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Oh where oh where is my perfect mascara? I can almost promise you I have used almost every mascara by every brand. From Department store to Drugstore.. I am constantly trying what’s new, following the hype and hoping for the best…

I have problem lashes. Short, thin and straight. For most people it is easy to find a mascara that you love and that works for you. But for those who have problem lashes like me… here is some of my opinions on the ones I have at home currently…

1. L’Oreal Telescopic Explosion- Besides loving the red and black packaging and the fun new Givenchy ‘ish new wand. This works great to grab the short little inner lashes. I love it for my bottom lashes. It really did lengthen my lashes. On the top I don’t like this so much because my lashes are so straight (they wont curl) it looks funny. I prefer volume instead. But for someone else this maybe just what you are looking for! Check out Liz’s review and swatches of the two mascara’s compared!
2. Maybelline Pulse Perfection- ok sorry… Not a fan! I hate having to hold the button while applying to get the benefits of the vibration. Wouldn’t have an on/off switch worked better?  Secondly Maybe I got to excited trying to suck out the benefits of the vibrating brush and applied to much… or maybe it just made my lashes clumpy and gross. Seriously I applied. Combed through and if I wasn’t on my way to work I would have removed it all and started again. I hated the way my lashes looked and felt.
3. Maybelline Colossal Mascara- I love this Mascara. Love. This could be partially due to my short straight wont curl lashes. It doesn’t lengthen (which is perfect for me) but gives great volume! It feels great on my lashes. Not heavy or flaky.
4. Stila Multi Effect Mascara- For the ladies with problem lashes like mine.. Dont waste your money. No length. No Volume. It did coat my lashes but it did not help accentuate them in any way! Now I am not saying I dont like Stila Mascara because Stila Lash Visor was fabulous! But Multi Effect is not my friend…
5. Bobbi Brown Lash Glamour Mascara- This feel nice on my lashes. adds length but not to much volume. It compares to some of the drugstore I have already mentioned here… So for the price, Ill stick to the supermarket.
6. It Cosmetics Try to Look Away Mascara- Check here for full details… So So Stuff for me…
7. Revlon Double Twist Mascara- I have mixed feelings about this. I think I like the brush. My lashes are BLACK with this stuff. Definitely added the volume… But it is a little flaky.Want more info? Check out Crystal S review here.
8. Mark Make it Big Plumping Mascara- This barely felt as if it was coating my lashes. The brush was really similar to the Stila one above and my opinion is about the same as well.
9. Physicians Formula Plump Potion Mascara- I like the way it feels on my lashes. Not dry or flaky. But it. But Plump Potion? Comeon.,.. In my opinion there was no plumping.
10. Bare Escentuals Classic Mascara- Very Black. I really am not trying to be repetitive. But again. I dont have much to say about this mascara. Very Black, true. But thats the only benefit it offered me.

All in all. I think Colossal  gets my vote for Favorite out of the 10 above. Have you tried any of the mentioned products? What are your thoughts??

Psst…  with all my mascara drama I have really been considering lash extensions… Any one done it? Share your experience!

This isn’t available yet until next month I dont believe. But if you like what you see look for it soon on Mark or Avons Website

Garbage! Yay! Not just because I can back 2 mac most of the items, but because I love running out of stuff. It makes me feel as if I didnt waste my money because I got complete usage out of the item unlike most of which sit more than halfway full on the shelf and their primary purpose is to take up space in the bathroom.

MAC Lightful Moisturizer- I really like this stuff. I use to use moisture lush religiously but this is so much more “light” on the skin. But I am not in love. I really dont have a moisturizer that I am in love with so in till I find the perfect product I will continue the rotation. I actually have already replaced this product with Origins Balanced Diet. I will update you later with my thoughts of this product.

Mark Matte Chance Moisturizer- At my age I think its kinda hard to determine weather a moisturizer works. At least for me this is true. I have used brand after brand. High end low end and my skin doesn’t look any different. My skin does feel somewhat different however with use throughout the day. Matte Chance is light on the skin and not oily at all. But check out the container! 1st of all the pump top stops working before you are even halfway finished, and speaking of halfway finished. The jar is only halfway full! ( please click for larger image so you can see what I mean!) Yes I know my job as a consumer… Compare price per ounce, etc. But I never think to do that. I expect when you make a jar a certain size it is too accommodate the product thats going in it!! I feel sorta ripped off in a small way…