Christian Dior
Diorshow Unlimited Mascara
*We thought Dior had created the ultimate guilty pleasure when they introduced the first Diorshow mascara (it changed the way we look at mascara). Guess what ...they made it more sinful. Unlimited is lavishly lengthening, impossibly volumizing and ...it curls too! The double-side brush allows unsurpassed control and brilliant results every time. FAR from inexpensive, but we're talking mascara nirvana!
Covergirl
Lashblast Fusion
*Pro makeup artists (myself included) have gone nuts over LashBlast. It's the new go-to mascara in everybody's kit. But we were forced to make choices ...volumizing OR lengthening formula. Well, they fixed that ...meet Fusion, the LashBlast formula that does BOTH! All thanks to a new "fiberstretch" formula and that fabulous oversized polymer brush. Every single lash becomes bigger, fuller and longer-looking.
THIS is the drugstore mascara that rivals some of the best luxury brands!
Smashbox
Bionic Mascara
*Although it makes ridiculous claims (ions do not make eyelashes stronger or longer), this mascara delivers dramatic results in a single coat. With just a few strokes, lashes are thickened, lengthened, and beautifully defined. Multiple coats create seriously dense lashes in a water-resistant (not waterproof) formula that lasts through the longest shoot schedule without flaking or smearing.
L'Oreal
Voluminous Mascara
*A makeup artist fave when you have no time to mess around with false eyelashes. In the blink of an eye it fattens up lashes to a super lush, distinctly "faux" effect. Think eleganza extravaganza as you raise the wand ...because this is definitely not the mascara for a "natural" look.
BTW - Don't even think about getting any color other then "Carbon Black"
LashControl
Squeeze Tube Mascara
*Every now and then a game-changer appears out of nowhere and this time it's LashControl. How many times have we pulled a mascara wand out of the tube and found a HUGE glob of mascara on the brush - let me answer for all of us - TOO OFTEN! LashControl eliminates this problem so simply it's almost an "ah-ha moment". The mascara tube has a flexible silicone sleeve color coded to the formula inside. By pressing on the sleeve as you remove the mascara wand, you are wiping the brush and removing excess (wasted) mascara before it comes out of the tube. Pretty brilliant, no? It's also perfect for makeup artists using disposable mascara wands (you know how messy that can get and how much mascara you waste).
Lancome
Definicils Mascara
*f there's a true mascara expert ...Lancome is it. They were the first to marry cutting edge technology and luxury in this category. Definicils High Definition Mascara is pretty much a mascara icon and that title is VERY well deserved.
A true lengthening mascara that builds thickness with minimal to no chance of clumping and a very rich black color. The only minor pro complaint is that it goes on a bit wet, which increases the chance of smearing before the lashes are dry.
Blinc
"Tubing" Mascara
*This is not an oil/wax based paint like most mascaras. It's a uniquely formulated mascara that actually forms tiny polymer "tubes" around the lashes that will not smudge, run, clump, or crack and requires only water to remove.
This is the mascara of choice when "guys' need a little lash help but it has to look super realistic in photos (use the brown for him).
Easy On The Eyes:
This is one of the best formulas for sensitive eyes and contact wearers because it CANNOT flake.
d.j.v. beautenizer
Fiberwig® LX
*Fiberwig LX is the next generation of polymer "tubing" mascara. It's like Blinc Mascara... on steroids. The formula contains two types of extra thin nylon fibers; short and long. The short and long fibers intertwine as the polymer formula creates a smooth film coating that seals them to your lashes. As you add mascara the fibers seal onto each other and bridge farther out.
The result; Natural lashes suddenly have extreme length and volume ...like applying individual lashes - from a tube!
Maybelline
Full N' Soft Mascara
*Thank goodness someone remembered that occasionally you only need to darken lashes and keep them soft and natural looking (the brown looks especially great on guys with blond or light lashes). Thanks Maybelline!
Temptu Cosmetics
S/B Airbrow
*Put this on the top of your 'gotta have it' list if you airbrush! Temptu has designed a brilliant tool and you've never seen such beautiful brows created so easily. The kit contains everything you need to perform brow perfection.
- Seven super-natural eyebrow colors (that double as airbrush eyeshadows)
- Five airbrush stencils & "The Airbrow Shaper" (a free-hand template you gotta see to believe)
Handy Hint: Don't have an airbrush? Similarly stunning results can be achieved with hand application!
Senna Cosmetics
Form-A-Brow® Kit
*Duplicated by many, but the original is still the best. It all started with renowned makeup artist Eugenia Weston's expertise in brow artistry. Form-A-Brow® was the very first brow stenciling kit available for purchase and is still a best-seller (Blenderella has been using it for over 20yrs). Its classic brow stencil shapes work for virtually all brows and is based on the professional 3-point brow shaping technique. I know, some of you think this is cheating...get over it. Sometimes there just isn't enough time to sweat over a brow (hehehe...I made a pun). If you feel guilty, you can always "customize" the brow after the basic shape is stenciled in.
Anastasia
Essential Brow Kit
*Eyebrow guru to the stars, Anastasia, has created an all inclusive kit for the "brow challenged" (hey, it happens to best of us some days). The kit is available in four color choices and comes with everything you need to create the "Anastasia Arch": Tweezers, Brow Powder, five Brow Stencils, one Duo Brush, Clear Brow Gel and Matte Highlighter.
Make up for ever
waterproof brow corrector
*All you need to define and perfect brows with proven results and never a fear of weather or perspiration. The waterproof color creme stands up to extreme conditions (Synchronized Swimmers, Figure Skaters, Ballroom Dancers...) and stays put until you remove it.
Each tube of color cream comes in a handy carry case with two professional brushes included
Smashbox
Brow tech trio
*The powder fills in, defines and volumizes thin brow hairs by adhering to them with the best "natural" shades we've seen. The non-greasy pomade tames any unruliness and holds brows in place with a hint of color and a low luster sheen...basic brow brilliance!
Benefit
Brow Zings
*This is probably the kit that started the powder/pomade brow format...and still does it beautifully. The Zings process is a little different though. The tinted pomade (wax) is used first and then "set' with the colored powder for a truly long lasting brow "arch"itecture. The compact comes complete with brushes and tweezers and is available is three color sets