Physicians Formula • Lash in a Tube Cream Mascara • Mascara

rated 3.2(154 reviews)

Average Rating.3.2
Would buy this product again.48%
Package Quality3.5
Price2.3
Ingredients

rated 5 of 5 michelesholtis on 6/20/2010 4:40:00 PM more reviews by michelesholtis

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Green    

LOVE this mascara. I have puny lashes and these almost look like I have false eyelashes on...all without looking clumpy or fake. It was never dry or flaky. This mascara worked like DIOR mascara. I use the regular mascara, not the waterproof.

I can't seem to find this mascara anymore...I think it was discontinued. Unfortunately, it seems that everything that works good for me is discontinued.

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rated 3 of 5 brey53 on 1/12/2010 7:53:00 PM more reviews by brey53

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

This really was not a bad mascara, I just wasn't impressed with it. I never have luck with most mascaras so I wasn't surprised and I can't hate on it too much. The packaging is a good idea because you can literally move the product around and get it onto the brush. Just nothing noteworthy about it. I want to look at myself in the mirror and think "my lashes look good", not just look like I'm wearing mascara, because what's the point of that? Again, its worth a try if its on clearance, hope you have better luck!

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rated 1 of 5 lang90 on 11/9/2009 12:31:00 PM more reviews by lang90

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

The only good thing I can say about this mascara is that it only cost me like $3. Other than that, it was a mediocre mascara.

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rated 2 of 5 kiraud on 12/4/2008 8:44:00 PM more reviews by kiraud

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

so sad...I remember years ago that I got this and loved it. I hadnt seen it in a while becuase apparently they have stuck it on the bottom shelf almost on the floor. It is pretty inexpensive ($5.50) and I got it at 40% off of that so it was super cheap. I was really excited to try it again. SAD... It was so clumpy, dry, awful... when I say clumpy I mean clumps the size of my finger tip! NO JOKE! It was so dry that it almost didnt want to go on. I do remember when I did try this last that the formula dried out very quickly and that I seened to go through the tube really quickly becuase it dried up so quickly. 2 lippes becuase I remember having good memories of it

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rated 5 of 5 itismebutterfly on 10/5/2008 7:54:00 PM more reviews by itismebutterfly

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

i love this mascara!
i bought a back up for $2(really) at big Lots. i am hoping they are NOT thinking about discounting it.
the mascara formula is super. makes my eyelashes uber full and long as i never had them before.
and it is NOT as clumpy as other people say. it is very managable!

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rated 2 of 5 juldougherty on 8/4/2008 9:16:00 PM more reviews by juldougherty

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I really liked this mascara the first time I tried it. then I went to use it again, and it clumped, smudged, and flaked. I thought maybe I was having an off day, so I tried it again. Again, I had the same crappy results. I don't understand how it worked well the first time, but that's just the way it is. The tube is a cute idea, but I think that might be a reason for it not working well. I think too much air gets to the mascara and causes it to dry out really quickly. I don't think I would buy it again, but at least I gave it a try.

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rated 5 of 5 samoxenina on 6/16/2008 4:50:00 PM more reviews by samoxenina

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Brown    

I love this mascara..it does wonders for me and I would totally recommend this to anyone....this is the first mascara that I have purchased over and over...

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rated 4 of 5 pinkpeachz on 5/28/2008 9:42:00 PM more reviews by pinkpeachz

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

nice mascara =] its creamy formula thickens and lengthens. it does dry out fast though...not amazing, not bad.

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rated 5 of 5 newchick on 5/25/2008 9:21:00 AM more reviews by newchick

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

LOVE this mascara - makes your eyelashes look really long and BIG! the negative is that this product will only last about 2 weeks(or less) and then dries out ... this is the most effective mascara I have ever used, but since it dries out so fast, I hardly ever buy it since the regular price is over $10 (I only buy the waterproof version of mascaras so that it holds the curl after I curl my lashes - have straight, course asian lashes)... can make your lashes as big as false eye lashes though... I buy it on sale once in awhile

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rated 2 of 5 lilguccipimpette on 5/22/2008 1:42:00 PM more reviews by lilguccipimpette

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone, Tan   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Black    

BOOOORING!
this mascara is way too "clean" and natural. more like a lash tint. i have long, curled semi-thick lashes and this doesnt do much for me. lengthening is like 3 out of 10 and ZERO for volume. i think the old fashioned straight, bristly brush needs to retire...
but the tube is soooo cool! seems like air could get trapped though, so maybe thats why people complain about drying out

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rated 5 of 5 Nadinelynn on 5/10/2008 4:23:00 AM more reviews by Nadinelynn

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

I absolutely love this product. I have gone through several tubes and would definitely buy again. I had no problem whatsoever with clumping or flaking. I did try the waterproof and did find that extremely dry and flaky. Would never buy the waterproof again. But the regular mascara is awesome! Frankly, I am surprised at the negative reviews.

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rated 2 of 5 *TOP REVIEWER* dag4321 on 4/29/2008 3:19:00 PM more reviews by dag4321

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily, Olive   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

This stuff was very messy and clumpy and for a more expensive drug store mascara I would not buy again or even finish using the entire tube.

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rated 2 of 5 glossybaby on 4/22/2008 6:38:00 AM more reviews by glossybaby

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Other, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I was really disappointed in this mascara. All the mascara in the tube dried up in a week and it was really clumpy.

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rated 1 of 5 *TOP REVIEWER* sanckensmom on 3/21/2008 12:29:00 PM more reviews by sanckensmom

Age: 36-43   Skin: Acne-prone, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

It has been a few years since I tried this product. I admit I bought it because once I bought an expensive mascara at Sephora that was in a similar tube! I was hoping it would be the same. It was clumpy and did not add length. I threw it away as mainly I look for length as my number one requirement in a mascara...

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rated 2 of 5 lemon_rosebud on 3/21/2008 10:39:00 AM more reviews by lemon_rosebud

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Tan   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I'm not sure what I really think of this product. I think I just really don't like the old school mascara brush anymore and prefer the new style with rubber bristles. The formula is okay, it does seem to pump up my lashes at the expense of clumping, if you don't mind the extra time in the morning of using an eyelash comb, this product might work for you as it does offer volume but I don't think the lenght factor is there. I bought it on sale at Walgreen for 3.29, I wouldn't repurchase again just because I don't like this mascara better then my other ones.

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rated 3 of 5 divinemisscopa on 2/7/2008 8:15:00 PM more reviews by divinemisscopa

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

It's okay. Not wonderful, but not bad. This product didn't irritate my eyes, which is a bonus. It is somewhat difficult to apply - it's very clumpy. Once it's on, it either looks really great or really gross. Consistency is not good.

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rated 1 of 5 xxpaxxxilxx on 2/4/2008 7:08:00 PM more reviews by xxpaxxxilxx

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

This mascara was gross. I'm not into the tammy faye look at all, but if you are then go for it. It dried up a lot. Ick.

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rated 5 of 5 makaylasmom19 on 2/4/2008 10:59:00 AM more reviews by makaylasmom19

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

I love this mascara and use it everyday. It's great for me right out of the tube. With many other mascaras I've used, I have to make sure my lash brush is nearby after I apply.

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rated 5 of 5 maddiemakeup on 1/14/2008 1:13:00 AM more reviews by maddiemakeup

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

PF Lash in a Tube is my current choice for nighttime, dramatic lashes. It comes in a silver tube with a small brush that gives me long, thick lashes. I use a metal lash comb (Sonia Kashuk) to make them more defined, because this has a small tendency to clump, but it's nothing compared to most mascaras I have tried. I don't have a problem with flaking or ruboff, but it's still relatively easy to remove (I use Vaseline to take off eye makeup).


I'm surprised by the negative reviews, because this is a great cheap way to get dark and dramatic lashes!

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rated 2 of 5 cyniclove on 12/31/2007 2:03:00 AM more reviews by cyniclove

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

This mascara was definitely not impressive. My first few applications looked okay, but before I knew it, the mascara dried up. This mascara is perfect for you if you want clumpy, spidery eyelashes. Yeah, I'm definitely passing on this one. Save your money and never buy it.

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