tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943243351869685029.post6065026108667996664..comments2024-02-12T02:02:26.175-05:00Comments on Lenallure: The High-End Mascara DisappointmentsLena Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10485496107102256334noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943243351869685029.post-63515652629947221772015-05-30T09:08:47.527-04:002015-05-30T09:08:47.527-04:00I totally agree. I guess other aspects like comple...I totally agree. I guess other aspects like complex colors and fancy packaging which often sway us to buy higher-ends just don't play the same way when it comes to mascaras. :)Lena Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10485496107102256334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943243351869685029.post-75728726687245023592015-05-29T17:26:53.512-04:002015-05-29T17:26:53.512-04:00That's such a disappointment! My favorite high...That's such a disappointment! My favorite high end is benefit they're real but it's more of a mid-range. The original Diorshow is pretty good though (blue package) But honestly the $5 drugstore mascaras these days are amazing!<br /><br /><a href="http://raincouverbeauty.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Raincouver Beauty</a>Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128595261837381913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943243351869685029.post-75512362171131415062015-05-28T14:01:06.015-04:002015-05-28T14:01:06.015-04:00Not a super close dupe, but comparable, imh. I als...Not a super close dupe, but comparable, imh. I also notice most L'Oreal mascara formulas are similar to Lancome ones. :)Lena Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10485496107102256334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943243351869685029.post-10204664879186682732015-05-28T12:09:23.282-04:002015-05-28T12:09:23.282-04:00A very interesting read. The only one I've tri...A very interesting read. The only one I've tried out of three you mention is the Hypnose which I agree is a decent mascara. Good to know that the L'Oreal Voluminous Manga is a dupe - I'll have to give it a go. :-) <br /><br /><br />Kimmy (Beauty Isles)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10570458851006065052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943243351869685029.post-7876800731302722482015-05-26T10:59:53.357-04:002015-05-26T10:59:53.357-04:00Not just mascaras, I don't think I will buy an...Not just mascaras, I don't think I will buy any more GA makeup. Not that they are bad or anything (they are actually nice), but nothing has that wow effect on me. But that ETK mascara was definitely terrible. LOL<br />The Manga brush is a bit different and there is the bendy applicator which differs greatly from the Lancome, but the overall brush shape and the formula are similar, imho. Let us know how you think about them next to each other. ;)Lena Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10485496107102256334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943243351869685029.post-28717986636797789852015-05-26T10:56:06.470-04:002015-05-26T10:56:06.470-04:00Happy to hear you've found drugstore mascaras ...Happy to hear you've found drugstore mascaras that are good to your lashes! I loved Butterfly, too. The brush is a bit intimidating and takes some to get used to, but the effect is really awesome! I also like the Voluminous variation (w collagen) that you recommended a while back.<br />Speaking of tubing mascaras, CoverGirl Professional washable wp mascara (purple tube) is a good one that I've recently found. Thought about you, actually! (it smells pretty bad, tho)Lena Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10485496107102256334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943243351869685029.post-42423788961392149412015-05-26T10:26:46.667-04:002015-05-26T10:26:46.667-04:00Yet another honest thought about the GA Eyes to Ki...Yet another honest thought about the GA Eyes to Kill! I know I won't be spending money on it anytime soon! Thanks to you and Lily! I have tried a sample of the Lancôme Hypnôse Star and I really liked it! I didn't realize it's so close to the L'Oreal Voluminous Manga which I have a tube of. I'll try it tomorrow and see how they compare!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139665065358948416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943243351869685029.post-35886556524441222512015-05-24T10:55:07.031-04:002015-05-24T10:55:07.031-04:00LOL at "what fuckery is this?" I'm g...LOL at "what fuckery is this?" I'm glad I'm not the only one who swears to myself when trying stuff sometimes, hahahaha. <br /><br />Dior smudges like nuts on me, but a lot of them do, even the waterproof versions. Since moving here, though, I've noticed that my L'Oreal Butterfly smudges even less! (I still can't sort out whether it's fiber or not). I like some Clinique mascaras, but I usually have good luck with L'Oreal, as well - the gold tube false fibers one gives insane length, and right now I am loving Butterfly. Lariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11200818450787830416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943243351869685029.post-85615211510289588212015-05-21T17:56:50.958-04:002015-05-21T17:56:50.958-04:00Oh, I love Lancome Definicils, too! Isn't is s...Oh, I love Lancome Definicils, too! Isn't is such a great classic? My first mascara ever! And I still remember how amazingly different my lashes looked with this Mascara. I still love receiving minis with GWP from Lancome. :)<br />Maybelline is also one of my favorite brands for mascara. Might as well just stick with drugstore ones after reading you guys' opinions. ;pLena Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10485496107102256334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943243351869685029.post-29779140967374131512015-05-21T07:33:09.054-04:002015-05-21T07:33:09.054-04:00So sorry you were disappointed with these.. it is ...So sorry you were disappointed with these.. it is horrible to spend a lot of money and end up being disappointed :/<br />I have bought the Lancôme Hypnôse Doll Eyes and the Lancôme Hypnôse Drama mascaras and I did not like them at all. They do nothing for my lashes :/ <br />I do use Lancôme Définicils every now and then and I love that mascara :) <br />My favorite mascara of ALL TIME has to be Maybelline The Colossal Volum´ Express in 100% black :) <br />xxshortylegsbeautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03293216097681477318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943243351869685029.post-70325326918605581632015-05-19T16:10:38.482-04:002015-05-19T16:10:38.482-04:00I meant the False Fiber lash mascara in the gold t...I meant the False Fiber lash mascara in the gold tube. I used at least 4 tubes in the past. The brush isn't so big. But at this point, Japanese drugstore options are more tempting. Do let me know if you find a good one from the mall. I'll do the same. ;)Lena Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10485496107102256334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943243351869685029.post-27371911760192997552015-05-19T13:57:35.997-04:002015-05-19T13:57:35.997-04:00Is that the red tube with the white primer on one ...Is that the red tube with the white primer on one end? I actually used that for a few years until I realized how much I hated the big brush. I'll join you in the Asian drugstore search instead. :)Liz (Beauty Reductionista)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12248806073054637457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943243351869685029.post-50887367304464115862015-05-19T13:27:45.312-04:002015-05-19T13:27:45.312-04:00Hey Agata ;) I don't know about the Dior wp Di...Hey Agata ;) I don't know about the Dior wp Diorshow forever since there are quite a few variations since the original Diorshow. But I have a strong feeling that they are not all that superior to drugstore mascaras.<br />I've gotten used to the bendy applicator, but I wish the original brush came with a conventional wand. That would be actually perfect. ;)Lena Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10485496107102256334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943243351869685029.post-81395369159947375932015-05-19T13:25:12.061-04:002015-05-19T13:25:12.061-04:00I think there has to be a perfect combination of f...I think there has to be a perfect combination of formula and brush to completely satisfy one's need! Now I think I will stick with what's proven to work for my lashes and probably venture out to try more Asian brands if I feel like experimenting. <br />I also think it doesn't really take much to manufacture mascaras in reality. So far, the only difference I see from higher-ends is the luxurious packaging if I don't actually conclude they are inferior to drugstore mascaras. ;-/Lena Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10485496107102256334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943243351869685029.post-46578273408417104462015-05-19T13:22:00.730-04:002015-05-19T13:22:00.730-04:00I hate to see the disappointment but you saved me ...I hate to see the disappointment but you saved me some money. I have wanted to try the Dior Waterproof Diorshow forever now and it has pretty good reviews online too! <br /><br />And perfect timing with that Miss Manga :-) I am glad you like that one!<br /><br />Agata<br />http://herandmakeup.com Agatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05533029316778699306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943243351869685029.post-64374800636714761492015-05-19T13:06:53.870-04:002015-05-19T13:06:53.870-04:00Awww! I'm so sorry to hear how these didn'...Awww! I'm so sorry to hear how these didn't turn out well for you! I knew when I saw that particular dior mascara in store that there was something about the bristles and how soft they felt that I thought they wouldn't apply on so well. That's terrible that it didn't do anything for your lashes! I've tried a mascara from Dior that was ASS, it was the dior show unlimited. The brush is just like maybelline's great lash (which is utter shit) and the formula although seemingly okay, the brush just wouldn't apply ANY mascara onto the lashes! And when it did, the formula was so thin that it looked like there's no mascara! Biggest waste of $50+ ever! It's really so sad sometimes how high end pieces stink so bad!Sharlynn https://www.blogger.com/profile/16757611222415772717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943243351869685029.post-81838056787697806182015-05-19T10:56:55.603-04:002015-05-19T10:56:55.603-04:00Now on GA site, it says the wp ETK mascara is onli...Now on GA site, it says the wp ETK mascara is online exclusive or something. I guess now everyone has figured out what it is, so they are trying to lure us in flaunting the "exclusive" wand??! Well, no, thanks.<br />I should have totally listened to you when you recommended the Lancome Hypnose Drama. I think I was confused a little, too. Too many Hypnose variations. But next time! Thanks for the rec. :)Lena Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10485496107102256334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943243351869685029.post-75038607063686277692015-05-19T10:52:59.697-04:002015-05-19T10:52:59.697-04:00Da truth is always funny, my friend! T,.T
I guess ...Da truth is always funny, my friend! T,.T<br />I guess if one mascara becomes popular, they scramble up so-called "improved" version, which only means they screw up the good things.<br />Thanks for the rec! Hypnose original goes on my "future high-end mascaras to try" list. :)Lena Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10485496107102256334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943243351869685029.post-39133420012264323492015-05-19T10:24:52.951-04:002015-05-19T10:24:52.951-04:00Hahaha! Of these, I've tried the ETK and that...Hahaha! Of these, I've tried the ETK and that one seriously sucked. Total LE SUCK. <br /><br />I do love lancome though. :) Hypnose Drama WP is my everyday mascara. Excellent volume, a bit of lengthening and excellent curl holding.<br /><br />But WP mascaras that can not hold a curl?! Why those belong is a special place in my life (in the garbage can).Bellyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05148333609186105052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943243351869685029.post-64228612903813113272015-05-19T10:17:49.710-04:002015-05-19T10:17:49.710-04:00The Eyes to Kill section actually made me LOL! I ...The Eyes to Kill section actually made me LOL! I didn't like Hypnose Star either, but original hypnose worked well for me!The Procrastinatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16891348896586571000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943243351869685029.post-29576292744977993012015-05-19T09:25:57.266-04:002015-05-19T09:25:57.266-04:00It is interesting that so many have had similar ex...It is interesting that so many have had similar experience! We all think higher-end mascaras would be so much better, right? I do think other higher-end makeup is better at least in terms of colors, but it's just that other aspects that draw us to higher-ends aren't there for mascaras, I guess.<br />My hair is actually slightly wavy but my lashes are straight and don't hold curls at all. You might have better results with wp mascaras or even with tubing mascaras (those washable waterproof ones). :)Lena Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10485496107102256334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943243351869685029.post-40149915914269031992015-05-19T09:22:00.501-04:002015-05-19T09:22:00.501-04:00Yeah, there are more than a few drugstore favorite...Yeah, there are more than a few drugstore favorites for me, but nothing's perfect, and I always think there's something better out there. Maybe that's why we all get sucked in everytime a new mascara comes out. ;)Lena Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10485496107102256334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943243351869685029.post-24929742918108344252015-05-19T09:20:30.878-04:002015-05-19T09:20:30.878-04:00Maybe I have a soft spot for Lancome mascaras sinc...Maybe I have a soft spot for Lancome mascaras since the very first mascara of mine was the legendary Definicil. Heck, I still like it if I get one as a GWP! ;D<br />I might ask your recs on Japanese mascaras later on. You've lived in HK so I think you have tried more than I have, and I trust your recs! :)Lena Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10485496107102256334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943243351869685029.post-73746919941235568852015-05-19T09:18:05.341-04:002015-05-19T09:18:05.341-04:00You're welcome! I wish I had remembered readin...You're welcome! I wish I had remembered reading your reviews before I jumped on the wagon. But so many were raving about it, I think I would have still bought it. And I think I might like other Dior mascaras with conventional brushes. I don't really got along with teethed plastic brushes anyway.<br />Manga is pretty nice for the price. But maybe you'd wanna buy Asian brands since you have an easier access to them? :)Lena Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10485496107102256334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943243351869685029.post-67653934635910707192015-05-19T09:13:59.918-04:002015-05-19T09:13:59.918-04:00I have been always quite happy with drugstore masc...I have been always quite happy with drugstore mascaras, so I naturally thought these higher-ends would be better for sure. I mean they should be for what I'm paying, right? ;-/ I think I will keep experimenting in the drugstore range or start using Japanese drugstore mascaras from now on.<br />Some L'Oreal do smudge on me even though I don't normally worry about smudging. For example, even the original Voluminous wp in Carbon Black smudges on me so I just buy "black". The false fiber one comes with dry(?) gel type formula and wears very well. You might like this one. :)Lena Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10485496107102256334noreply@blogger.com