The Best Mascara's I've Ever Used

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I prefer Chanel Iminitable.

I like that it is a smooth dark black and not chalky. The formula does not effect my sensitive eyes and it stays put but easily washes off. Its also more natural vs dramatic.
 
YSL faux cils (original one regular black) is very good, except only for region where the humidity is above 70% it smudges when stay outdoors

YSL faux cils noir radical - similar effect except more wetty formula and more smudge to regular YSL faux cils black.

Diorshow iconic extreme - is good smudge free natural lash separating & curling formula which is rinseable with warm water ~ no pain from removing total water proof mascara

Diorshow newlook - i like it and uses it. Fairly good mascara gives naturally beautiful lashes and extreme wearable formula doesn't smudge easily in humid hot summer. Coats lashes well without giving clumpy look but down side is just not volumising enough to be that all-in-one (claimed) mascara.

Diorshow extase is not bad either and it's more volumizing than all above mentioned dior mascaras. Brush could be not suitable for all and it could be clumping for some lashes. Doesn't smudge easily but not that much resistant either.

Diorshow (original) - only mascara personally i don't like much. Probably one of the most volumizing from dior but it doesn't give enough curl and doesn't hold the curling effect long enough.

Laura Mercier faux lash mascara - Overall fairly nice mascara. Got generous big dense brush that easily grabs the lashes and coats them evenly, volume is buildably good, doesn't smudge easily and curls pretty well. Pretty similar to but not exactly same as YSL faux cils. One plus point is that it got better smudge resistance to YSL from my experience.

Chanel inimitable - ok mascara. separates the lashes and curl alright but not impressive at all. for me it's not worthy the repurchase.

Guerlain G noir - mirror casing is yes and no for some. Casing is heavier to carry but very good mascara does all the effect, curling, volumising and separating. Doesn't try the lashes and intense black formula doesn't smudge easily. Keeps the effect longer at least 8 hours on my lashes. Most expensive mascara among my collection but refill is cheaper.

hearing good review on chanel le volume so will buy to check out soon.
 
My absolute favorite at the moment is Lancome Hypnose Drama Waterproof!
Maybelline The Falsies WP is similar, but not as good. I love them both :)

I have Asian lashes (short, droopy, angled down). I find that Shu Uemura is the best curler to use for my eye shape and I always NEED a waterproof mascara in order for the curl to hold. Non-waterproof mascaras are too heavy and they make my lashes droop down without fail.
 
For definition - Lancome Definicils
For dramatic length - DiorShow
For budget - Maybelline Great Lash

As a redhead, I always choose brown. Black just looks too fake. I can't go clear either because my lashes are naturally blonde.
 
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