L'Oreal • Bare Naturale Mascara - Blackest Black • Mascara

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hollyharlow on 2/25/2013 5:52:00 PM more reviews by hollyharlow

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Olive, Warm   Hair: Brown, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This mascara is just OK. It does leave a fairly natural look, but it tends to be clumpy, and it gets really dry and irritating if I wear it for more than a few hours.

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Cynth1a on 6/13/2012 12:38:00 PM more reviews by Cynth1a

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

I love this mascara, I bought one from the dollar tree and Im in love with it!! I have long lashes.. And this mascara makes them look naturally longer and thicker..

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UTdaisy on 4/24/2012 5:13:00 PM more reviews by UTdaisy

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

My mom picked this up with a coupon and gave it to me, as normally I would not buy mascaras with "natural" in the name. I have puny, blonde lashes and need something with "lengthening" or "plumping" and this mascara reminded me why - it added some darkness, but no length of volume. In fact, it was so disappointing that I threw it out after a few days because I disliked it so much.

If you're looking for something very natural, this may be a great buy for you. If you're looking for mascara with some oomph, steer clear.

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smootha on 4/19/2012 3:06:00 AM more reviews by smootha

Age: 36-43   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I really liked this mascara. It is a simple product good for everyday use. It doesn't make ginormous lashes but give a nice natural effect. Also doesn't bother your eyes or flake or smudge. Liked the formula and the brush. Hope they don't discontinue it.

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lealorraine on 4/16/2012 8:49:00 PM more reviews by lealorraine

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

So upset that I can't find this product anywhere anymore... best mascara I have ever used, and since I wear contacts, this mascara was perfect for me! I just wish I could find this mascara again, but I wonder if its been discontinued... i hope not!

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amycarter on 2/20/2012 8:23:00 PM more reviews by amycarter

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

I like this mascara and will use it again because I am sensitive in the eye area and it is hypoallergenic, but this was othing spectacular. The blackest black was a little too dark. Nothing to complain about though.

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mizzbouvier14 on 11/4/2011 3:28:00 AM more reviews by mizzbouvier14

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

Okay so maybe I might be biased, considering I found this at my local dollar tree (The last one, too!) so this only cost me a dollar, so I can understand why somebody who paid full price would be upset about this product, and expect more out. For me this goes on great, layers without clumping, and my lashes look good for a least half the day :P! Not bad for ONE DOLLAR! I can tell that this isn't one of the more popular mascaras, so I am assuming why I found it at Dollar Tree is that it's discontinued. But for me this was a great find, and I have an extremely tight budget, so this is my little miracle. :)

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XxgeorgixX on 5/10/2011 4:27:00 PM more reviews by XxgeorgixX

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

Thought it was too clumpy and the brush did not catch the eyelashes very well. Currently using lancombe hypnose and compared to that it was like painting my eyelashes with evil hehe xx defo no buy again =(

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Tammee on 5/10/2011 4:16:00 PM more reviews by Tammee

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

Unfortunately, this mascara was clumpy and not waterproof at all! I had panda eyes around 4 hours later. I think this has been discontinued though.

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rebonjour on 5/10/2011 4:11:00 PM more reviews by rebonjour

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

My prized possessions are my eyelashes, so I'm especially picky when it comes to mascara. This product doesn't clump, is perfect at lengthening and volumizing my natural lashes, and doesn't irritate my eyes (this is a huge factor - I'm very used to red eyes from mascara products).


As someone with naturally long lashes, this product is perfect for me. It is an incredibly basic mascara and does everything I want it to without the added pain of sorting through goops or globs. I usually prefer to wet-layer my mascara, blinking on several repeated coats without any time between, as this is what makes my lashes look best. Bare Naturale doesn't cause any issues when I do so, which leaves me happier for it.


I have noticed that the formula dries out faster than most other mascaras I've tried to date. If you don't use mascara on a daily basis, then you'll likely need to replace your product before you're anywhere near using it all. However, the cost of the L'Oreal product is low enough for that not to be an issue.


A perfect basic mascara for people needing something inexpensive, non-irritating, and non-goopy.

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loanlou on 3/8/2011 9:24:00 PM more reviews by loanlou

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

this was a good mascara, it gave me volume and some length, if you pack it on though. But the product did dry out in 3 weeks.

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arcticfox on 3/8/2011 5:37:00 PM more reviews by arcticfox

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Dark, Neutral   Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

For the first couple months of using this mascara, I could get that soft, natural black touch to my lashes that made them look super amazing. It didn't even look like I was wearing mascara. It had just the right amount of volume and length for me. I tend to like mascaras with more volume and less length, so if you really like length, I wouldn't recommend this mascara.

Anyway, towards the end of the second month, it started looking really dry and fake. It was impossible to apply it without clumps (I honestly tried everything - blotting out the brush a bit before application, removing clumps from my lashes while they were drying..). It's not like I used it a lot either, maybe once a week.

It's good while it lasts, but it doesn't last long at all. I will definitely be on the lookout for something similar, but more enduring.

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MrsGear on 3/4/2011 4:33:00 PM more reviews by MrsGear

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Red   Eyes: Green    

I think for a mostly natural, available at your corner drugstore mascara, this is a nice choice. I've been using it for the last year or so. It does tend to get thick and clumpy in the container sooner than other mascaras, probably due to higher amounts of natural ingredients. It does not build body but it does lengthen somewhat and the coverage is very natural. I like it because it does not clump up on my lashes (before it goes off, that is).

I am still in search of an HG natural mascara. I tried the Physican's Formula organic line and yikes! It just never "set" and was very messy. Think I'll check out 100% Pure next.

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LindseyLove126 on 3/3/2011 12:18:00 AM more reviews by LindseyLove126

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

This is a GREAT mascara, I have it in blackest black makes my lashes gorrgeous, lengthens and creates volume, and is a fairly safe reguarding toxins. Will be repurchasing, LOVE THIS!

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Jilliterate on 2/17/2011 3:07:00 PM more reviews by Jilliterate

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

This mascara isn't terrible, considering the price. It has a strong colour, and has pretty decent lasting power. However, I also find it way too goopy -- it has a tendency to give me spider lashes. It works out to be pretty average: "meh" performance that I don't mind because it was cheap. I'll continue using it until it runs out, but I don't think I'll be going out of my way to purchase this mascara again.

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*TOP REVIEWER* LittleViolet on 9/22/2010 1:03:00 PM more reviews by LittleViolet

Age: 30-35   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

Very good "natural" look, although I think I could dupe it with Maybelline Full & Soft if I didn't want to spend the money. This mascara is for people with naturally good lashes; it makes them nice and feathery but won't do a lot to build or lengthen. I like this product a lot, way better than the "Natural Voluminous" in the yellow tube that L'Oreal puts out which made my lashes stiff! I would go back to this in a heartbeat, but I had to stray and try something new.

This is great for folks using Rapidlash/Revitalash/other lash serums.

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calbal on 9/6/2010 1:40:00 PM more reviews by calbal

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

By far my favorite mascara! I have used many mascaras, including the top expensive brands like dior, lancome, etc and I love this! I wanted the naturally beautiful look and this definitely accomplished that, it does even look like im wearing mascara but just naturally pretty lashes, no clumps, light feel, etc just perfect in my opinion!

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*TOP REVIEWER* PaleBrunette on 8/18/2010 6:48:00 PM more reviews by PaleBrunette

Age: 44-55   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Grey    

I bought this one day when I was fed up with whatever was clumping my eyelashes that day. It doesnt really lengthen or volumize much but then again it doesnt promise to. It simply defines the lashes without looking like you tried too hard. I use this for daytime outings when I want to look natural.

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pooknbury on 8/2/2010 1:44:00 AM more reviews by pooknbury

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

i really love this mascara, but it goes bad very quickly. after putting it on my lashes feel soft, not not like crispy spider legs. it also gives great volume. the tube starts to get stinky after just a few weeks and it tends to dry out and/or get clumpy after about a month. considering its a little more spendy (about $9-$10) i can't justify buying it all the time and having to throw it out right away.

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loveisblind1 on 6/29/2010 5:07:00 AM more reviews by loveisblind1

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Fair, Warm   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Its a great, cheap product. It is definitely one of the best drugstore mascaras. It does give a long, feathery look. I prefer long, clean lashes. It doesn't make my lashes look as "clean" as I want them. It gives a more soft look but it still does a good job in making my short lashes long. The volume is okay but I wasn't looking for that anyways.

Uses/Tips: Using a notecard or business card, place the card to pull up the lid gently and coat the lashes against the card, shielding your eyelids. This gives a more "clean" look and makes it less likely to clump when applying. If you still don't understand what I mean, google "mascara business card or notecard trick"


I typically just put one or two coats.

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