Helena Rubinstein • Extravagant • Mascara

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*TOP REVIEWER* cepauloar on 3/20/2010 10:08:00 PM more reviews by cepauloar

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

You should know that my eyelashes are sparse, thin, with an average length and stick straight. I expect from mascara to hold a curl so that’s why I prefer the waterproof versions. Back then I didn’t know this so I thought that a high end mascara had to do a terrific job.

Maybe the waterproof version would have worked but this mascara is definitely not for me. It cannot hold my curl and that is a deal breaker for me. Another downside is the price.

Nevertheless, I do think this would be excellent mascara for those who have eyelashes that are not pointing downwards. I remember it gave me a lot of volume and length and the color was very black and glossy. The texture of the product plus the brush made it really easy to apply and he packaging is also very pretty. As washable mascara it was very easy to remove with water and a normal eye makeup remover.

I only buy waterproof mascaras and I think this mascara (along with its waterproof counterpart) is discontinued anyway. But I know that other Helena Rubinstein mascaras have a very high quality.

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mdenbraber on 5/8/2006 7:58:00 AM more reviews by mdenbraber

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I absolutely love this mascara. Don't understand the bad reviews it's gotten. It's a great daytime mascara. HR talks about graphic volume and I can't describe it better. Natural looking, nice seperation of eyelashes (no spider eye effect), nice building, I'll definately repurchase this mascara. As I liked it so much I bought the lashqueen mascara by HR as well. What a bummer. It's the most horrible mascara I ever used! This one is great though!

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*TOP REVIEWER* Nemea on 9/18/2005 3:21:00 PM more reviews by Nemea

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

I must be really stupid, because I bought this mascara twice! The first time, I thought there was sth. wrong with it, because no matter what I did, I ended up with clumps and spider lashes. IMO it is very close in performance to L'Oreal's Lash Architect, which I also didn't like.

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*TOP REVIEWER* TinaGreece on 9/16/2005 11:48:00 AM more reviews by TinaGreece

Age: 30-35   Skin: Dry, Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I have very fine lashes- very fine! And if you see my pics, most people think I have put on fake lashes! I apply many coats and it wont make them spidery, it actually defines each lash! Superb!!!!!!!!!! Hands up all the way, especially for those with fine lashes! Update: Have found my HG in Dior show and cover girl lash exact.

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fusionx on 5/19/2005 9:58:00 PM more reviews by fusionx

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

My worst ever mascara, even drugstore Maybelline is ALOT better than this.

It flakes terribly! The flakes went into my eyes and it was so painful, causing tears. After I've removed them from my eyes, I found them all over my undereye and cheeks! It smudges to my eyebags area after 1/2 hour. No holding of curls, no thickening effect. Nothing.

Never again. Lucky mine was just a GWP sized sample. I threw it away after 2 uses.

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farah79 on 9/26/2004 2:25:00 PM more reviews by farah79

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I bouht this in Aubergine, a very nice light purple colour. And even though it doesnt show very much, I prefer a subtle effect, the one you can only see outdoors, inside it just looks dark. The best thing about this mascara: nice volumen, no clumpliness. The great thing I found about it and nobody says it is that every other mascara I have used I inevitably smudge the skin next to the root of the eyelashes when putting it on, because I like to get so close to the root (for that eyeliner without eyeliner effect). I would just remove the stains with a cotton tip once dry. AMAZINGLY, this mascara does not do that, never seen before, it goes on clean, doesnt leave rests on lids or roots. The BIG problem about this mascara is that it flakes terribly after a few hours, which is reason enough for me not to buy it again. But I am going to try the black one in Waterproof version next to see if the flaking problem stops. Other than that its is a great mascara (and trust me, I am a volume mascara-master!).

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isaseto on 4/20/2004 2:12:00 AM more reviews by isaseto

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

Helena Rubinstein have the BEST mascara in the world!! It can last whole day and it bring out my eye!
Better than Lancome.

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*TOP REVIEWER* eurodivas on 11/27/2003 7:49:00 AM more reviews by eurodivas

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Dark, Warm   Hair: Brown, Relaxed, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Excellent Excellent. This has beccome one of my most beloved mascaras along with Lancome Difinicil. This is a must have in every womans make-up kit. Totally worth the Geld.

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*TOP REVIEWER* jalin on 11/14/2003 5:49:00 PM more reviews by jalin

Age: 19-24   Skin: Other   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I was very disappointed with this. Granted, I had quite high expectations, but I don't think they were unreasonable. In my opinion, this is an average mascara. Also, I ordered 'Brown' but it looks black to me, which is kind of annoying. I didn't care for the packaging, either (hideous faux gold wand). I don't think its price is warranted, but it isn't a total failure of a product so I will use it until I need to replace it for another mascara. I would rather spend on something that will deliver next time...Perhaps I will try one of the other formulas, like Crescendo.

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veggigoddess on 11/11/2003 4:01:00 AM more reviews by veggigoddess

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

That sucks so bad! I was all excited about this and then I went to look at who owns HR and it's Loreal and they test on animals! Oh well! Yet another company to add to my (will never buy from list)To find what other companies do & do not test on anmals go to Peta.org to find their extensive do and do not test list.

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*TOP REVIEWER* gna on 8/27/2003 10:52:00 AM more reviews by gna

Age: 25-29   Skin: Other   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I like the effect that this gives my lashes--decent length AND volume. However, it flakes on me after a few hours--enough so that I would consider not repurchasing.

Great that it's easy to remove, but does not hold up well against heat and humidity.

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lisaannie on 8/18/2003 2:33:00 PM more reviews by lisaannie

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

This ws, by far, the best mascara I had ever used. Didn't flake, didn't smear, long thick lashes that lasted all day. Unfortunately it's impossible for me to get anymore since HR pulled out of the US, and the formula seems different with CP's I've gotten - much drier, not nearly as good.

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*TOP REVIEWER* sweetsmell on 5/12/2003 1:23:00 AM more reviews by sweetsmell

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Red, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

The only other mascara I've ever tried which came very close to the dramatic, gorgeous effect of Lancome Intencils. You don't need to apply much to get dramatic volume and length - this is terrific stuff.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Lipglossdoll on 3/3/2003 4:29:00 PM more reviews by Lipglossdoll

Age: Unknown   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I bought this in black. Gives you nice, thick lashes, did not have any problem with clumping or mascara running on me.

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*TOP REVIEWER* laurus on 3/2/2003 9:58:00 AM more reviews by laurus

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

I was expecting so much from this mascara. I was so disappointed. It made big lashes but it could not take a tinyest bit of wetness. It went out during my exercising. It could not even take a little snowy weather. And it was so expensive compared to this quality. I just have not met mascara this unreliable.

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Musette on 2/27/2003 2:02:00 PM more reviews by Musette

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Certainly one of the good mascaras I have come accross. It changes dramatically the look of the lashes and has the power of transforming shy, pale lashes into serious players, that actually line the eye. One coat is enough for a more-than-defined look, two of them could be a bit of an 'extravagance'.
Does not clump (rare quality in mascaras, only few of them belong to this noble category), but smudges after some 4-5 hours.
I tried it in black - the true colour, no gloss added, no brownish or greyish hues.
It has a few downsides, but it is the best I've tried so far.

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