can we talk makeup?

redshoegirl

I've used L'Oreal Beauty Tubes mascara for several years now. I love that it doesn't flake or clump (I seem extremely prone to raccoon eyes) and is super easy to remove with water.

Buuuuut...I have long eyelashes, so this lengthening mascara is really not what I need. What I want is a thickening mascara which doesn't smudge easily or flake. So far I've had people recommend:
* L'Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes
* Cover Girl Lash Blast

Anyone tried either of these, or have any other recommendations? I'd prefer drugstore brands, partly because makeup is $$$ here (either of the above will cost $25-$30), and partly because I don't have ready access to any premium brands where I live.

debbiezoey

I like Maybellines's Falsies.  I hardly have any eyelashes and I feel that it lengthens, adds volume AND fills in gaps! 

lola808

I double up on the mascara and thinks that makes a big difference. I curl, then use Revlon Lash Fantasy (has a primer, then a mascara) and then finish with Revlon Double Twist. I have decently long lashes, but need to thicken them, so this works well. I don't have issues with smudging or flaking, and I get the non-waterproof versions, so removal is OK too. And they're affordable. But maybe not where you live.

parrotgirl

I LOVE LOVE Cover girl Lash Blast. My favorite is the purple one which is the fusion, lengthens + volume. But I think you will need the orange one which is just for volume. I stock up on it when its on sale at the drugstore.

My other favorite is by Mary Kay which my SIL sells. Not sure of the name right now but it works really really well. 

lelekay

I also have long (but thin) lashes.  I did like Lash Blast okay, but my all-time fave is Maybelline Full & Soft.  Cheap, works beautifully, stays on, but then washes off.  Love it!

PugTails3602

lelekay:

I also have long (but thin) lashes.  I did like Lash Blast okay, but my all-time fave is Maybelline Full & Soft.  Cheap, works beautifully, stays on, but then washes off.  Love it!

Another vote for Maybelline Full & Soft.  I've been on a mascara hunt too...also on my list of ones to try are the two you listed (Lash Blast and Million).  I also heard good things about Rimmel Sexy Curves. 

beersailor

I use the Falsies too.  Maybelline, I believe.  I have very long lashes, and they thicken with a little length, but not like tarantula eyes!  I haven't had a problem with any smudging or flaking, but I make sure to brush a little tiny bit of powder under my eyes before I apply mascara.