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MACs Mascara X, my ultimate HG!!
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I use mascara X and Mascara N and i only apply towards the ends of my lashes and build the color on, it dosnt clump that way
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i just got Benefit's BadGal lash, and i love it! it doesn't clump and makes my lashes long long long and pretty. if i want more volume, i love lancome amplicils, but it's a bit clumpier.
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currently using Lancome Hypnose and I like it. But wanna try Definicils, I've heard it's amazing.
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Ok, i just used DIORSHOW for the first time today after recieving it in the mail literally 5 mins ago...and my verdit is-
IT'S OFFICIALLY THE BEST MASCARA EVER MADE!!!My goddness i've never been more impressed with a mascara in my life!! i'm like the biggest mascara b****h and have tried every single mascara on earth cos my lashes are just so damn short and stubby!! and this mascara has blown me off my feet. it's got the greatest holding power ever and so your eyelash curler actually will make a difference to your mascara application; unlike other mascaras which just flatten out the curl. This makes my lashes so long i can actually see a difference now- which is saying something as my lashes just don't extend very much usually.
The only minor problem with this is that it has a bit of a fragrence which doesn't sit too nicely with my nose- its kinda a weird smell, but i'm sure i'll get over it!. So yes, after my little rave, i've officially decided that this is the best ever. I'm going to go and dish out the MAC prep and prime lashes and hopefully by using that as well as Diorshow, my lashes will be long as- **fingers crossed**!!
OOOHHH i'm so happy now 
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My fave mascara is Maybelline Lash Expansion (regular and wp)! 
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Definitely Diorshow, although I have run out and am using up some Hypnose at the moment ... bought a Clinique one on the spur of the moment and while it is OK I don't really like it ... nothing compares to the Diorshow 
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I just bought Diorshow and tried it for the first time, and I agree.....this is the BEST mascara ever!!! Oh I'm so glad I tried it! Thanks to everyone who recommended it!
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It looks like I'm the only one who uses M·A·C Pro Lash regularly although it gets a big thumbs up from Paula Begoun who has reviews of a wide range of mascaras here.
I find the properties of the wand have as great an effect on the end results as the actual mascara formulation. I like the M·A·C disposable mascara wands but recently tried some from Screenface and was very disappointed. The Screenface wand bristles are quite coarse and the end of the brush is physically too large to reach the inner corner of the eye on some people. I found the mascara application was clumpy even though the regular brush doesn't give this effect when used carefully.
I've just put a picture together showing various different mascara wands so you can see just how different they are. The one I have labelled M·A·C disposable 1 is similar to that normally supplied with Pro Lash and the M·A·C disposable 2 is very similar to the M·A·C X wand. Both are preferable to the Screenface disposable.
As well as the brush having an effect on the final result, the diameter of the washer in the neck of the mascara tube determines how much product remains on the brush when it is withdrawn and this varies between formulations.
I hope this all makes sense!

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I suppose an interesting exercise would be to clean a wand from one type of mascara and use it to apply a different type of mascara to see how much it changes the application of the product. Remember of course never to use your personal mascara wand in someone else's mascara! I'd be interested to see a Diorshow mascara wand if anyone has a picture.
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Right now I like Rimmel's extra super lash with the curved wand which is nice and cheap though sort of clumpy. Maybelline's Full & Soft is good too but almost too subtle.
Hmm, how much is DiorShow?
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Diorshow is $22.
The Diorshow brush is really thick with lots of bristles.
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loreal voluminous is great. i also sometimes use something by mirenesse, makes my lashes incredibly long. its australian...i think. actually got if off the home shopping network,lol.(they dont sell it anymore.)
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I second (or third) Stila Major Lash. The price is right too!
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Has anyone tried Bare Escentuals brushless mascara?
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Right now i'm using CG Marathon, And I love how it looks.... Just getting it off is another story, One time I spent an hour with some cold cream and some liquid remover just trying.
I'm going to try that Diorshow stuff next time I have to get some Mascara since i'm having such a difficult time finding the perfect one.
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love mac's zoomlash and maybelline's full n soft, but HATEHATEHATE voluminous. everyone loves it and i don't understand! one coat is barely enough, anything after the first coat makes my eyelashes fugly and scary... even w/ a lash comb...
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i currently use mac x or benefit badgal...i think i like badgal the best. makes my lashes look longer and thicker
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I love Diorshow... soft, not clumpy, thickens & lengthens, smudge-resistant. It may not be the greatest, but it's the best I've tried so far.
I also like Maybelline Full & Soft, Lancome Hypnose and MAC Fibrelash.
Good luck in your search for the perfect product.
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So i have tried THE best mascara EVER
its by max factor and its called lash perfection.
the bristles are made of this soft rubbery material so it doesnt clump EVER. also i had no need to comb my lashes after AND i swear they were so curled and long they practically touched my forehead, lol.
seriously, you NEED to try it...heres a link to check it out:
click me!
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I have a free max factor product coupon so I will pick this up and try it.
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Does it do any thickening??? You have my attention....
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I saw an ad for this- and was looking for it- where did you find it?
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My Favorite Mascara Ever!
Comb Out Lash Lifting Mascara by Mark (division of Avon) is the best mascara I have ever used! The applicator is an eyelash comb instead of the traditional brush, so you never ever get any clumps and your lashes don't stick together! It lifts your lashes, curls them and keeps them separated and clump free all at the same time. The best part is, it's only $6.00! It comes in two colors Raven (black) and Midnight (eggplant)! Both are absolutely wonderful, and I will never use another kind of mascara!
Here is a pic of my eyelashes with this on!

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