What was your favorite mascara from 2023?
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I am rarely impressed by a mascara (I’m into a natural defined look, I don’t like the almost false lash effect mascaras that usually gets hyped), and MAC Magic Extension Mascara actually made me want to repurchase it (I usually also don’t care that much about using a specific mascara).
Non-waterproof: Clinique High Impact
Waterproof: Maybelline Great Lash Waterproof
MAC Lash Stack
Cover Girl Lash Blast Fusion Waterproof
If it wasn’t such a pain in the butt to remove, I would have to put Heroine Make Long & Curl Super Waterproof mascara as my favorite for the amazing results it gives to my straight, sparse lashes (I ALWAYS curl them before using any mascara, though!). But, because there is that issue with getting it off, I suppose that my old standby, L’Oreal Lash Paradise WP is it.
I may try taking the HML&CSWPM off using Vaseline before completely giving up on it entirely. Because it holds a curl no matter what, is life-proof, and makes my lashes look like I have falsies on!
I have been a diehard MAC waterproof Haute & Naughty in black for a decade, but they discontinued it 😤 I tried Essence, waterproof mascara in black and love it. My lashes are coated and hold the curl but don’t feel crispy.
Intoxicate from the brand Technic
Dior show waterproof
One I just purchased – Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Mascara. Builds my sparse lashes without clumping. I’ve only used a couple of times but have been impressed. The second I have used for awhile now – Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme. I like the brushes on both of these as well.
I did try and like a new mascara in 2023 – L’Oreal’s Paradise Black Mascara that was included as a GWP after spending a certain amount in at Priceline (kind of like your Ulta store), It turned out to be very good. I’m not really a mascara person as such, although I do wear it quite often.
But what I do really, truly miss is Clinique’s Navy Blue mascara – which they d/c and was THE best navy blue mascara ever.
Lancome Grand Monsuir and unfortunately because they support the genocide in palestine I will no longer be purchasing any brand that gives money to kill steal and destroy. 🇵🇸💔 my heart is broken as I witness the terror the men women & children are suffering and I shudder to think somehow buying make up supports war .. as they bombed churches mosques …, snipers killing people Christmas is cancelled in Bethlehem 🙏🏽
CLIO Kill Lash Superproof Mascara in the Volume Curling version.
I received a sample of Gucci mascara from Sephora and splurged. It is possibly the best mascara I’ve used in a long time. No clumping, does not flake during the day which is a must with contact lenses. There is a little length and curl with this, just enough to look natural.
It Cosmetics Superhero and Too Faced Better than Sex…hard to choose.
I haven’t really found one yet. I am still working through the Mac Matte Stack simply because I don’t want to waste it but when it is finished I will be trying a couple others that have been recommended to me, here on the blog.
Dior Iconic Overcurl creates volume and curl while not budging, smudging or flaking. It’s perfect.
Rituel Defille Levitation Lash
Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Lashes vol. 2!
I tried quite a few new mascaras this yr but the Florasis Pine Soot Precision Definition is the only one that became a favorite. I rotated between it and my two long time favorites, Dior Diorshow Buildable Volume and L’Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black waterproof. I have naturally long but sparse lashes and all 3 have a drier formula that allows me to build multiple coats for fluttery, separated volume without clumping, flaking or smudging.
Lancome Lash Idole.
Not really a regular user of any particular mascara, but this midyear I used PML’s sample-size mascara a lot (finished it).
I have deep-set, watery eyes that make anything but tubing (and some waterproof) mascaras impossible to wear without getting major panda eyes, but goshdarn if the Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes mascara isn’t a beautiful formula. It volumizes, lengthens, and defines without getting clumpy or looking too much like falsies (I’m not opposed to dramatic mascara, it’s just not something I wear most days!).
It’s not waterproof, so I only wear it when I don’t expect to be in public for very long (it’s fine for a field trip or errands marathon, but it does transfer to my undereyes by the end of a day trip).
The Tower 28 mascara!
Tarte tubing mascara
Doesn’t clump or smear
Wish it came in brown
I tried Clinique High Impact, which was okay. I really liked Milk makeup’s mascara for a natural look but I wish it was in a dark brown to match the energy. I liked rose inc’s mascara the most for volume, colour and removal. But a new one I was impressed the most by was Velour lashes. They just didn’t add lumps, but gave volume and length. But I’ve only been wearing it a short while.