Okay, so quick story. About a year ago, I decided to try a lot of mascaras and create this informative and creative guide for the best products out there for your lashes.
Seriously yall, I tried about 30 different mascaras.
I took pictures, used a whole bottle of make-up remover and typed it all up.
Then I read it.
And it was so boring.
Seriously. It was bad. Delete. Delete. Delete.
Who would want to read 18 pages (front and back) of all of my mascara reviews?
Why put my readers through that? It might put you to SLEEP.
So I'm just going to give you my top picks and tell ya why I like 'em.
But before that, here are some good general rules for choosing the best mascara:
1. Don't buy waterproof mascara unless you are going to a wedding or funeral. It's sticky and almost impossible to get off.
2. Day or night, go with two applications. Apply one coat. Do something for one minute. Apply a second coat.
3. Dab the tip of the wand with a tissue before applying to avoid clumps.
4. Don't believe in miracles. Well, at least when it comes to mascara. They are probably not going to enhance your eye color or make your lashes grow longer. Trust me. They don't work.
5. I can't believe I'm giving this secret away. Take an old mascara wand and wash it with warm water and dish soap ( I use Dawn). Let it air dry or wipe with a lint free cloth. Now you can use it to really separate your lashes and it helps get some of the mascara off of your lids if you drink too much coffee like I do.
Okay.
My top three (out of like, 10) are:
3. The second runner up is Lancome Definicils High Definition.
covers tiny lashes
great lash definition
washes off easily with soap and water
Cost: $20-$25
2. The first runner up is Loreal Voluminous.
Why I like it:
big brush
no clumps
affordable ($7 at drugstores)
1. AND THE WINNER IS......
BADgal lash mascaraWhy I like it:
it's awesome
lengthens like no other mascara
GREAT for contact lens wearers
Cost: $19
I do realize that only one of these is a drugstore brand, but ladies: there are some things that are worth paying a little extra for.
Like cheese.
And toilet paper.
I'm actually using BADgal right now, and people seem to notice my eyes "pop" when I put a tiny coat on my lower lashes. I love it!!
Giveaway Time!!!!!!
Do you have a favorite mascara? Tell me about it in the comments section and you will be entered to win a full-size tube of BADgal. Comments will be closed Monday night 11:59 and I'll announce the winner Tuesday.
I'm pretty sure if you're related to me, you can't be included in the drawing, but feel free to comment away!!!
Top Photo courtesy of giddyspinster.
