I wholeheartedly agree with one of my favorite bloggers, the oh-so-classy PCD of The Pretty Circle. You simply can’t have enough mascara. That’s why, despite having at least a dozen tubes, I didn’t think twice about tossing L’oreal’s Bare Naturale Luminous Lengthening Mascara into my shopping cart at Target the other day.Like a lot of mascaras, this one promises noticeably longer, luminous lashes smudgeproof, flakeproof blah, blah, blah. In other words, nothing we haven’t all heard before.
What makes this one different? It also boasts shine infusing minerals, conditioning vitamins and is both fiber and paraben-free!
Cool, huh?
Well, it would be if this mascara weren’t a bit too natural. Two coats and it looked as if I hadn’t bothered putting any on. The lengthening effect was minimal, and it didn’t hold my eyelash curl. To make matters worse, an hour after application it smudged.
So while I still believe you can never have enough mascaras, I won’t be adding this one to my collection. If you do, I paid $7.50 for it at Target.
I'm sorry I have no idea about mascara. All I can do is tell a woman when it does and when it doesn't look right on their face.
ReplyDeleteI have found that mascara works better the older it gets. New mascara never does the trick for me. Once it's open, I have to let it "season" for awhile.
ReplyDeleteThis goes against anything you ever read about mascara, doesn't it? LOL
This product is also supposed to be super light on your lashes...was that the case? Sorry you didn't like this one.
ReplyDeleteI can live vicariously through you while I am on product probation..yay thanks.
PJD
Thanks for you honest review. Sorry it didn't work out.
ReplyDeleteIt's really sad when mascara doesn't work like you think it will.
ReplyDeleteHow do I subscribe to your blog? I still haven't figured this out.
ok this is off post but I have to comment. I love the AKA Barbie I just ordered one for my little girl just the other day/
ReplyDeleteooooooooh, i was all pumped about this one when i read SHINE! who wouldn't want lengthy shiny lashes!?! but alas, you said it isn't worth it and i trust your judgment :-(
ReplyDeletethanx for the shout! and trust i have just as many as you do and will add to my collection at any given moment :-)
I had the sneaky suspicion this one was going to be bogus. "Natural" just doesn't do it for me when it comes to lashes... Now if it said "ignorant, in your face, drag queen-esque" lashes I would have been all over it! lol! get the Shiseido lash base. Loves it!
ReplyDeletethanks for the review! great info. =)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip. I've never used this brand of mascara before. You can never have too many, but I won't be picking up this one! LOL
ReplyDeleteAwww man I'm sorry you didn't like the mascara! What do you do with the products you buy but don't like?
ReplyDeleteI like that other stuff you made me buy--the L"oreal Natural Luminosity or Volumosity--The yellow tube!
ReplyDeleteby the way, I just nominated for something special ;)...check out the details on my blog :)
ReplyDeleteMaybellene...I swear by it...people are always asking me if I'm wearing fake lashes...nope, just a lot of Maybellene...My aunt taught me that and she's an old lash lady...
ReplyDeleteLOL, that's exactly what I thought about this! I got it for .50 at Osco. I think that should be the retail price.
ReplyDeleteYikes. I'm still in get-yourself-together mode, and haven't yet thrown out the old musty tube and bought a new one. Certainly won't be buying this feller!
ReplyDeleteI'm battling with concealer for the dark circles right now. Got a Black Opal that doesn't quite do the trick, so I'm still looking. Sam Fine did a demo here and recommended Dermablend, but I don't see it here. Will prob have to order online.
@Don - Thanks for stopping by. I'm going to have to toss in a mens products review soon just for you!
ReplyDelete@Molly - I'm going to have to try that!
@PJD - It was too light. No effect at all. I've had better results with clear mascara.
@marriedtoit - I ordered two of those Barbies. I'm sending one to my s-i-l.
@jamilla - I love Shiseido products. They always do what they say they will, don't they?
@karen - I'm wearing that one now!
@Just Wondering - I returned this one. Usually, I return it, send it to my sister to try or toss it. Actually, I'm an anti-clutter maniac. LOL! If you sit something down around me, I assume you want it in the trashcan.
@Soul Pretty - You know, I always end up going back to Maybelline.
@HSG - LOL! Wish I'd only paid 50-cents.
@Wordtryst - I like Giorgio Armani concealers.
I was wondering how this was supposed to do anything. I'll pass.
ReplyDeleteGreat Review!! I was just about to go and purchase this product but, think i'll pass until a super fantastic sale comes along.
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