Maybelline • Great Lash mascara in brown/black • Mascara

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*TOP REVIEWER* chayaNY on 9/14/2012 5:51:00 PM more reviews by chayaNY

Age: Unknown   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I gave my review of this mascara under another post of the product. I won't restate that review but will say this: For me this mascara does what it advertises to do and I like both the shades and brush. I like getting close to the lash base which is easy to do with GL. I find it wet but I never like any mascara until about a week or so in when it thickens a bit, this is no different in that respect. Some complain of their dismay but how can this little engine that could of a mascaca ever be all they expect given this is an editors pick of most beauty and fashion magazines? Collectively that adds up and some expect this to wash their car, drive their kids to school and act like the queen herself has died when its just, gulp, a mascara?! Editors likely choose this old school product because it holds up literally and figureatively when many other products created in the same era, do not. You may not love the formulation for you, but if I asked you, to choose and actually wear a mascara formulated in the 1970's or a foundation, quick you must choose one, which would you choose? I'd choose a pink tube of mascara over a pink face any day. So what's it got going other than longevity? It provides a basic mascara and that's all some want and need. I can't keep up with what's the newest, latest of others, and if they're so great, why does it get reformulated within 6 mos and THAT'S the new BEST thing?! For a basic mascara that darkens and somewhat thickens lashes, this is a good product. Keep in mind your mascara expectations when buying this. In the past women didn't have a zillion mascara options, so if they wanted thicker lashes? They just let it dry between coats and simply applied until achieving the desired effect. Longer lashes? apply like above but concentrate on tips and lifting up and out, repeat as needed. Want a natural look? Want lower lashes defined too, wipe most of the product off the brush and apply. Technique was the difference. Don't get me wrong I love new technology and trying new things but I admired my mothers lashes when I was a kid and she used this too. I get the same effect and there are so few things that can be said of. I wish it still came in the rounded tube lol.

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*TOP REVIEWER* TeeCube on 9/14/2012 5:08:00 PM more reviews by TeeCube

Age: 36-43   Skin: Oily, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

I love this product, and my secret is making my own curved brush. It can be done even though the brush is small, and I find the product applies perfectly. It's easily washed off and is just a simple basic mascara. You can make it as natural or dramatic as you want depending on how many coats you use. I know you can buy one with a curved brush but it is a bigger brush and that's not what I want. I like the original smallish brush bent into a curve. It works beautifully and is much easier to apply. I like the original kind in either brownish black or black. I save the wands from previous GL tubes and wash them, so when I get a new tube of Great Lash I just put my own hand curved brush in that's ready to go and that's it. Then I wash the new brush and put it away for next time. Prepping the brush beforehand is easier than working with a mascara covered one. Easy, inexpensive and every drugstore carries this mascara.

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Brunettbabe on 7/7/2012 12:17:00 PM more reviews by Brunettbabe

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Green    

I hated this product! I dont know how magazine love this but it didnt leave and volume in my lashes, and it is very clumpy! I had a bad experiance with this masscara and i will never buy it again

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staci13 on 5/30/2012 4:41:00 PM more reviews by staci13

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

While I haven't tried every mascara on the market, I have certainly wasted a lot of money on various brands. I always come back to this one, the good old Maybelline Great Lash. Nothing coats my lashes, and separates my lashes like this mascara. I prefer the curved applicator brush, but I don't have any problem with the original brush or even the "lots of lashes" brush.

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ThinMinti on 5/2/2012 6:14:00 PM more reviews by ThinMinti

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

Great everyday mascara! I think I know why a lot of people are griping about it though. This has a tiny wand and applicator which is great for people with smaller features. I know it sounds strange but the big wands that I find in ALL the new mascara are WAY to big for my eyes. I end up with makeup all over my lids and forget about trying to use them on your lower lashes! All you have to do is layer this mascara. It wont flake or smudge throughout the day either. This is truly a great mascara for the price and availability. Be sure it isn't out of date and I'm certain the stinging and irritation that some women claim to have will not occur. Overall I think this is a wonderful mascara and it makes my lashes full and long without breaking the bank.

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hip2Bsquare on 8/16/2011 9:43:00 PM more reviews by hip2Bsquare

Age: 25-29   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Green    

Maybe it's me. Maybe I don't know how to put on mascara properly. Whenever I wear this, there are always at least a few clumps. However, I am inclined to say it is the brush, which does not have enough bristles to define the lashes and avoid clumps. It is a fine mascara, and the clumps are easily corrected, but it is not special. I am ready to move on.

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bellarosa on 8/10/2011 11:53:00 PM more reviews by bellarosa

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Olive, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I would never buy this mascara again. I used it on Monday morning and by that evening when i went to take it off, my eyes were burning! I ended up with a really bad allergic reaction to this mascara - the new formula in the pink and black packaging. Both my upper eyelids and lower area beneath my eyes swelled up and started to itch. I ended up having to get a prescription drug from my doctor for Patanol (eye drops) and Claritin. To top it off, this product didn't even do anything special to my lashes - no volume buildup or lengthening. Don't waste your money on this.

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wgillesp92 on 8/10/2011 1:15:00 PM more reviews by wgillesp92

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

I love the price of this mascara, and if I wasn't such a mascara junkie I think it could be my go to product. My problem with it is that it burned my eyes. I don't have particularly sensitive eyes, and this doesn't happen very often, but when I switched from the original formula to the newest one (XL? Whatever the new, bigger brush formula is) it burned. If you are careful with the application you can definitely avoid clumping and smearing, but you have to be diligent, you can't just slap it on.

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smileechild on 8/10/2011 12:16:00 PM more reviews by smileechild

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

I really did not like this product! Basically what it did was give my lashes the appearance of being wet, it split my lashes into 5 sections and made them droopy. Don't buy this!

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toughlover101 on 8/10/2011 12:07:00 PM more reviews by toughlover101

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

i love this product cause its not too big its not too flared this is what that mascara does other then that falsies mascara thing and i went to maybelline's website and its great lashes 40 birthday and thats like maybelline's favorite mascara and not only to them but it was the best mascara in the world and I REALLY LOVED IT i love all maybelline mascaras but mostly this one and i also got in in waterproof its so hard to get off you need like cleanser but i liked it any way MAYBELLINE FOREVER

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juliesmith on 8/10/2011 11:48:00 AM more reviews by juliesmith

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Medium   Hair: Other   Eyes: Blue    

I have heard so many bad reviews on this, but I tried it anyway. I bought it because it was on sale. I actually really like it! it's for a more naturual look though. it makes your lashes look darker and a bit fuller, but not longer. I'm not impressed but it's not bad!

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Bright210 on 7/19/2011 3:15:00 PM more reviews by Bright210

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This product fails. It doesn't do anything for my lashes at all, and it doesn't look like I have don't have any mascara on.

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arcticmonkeys4 on 7/19/2011 3:07:00 PM more reviews by arcticmonkeys4

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

wand didn't put anything on my eyelashes, but was good for my lower lashes. Wouldn't buy again, too expensive for what you get.

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emmanelson96 on 7/17/2011 4:28:00 PM more reviews by emmanelson96

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Red, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

This is great for my lashes. The brush is small enough to get the tiny lashes near the corner of my eyes but also gives volume and definition to my lashes. My lashes are naturally curly so I don't know if this would work for people with straight lashes. But for me it works wonders!

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glassflowersxy on 3/14/2011 10:34:00 PM more reviews by glassflowersxy

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

This was the first mascara I ever tried, and it was very drying. It made my lashes fall out too. Beware to the ladies with dainty little lashes.

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*TOP REVIEWER* combatmedicwife on 3/14/2011 9:28:00 AM more reviews by combatmedicwife

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Green    

Nothing special about this one. Not the mascara to wear if a glamorous look is desired. If this is the only mascara you've ever used you should definitely try something new. If you are a rarity and have been blessed with naturally long luscious lashes that curl naturally; this is probably all you need.

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Betzy04 on 3/14/2011 3:17:00 AM more reviews by Betzy04

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Dry, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

I hated this mascara with a passion. I feel like it made them straight flat after minutes of been applied. Dont waste your money with this mascara.

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IMarielle on 2/3/2011 9:47:00 AM more reviews by IMarielle

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Other    

This is perfect for a natural look!! I think it's a bit boring, it doesn't "do" anything. Your lashes look natural, not bigger or longer.

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AmyRuth23 on 2/2/2011 10:16:00 PM more reviews by AmyRuth23

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Black, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

Super cheap, cute packaging, but not a very good product. I always hear, "This is the best mascara!" Almost everyone uses it, but I just hate it. There are better mascaras out there for the same price or two to three dollars more. This doesn't lengthen or add volume or make my lashes look pretty. They just look natural and simple, which may be what some people want. So if you want a natural, clump free mascara then this is perfect. However, I love dramatic lashes and this doe not do the job. I don't recommend it, and I will not be buying it again.

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Eleos on 2/2/2011 9:55:00 PM more reviews by Eleos

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

I originally tried this product because it cost $3.99 for two, and I heard good things about it in the past.

While I have full lashes already, I was looking for a mascara that is easy to apply , and doesn't clump. This mascara did exactly that. My lashes looked awesome.

I totally recommend this product, and I would buy it again.

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