Mascaras: rating

Research conducted Product-test specialists: experts tested popular models and then evaluated them according to several criteria. The tests of the carcasses were serious: they looked at compliance with GOST, efficiency and quality. The last (but not least) step was the testing of samples by a group of 45 women – so that the result was completely unbiased and the most truthful.

Not all tested products were included in the Woman’s Day rating, we chose the top ten. Spoiler alert: Not all the best products are expensive! There are also very cheap, but high-quality mascaras on our list.

Bottle and brush

The classic black bottle of Givenchy Noir Countere mascara is made of metal, without any convenient additions. It closes until it clicks, which means you will know for sure that you have closed the mascara, and it will not dry out.

The brush is unusual in shape. Manufacturers claim that thanks to this shape, the eyelashes are well stained. According to experienced makeup artists, it is difficult to make up soft and thin eyelashes with such a brush, it is more suitable for hard thick eyelashes. Another nuance is the rounded tip, so it is difficult to make up the eyelashes in the inner corners of the eyes.

Profitability:

When removed from the tube, a little more than 0,3 g of mascara remains on the brush. And this figure is above average. In addition, the ink is distributed unevenly over the brush, leaving a “tail” at the end. If you remove such an excess with a napkin, you will get an extra overspending of mascara, and if you wipe it on the neck of the bottle, this action will lead to the appearance of lumps.

How well it fits:

To test how well the mascara stains the lashes, experts applied mascara to a glass plate. The photo below shows that after itself the brush leaves a uniform strip, and if it works like this on a slippery surface, then on the eyelashes it “clings” even more evenly.

The mascara was also tested by 45 test participants: they admitted that it dyes eyelashes almost the first time.

External effect:

Despite the really dense application, it keeps inexpressive on the eyelashes. The mascara has been tested on various types of lashes, but all the girls noted that it lacks color. Nevertheless, the brush separates even rare eyelashes well and does not leave lumps.

Water resistance:

It will not stand a trip to the pool, but on rainy days you can not be afraid that it will run down your cheeks. Holds well throughout the day: does not crumble or smudge.

Bottle and brush

No frills – laconic and simple. The bottle is low, which means it will easily fit into a travel cosmetic bag. There are no additions in the design that would allow you to close the tube until it clicks, which means there is a risk of leaving the bottle loosely closed, the mascara will dry faster.

Silicone brush, quite common; you could see her, for example, in Clinique High Impact Extreme Volume… According to makeup artists, the bristle of the brush is very hard and will suit the owners of thick hard eyelashes. Soft and sparse lashes are difficult to apply with this brush.

Profitability:

Brasmatics should last for a long time: it captures the optimal amount of mascara for a volumetric model – about 0,2 g. The brush does not pull out large excess mascara at the tip, so there is no need to get rid of them in any way.

How well it fits:

Mary Kay Lash love performed well in the test, painting the glass almost evenly. According to the reviews of the participants in the test group, which included 45 women, the mascara is easy to apply, it is possible to paint over the eyelashes in almost one or two applications. The brush is convenient to use, it applies a small amount of mascara, while the lashes remain light, without unpleasant weighting.

External effect:

The best result was obtained on hard eyelashes – we literally got the effect of false eyelashes, which many promise, but not all give. The ink lay flat, without lumps and sticking, the deep black color further enhanced the impression.

Soft sparse lashes are glued together and look less impressive. But there is also a volumetric effect and lengthening here.

Moisture resistance:

For the top five. During the day, it practically does not crumble, the women who participated in the tests also noted that it does not print on the upper eyelid, even if the eyelashes are very long.

The mascara has also successfully passed moisture resistance tests. It is not waterproof and will not stand going to the sauna or pool, but you will not be afraid of tears and rain.

Bottle and brush:

Sephora Full Action bottle – matte, non-slip, stylish. The design of the bottle allows you to hermetically close it until it clicks, and we remember that this is an important property that protects mascara from fast drying.

The brush has a classic shape, it is as usual in the hand, you do not need to get used to innovative curves. According to the reviews of women who participated in testing Sephora Full Action, using such a brush is easy, the tapered tip allows you to paint over the eyelashes in the corners of the eyes.

Profitability:

Due to the fact that the brush is bulky in the old-fashioned way, the bristles draw out a fairly large amount of ink – 0,25 grams. However, this is a typical amount for a volumetric model. But it is distributed evenly, without lumps. Also, a tail remains at the end of the brush, do not forget to blot it with a napkin before starting to paint over the cilia in the inner corners of the eyes.

How well it fits:

Perhaps this is the weakest point of this mascara. There is a large uncovered area on the glass. The test participants also noted that you need to make a few strokes with the brush to paint over the eyelashes.

Thanks to the classic brush, mascara passes through any type of lash, and the bristles arranged in a spiral help curl the lashes.

External effect:

As a result, we got an expressive look with this mascara. One of the main advantages is that it is ideal for rare eyelashes: it lengthens them and creates volume without sticking together. Actually, what you need.

Moisture resistance:

As shown by company tests, Sephora Full Action crumbles a little by the end of the day. So if you have an important meeting in the evening, your makeup will have to be updated. In heavy rain, mascara will not flow, it is quite persistent, but wet eyelashes leave black marks on the face. So it’s not worth taking the risk and ignoring the umbrella.

Bottle and brush:

The bottle of an unusual color attracts attention, but at the same time it is alarming: for a product for modest, in principle, money for mascara, and even in such a bright package, trust somehow involuntarily decreases. Another nuance is a silicone brush, again the question arises about its quality against the background of a low cost. But it smells nice – unobtrusive and sweet. We checked if it gives the elongation and separation promised by the manufacturers.

Profitability:

The brush removes a little mascara – a little over 0,1 g. This is the average value for lengthening mascara when you only need to highlight the lashes. Typically, this brush and consistency is suitable for lengthening and separating lashes. The experts also noted that due to the fairly liquid consistency of the mascara and the narrow neck of the bottle, the brush does not pull out excess. This is a big plus, because women often wipe such surplus on the neck of the bottle, where they dry out and turn into unpleasant lumps.

How well it fits:

As a rule, such a brush and a rather liquid consistency are suitable for lengthening and separating lashes. According to the reviews of the majority of the participants in the test group, the mascara is easy to lay down and is practically not felt on the eyelashes. However, it should be borne in mind that the separating brush is not suitable for rare eyelashes, it blinds them, emphasizing this drawback.

According to Product-test experts, Maybelline New York Define-a-lash does not stain eyelashes the first time. The participants in the test group also noted that in order to paint over and highlight the eyelashes with a brush, they have to brush it not once or twice, but many times.

External effect:

Thanks to the liquid consistency and the silicone brush, the mascara lengthens the lashes well. But not all types of eyelashes.

On thick long eyelashes, mascara looks good, however, this does not need any special selection – a rather expressive color that will help immediately highlight the eyes. True, the effect of natural eyelashes, as promised in the advertisement, did not work: the brush blinds them, and in order to separate the eyelashes, you will have to use a comb.

Mascara did not cope with rare eyelashes. We lacked color and volume. But here there is definitely an effect of natural eyelashes, they do not look painted at all.

Moisture resistance:

The mascara is not claimed to be waterproof, but light rain will be able to withstand.

In addition, the participants in the test group noted that it holds up well throughout the day, does not crumble or smear. You can relax and not have a mirror next to you to constantly check your makeup.

Bottle and brush:

The silver bottle of L’Oreal Paris Telescopic clean definition is made in the shape of a telescope, obviously to emphasize that the mascara is designed specifically for lengthening. The experts noticed a small flaw: there is no notch in it that would allow you to close the mascara until it clicks. This will have to be monitored separately.

Recently, brands have literally become obsessed with silicone brushes, it is believed that they do the best at painting every eyelash. L’Oreal Paris Telescopic clean definition is no exception. But she has a denser “hedgehog” of teeth.

Profitability:

Experts measured how much mascara this brush can pull out. The result is very modest, no more than 0,1 grams. This is due to the liquid consistency and the brush. As a result, brasmatics, if handled correctly, will last for a long time.

How well it fits

As stated by the manufacturers, its main purpose is to separate eyelashes. And this seems to be true. L’Oreal Paris Telescopic clean definition does not immediately paint over eyelashes. The effect is the same as the previous sample. You need to apply several layers of mascara to get a more or less noticeable result.

External effect:

This mascara is more suitable for creating a natural look. According to experienced makeup artists, the brush is suitable for owners of thick, but short eyelashes. For those whom nature has awarded with rare eyelashes, it is recommended to choose another option, since mascara will only collect eyelashes in several bundles, further emphasizing their lack.

Moisture resistance:

Does not flow in the rain or from tears, and wet eyelashes do not leave black marks. On this point, there are no complaints about L’Oreal Paris Telescopic clean definition mascara at all. And by the end of the day, it does not crumble – such is the bonus for relatively little money.

Bottle and brush

The gold bottle, well known to everyone following the latest in the beauty industry, is the brand’s calling card. Somehow you immediately understand that this is a representative of the luxury sector. The brush of this mascara is also a tribute to tradition: classic, with natural short hair. These brushes complement volumetric models: their main purpose is to apply as much mascara as possible to the eyelashes.

Economy

But it is due to the thick and voluminous brush that a fairly large amount of mascara is spent – 0,4 grams. But at the same time, together with the brush, a large amount of excess at the tip is not removed.

According to the reviews of the women who took part in the tests, despite the large number, the mascara is distributed quite evenly, practically does not blind the eyelashes and does not leave lumps. It is convenient and familiar to use the brush. It is primarily suitable for eyelashes that lack volume.

How well it fits

As tests have shown, Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Volume Effect False Eyelashes good hiding power. You can see the result in the photo: the mascara covered the glass plate very well. Participants in the test group also noted that one or two brush strokes are enough to dye eyelashes.

External effect

Very close to the effect of false eyelashes. True, it does not lengthen much, but thanks to its thick consistency and the classic brush, it increases the volume of soft and hard eyelashes, giving them a pleasant fluffiness. The fact that mascara is suitable for rare eyelashes deserves special attention – the brush practically does not stick them together, and the eyes are also expressively emphasized.

But the most impressive effect was on hard lashes. Contrary to the fears of experts, the brush was able to apply mascara smoothly. The cilia looked long, voluminous and neatly combed.

Water resistance:

With all the great advantages of this luxury mascara Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Volume Effect False Eyelashes did not pass durability tests very well. No, she, like most of the brands that got into our rating, which means that they have already shown themselves as the best of the best, and this sample will not flow from tears. But, alas, it will leave black prints of eyelashes on the cheeks.

Also, some participants in the test group noticed that even in dry weather, mascara is imprinted on the face or slightly crumbles with light dust, emphasizing the small wrinkles around the eyes.

Bottle and brush

The main surprise of the whole test is a very budget option, which got close to the leaders of the rating. In principle, you don’t expect anything from external packaging for such a price – a very modest bottle that you will not defiantly take out of your cosmetic bag. The brush is classic, conical.

By the way, the makeup artists highly appreciated the brush. However, they noted that it is not suitable for all types of eyelashes. Best of all – for owners of not too thick, short eyelashes. That is, for most of us!

Economy

The application density of Rimmel Extra Super Lash is medium, it does not paint over the eyelashes the first time. The brush extracts a little more than 0,2 grams of mascara – even a little less than similar models in our rating. However, that’s why they were left behind.

The brush also drags very little mascara behind it, there is no need to remove the excess. But there is a danger that it can dry out quickly, since an inexpensive bottle is not equipped with additional control nuances and does not snap into place.

How well it fits

It is evenly distributed along the length, so it is applied to the eyelashes without excess and lumps – in fact, this is what you expect from mascara. As we mentioned above, it is ideal for short eyelashes – it shows all its qualities.

External effect

Rimmel Extra Super Lash gave a pleasant expressive result on the eyelashes. The mascara has a deep black color, and it lies very evenly on the eyelashes – the eyes look accentuated and neat. In some cases, for example on thick eyelashes, there is a little lack of volume, but the lengthening is good in all cases.

Water resistance

We found something to complain about at the very end: the mascara holds well, but still crumbles a little by the end of the day. Fine dust seems to be invisible at first, but it clogs into small wrinkles, highlighting and emphasizing them, which visually adds an extra ten years. However, again, much more expensive copies are guilty of this.

Bottle and brush

Stylish and trendy. These are nice to hold in your hands and not ashamed to demonstrate in a cosmetic bag. Clarins Be long – mascara with an unusual brush and an unobtrusive pleasant smell. It has long been discussed on various beauty blogs.

A separate conversation is about the size of the brush. She is tiny, and this is quite unusual, and at first it is also inconvenient. But, as practice has shown, it is very convenient.

Economy

A small brush just can’t waste a lot of mascara, so the result was the expected 0,1 gram. The mascara itself is quite liquid, the brush is rounded at the end, and the bottle neck is narrow – all this protects mascara from overspending.

How well it fits

According to product-test experts, Clarins Be long cannot paint over all the eyelashes the first time. The participants in the test group also confirmed that in order to achieve the declared effect, you need to carefully paint over the eyelashes in several layers.

Visual effect

Immediately striking is the deep black color of the eyelashes after using mascara. This is especially noticeable on thick, short lashes. As stated by the brand, it lengthens eyelashes well. It lays down evenly and practically without lumps.

As expected, sparse eyelashes were a bit stuck with the stiff brush, but this is easy to fix with a comb.

Water resistance:

This is a reliable ally in the struggle for beauty: during the day, none of the participants in the test group crumbled (in total, it includes 45 people). Does not leave black marks on the upper eyelid after rain. The test was passed successfully!

Bottle and brush

Oh, thanks to this design, mascara literally turns into a separate cosmetic bag due to the built-in mirror. It opens in a peculiar way: first you need to pull out the upper part, and then just unscrew the cap. The brush taken out into the world, however, does not amaze the imagination with its unusual shapes and curves. And many, perhaps, will even scare off with their old-fashionedness with the declared innovation.

This mascara is ideal to take with you to parties and trips – convenient and stylish. True, a metal case with a mirror can make a handbag heavier.

Economy

Extracts about 0,2 grams of mascara, this is the average mass, which indicates that the model is between the voluminous and lengthening mascara. The mascara is evenly distributed over the surface, so you can not be afraid that sloppy lumps will remain on the eyelashes.

How well it fits

Actually, in one of the main indicators, Guerlain Noir G de Guerlain is far behind other brands. Our partners at product-test went through a standard procedure: they applied mascara to glass plates. The result is a faded trail of smudged mascara that is definitely underwhelming.

Visual effect

The mascara gives good volume and lengthening, highlighting even short and sparse lashes. But this is not the most suitable option for eyelashes that do not differ in density: mascara blinds them into several strings, and in order to achieve a good effect, they will have to be separated with a comb. On thick eyelashes, not everything is perfect either – lumps often remain. But the brush separates thick eyelashes well, giving them a nice fluffiness.

Water resistance

There are no complaints about Guerlain Noir G de Guerlain. It does not crumble, does not flow and does not leave black streaks around the eyes – there is nothing to complain about! That is why it ranks second in our quality rating.

Bottle and brush

Golden bottle Estee Lauder Sumptuous Bold Volume Is already a quality mark on the market. But it lacks stylish rigor, such as the Yves Saint Laurent Volume Effet Faux Cils. In addition, there is no recess on the lid that would allow hermetically to close the package until it clicks, you will need to focus on your feelings – a trifle, but you expect perfection from a luxury brand in everything.

Conical brush; so that it is convenient to paint over the eyelashes in the corners of the eyes, it is quite classic. According to makeup artists, the brush is quite versatile.

Economy

Not the most economical result – the brush pulls 0,27 grams of ink. But this is an average indicator: any natural brush with a rich bristle spends more than a silicone one. But it also paints the eyelashes better.

How well it paints

By the way, about painting. To paint over eyelashes with mascara Estee Lauder Sumptuous Bold Volume, one or two strokes of the brush are enough.

External effect

As tests have shown, mascara is really good at increasing volume. You also get a good elongation as a bonus. Eyelashes look neat with her: they are practically without lumps, well distributed, look voluminous and at the same time beautifully fluffy. However, owners of rare eyelashes will have to additionally use a comb, since the mascara blinds them a little.

Water resistance

Estee Lauder Sumptuous Bold Volume is a persistent mascara, experts came to this conclusion. It holds on firmly throughout the day, and if you suddenly burst into tears during a movie show, it will not leave black circles or run down your cheeks.