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Maybelline New York Intense XXL Volume & Length Waterproof Microfiber MascaraThis dual-wanded mascara has fat brushes and contains the unpopular white primer, but it's the only one I've tried that delivers a false-lash look <em>and</em> passes the surf test. Lashes are three times more noticeable even after getting pummeled by waves. (Only oil-based remover gets this stuff off.) Covering...More |
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Lancome Definicils Pro MascaraThe original Definicils is a Lancome top seller and a favorite, since it adds length and volume without clumping, running or flaking. (It's always been my go-to and go-back-to mascara.) So when testing out the Pro version of this classic, I was skeptical. It has the same formula, but with a curved brush. Straight brushes ar...More |
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Lancome L'Extreme MascaraTrying a new mascara is a gamble. You fork over cash for a tube of stuff you hope will give you longer, more perfect lashes -- sometimes you get lucky; most times you don't. Do take a chance on this one, though. The formula contains fibers, which, like Estee Lauder Lash XL, are unnoticeable (a huge plus). Each swipe adds a ...More |
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Estee Lauder Double Wear Zero-Smudge Lengthening MascaraEstee Lauder Double Wear Mascara is a winner. The long-wearing formula adds natural-looking length and gives you clump-free, nicely separated lashes. It won't smudge or budge all day (even in humidity) yet it washes away easily with cleanser and warm water. A few residual bits of product may linger after cleansing but they ...More |
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Clinique Lash Power Mascara Long Wearing FormulaClinique Lash Power Mascara is amazing, but not just for the reasons Clinique is touting. Yes, the tubing formula lasts all day without smudging or flaking, and yes, it removes with only warm water (and the proper press-and-pull motion with your fingers). But the real reason to buy it is for the dramatic length. Apply it ca...More |
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Clinique Lash Doubling MascaraEverything about this is big -- the tube, the wand and the longevity. It also lives up to its promise: Two coats of the heavy liquid applies evenly and dries quickly, and it magnifies lashes "to twice their size." However, the wand's pointed tip develops build-up after a few uses, depositing too much product if y...More |
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Estee Lauder Lash XL Maximum Length MascaraThis mascara actually lengthens lashes with "stretchable silk micro-fibers," but unlike some fiber-full formulas (Maybelline New York Intense XXL), you don't notice the fibers in this. It claims to lengthen by 50 percent, but 20 percent is more like it -- totally acceptable for a product you simply brush on. It do...More |
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MAC Mascara XHere's the 411 on the petite-ish MAC Mascara X. The color, shiny and jet black (unless you use the dark brown shade), makes lashes look striking. The formula adds a natural yet volumized look but doesn't lengthen much. The fluid texture allows you to layer multiple, clump-free coats for added drama but occasionally causes p...More |
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MAC Pro Lash MascaraClaims to be "hardwearing," and indeed it is, adding a good deal of length and volume. The formula doesn't smudge or flake, but it's extremely thick and dramatic -- some would say too much for daytime wear (unless you have very thin, light lashes). You'll get dense coverage in just one coat; two coats is too much ...More |
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Stila Multi-Effect MascaraStila Multi-Effect Mascara promises to do the work of three formulas: volumize, lengthen and curl. Sound too good to be true? It is, but Stila at least gets two jobs done. The thick brush with densely packed bristles helps add volume while the curved shape helps boosts curl a bit. Only length leaves a lot to be desired. A l...More |

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