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bdurkey on 3/25/2013 5:24:00 PM more reviews by bdurkey

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

I would consider this to be more of an eyelash tint rather than a mascara; it did nothing to lengthen, volumize, or curl my lashes. All it did was darken my lashes, and it didn't do that for long because it smudges and streaks more than any mascara I have ever used. The tube looks nice and I like the way the brush applied the mascara (it reminded me of a Maybelline mascara called Soft Eyes or Soft Lashes), but the mascara itself was worthless.

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Techers on 5/25/2012 4:43:00 PM more reviews by Techers

Age: 44-55   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Other    

Clumpy and smudges like crazy. WIthout a doubt, the worst mascara I have ever used. This was my first and last purchase of Josie Maran products.

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Gardenia24 on 8/16/2011 10:50:00 AM more reviews by Gardenia24

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

Really wanted to like this, but it just didn't do much for my lashes. The brush was a little stubby, and it just didn't give me the oomph I was looking for. Sticking to my tarte mascaras as far as natural products go...

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trautman on 4/30/2011 9:52:00 AM more reviews by trautman

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

I bought this in the earth day set, and I really don't like this mascara at all. All of the product seemed clumpy and old. It's a shame, because I find this mascara to really darken my lashes, but that's about it.I have short lashes and this does nothing to volumize or lengthen, and I agree with everyone else, this smudges really bad:( I will use what's left up and avoid my bottom lashes, but what a disappointment.

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riverspirit on 2/4/2011 8:28:00 PM more reviews by riverspirit

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

No, no, no, no! I wanted so much to love this product because it's all natural-- better for the environment and better for me-- but I have never found a mascara to be so unwearable. It smudged horribly (and I didn't know until someone told me). I tried it several times, taking care to make sure that the mascara dried before I blinked, etc, but it was just Smudgefest 3000. Awful :(

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bambigirl0512 on 1/29/2011 6:19:00 AM more reviews by bambigirl0512

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Green    

I didn't have any issues with smudging or flaking. I just wish this mascara provided more color. As far as the rest, it is comparable to any drugstore mascara. The upside is it neing all natural.

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NickelEmily on 1/1/2011 3:08:00 PM more reviews by NickelEmily

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

I was not impressed by this mascara. First, it smudges and flakes something terrible. By the end of the day, I had more of the mascara under my eyes than on my lashes. Not a good look. Second, it doesn't really do anything to enhance the lashes that one has. I have long, thick eyelashes and so don't need a lot from macara products. But this just did nothing, save travel under the eyes. At best it's an "eh" product. This product is a big disappointment.

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SharonWhite on 9/2/2010 1:39:00 AM more reviews by SharonWhite

Age: 44-55   Skin: Normal, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I'm surprised at the negative reviews here. Yes, it is a bit wet...I find I have to be more careful while applying it or I might get some smudges. But the fact that it doesn't straighten my lashes after curling them is enough to overlook that. In fact, they're even more curled when I'm done. Every other mascara I've tried my eyelashes end up sticking straight out.

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vix5586 on 7/26/2010 8:19:00 PM more reviews by vix5586

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Olive, Warm   Hair: Brown, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Eh. Got this in the Earth Day kit. I bought it for the cream blush (which I'm in love with) but this mascara was only sub par. Didn't do much- my lashes didn't stay curled and it smudged a tiny bit by the end of the day. I have shorter lashes, so I need something that's gonna give me some length and volume and I've found much cheaper mascaras that do this way better. Not a horrible product, but definitely not worth the huge price tag. I also didn't notice my lashes being particularly soft with this. It felt like normal mascara, just without the benefits of length and volume.

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Renascence on 6/27/2010 12:02:00 AM more reviews by Renascence

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

Like many other reviewers, I got this as part of a set from Sephora. I really wanted to love it...really.

It's a nice, natural-looking mascara that didn't clump and my lashes felt soft and natural. I loved the philosophy and the product ingredients. Unfortunately, it smeared before noon, leaving me with the worst raccoon eyes I've ever had.

Maybe that's because I live in the South, where the air is so humid you can practically drink it, but apparently I'm not the only one who has experienced this.

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GlamGirl80 on 6/9/2010 4:30:00 PM more reviews by GlamGirl80

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

BEST mascara ever!!

I had been trying for many, many months to find the best mascara. Finally I found Josie Maran's mascara! I am thrilled. Other mascaras left my lashes very dry, brittle, and clumpy. This is the first one I have found that leaves them soft and not clumpy at all. It glides on very smooth, and my lashes look great!
I highly recommend this mascara to anyone who feels their mascara leaves their lashes dry, brittle and clumpy. If you want soft, smooth lashes, this is the mascara for you!

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CeciliaLark on 4/23/2010 4:52:00 PM more reviews by CeciliaLark

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

Don't expect miracles.
Don't expect dramatic length or volume with just one coat.
Do expect a nice, lash darkening mascara that leaves lashes soft without flaking (although this mascara can smudge on hot humid days) or too much clumping.
I have naturally long lashes and I find that I can get some added length and volume out of 2-3 coats of this pricey organic mascara.
I do like that my lashes seem softer and less prone to fall out with Josie Maran's sleek-packaged mascara. Did I mention I adore the packaging?

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celticrose on 4/19/2010 10:21:00 PM more reviews by celticrose

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

I understand why some people might not like this mascara. It's really natural and as natural mascaras go, they don't necessarily give the same effect as say Diorshow or Lancome mascaras. That being said, I really love it because I've completely switched to natural cosmetics now and I'm never going back to the regular stuff. I use it on all my clients and on myself (along other natural products), and it works great. The only trick is to be patient and build volume as you layer it. It holds a curl really well too - actually better than all the best mascaras I've tried because it doesn't weight down the lashes. Honestly, it's all in the techniques as opposed as the products only.

I'd say, give it a try but don't have crazy expectations. It's a natural product and should be compared to others in its field and not to all the chemical ones out there.

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Graceful26 on 2/26/2010 6:35:00 PM more reviews by Graceful26

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

I'm glad I didn't buy this on its own; it came as part of the Earth Day set which allowed me the fun of testing out several products at once for less.

What does this mascara really do? Well, seems to me that its description should be: "nourishes and defines". It doesn't lengthen, curl, or volumize; it doesn't even separate really well. The colour also seems to disappear by the end of the day (or leaks around the eye causing the dreadid dark circles).

This product, like several of JM's products, is a great idea in theory: it may work well for a few hours in a day, but fails to really deliver. It's a shame, too, because the ingredients are the nicest I've ever brought on my lashes.

Here's what I'll do with this: I'll keep using it for basic, daily looks when there's nothing especially special for me to look great for; I WON'T use it on my bottom lashes and I'll pat the surrounding eye area with a trancluscent powder to minimize the racoon effect; I'll also carry around q-tips in my MUbag to remove any smudges throughout the day.

So at least it's not a total loss.

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Buppers on 2/19/2010 2:00:00 PM more reviews by Buppers

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

I wanted to like this mascara, but it's kind of a pain to get it to not flake into my eyes. I have to make extra sure my lashes are clean and dry before applying this, or there will be some fallout at the end of the day, occasionally getting in my eye. Not Fun.
It doesn't dramatically define the lashes, either.
For the price it should be great, but it just isn't.

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*TOP REVIEWER* LUVrascal on 1/21/2010 5:56:00 PM more reviews by LUVrascal

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

One of the worst mascaras I've ever tried. I love trying new mascaras and I love the quality of a lot of the other products in this line so I wanted to give this a shot. But aside from the lovely packaging and nourishing aspect of the argan oil, this has no redeeming qualities. It is an extremely wet formula that takes at least a few minutes to dry, and even then it never seems fully settled. The instant I applied this to my lower lashes it smeared all over my lower lid simply because my lashes naturally rest against the skin. Same thing with the upper lashes when I blinked. There was no lengthening, no thickening, and my curl completely disappeared. All this seems to do it coat the lashes in a color. That would be fine for certain occasions when I'm looking for a natural effect, but it's not even a pretty natural look. All my lashes clumped together in little wet bunches. Even after combing they still gravitate together because this is just won't dry. At the risk of sounding repetitive...the smearing is unbelievable. I looked like a smeared, droopy lashed mess. Impossible to work with and I washed it off immediately. I'm going to return this to Sephora.

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*TOP REVIEWER* katyd316 on 1/11/2010 11:29:00 PM more reviews by katyd316

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

I got this for free from work and was looking forward to trying it, but eck. Not for me. You really have to work to get good looking lashes but it generally clumps. No go.

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Retromom104 on 11/20/2009 9:46:00 AM more reviews by Retromom104

Age: 36-43   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brown, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

This came in a holidait set I bought from Sephora and was hoping that this would be my go-to natural looking mascara for a no makeup day. This might be nurishing for your lashes but it really doesn't do much for my lashes. Maybe a little definition but nothing else. That would be OK but the worst part about this mascara is the nasty racoon eyes within an hour. And I don't wear mascara on my lower lashes! I never bother with a WP mascara and haven't really ever had a problem with any other mascara smudging. Till now.

I love your products and philosophy, Josie, but this doesn't do a thing for me.

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Perkup1 on 10/24/2009 10:51:00 PM more reviews by Perkup1

Age: 36-43   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brown, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Green    

I bought this mascara in a set at Sephora called the Josie Maran Moroccan Holiday Collection which came with a mini Argan oil and 2 lip glosses. This 1st day I wore the mascara, it smeared badly. I thought that it might have been because of the heavy hand I used when I applied the argan oil all over my face, including under my eyes. Day 2. I apply the mascara, no argan oil on my face, and run out the door. I never check my eyes. 4 hours later I go to lunch. The waitress takes my order and stops me and says, your eyes look great today! I say thank you. As I am leaving the restaurant the waitress stops me and says, what mascara is that? It really makes your eyes look incredible! She has just sealed the deal for me. I love the mascara! But when I get home, I see that once again, the mascara has traveled down my face and given me raccoon eyes. Day 3. Today. I apply the mascara lovingly. I see that it is a very wet mascara. It's a dark rich black. It lengthens my lashes. It separates my lashes. To put it simply... they look long and black and wet and glossy. I LOVE the way this mascara makes my lashes look. With that said, hours later, it smeared. It must be because of the oils in it. I said that I wouldn't buy this again, but I am on the fence. It might be worth it. It conditions and lengthens lashes, it's paraben and fragrance free and contains organic ingredients like Jojoba oil, Argan oil and Beeswax. It doesn't clump, but it smears. It has no Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrance
- Synthetic Dye
- Phthalates. Comes in black and brown and is $22.
Ingredients: White Beeswax*, Carnauba Wax**, Polyisobutene, Isododecane, Propylene Carbonate, Quaternium-18, Hecorite, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil*, Isoeicosane, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil*, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Oil*, Simmondsia Chinenesis (Jojoba) Oil*, Linseed Oil*, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol. May Contain: Iron Oxides**, Black Iron Oxides**, Mica**.

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heartmeetsleeve on 8/28/2009 7:29:00 PM more reviews by heartmeetsleeve

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

I really love Josie Maran's cosmetic line, and this mascara fulfilled my expectations. It makes my wimpy lashes look full, long, and soft (I think it's because of the argan and jojoba oils). I love it!

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