · Joined: 16 Feb 2008 Posts: 533 Location: West Midlands

Well it is very difficult to budge ... I took it on honeymoon and swam with it and I still had nice lashes (shame about the rest of the face Razz

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Its lengthens without making them too thick or clumpy, and that's what I like Smile

I used Clinique Take The Day Off remover and that got it off Smile

I was actually surprised that I managed *not* to cry on my wedding day! I nearly did when I walked down the aisle and people were telling me i was gorgeous, and at the end when my mum told me how proud she was - but I scarpered quickly!

Cherry Noir · Joined: 30 Jan 2007 Posts: 159 Location: Manchester

Haha, I'm imagining a quick exit, with the rest of the guests wondering why you are fleeing you own wedding Laughing

I just know I'm going to cry - it'll be very emotional so I'm going in prepared, like it's some kind of military op...Being able to swim in it is a very good thing, that's my best reccomendation so far, cheers me dear Very Happy

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Violet Ecstasy · Joined: 16 Feb 2008 Posts: 533 Location: West Midlands

Glad to be of help Smile

Lily Belle · Joined: 06 May 2008 Posts: 246 Location: Bristol

rimmel volume flash in black extreme is my absolute favourite! i've tried almost every mascara on the market and this wins hands down.