Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Drugstore Lengthening Mascara

Hello all- a good mascara is like a good pair of shoes- it's important- dont'cha agree? No matter what other makeup I am wearing, even if none, I always feel more confident if I'm wearing mascara. Ill leave home without any makeup on my face, but I always have something on my eyelashes. Remember this post when I forgot it? Yea...that was a BAD confidence night.

If you're like me and LURVE mascara, then you probably hate spending 25-45 dollars on a decent tube, 98% of my makeup is MAC or some other fancy schmancy brand, but the one thing I always go to the drugstore makeup aisle for is mascara.

While I have been using the same brand for over two years now, I wanted to try some of the other lengthening products out there.

Here I only have eyeshadow and liner on, no mascara. 

 #1. L'Oreal Voluminous False Fiber lashes. Overall, I liked the product, but didn't feel it really lived up to the "false lashes" look claim. CVS: $9.49

#2. Rimmel Lash Accelerator. I wasn't impressed with the lengthening on this one. Yes, it separated very nicely, but overall, I didn't think it added the thickness and length I was looking for. CVS: $9.99
#3. Revlon Grow Luscious Plumping. I think Revlon should stick to making great lipstick. I wasn't impressed with the over sized brush. I felt like I made more of a mess than anything and I had to work pretty hard to not clump the mascara. $8.99
 #4. L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara. This has been my go-to mascara for years now. I love its clean brush and the way it not only thickens, elongates and darkens. Of course, at $10.49 it's the most expensive of the four, but I truly think it's worth that and more. I thought this way by far the best of the four and I will continue to buy it until proven otherwise. My lashes literally almost touch my eyelids when I wear it.

     Do you use a lash lengthening mascara? Which one? Which of the above do you think is the best?

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42 comments:

  1. I love this review! I am on the perpetual search for good mascara and often fall into purchasing expensive beauty brands! I think I'll have to check this last one out!

    Chelsea
    Haute Child in the City

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  2. I've tried the Loreal Voluminous False Lashes and enjoyed it, but I like the regular voluminous more!

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  3. I've never really tried lengthening mascara - but loved your reviews - like Rachel I like the Loreal Voluminous brand

    XO
    Pearls & Paws

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  5. Amazing post!! :)


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  6. i feel as strongly as you do about mascara, it's the one thing i HAVE to put on when i leave the house, and recently, i've been using the l'oreal false fiber lashes, but after this review, i think i'm going to give the telescopic a shot!

    -natalie-
    thesecondbestblog.com

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  7. I've been wanting to try the L'Oreal mascara! I usually stick to a drug store version, too...unless I find a slightly more expensive one that really blows me away. Can we just talk about what amazing lashes you have in general?!

    Alyssa
    The Glossy Life

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  8. I love reviews of mascara!It's so nice to get to know someone else's opinion on what ones are good and bad.

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  9. I agree that drugstore mascara is just as good (if not better) than the department store ones. I usually use either Maybelline Great Lash or Cover Girl's Lash Blast.

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

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  10. I'm not a huge mascara user, I just use it on dates & special events but your review got me rethinking about it....thanks for the great review Amy!!!

    Rebecca
    www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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  11. This is an awesome review! I like the Lash Accelerator. I'll get that one next time!

    The Nautical Owl

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  12. I usually go for Loreal mascaras but haven't tried the telescopic (mainly cause it's the most expensive!) but maybe I'll give it a go.

    Kristina

    Kristina does the Internets

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  13. I actually prefer the look of the false fiber lashes on you! Thanks for the reviews though, I am obsessed with mascara and constantly trying new ones! I'm a total sucker for the expensive brands (hello Dior!), but I think that Maybelline is killing it lately in terms of mascara...I've tried almost every kind they have out right now and loved them all.

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  14. I've been using Cover Girl's Lash Blast for years now. But I have heard awesome things about LOreal's Telescopic mascara that I think I might make the jump and switch.

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  16. Love your simple makeup.

    http://www.martasfashiondiary.com/

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  17. Great post love! Definitely going to try the telescopic mascara now!

    Champagne Lifestyle on a Beer Budget

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  18. I've never tried a lengthening mascara, I typically use Benefit's Bad Gal Lash (just always loved it!) and since my eyelashes are naturally VERY curly (obvi), the lengthening has always made me a little nervous since they almost hit my eyelids anyway. This is definitely making me want to try the L'Oreal though - looks amazing on you!

    xo
    See Mo Go.

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  19. That's amazing!! love it :)


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  20. oh wow - I really love the second mascara on you, but they are all really great. I like switching my mascaras up - it all depends on my mood and the outfit I'm wearing!

    xxx
    Lady à la Mode

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  21. Wow, that telescopic mascara works wonders!

    <3 Kali
    Kali Now Living

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  22. I swear by "they're real" by Benefit. I have short lashes and I feel they make them so long.
    xo Dina
    Sweetest Somethings

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  23. Where has your blog been all my life?! I love this review, the telescopic mascara definitely looks the best.I'm loving all of your posts! New follower.
    Rebecca

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  24. This is great Amy, thanks for sharing!

    xx Amy
    Leopard and Lillies

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  25. I love L'Oreal products ALL DAY LONG! And I totally agree about the Revlon one- I tried it to, and ugh! I think you did a great makeup post! Keep it up! Would love for you to check out my beauty blog when you get a chance...xo, Jennifer

    I'm a mommy with a makeup problem...http://www.jennysuemakeup.com

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  26. I use Lancome Hypnose and YSL Faux Cils. They are more thickening, though. I really like Maybelline Lash Discovery for lengthening. I feel like it really captures every lash and makes them LOOONG! :) I am getting lash extensions today so I am hoping I won't have to wear mascara for a while!

    Jill
    Classy with a Kick

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  27. Right now I'm using the Falsies, but I have used Telescopic in the past and love it too! My absolute favorite mascara ever was discontinued. It was the worst... ever :(

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  28. I absolutely love the L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara, great reviews!

    xx
    Kelly
    Sparkles and Shoes

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  29. I love this post, very informational especially with the pictures you show. I usually use L'Oreal and it works okay on me.

    -Vogue&Heels
    vogueandheels.wordpress.com

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  30. I've used numerous mascaras over the years. The only one that I have loved is by IsaDora...

    Amy

    Fashion and Beauty Finds

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  31. o wow! i honestly did not think you could tell the difference between mascaras!!! this is great! thanks for doing this :-)

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  32. I love your blog <3 follow back? http://awbethany.blogspot.com/ xx

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  33. I totally agree on mascara being a must have! Lancôme & Clinique are my fave brands.
    xoxo
    Mags
    www.magsmind22.blogspot.com

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  34. I usually use Maybelline (I'm with you on going cheaper for mascara) but I'm going to have to give that L'Oreal one a try!

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  35. The fourth mascara definitely looked the best! Sometimes you do have to pay a tad more for good quality.

    Believe it or not, I've only worn mascara three times in my life. My eye lashes are so long, it's hard to wear it.

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  36. I like the 4th one the btest as well!
    I tried E.L.F. from target mascara and it is really good and its like $3 :)
    Jamie
    http://www.candystilettos.com

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  37. I always switch up my mascaras so I don't have a "go-to" one yet. Right now I'm using the Revlon Growluscious and it's OK. Definitely gonna try out the Telescopic mascara next.
    xx Allie | A Song to Pass the Time

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  38. Very nice post! I love L'Oreal!

    new post on my blog

    xoxo

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  39. I love this review! I love trying new mascaras.

    Sheree
    The Hartungs Blog
    thehartungs.blogspot.ca

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  40. Love this review and post! I want to try it! xo, Julie
    www.fromproseccotoplaid.com

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  41. (and by it, I mean all of them haha - I love trying new ones!) xo, Julie

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  42. I love this. I am a big big mascara fan always looking for new mascara! This is great.

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