Bat Those Lashes

Let's talk mascara. As you may well know, it's the most common and necessary type of makeup. Some won't even head out of the house without a coat of it on.

There are two forms of mascara, the first being the usual wand and tube type. The second form is less commonly used, which is in cake form. You moisten the cake with water and passed a brush over it. It has a natural finish and can build up your lashes very well, no matter how puny they are.

Some women will buy their makeup, including mascara, ONLY at department stores or makeup boutiques, e.g. Sephora, Nordstrom, Saks, etc. Although I'm not cheap-o, I'm not rich, either, so I buy my mascara at drugstores.

Pick a mascara that has the benefit that you need. For example, if you have long but thin lashes, opt for a volumizing mascara. If you have short but thick lashes, go for lengthening, and so forth. Black mascara works well on everyone and makes eyes pop. Those who have lighter hair and skin tones may want to get a brown-black mascara.

I've only tried two mascaras so far. They are both of not-bad quality. The first is Maybelline Great Lash Washable Mascara in Blackest Black. Many people rave about this product, but, personally, it's only so-so. It gives volume but clumps a bit, too. I have a problem with mascara; it always smudges underneath my eyes. That's why I've only tried two kinds.


The second kind is better: L'Oreal Lash Out Waterproof Mascara in Black Brown. It does separate and lengthen, as it claims, but it also claims to be flake-proof, which it is not.

A few really good mascaras:


Lancome Définicils High Definition Mascara

L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara


Dior Diorshow Mascara


Benefit BADgal Lash Mascara


Stay tuned...the next blog will be about application. =]


Any constructive feedback is greatly appreciated. Feel free to add comments, questions, complaints, praises (please, a lot of praises), requests, or any ol' thought that comes to your mind.

Thanks to any readers out there who are willing to waste some time and listen to my babbling. =]