Mascara for contact lens wearers?
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free skin care · Wed Aug 25, 2004 6:18 am

Anyone with a recommendation for mascara that won't flake? I spend about 11 hours at work each day and by the afternoons my mascara is flaking off into my contact lens. Mad

That said....Thank GOD for bi-focal contact lens! Dancing

-Cheri

Wed Aug 25, 2004 11:58 am

I refuse to pay more for products, when I can find great for cheap. I too wear contacts, and go nuts when my mascara strays. The best one I've found, which is SUPER cheap: Rimmel Super Lash! Very Happy

Stays on a long time, gives thickness & volume, and I bought a tube for ... $2.99 this past weekend, on-sale. It's usually about $5 in Canada.

free skin care · Wed Aug 25, 2004 1:02 pm

I too like the Rimmel super lash. It stays on without flaking. But it is a very "wet" mascara, so it can be a mess befor it dries. Also it may run in the rain, wich isn't very practical where I live since it rains a lot. Maybe I'll try the waterproof next time.

I also like YSL faux cils...probably my favourite. Stays on in the rain too Very Happy

free skin care · Wed Aug 25, 2004 4:08 pm

Hmmm.....I'll will have to give Rimmel Super Lash a try. I just googled it and it looks like it is sold exclusively at Walmart here in the states. Price is $3. I usually pay anywhere from $16 to $23 for my mascara, so I'll be tickled pink if I like it.

I'll try to get it in the next few days and report back here. Thanks Gals!

-Cheri

free skin care · Wed Aug 25, 2004 5:47 pm

LOL - exclusively at WalMart...who would have thought? I've never heard of Rimmel - interesting to give it a try.

I personally like Lancome Definicils. It's not at all clumpy. I wear contact lenses too, but have not had any probs with mascaras interfering.

free skin care · Thu Aug 26, 2004 3:06 am

My favourite, non-flaking mascara (I also wear contact lenses) is the Spectacular Mascara from Rubinstein. A little bit pricey, but definitely worth the price. Very Happy

Thu Aug 26, 2004 9:58 am

Fairlyfair wrote:

LOL - exclusively at WalMart...who would have thought? I've never heard of Rimmel - interesting to give it a try.

I personally like Lancome Definicils. It's not at all clumpy. I wear contact lenses too, but have not had any probs with mascaras interfering.

Rimmel is a cosmetics line from England. In fact, they were the company the was first to make mascara in a tube! Rimmel's been around in the States for quite some time, though I'm not sure whether this is necessarily exclusive to Wal-mart. Can't remember if I saw it in the make-up isles at drugstores, last time I was in the States. It's been in Canada for about four years, launched at Wal-mart, and is now at both Shoppers Drug Mart (national chain) and London Drugs (western Canada). Kate Moss is the spokesmodel for the Rimmel line, by the way.

Thu Aug 26, 2004 2:17 pm

Caspers Mum wrote:

Fairlyfair wrote:

LOL - exclusively at WalMart...who would have thought? I've never heard of Rimmel - interesting to give it a try.

I personally like Lancome Definicils. It's not at all clumpy. I wear contact lenses too, but have not had any probs with mascaras interfering.

Rimmel is a cosmetics line from England. In fact, they were the company the was first to make mascara in a tube! Rimmel's been around in the States for quite some time, though I'm not sure whether this is necessarily exclusive to Wal-mart. Can't remember if I saw it in the make-up isles at drugstores, last time I was in the States. It's been in Canada for about four years, launched at Wal-mart, and is now at both Shoppers Drug Mart (national chain) and London Drugs (western Canada). Kate Moss is the spokesmodel for the Rimmel line, by the way.

They sell Rimmel at Ulta, as well. (check out ulta.com)

Wed Sep 01, 2004 1:36 pm

I love blinc. No problems.

Fri Sep 10, 2004 7:22 pm

i lurve Benefit BADgal lash - $34 in Australia Very Happy

www.benefitcosmetics.com. i have tried Estee Lauder Magnascopic and its clumpy, i always had to remove excess from my lash with saliva and a tissue!

Fri Sep 10, 2004 7:24 pm

i also alternate between glasses and contact lens and its not a problem at all (mascara that is)! Very Happy

free skin care · Mon Sep 13, 2004 2:04 pm

Ok I have bought Rimmel from the exclusive WalMart(hehehe). So far so good, there were many different types and i couldn't remember which one was recommended. there was one with a comb too.

free skin care · Mon Sep 13, 2004 3:06 pm

Well I finally visited my exclusive Walmart here in southern West Virginia Smile

and finally got my Rimmel Super Lash too. I wore it today to work and no flaking! I'm really liking it so far and it was UNDER $2! Makes me want to find out about the other products in their line.

-Cheri

Mon Sep 13, 2004 3:49 pm

Rimmel: good n' cheap! I think that they have another new one, for volume, which has a lash-separating comb. I saw it this weekend, but it was about $7. I figure that I like their Exra Super Lash, as well as it's price tag, so why bother spending more?

Here's one NOT to ever waste your money on: Revlon Color-Stay Lash Tint Speak to the hand

The same day as I saw the new Rimmel mascara, I also saw a Revlon Illuminance Creme Eyeshadow/Lsh Tint Duo on special. I'd never tried either, and guess what? I'm bringing them back (kept receipt). What crap! The shadows: greasy & gave crazy creases. The Lash Tint was HIDEOUS!!! Even with my precise applying skills, it clumped together, and made my lashes like these freaky spikes! (think: "A Clockwork Orange") I had to scrub the lot off, AND use baby oil to break down the polymers.

Mon Sep 13, 2004 4:53 pm

My favorite mascara is Neutrogena's Weightless Volume. Not only does it not flake, but it never clumps and the brush separates beautifully and is the most natural looking mascara I've tried. You can also build with it and I've had no problem doing that as some others that look horrible when you build. Works for me anyway!

Mon Sep 13, 2004 4:58 pm

Hey guys, or should i say ladies? (:

I'm in love with a new mascara from Jane Iredale, called purelash mascara, I especially love it in Navy. Yep! That's right - it's blue and it's gorgeous! It makes my brownish/gree eyes pop out!

Another good one that doens't flake unless you rub it with water is Bobby Brown Everything mascara, it's more for the evening wear though, since it makes your lashes really thick and noticable.

free skin care · Mon Sep 13, 2004 6:43 pm

Thanks for mentioning Navy. I just read an article that said navy mascara makes the whites of your eyes look whiter and brighter. Must try.

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