On the list of things I use everyday, mascara is one I can't live without. I rarely go a day without putting some on.....even if I put no other makeup on......I still put on mascara.
It has been a challenge to find a non-toxic version of my favorite mascara. My original favorite was the 2000 Calorie Mascara by MaxFactor - but that was recently phased out. They don't make it anymore .....
It took me a while to find a replacement. I finally settled for The Colossal (CoverGirl or Maybelline, I think) It comes in a yellow tube with fushia writing on it. And sadly, yes this mascara is loaded with toxic gunk too. :( But its about the closest I have been able to find to the 2000 Calorie mascara.
So, I checked out the list of mascaras on the Cosmetics Database - the ones with the lowest toxic scores also have poor comments that basically say they SUCK! Am I doomed to toxic eyelashes?!?
I ordered and tried one of these mascaras called Coastal Classic Creations Whispering Seas mascara in Black. Its ok, but its too feathery looking - I want some OOMPH added to my lashes. Otherwise, why bother?
This morning I had a revelation - I took the brush that came with my Colossal mascara (the toxic one) and used it with my Coastal Classics mascara (after I rinsed all the toxic mascara off of course). You know, the brush made a pretty big difference! I was really shocked! So just had to share this with all of you. Now I wish I had saved some of the brushes that came with my 2000 Calorie mascara but those have been long since thrown away. *despair* Oh well, live and learn, eh?
So there is still hope for great non-toxic lashes after all! Yay! :)
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