Monday, July 20, 2009

Monday Edition: My Favorite Things

I absolutely adore Cargo TexasLash Mascara. It has an over-sized brush that gives my lashes the volume that they need. However at $20 a tube, it is not the most economical choice in mascara. Plus, my closest Sephora is a little over an hour away.

This weekend I found a more economical replacement for my favorite mascara-Neutrogena Healthy Volume Mascara. This mascara retails for around $8, but there is also a $3 off Neutrogena Make-up coupon floating around that will take the price down to around $5. I have read mixed reviews about this mascara, but personally I love it!

The positives: It makes my lashes look longer and fuller. It conditions my lashes. It doesn't smudge or flake.

The negatives: It does not make my lashes look 400% fuller as promised, but I am satisfied with the results. It does not come off with just soap and water-I have to use eye make-up remover.

The next time I am near a Sephora, I will probably pick up my favorite Cargo TexasLash Mascara, but until then I am completely satisfied with Neutrogena Healthy Volume Mascara.
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12 comments:

  1. LindseyJuly 20, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    I love your favorite things posts!=)

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  2. LyndsAUJuly 20, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    i might have to try this out!! always looking for bargain cosmetics:)

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  3. Miss JodyJuly 20, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    You do have wonderful taste. I like to check out your blog and see what's hot! Thank you!

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  4. Rachel H.July 20, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    I am going to have to try out that mascara! I've never even heard of it, and I still can't find Coconut M&M's, and I'm upset about it! :(

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  5. TerriJuly 20, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    I made my first Sephora trip last week...we have on in Augusta now...oh my! It was an amazing experience and I hardly even wear make up! :)

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  6. Gracie BethJuly 20, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    Have you tried maybelline colossal volume express mascara? It is the one in the yellow tube and I have not found anything better even at sephora and it is a bargain!

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  7. Brown GirlJuly 20, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    I need some of that mascara, my eyelashes are so lame, they never want to look full no matter how much I kill them with mascara!

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  8. WhitneyJuly 20, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    I'm going to try that mascara!

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  9. 5th Belle AvenueJuly 20, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    Ooooh, I'm going to try this!

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  10. Mrs. PottsJuly 20, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    I have a sample of Bad Gal mascara - not sure which brand it is, but I like that one. I think it is a Sephora/Ulta buy though. You could always go online & if you're a member of a frequent traveler (flyer, hotel, etc) program, they usually have deals where you can order from stores & earn points for each $ you spend.

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  11. BelleJuly 20, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    I may have to try this! I can't bear to spend $20 on mascara but, heck, if it works, it works!

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  12. KatiebellJuly 21, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    How did you know I was desperate for new mascara?! I love trying new makeup....btw, come over soon and I'll help you out with your foundation brush!

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