Do you ever wake up in the morning, look at yourself in the mirror and think, “What the *&$#??” I do more than I care to admit. I’m a girl who needs/loves her sleep and if I don’t get a full eight hours, the first place its going to show up is my eyes. And then my brain, but thats a problem that even makeup can’t fix. Seriously though, its like my eyes won’t open all the way and then I have to go through the rest of the day hearing, “You look tired!” or the one that really hurts, “You look sick! Are you ok?” (SIDE NOTE: DON’T EVER SAY THIS TO ANYONE)
I don’t know how to fix the foggy brain, but I can tell you that a few coats of mascara can change your world. To me, lashes make your face brighter, happier, and just prettier. And just like every other female I know, I’ve tried pretty much every kind you can buy and over the years have fallen in love with very few. Here are my favorite mascaras that will for sure make up for the lack of sleep. You can thank me next time you have that extra glass of wine and stay up a little later than you should have!
They’re Real is the BEST mascara money can buy!
xx.
E
Currently Coveting
I definitely agree, mascara is absolutely the one thing I could never go without! Lately I’ve been using L’Oreal Double Extend Beauty Tube… I was hesitant at first because of the “tubes” but it’s so simple and really makes such a difference!
Love this! I am a college student in Charlotte and use benefit. Lack of sleep is always a problem and often I don’t have time for makeup when I roll out if bed at 7:30 for an 8 am class. Today for example I stopped to only put on my benefit mascara and even though I’m still looking rough it’s amazing the difference a little “good” mascara can help!
I couldn’t agree with you more; the days I don’t wear make-up, I always put on mascara! And these are great recommendations in all price points. I also am loving Estée Lauder’s Sumptuous mascara!
Chelsea
Haute Child in the City
Emily, I ha e been doing eyelash extensions for 4 years now. Have you ever tried them. They are amazing. You wake up and go and have fabulous lashes! No need for mascara! If you want to see before and afters go to my Instagram @sabrinahassell
Emily!! This is so funny because I haven’t been able to wear eye makeup for almost two weeks because I’ve had a horrible case of double pink eye. Anyways, I went to work half a day on Monday and as soon as I walked in the school office, two students were like, “Are you ok? Are you sick? You look tired!” I was like, thanks for pretty much telling me I look like s#!t without eye makeup!! Ha!
You introduced me to Benefit They’re Real mascara and it changed my life! Seriously!! I tell everyone about it now!!
Couldn’t agree more with this post! Curling them helps them look nicer too.
Would love to hear your thoughts on eye brows (how to keep them up, what’s too thin/thick, waxing vs. threading, etc.). Thanks! 🙂
I love the Covergirl lash blast. Dior Show is another great mascara. It’s like having false lashes
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I love Benefit’s They’re Real! Best mascara ever!
I love this because I feel the same way about eyes when you aren’t about it in the morning! I wake up and not into getting ready , I just put a couple of coats on mascara on my lashes. I personally love Rimmel extra super Lash! Its cheap but gets the job done!!! No flakes or even clumps! Thanks for your recommendations!
LOVE the Benefit mascara! I thought I’d tried them all, but the other ones I haven’t tried. Thank you for the tips, Emily! BTW: LOVING my Clarisonic 😉
I couldn’t agree more! Mascara is a life saver for a girl. It makes you look so much more awake and ready for your day. And a few cups of coffee doesn’t hurt either 😉
“They’re Real” by Benefit is by far a great mascara!! Between the volume and the length, it looks like I am wearing fake lashed. My only recommendation is to make sure you wash off the mascara at the end of every day. I noticed if I slept in it, my lashes began to fall out, unfortunately. But with a little makeup remover, that’s no biggie!
Love it! I hate when people tell me that I look tired. They might as well be saying “boy, you look awful today!” It’s NEVER a good thing to say to anyone! Can’t wait to read the next one. xoxo
I hate being told “you look tired” too! The Benefit They’re Real Mascara is a lifesaver!
love it! i totally agree with what you said about how your eyes make you look and feel! mascara has been one of those thorns in my side. i just cant seem to find one i like. i will definiately be trying a few of these!
thanks!
I LOVE recommondations on makeup! It is so overwhelming when you get to the makeup isle and wonder which to try! Can you list the names of each? It is hard to read to read the labels on the picture!
Awesome! Gotta love good mascara s …..your the best emily! Keep the posts coming
I love the Maybelline mascara. I used to use Estee Lauder mascara but that got pretty expensive because it seems like I go through mascara really fast. But for the last 3 months I’ve had eyelash extensions and those seem to be the best things I’ve ever done. I wake up looking fairly decent!!
Hi Emily! I was so excited to learn that you have started a blog, I watched you on the Bachelor & Bachelorette. You are so gorgeous and i’m so excited that you have decided to share with us how you enhance your beauty! My twin sister and I have just started a fashion/beauty/blog too! Wishing you the best of luck:)
First off, love the new blog. Second, i use the benefit brand. Natural curling action, lengthens maximally and virtually doesn’t come off until a remover is added. I only wear this out for an evening, otherwise I use their other mascara “bad gal.” Keep up the good work!
Emily, I have to say your lashes always look fab so I was anxious to see which products you recommend. Funny, I just received a sample of Benefit They’re REAL mascara from Ulta and I’m in love! I also received Benefit Bad Gal Lash but it’s not as great. I plan to rush to the store to buy it as soon as the sample runs low. My back-up- Maybelline Colossal Volum. Great choices 🙂 Glad we’re on the same page!
Eva
Emily, loving your Blog, thank you for the mascara ideas, can you tell us about your eyeshow you wear and if you wear a base.
I love the Falsies mascara, it really lives up to its name. I don’t like They’re REAL makes my eyelashes feel like plastic, but I love Benefits Dr. Feel Good best mattifier on the market!
I did the massive mascara search last year. Polled all girlfriends. Read multitudes of blogs. I’ve spent $30 a tube and $3 a tube.
I’m not hooked on Cover Girl Lash Blast. They change the packaging so often, it is on clearance at target all the time and there’s a CG coupon in every Sunday paper. This also encourages the “change your mascara every three months” rule.
Love it!
My favorite non-drugstore is tarte lights,camera, lashes
Emily- thank you for this blog! As someone who has proved to always look put together and lady-like, your word is one I value. You introduced me to They’re Real a few months ago, life changing. Thank you and blog on!!!
I am excited about your blog! I have followed you through both shows and you have been my favorite! I am a working mother and don’t have time to search for all the latest and greatest beauty tips but of course want to look great! So, I am looking forward to all of your beauty tips and insight! Especially the lash ones because I too need a good eight hour nights sleep but rarely get it, so thZnks a bunch for the tip! I’m going to get some today!!!
Hi Emily!! I’m so excited to start following your blog! I LOVE fashion/beauty blogs. I follow one right n
Emily! I’m so excited for your blog!! I love fashion/beauty blogs!! I follow one right now that I absolutely love and she just posted about things she wish she knew when she first started blogging and I thought you would enjoy it! Here’s the link http://www.maskcara.com/maskcara/2013/02/28/about-blogging/
So excited for you! You are beautiful and wonderful!
Love these mascara picks! On another note, I recently picked up some mascara samples at Sephora (because I am constantly on the hunt for the best mascara!) and tested out the “They’re REAL” by Benefit and “Lights, Camera, Lashes” by Tarte and the Tarte won hands down!! It was a happy accident and now i’m obsessed with it. The YSL mascara is one of my faves too. xo
I’ve been meaning to try Benefit’s “They’re Real” for a long time and I’m definitely going to after your recommendation! Thanks for sharing your picks Emily.
xoxo,
Chelsea & The City
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AGREED!! i love mascara – my favorite recently has been Loreal’s voluminous lashes! it is almost as good as the $28 DIORSHOW mascara!
Agreed! mascara and lip gloss and you’re good to go! I love Loreal’s voluminous too! I am loving your new blog btw!! 🙂
Hi Emily!
Do you have an eyelash curler preference? I’m in need of a new one!
Xx
Fun post great subject!! I love Falsies, it is fantastic, makes my lashes look sooo long and thick and its under 8.00 beats the Borghese I have used for years *but is also quite good*.
Think its good to change things up!
Dior blackout and lancome’s hypnose drama are also great..
I have never tried any of these. I actually have found that Revlon’s 3D photo ready Mascara works pretty awesome. I have kind of squinty eyes anyways, and need something to open them up, LOL!
And btw, can you do a post on curling eyelashes? Call me crazy, but I’ve never used one!! Would that be beneficial for a gal like me?!
If there’s one thing I can’t leave the house without applying, it’s definitely mascara! It makes a huge difference. I have Benefit’s They’re Real mascara on my wishlist and hope to try it soon! My all-time favorite though is L’oreal Voluminous Carbon Black. Love it!
xo
I’ve heard great things about the Benefit Real mascara! Definitely will have to try it out!
Try Lashgasm by Toofaced!!! It’s like having fake lashes!!
Have you ever tried Covergirl Voluminous Million Lashes? I get so many compliments on my long eyelashes from this mascara. It does wonders!!!
I just discovered Armani Eyes that Kill mascara and LOVE it! Something about the heavier handle and stiff bristles make it old school and awesome!
I want to try the Benefit They’re Real mascara as I have heard great things. My favourite mascaras though are from Asia like Majolica Majorca!!
This is so true! I’m a second grade teacher at Sharon Elementary (a CMS school) and it is always the worst when my kids tell me I look tired! A good mascara goes a long way though…
I love Benefit They’re Real! Diorshow Maximizer Serum is great too!!
I have naturally long lashes so I never thought I needed to buy anything more than drugstore mascaras. I was given a sample of They’re Real by Benefit and my entire makeup routine was rejuvenated. I SWEAR by it. <3 love the blog and keep up the helpful posts, xoxox
Where can you find Benifit’s They’re real mascara? I am dying to try it!
Emily, first of all, congrats! your fashion blog is awesome! I was on the look-out for the best mascara there is on the market and because of you, I discovered “they’re real by Benefit. Thanks!Love this mascara!!!Looking forward for more beauty tips and for more beauty products and secrets out there!!!More power,Emily!!!
They’re Real is my absolute favorite! I’m obsessed with it!
Carly
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Love the Chanel but Lancome is number one with me!
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So true! Mascara is the one thing I never leave the house without wearing! MAC has my favorite! I love your blog! Can’t wait to read more posts from you!! XO
I love Benefit’s Bad Gal lash so I’m excited to try the They’re Real mascara!
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Lol, I just got through telling my co-worker that if I don’t get AT LEAST 8 hours of sleep, I am zombie. Some people can function with little sleep, but not meeee.
The Benefit They’re real is favorite product! Ive used every good brand out there and this one is amazing at getting all your teeny tiny lashes and making your eyes pop!
Love the blog! Do you curl your eyelashes before applying mascara? I’ve never used a curler but wondering if it’s an important step I’m missing. I haven’t tried any of these mascaras but I would recommend Per-fekt Lash Perfection Gel!
Hi Emily,
I LOVE they’re real! Everyone always compliments my gorgeous blue eyes bc of that mascara! Thanks for being a wonderful role model to me! 🙂
LOVE LOVE LOVE chanel mascara. I am also loving the blog and can’t wait to see more posts, especially about all your awesome jewelry!
I love Colossal! It works AMAZING!
Thanks for the other tips too 🙂
xoxo
Susie
Emily,
Can you do a post about eye lash curlers?!?
Btw I’m LoVINg your blog! Job well done girl!
Great Blog! I cracked up because it’s sooo true. The morning
wt hootenannies happened to my face is real and so is the mascara tip;-)
Love that you’re keeping it real Emily.
Love your blog already! I like that you have some higher end mascaras listed but also affordable brands as well, for the college girls on a budget like me(:
I just want to tell you that I am beginner to blogs and absolutely liked your page. Most likely I’m likely to bookmark your website . You surely come with impressive article content. Regards for revealing your blog site.
Love your new blog, Emily! Can’t wait to see more!
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Thanks! xo
I quit using mascara years ago because my eyes water so much from allergies. So what is you all’s recommendation for teary eyes?
love the maybelline “falsies.” i’ve been using it for years and it is literally the best… and so affordable. hope you are enjoying the blogging world so far!
I’m going to be the next bachelor and if I cry what mascra will work the best without my tears running it off? I use lacome usually it makes your eye lashes pumpy! I use any makeup brand from sephora, one time I spent 500 dollars in there!
I’m going to be the next bachelorette and if I cry what mascra will work the best without my tears running it off? I use lacome usually it makes your eye lashes pumpy! I use any makeup brand from sephora, one time I spent 500 dollars in there!
I have very short, non- thick eyelashes. I have tried Latisse, EVERYTHING to make them look longer AND fuller. The absolute BEST mascara out there that I wouldnt use on a daily basis, but on the weekends, is called “Better than False Lashes” by Toofaced. It has the white coat aka “Tubes” that you put on first, then you go over it with the black coat. Do that a couple of times…. and it looks like you have false lashes on!
I need to try that! I used Latisse for awhile and my lashes got out of control! I can’t believe it didnt’ work for you!
Forget diamonds…Mascara is a girls best friend. My personal favorite is MAC’s Plush Lash. I always have 2 tubes at a time & keep one in my car. I can’t tell you how many times I run out of the house without it and then walk by a mirror and scare myself! I’m definitely going to try some of yours as well to compare. Can never have too many 🙂 Keep the awesome posts coming!
Love Maybelline’s collosal volume… its amazing. Also cant waitto see your ask emily post (or maybe video? 🙂 )
Videos are coming soon!
I like hypnose by Lancome and they are real by benefit.they are perfect 😉
I truly love your blog.. Very nice colors & theme. Did you build this web site yourself? Please reply back as I’m trying to create my own blog and would love to know where you got this from or exactly what the theme is called. Thank you!
Thank you! MadeByMode.com made it for me!
I totally agree about the CHANEL mascara. It is my long lost love, I feel like where have you been all my life!?
The others I am just OK about, and believe me I have tried them all. Thank you for posting!
Cover Girl- Falsies. My favorite!
xx
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sadly, I have not found a mascara that I can wear…they all make my eyes water and I look like I have allergies real bad. sometimes for a special occasion I will buy some and use it and by the end of the event I remember why I don’t wear it any more 🙁 it’s really very sad cause I know it would make such a difference in having brighter eyes.
My girlfriend has the same problem but she’s able to use Clinique. Good luck!
Is it ok to wear mascara everyday? Sometimes, I am afraid I’m ruining my natural lashes by putting it on and then scrubbing it off daily. Anyone else feel that way?
I’m not a professional, but I think its totally fine to wear mascara everyday! Just be gentle when you take it off at night.
I have been examinating out some of your stories and i can state pretty good stuff. I will make sure to bookmark your site.
They’re Real. That’s my favorite stuff!
I use the Colossal Lash and I like it! Occasionally I buy Dior Show, but maybe I’ll branch out and try some of these others. Thanks Emily!
I always have a hard time finding a mascara that doesn’t clump. I will try some of these and see how I like them!!
Emily, I certainly respect your advice on beauty products because you are a beauty for sure! I am a almost fifty year old woman and I need all the help I can get! I agree with you on Benefit’s “They’re Real”. It is by far the best mascara I have ever used…and I have used many brands over the years!
I swear by Latisse! Even though it is a prescription, all you have to do it answer a few questions at your local Med Spa or plastic surgeons office and you are good to go! I started using it 2 years ago and I am HOOKED. People always think I have false lashes on! Best part is, once your lashes are established, you can use ANY mascara (cheap or expensive) to give them a little boost!
I LOVE Maybelline mascara! The falsies is my fav! : )
Kayla
http://www.lovelucygirl.com
I love the Benefit mascara – but it is HARD to get off! I actually prefer Loreal’s Carbon Black Voluminous Mascara more. Has anyone tried it? It is perfection!
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I love Gio Armani, It is my to go mascara at all times!
I love Maybelline mascara! It’s affordable and works well.
I have had the best luck with lancome mascara. Definiciles is my favorite but I have very long lashes. If you have shorter ones I heard that flaking is a problem.
I love Benefit mascara! And I have the same problem…I look half asleep until about noon, for me because I wake up with puffy eyes! I work for the ProActiv doctors new anti-age skincare line and I love our eye cream! A little before bed and a little in the a.m. and I swear its a miracle!! https://jlawhorn.myrandf.com/Shop/Product/AAEY015
I recently started use Benefit’s They’re Real mascara, thanks to Emily. I absolutely love it. It makes my lashes longer, darker, curlier, and it stay on all day with no flaking!
Armani is my favorite!
I LOVE. LOVE. LOVE Maybelline Colossal…. Love the brush.