Introduction on Mascara:
Mascara is a cosmetic used to darken, lighten or colour lashes, also it can be used to thicken, lengthen and define eyelashes. Mascara comes in three forms: liquid, cake, and cream. It also comes in many formulas, tints, and colours.
The general purpose of mascara is to define, thicken, lengthen, and emphasise lashes. Mascara is available with tube and wand applicators. Ingredients in mascara include water, wax thickeners, film-formers, and preservatives.
Mascara brushes can be straight or curved, to curl eye lashes, with fine or thick bristles. Some mascara wands contain rayon or nylon fibers to lengthen eyelashes .
History of Mascara:
The first mascara product was invented by Eugene Rimmel in the 19th century. The word "rimmel" still means "mascara" in several languages, including Portuguese (rímel), Turkish (rimel), Romanian (rimel), Dutch (rimel), Persian (rimel) etc.
The word mascara derives from the Italian maschera, which means "mask" from Middle Latin masca or Arabic Maskhara or from Old Occitan masco . Modern mascara was created in 1913 by a chemist named T. L. Williams for his sister, Mabel. This early mascara was made from coal dust mixed with Vaseline petroleum jelly. The product was a success with Mabel, and Williams began to sell his new product through the mail. His company Maybelline, a combination of his sister's name and Vaseline, eventually became a leading cosmetics company.
Mascara is used to darken and thicken lashes, and was composed of colorants and carnauba wax. Users wet a brush and rubbed it over the cake, then applied it to the eyes. Mascara is used by women to enhance eyes as well as draw attention to them.
The modern tube and wand applicator was more appealing to the market than the old "cake" mascara. Max Factor was the first to create a mascara with a wand applicator in the product tube, which started the modern mascara products available today.
Composition of Mascara:
Modern mascaras can be divided in two groups: water resistant mascaras (often labeled waterproof) and non-water resistant mascaras.
Water resistant mascaras have a composition based on a volatile solvent (isododecane - an isomer of dodecane), animal-derived waxes (beeswax), vegetal based waxes (carnauba wax, rice bran wax, candelila wax), mineral origin wax (ozokerite, paraffin), pigments (iron oxide, ultramarine) and filmifying polymers. These mascaras do not contain water-sensitive moieties, offering an excellent resistance to tears, sweat or rain. As a result, these mascaras can only be removed with a specific make-up remover, able to dilute the dried mascara film.
Egg whites are often used in colored mascara.
Non water-resistant mascaras are based on water, soft surfactants (like triethanolamine stearate), animal-derived waxes (beeswax), vegetal based waxes (carnauba wax, rice bran wax, candelilla wax), mineral origin waxes (ozokerite, paraffin), pigments (iron oxide, ultramarine), thickening polymers (gum arabic, hydrophobically modified cellulose) and on preservatives. These mascaras can run under the effect of tears, but are easily removed with some soap and water.
Polymers in a water dispersed form (latexes) can bring some level of water resistance to the group of normally non-water resistant mascaras.
Waterproof mascaras are similar to oil-based or solvent-based paints. Non water-resistant mascaras behave like water based paints. For intermediate water sensitivity, mascaras and latex-based paints (acrylates) contain polymer dispersions.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mascara ]
Do note that Mascara can only be used up to 3 months once you have opened it . If you used longer than that duration , it may cause
infection to the eyes . The bacterias are the ones which caused it .
Spoil mascara will have a very strong smell . You will know the smell when you use it . If it change , do throw it away .
Ok , enough of the introduction of Mascara . Now we shall go on to reviews .
MAKE UP REVIEW: MASCARAS.
Fasio POWER-STAY MASCARA 3D+ Air Tech(Curl Volume)
Features: Three new curl volume mascaras in sparkly pearl shades.
- Features advanced comb brush for easier application and coverage.
- Lifts and separates lashes for extra volume curl.
- Contains air powder.Hollow powder particles mean mascara goes on light as air and curl lasts much longer.
- Also contains
volumizing polymers for thicker lashes with real presence.
- Curl setting polymers and micro screen polymers hold the curl longer,
while the water proof formula ensures the look lasts and lasts.
- Contains rosemary extract, a plant based moisturizer, and apricot oil,
a plant based
protectant.
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http://www.fasio.info/sg/products/eye.html ]
Price: $14.50 (back in 2006)
Rating: 6.5/10
Reviews: This was the first mascara i have used back when i was Secondary 3 . I was really fascinated by how the mascara was used on
BoA's eyelashes , ambassador for
Fasio back then . It really seems good when you look at the magazine .
Indeed , it's good enough for volume . However , it dries up fairly fast and it clogs easily . I didn't use it too frequently so i don't really know why it's happening in it .
Bad thing about fasio mascara is that it's REALLY HARD to wash off . Last time , i used the normal makeup remover and i couldn't remove it . It can even stay there for at least 2 days . Even with my Fancl oil base makeup remover , it's a little hard to remove it .
Ever since , i didn't use Fasio mascara anymore .
Estee Lauder Lash XL Maximum Length Mascara
Features: Elongate your lashes to great lengths—up to 50%.
- Acts like mini lash extensions, extending, separating and wrapping each individual lash in a web of rich, deep color.
- Super
Traxion Brush™* gently grips lashes. Pulls the formula through to the outer reaches of each lash.
- Interlaced bristles allow instant controlled glide over lashes, combing, separating and defining them.
-
ElongEX™* formula, with stretchable silk fibers in a liquid wax matrix, wraps around lashes and extends them to extremes.
- Silk fibers are attracted to lashes, adding real length to each one.
The result: Up to 50% longer lashes.
- Ophthalmologist-tested .
- Fragrance-free .
- Suitable for contact lens wearers .
[Credits to
http://www.esteelauder.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT637&PRODUCT_ID=2762 ]
Price: Unknown .
Rating: 7.5/10
Reviews: I got this as a sample from my aunt . I must admit that i was never a fan of European/USA cosmetics products . I am more of the Japan cosmetics fan .
I would say that this mascara really surprised me with it's effect . It's quite nice to use and easy to wash off . The mascara makes my lashes look longer than usual .
However , it's very easily to wash off , even by mere rubbing and tears fell off . It smudges a little , but it's acceptable . This mascara don't clog .
MAC SPLASHPROOF LASHFeatures: Waterproof, long-wearing, length-defining, lash-thickening, and formulated to last. Won't clump, flake, or blot! Takes the splash! Go swim
[Credits:
http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT152&PRODUCT_ID=477 ]
Price:$21 (back in 2007)
Rating: 8.5/10
Reviews: This mascara is really great . Affordable and good . It's waterproof , so that you don't have to worry about tearing when yawning . It won't smudge or clog , so it's really easy to apply .
This mascara can be remove by oil based makeup remover without any problem . It just that it doesn't really lengthen my lashes . Overall , i like it very much .
MAC PRO LASHFeatures: Lengthening, thickening, non-flaking, non-smudging... totally hard-wearing. Sassy and lush.
- Good to layer.
- Apply one coat of Pro Lash for enhanced, defined lashes.
- For more drama, build up the layers.
- To layer: apply, allow to dry, then apply again. Pro Lash works the hardest when applied right from the roots of the lashes to the tips.
- For volume, apply Pro Lash to the top side of the lashes first, and then to the under side.
[Credits:
http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT152&PRODUCT_ID=259 ]
Price: $21
Rating: 9/10
Reviews: This mascara is really great . It really makes my lashes to look thicker and longer . Like what it claim , non-flaking, non-smudging . However , it does clog a little .
It's not waterproof but tearing will not wash the mascara off . Great right ? This also can be removed easily by oil based makeup remover .
Anna Sui DX FULL
Features: Rose Scent
- Dolly look
- Lengthening effect
- non-smudge .
Price: $41 (but i got it cheaper
xD)
Rating: 9/10
Reviews: I really like the scent of the mascara . It doesn't have the strong smell like what mascara have . Anna
sui mascara is also recommended by a Makeup artist whom i know .
It really gives a dolly look . My lashes looks long and it doesn't really clog . I totally fall in love with it and has been using for 5 months (i bought it twice) .
Ok that's all for now . I hope the review on mascaras really help some of you about choosing mascara . Those are just my personal experiences .
Let me try more of them and i shall write more ok (:
More Reviews about other products will be up when i have collected more information .
