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*TOP REVIEWER* ncdecolover on 3/25/2003 2:27:00 PM more reviews by ncdecolover

Age: 44-55   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Warm   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Green    

For the life of me I cannot understand why so many women (including makeup artists) like this mascara! It pulls all the curl out of my lashes and basically gums them up without lengthening.

I think this was Tammy Faye Baker's mascara! Ugh!!!

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bluz on 3/24/2003 5:52:00 PM more reviews by bluz

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

I don't know why makeup artists rave about this mascara since it smears like crazy on me. I guess this is one of those "love it" or "hate it" items. If they ever change the formula to make it smear less, then I might consider purchasing this again. In the meantime, I'll stick to my L'Oreal mascara.

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*TOP REVIEWER* ooliedonna on 3/20/2003 3:22:00 PM more reviews by ooliedonna

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

Another product that everybody raves about that I've never had any luck with, in either waterproof or regular formula. It's as if the brush is too short or something . . . my eyelashes get clumpy and sticky. It dries out very quickly too, but it's cheap and easily replaced. Only in a pinch!

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catgoddess on 3/18/2003 8:14:00 PM more reviews by catgoddess

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

EW. I liked this until I found out that not all mascara is crap. Very clumpy formula. Sick. Hardly worth anyone's time. Go try the Maybelline Illegal Lengths... Now THAT'S mascara!

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peeches on 3/17/2003 1:31:00 PM more reviews by peeches

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

I love the way it goes on!

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*TOP REVIEWER* tnfrench on 3/16/2003 7:21:00 PM more reviews by tnfrench

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

I'm so surprised by the bad reviews! I've tried TONS of mascara, Clinique, Lancome (HATE their mascaras), Bourjois... you name it, I've tried it. I always come back to this (although I now use Lash Discovery by maybelline on the top now and Great lash on the bottom). Maybe it's the waterproof that's better? That's what I've always purchased, and my lashes stay curled all day, no flakes, no smudging, and easily comes off with my Bi-facil. My only gripe is that after about 4 weeks it needs to be replaced, but at this price, who cares?

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offthewall on 3/13/2003 12:39:00 AM more reviews by offthewall

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

'Makeup Staple'??? The fact that so many magazine editors rate this mascara as the ‘Best’, is proof that it's actually so bad! It runs and irritates the eye so much, your vision becomes blurred...hence the reason, they can't see all the clumps, smudging and lack of volume.

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*TOP REVIEWER* sarahlittlecutie on 3/12/2003 7:17:00 PM more reviews by sarahlittlecutie

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

I like that the tube is funky coloured, they should make more funky pink packaged items!

The mascara itself is ok, better than the lash expansion although rubbing black hair dye on your lashes woould be better than the lash expansion!

Not a lot of curl or volume is received when using this product. Spend more money to get a better mascara imo. Got to look after your eye area.

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Strawberi on 3/12/2003 6:57:00 PM more reviews by Strawberi

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

The WORST mascara I have ever tried and that's a lot. I don't know why this ends up in every magazine as the best. Clumped like crazy, way too runny, and the brush just plain sucked. I gave this mascara plenty of chances to redeem itself but I was sorely disapointed. RUN FAR AWAY from this!

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*TOP REVIEWER* blissgirl on 3/12/2003 4:25:00 PM more reviews by blissgirl

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

Yuk! I feel there is some sort of conspiracy going on with this mascara, La Mer, and Cetaphil. This mascara is bad stuff. It smells nasty, it looks nasty, it made my eyes water, the brush is crappy and it runs. And all for such a bargain price!! I refuse to spend a lot of money on mascara, but this is not the one for me. I will stick to my Lashfinity.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Flinta3 on 3/11/2003 6:45:00 PM more reviews by Flinta3

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

i bought this like 3 times, to make sure i didnt just get a BAD tube, i guess they all are runny, wet, and the brush is horrible, it made my lashes look like i had none! they all got stuck together and ran to hide......shame, since all other maybelline mascaras are so great!

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*TOP REVIEWER* ErinK on 3/11/2003 1:23:00 PM more reviews by ErinK

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

I too never understood the hype about this. Too wet and messy and builds no length or volume. My lashes stuck together when I used this. Hate it.

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catrpillrgirl on 3/11/2003 2:02:00 AM more reviews by catrpillrgirl

Age: 30-35   Skin: Oily   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

I don't understand why this is voted "Best" in so many magazines..I get some every so often because I figure that I must be doing something wrong, since so many people claim to love it. Nope..it's always the same for me, a flaking, clumpy mess..the clumpiest. I won't buy it again.

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Viesha on 3/10/2003 9:14:00 PM more reviews by Viesha

Age: 36-43   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Red   Eyes: Hazel    

I bought this product because of the rave reviews in magazines. I didn't expect it to be waterproof because I don't use waterproof, but what I got was a runny mess before the end of the day. Fortunately, one of my friends swears by it, so it went to her.

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sexysusie8 on 3/9/2003 7:38:00 AM more reviews by sexysusie8

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

I like to try different mascaras to try the latest products. Ive tryed so many different brands but i find thismascara works well and lasts for a long time. It is quite thick tho and can go clumpy if I put too much on. I would recommend tht you use a lash comb directly after applying a coat of the maybeline mascara to seperate ur lashes.

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JLackey88 on 3/8/2003 2:41:00 AM more reviews by JLackey88

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

I must have a thing FOR Maybelline mascara because I use Great Lash and Full and Soft and LOVE LOVE LOVE them both.

I like the boring basic packaging because it is "no gimmicky trendy up to date package ... just a GREAT LASH,"

My mom used this stuff for years so this was naturally my "first" mascara ever and that was about 7 years ago ... I have tried many others that I like also, but this is the one that I always go back to ... love that you can layer it ... or wear it with one coat. Depending on the look you are going for! All in all I believe that Great Lash lives up to its hype.

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*TOP REVIEWER* theluscioushellcat on 3/8/2003 12:23:00 AM more reviews by theluscioushellcat

Age: 36-43   Skin: Acne-prone   Hair: Red   Eyes: Brown    

How in the world people "swear by" Great Lash and it winds up in InStyle year after year, I'll never understand. If you want flakey, clumpy, itchy, fake looking nasty mess on your eyelashes -this is your product. Run, don't walk to the L'Oreal counter and get one of their formulations. Voluminous, Lash Intensifique or FeatherLash.

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KristenL on 3/7/2003 9:43:00 PM more reviews by KristenL

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

This mascara did absolutely nothing for my lashes, except weigh them down. Oh, and it did separate them...but so much so that they had absolutely no volume. I have NO clue why this is the "make up artists' staple" in their bags...mine went straight to the trash bag!

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spazgirl on 3/6/2003 9:04:00 PM more reviews by spazgirl

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

I hate this mascara. It's too thin and the wand is clunky. I tried to give mine away at the office and it was very hard to do. No one wanted it. I think it got thrown out. I don't understand why it always comes up as a top favorite in all those beauty polls. Yech.

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kjfisher on 3/3/2003 9:34:00 AM more reviews by kjfisher

Age: 36-43   Skin: Normal   Hair: Red   Eyes: Blue    

I think if you are having clumping problems with any mascara you have to make sure the brush is not overly coated before using. It surprises me that this is the complaint about Great Lash, because it's the only one that DOESN'T flake and over-clump for me. I use non-waterproof, maybe that's it. Anyway... I think it's a great everyday mascara, lasts forever (actually better after the first week, less product on the brush). I've tried all the high-priced models and nothing to me is any better (most are worse). It's a good thing that it stays wet and never gets stiff or hard, because then you can go over it with the brush and separate the lashes for a very nice, natural effect. I often sleep in it, and I still don't smudge or get raccoon eyes! It's funny that so many people have different reactions to things, huh?

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