Mascara
September 11th, 2007 by Meg Pacheco, Freelance Makeup ArtistPosted in Beauty and Personal Care |
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I *LOVE* mascara… Don’t you?
Mascara is my eyes’ best friend. Along with my other love, the lash curler.
I wear it almost everyday, and always the waterproof variety. I’ve long realized that the non-waterproof ones don’t work around here. No matter how much I curl my lashes beforehand, the humidity will eventually make them go limp. Worse, the mascara will smudge and result in under-eye shadow that I didn’t plan on having.
In the last few weeks, I took my mascaras to the test—to see how waterproof they really are. I used four of my favorites: Fasio, Paul & Joe, Lancome, and Maybelline. I wore them at yoga class, while swimming, cooking, and walking around the block on a rainy day (under an umbrella, of course). And here’s what happened:
LANCOME L’Extreme WP (01 Noir) — P1695
Brush Applicator: The big brush combs out and lengthens each lash. Less clumping.
Asthanga Yoga: Lashes wilted a teeny bit, but still good. No smudge!
Cooking: Not affected.
Walk Around the Block on a Rainy Day: Not affected.
Swim: Lashes wilted slightly, but still perky. No smudge!
PAUL & JOE Waterproof Curly Mascara (02 Brown) — P1375
Brush Applicator: Medium width, brushes out hair to separate and elongate lashes.
Asthanga Yoga: Lashes still perky but wilted a teeny bit. No smudge!
Cooking: Not affected.
Walk Around the Block on a Rainy Day: Not affected.
Swim: Lashes in good shape, with just a bit of wilting. No smudge!
FASIO Power-Stay Mascara 3D+air tech Curl Long (Black 001) — P395
Brush Applicator: Like a small comb. Deposits mascara easily. The fibers really lengthened and volumized my lashes.
Asthanga Yoga: Lashes perky and no smudge.
Cooking: Not affected.
Walk Around the Block on a Rainy Day: Not affected.
Swim: Lashes perky, almost no wilting, and no smudge!
MAYBELLINE Lash Discovery Mini-Brush Waterproof (Very Black)
Brush Applicator: Thin brush applicator makes application neat and precise.
Asthanga Yoga: Lashes perky and no smudge.
Cooking: Not affected.
Walk Around the Block on a Rainy Day: Not affected.
Swim: Lashes perky, just a bit of wilting, and no smudge!
Warning: After swimming with mascara, it was more difficult to remove it even with oil-based eye-makeup removers. It took twice as long. At times, after cleansing, I would still get remnants under my eyes. Those, I’d wipe away with lotion and cotton buds.
I normally go bare-faced when working out, to let my skin breathe. But on days that I run late for yoga class and have no time to remove my makeup, I keep it on and jump into class or the pool. With any of my favorite mascaras on, I feel confident that I will look good even after my workout.
September 11th, 2007 at 9:00 am
how much is fasio?
September 11th, 2007 at 10:07 am
where can i get fasio? tnx
September 11th, 2007 at 10:21 am
im recommending SKIN FOOD(almond volume king!)MASCARA. It looks so natural on your lashes & won’t smudge.
September 11th, 2007 at 11:11 am
fasio is available in pcx branches nationwide =D
September 11th, 2007 at 3:16 pm
i hear the maybelline lash discovery is phased out already?
aww cherry how come no prices?
September 11th, 2007 at 7:19 pm
Fasio is also available at select Watson’s stores and Rustan’s. It’s 395.
September 11th, 2007 at 9:06 pm
Fasio really stays on really long! What’s interesting is that it’s a great deal @ 395!
September 11th, 2007 at 9:46 pm
hi guys, my eyes is sensitive and gets itchy whenever I put mascara..can you tell me which mascara will work for me. thanks!:)
September 11th, 2007 at 10:04 pm
gotta get that fasio mascara. whats a good make up remover for water proof mascara?
September 11th, 2007 at 10:28 pm
what’s the best mascara to use while wearing contact lens? and what’s the best make up remover?
September 11th, 2007 at 10:29 pm
how much is the paul and joe mascara?
September 12th, 2007 at 2:46 am
Prices please
September 12th, 2007 at 9:21 am
hi fran & chubz! honestly, i wasn’t really comfortable using mascara. Im recommending SKIN FOOD mascara because its all natural & very easy to remove it. I bought it last week in rustans makati. good thing is it looks & feels so natural on your lashes & won’t really smudge after putting it.
September 12th, 2007 at 4:06 pm
hi bea…. how much is the SKIN FOOD macara?
September 12th, 2007 at 9:48 pm
hi bea! yeah how much?and made in where SKIN FOOD?thanks:)
September 13th, 2007 at 7:51 am
skin food mascara is 500+ i think. im not so sure about the exact price. I bought it in rustans makati. they also have in megamall besides mango. skin food is a korean brand.
September 13th, 2007 at 10:35 am
maybelline’s lash discovery is really meant for sensitive eyes. my eyes get itchy realy easily but i use maybelline and it works great. no itchies.
September 13th, 2007 at 12:43 pm
i love fasio mascara its cheap and no smudge! you can get it at rustans essenses
September 13th, 2007 at 1:51 pm
Can you also suggest good and cheap make up remover for water proof mascara ?
September 13th, 2007 at 11:42 pm
I love maybelline they really have nice mascarras optimum performance plus an afoordable price
September 14th, 2007 at 6:40 pm
i must agree that fasio is the best mascara around, performance wise, plus one can get it for a song. i use fasio’s hyper stay mascara which lasts for over 24 hours! haha
September 14th, 2007 at 8:50 pm
i love maybelline’s double extension waterproof. and for your makeup remover, try the face shop’s liquid makeup remover in a green bottle (like shu uemura! only cheaper). also try the face shop’s cleansing cream fruits mix - yummy smell and moisturizing too! i use it everyday.
September 15th, 2007 at 1:18 pm
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September 18th, 2007 at 4:38 am
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September 27th, 2007 at 12:44 pm
hey there hope someone can tell me exactly where can i buy the fasio mascara. preferably near QC. Thanks
September 27th, 2007 at 12:46 pm
Hi sis, which is better for mascara water proof or water resistant?
what can you say about KISS ME mascara?
October 4th, 2007 at 8:32 am
im using fasio hyper stay the down side is having trouble taking it off…any affordable and effective make up remover?
October 4th, 2007 at 1:43 pm
hi mai-mai. I’ve been using baby wipes to remove make-up. It’s gentle enough to use around the eyelids and eyelashes. It’s not as expensive as the imported make-up removers which come in wipe and towelette form but they’re just as effective. I picked up this tip when Nicole Richie claimed that she never goes to bed with make up on and using wipes is one of her best beauty tools for quick clean ups.
October 4th, 2007 at 2:14 pm
thank you!!! Moca Dator =)
October 5th, 2007 at 2:32 am
Hi! I’m going to try fasio! I got the Maybelline Lash Discovery mascara…bought it in HK…it was 12HKD…sale na kasi..They’re not selling it anymore *sob*
October 6th, 2007 at 12:33 am
i love fasio
no melting in humid weather and with oily lids. stays on even when i cry ;D cheap pa
October 7th, 2007 at 1:17 am
SKINFOOD MASCARA IS SO GOOD!
November 17th, 2007 at 2:37 pm
ohh.. i love maybelline lash discovery.. it is really smudge-proof.. i use pond’s cold cream as my makeup remover and im done in an instant!
December 4th, 2007 at 1:57 pm
HELP! I wear contact lenses. What would be the best sequence in applying mascara and using an eyelash curler? Should I put on my contacts first… then mascara, then use a curler?
Any advice is truly appreciated. Thanks!
December 4th, 2007 at 3:37 pm
Hi Moca D! If you’re wearing graded contacts, then you would definitely have to put them on before applying anything to be able to see properly. In general, I still prefer to put contacts on first so that I dont ruin the makeup by smudging or getting it wet.
December 5th, 2007 at 12:32 pm
Thank you Cherry! Your tip is appreciated so much!
April 10th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
how to know if the mascara ur buying isn’t an old stock?
June 29th, 2008 at 2:12 am
What is the difference between hyper-stay and power-stay? and which is the latest packaging the white with orange or silver handle or the gray with orange handle?
Is it practical to use at the same time the Fasio curl long ang curl volume?
thanks
July 4th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
what is the best make up remover for fasio?
thanks
November 1st, 2008 at 8:09 pm
Is there a mascara that doesn’t smudge or flake but is easy to remove? I’m just not comfortable using make-up removers…
November 3rd, 2008 at 3:51 am
Hi! Can you recommend a colorless water-proof mascara? Is there such a thing in first place. I have my eyelash permed once in awhile and this is needed to prolong it. But I dont like the look of colored mascara on my eyelashes. I wanted something more natural looking, if theres any.