I’ve tried numerous mascaras over the years, with Maybelline’s Great Lash (pink & black tube, waterproof version) being a repeat visitor. I’m not crazy about it, but it’s cheap, and works fine for the look I want. Not clumpy and flaky. I’ve tried Almay’s One Coat mascaras, but they always clump. My new favorite is Cover Girl’s Volume Exact (waterproof). The brush is quite odd, but seems to work great. The brush is a flexible, rubbery straight applicator, and I can easily reach almost every lash, and apply more coats if I want to. It wears smoothly and well, and doesn’t adversely affect my eyes.

As for Max Factor, they aren’t going out of business, but they will be pulling out of the US by the end of 2010. So we’ve still got time to stock up on some items. Personally, I really love their highlighting mascaras- the ones that are a base color like black, and the other end is a bright color that you apply to the tips. So FUN!

Hope to see you around Bionic Beauty!
Cheers,
Jami (BB)

Max Factor used to make a good one, forgot the name exactly, but now I’ve heard Max is not going to be sold in the US anymore–they are going out of business or something? Has anyone else heard this?

Also, try out L’Oreal Double Extend (Paula mentioned it above)- it’s one of the new tubing mascaras. Those give length without much volume. Some people don’t like them because they can give you a spidery lash look. I haven’t tried the L’Oreal version yet, but I do have the Blinc version (bit more pricey, find it at PurelyCosmetics.com). I also love it. And taking it off at night is a blast. I use water & a washcloth and the tubes pull off your lashes like little socks. It makes me laugh every night.

Another tubing mascara that I like is Me by Mezhgan’s Look at Me. It’s a lesser known “indie” brand. Packaging is super cute and the product is very nice as well!

I hope this helps. I have tons more suggestions (and “don’t tries” too, hee!). Have a great weekend!
Jami

Yvonne

Mindy, I haven’t tried the Eyelights for blue eyes, but I did get the one for brown. I didn’t see any “bling”.

Mo, I got the Lash Blast Luxe. I think that’s the waterproof variety. Not too bad… although I wanted a bit more volume. I have sparse lashes and it didn’t “plump” enough for me. But I loved the brush!!

Priia/Kelly, The L’Oreal Double Extend is my next tubing mascara to try. I hope it works for me since it’s so much cheaper than the Blinc. I’ve heard pretty much a 50/50 split of people liking it better than Blinc, or not liking it. Glad to hear yours and Robyn’s thoughts!

Danni, Thanks for sharing and Welcome to Bionic Beauty! I hope to see you around here more often. Does the Lash Stiletto have a plastic/rubber brush or is the classic style?

Cheers,
Bionic Beauty