EYE-DO'S! MASCARAS OF THE MOMENT! SATURDAYS AT SEPHORA!

and siknik... i do the shimmy w/my mascara brush also. i'm also a big fan of the safety pin lash separation technique (a tweezerman tweezer also works too)

Another fan of Too Face's Lash Injection here. I have it in all three colors, and love every equally. I've tried so many different brands, and each time, I am never able to find something that compairs to Lash Injection. Every time I stray, I find myself looking like a raccoon... It can be cumbersome to remove, but I think I've finally found a safe way of removal that works for me, which is to use an eye makeup remover, and then to use my face wash on it.

One of my many weird habits is that I’ve found I HAVE to wipe off the mascara wand with a tissue before using it. No matter what kind of mascara and especially with a brand new tube. Otherwise I end up with a huge spiky mess. So it never made sense to spend much on something I was going to waste. I confessed this to a particularly sweet girl in Sephora and she told me about “tube” mascara. She suggested Kiss Me and kept saying “if you don’t like it, just bring it back.” This stuff is GREAT! I’ve heard tube mascara mentioned on MM, it didn’t sink in that it was so different than regular mascara. I used it for the first time yesterday and by the end of the day, I didn’t have a grey cast around my eyes and getting it off it didn’t trash my lashes and eyes the way waterproof mascaras do. If you are oily and/or dealing with humidity, this is so worth a try. I just with I could get a hold of an empty tube of the same product so I could get more control of the amount of “stuff” on the brush.

Mascaras are a funny thing for me...I just DON'T have great looking lashes. No matter what I use they seem to look pretty much the same. I've tried cheapies like Great Lash and HATED it (but it works GREAT on my full and long lash friend because its so thin it doesn't clump up on her) and really expensive brands like Mineresse and Chanel (haven't tried Diorshow yet...hum). Anyway, no matter how cheap or expensiveI always end up back to Loreal Voluminous. As a DD...I can comb through my lashes with the thick fluffy brush, add length and volume without too much clumping and it comes off easily with my makeup remover. BTW...I wear the waterproof version during the summer because I swim a lot. Mary Kay's Creamy Cleanser 2 works GREAT as a non-greasymakeup remover and gets ALL of the waterproof without too much torture on my eyes).I know that lashes make all the difference in opening and framing your eyes...and I keep trying the expensive one's...but Voluminous just keeps me coming back.

I just couldn't resist this follow up. If you're shopping around for a mascara, check out Sephora's Lash Stash. Seven mini mascara's for $28, including Benefit A Little Bit BADgal Lash, Blinc Kiss Me, LORAC Publicity Stunt, Smashbox Bionic Mascara, Stila Multi-Effect Mascara , Sephora Brand Lash Plumper, and a Too Faced Lash Injection in Black.

Miss Bobbie- No, I was asking if the Diorshow waterproof comes off okay when you wash your face?

I’ve tried DiorShow and it is a great mascara - in fact the comment I received was “You’re eyes look great... but don’t you think false eyelashes are a bit much for daytime?” Forget the steamer trunks under my eyes... I have long, thick eyelashes and my eyes are the colour of blue that elicits comments like “My God your eyes are blue!” from complete strangers (usually in larger cities like Chicago or Seattle). And so, I never wear DiorShow at a funeral, church, or unless I’m in a big town or going out at night. By going out, I mean something a bit nicer than eating fried catfish at the Tav with Farmer Tom. For everyday, I use CoverGirl Hydrofuge Waterproof. And I don’t usually coat the tips of my lashes - upper or lower. Roxtarchic - rather than using a safetypin, I’d highly recommend getting a metal eyelash comb. MUCH, much safer and glides through eyelashes to separate nicely.

Those teens! My 14yo loves to seek out the good stuff in my makeup drawer as well. Kate, you and I both share the same distain of stiff feeling lashes and waterproof formulas. My sparse lashes need all the volume and length they can get, but sometimes mascaras add length, but cause my lashes to clump and look less dense, almost spider-webby meets Tammy Faye (may she RIP). I am definitely going to have to try the Smashbox or Sugar Mascara, they sound so wonderful. I am a big fan of tarte's lights, camera, lashes and Lola's Mascara. Wonderful post Kate!

I agree with Shelley. I am loving Fiberwig. Which isn't to say I can't love many mascaras at a time. However, since my 18 year old decided to snatch my Chanel Inimitable (by-passing the Fiberwig, Smashbox and Clinique tubes also in my drawer as she is apparently related to royalty and can use only the finest brands that she finds in moms' drawer) which is probably my all time way overpriced favorite, I can say the Fiberwig adds length, volume and nice color.

I like Covergirl LashBlast for night & Lash Exact for day, but... Lash Stash, huh??? Dang it, indianafarmwife, now I'm gonna have to go BACK to Sephora ;) It's such a far drive... thank goodness gas prices are coming down! It really seems like our lashes are about as different as the hair on our heads... who would have thunk?

yeah... i HAVE one of those metal eyelash comb thingies... but it's never where i think it was (ok so now i'll get another one haha)... i've alsoused the mascara brushes you get at mac....or sephora... to help seperate those lashes that get clumped together... i dont go weilding a safety pin like it's a dagger or anything... hehehe. i also use those brushes to blendmy eyebrow shadow sometimes too! works like a charm... oh & now i've added lash injection to the list also! (yeah, i'm gonna need a second job & start shipping things to my office so mydh doesnt get all 'what'dya order now" on me)! hahah

This is a great topic as we all love mascaras! I have spent more money than I even want to think about on mascara. I just love trying new ones out, even though I don't think my eyelashes ever make a very dramatic improvement. I was cursed with short, straight, thin blonde eyelashes. YUCK. I don't think I ever leave the house without mascara on! horrifying! My favorites recently are Fresh Supernova, DiorShow Unlimited, and Maybelline Full N Soft. Maybelline is a staple for me, I always have one on hand. THeir waterproof version is excellent during summers seeing as I spend most days off work by the pool (what else can you do when its 115 degrees out?!) I always seem to love Dior's mascaras right at first but after a few weeks they seem to dry up and become clumpy, which is such a bummer when you pay so much for something! I have tried and loved Givenchy Eye Fly. I think I will be trying the Smashbox or Sugar next!

I'm a big fan of mascaras! While my mother and other women wouldn't go out without lipstick, I would dash to the bathroom and put on mascara if my house was on fire before evacuating. This review gives me some more to try! Right now I am using Trish McEvoy curling mascara (purchased for me by my mom). I think it is supposed to be one of those "tube"-like mascaras, which means it lasts in heat and humidity (and having just worn it today in a triathlon, the ocean)....however, it can be very drying and I find that it can clump easily during application which later (after drying) can't be separated and must be removed. I do like the volume it gives and definition when not clumping. I don't know that I would use it every day but a yes for weddings, the beach, etc. And as a Texas girl I do have to say sometime nothing beats a tube of good ole MaryKay mascara (say what you will about the company) for everyday, no flaking, great volume, stays moist.

I use Lashblast, it works really well and is CHEAP!

Urban decay big fatty mascara is great,it builds volume without making lashes spikey,also avon have a double ended mascara with fibres on one side and mascara on the other I got it in a brown/black shade and it really works.

I'm always on the lookout for a new mascara. I've heard great things about DiorShow. I prefer to use tried and tested drugstore brands such as Cover Girl, L'oreal and Maybelline. I've heard good things about Lumene Blueberry Curl mascara as well.

I like the BADgal mascara by Benefit Cosmetics and L'oreal Bare Naturale.  The L'oreal Bare Naturale is probably my most favorite.  It is really black and you can get some BIG volume and length.  Plus, natural ingredients.  Ladies, give it a try.

Right now I am using the Covergirl eyelights for brown eyes. I love the formula, hate the sparkles. Looks just strange. But my all time fave mascara is Cliniques High Impact Mascara in black or brown. I have fine lashes and this really thickens and extends them without looking fake. And it is vegan, so if you are looking for cruelty free, this is the way to go! I am interested in trying the Urban Decay mascara though. I love Urban Decay products.

i have yet to try any of the bigger brands, so i stick to my good ol drugstore brands....ive pretty much tried most..and for me, i find Rimmel works best. Specifically two rimmel mascaras : 1) Lycra Lash Extender & 2) Sexy Curves. I already have super duper long eyelashes, and the Lycra one like thripled it, tho its not great for anything else other than length. Sexy curves is my new fav. it lengthens n volumizes .. exactly what ive been looking for.

Aaahhh!  This is my dream review...I could dance!  I'm really into mascara.  I just printed off the list, so I can keep it in my purse and do a check-list and see these in person)         mjsred... I'm going to check out the one you mentioned above: Too Faced Lash Injection

I so wanna try the Diorshow mascara! Looks so good, along with the Lancome Hypnose!

I prefer covergirl lash blast. my eyelashes were seriously touching my eyebrows!

I have used Dior Show and loved it for a while but now I bought Lancome's Hypnose!