Borghese • Superiore State-Of-The-Art Mascara • Mascara

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*TOP REVIEWER* Tovah on 3/30/2013 1:08:00 PM more reviews by Tovah

Age: 44-55   Skin: Oily, Olive, Warm   Hair: Red, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

I bought a "two-pack" of this at Costco and while the price wasn't bad, this mascara wasn't worth a dime. The mascara tube is fancy-looking, and gives off the appearance of being "expensive" makeup, but the product inside was garbage (literally...tossed both containers). My experience could be that I got very old product that's been stored in a warehouse here in Phoenix for goodness knows how long...but that's my point, I suppose. Be careful if you buy this mascara, because you just don't know if you can trust the packaging! The mascara I purchased was in a contraption made of two pieces of cardboard fused together by vacuum-packed plastic bubbles, each bubble containing a mascara. Me opening the package was worth of a "Lucy" episode...and I resorted to getting a boning knife from my kitchen and slicing through the cardboard. When I tried the mascara it did not seem dried out, but it didn't do anything for my lashes but make them stick together. If I coated and coated my lashes they got thicker, but I don't like thick gooey lashes. I like my lashes separated and longer-looking. This mascara isn't a "dark" black, so it looks grayish after awhile, too. Perhaps I just got old product, but please be careful when you buy this stuff.

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Ritochok on 7/30/2012 2:24:00 PM more reviews by Ritochok

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

One of the best mascaras I have used. It doesn't crumble or smudge, gives a lot of length and pretty good volume and doesn't clump on me. So I have no complaints really. For everyday I just wear one coat for super black defined lashes, and for going out at night 2 to 3 coats for majorly huge lashes. I would definitely repurchase this one again.

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*TOP REVIEWER* onitacy on 11/4/2011 7:41:00 PM more reviews by onitacy

Age: 44-55   Skin: Dry, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Hazel    

My now favorite mascara, and I don't usually wear mascara. Used to wear L'Oreal's Voluminous but it started to smear, giving me raccoon eyes. Borghese's doesn't smear at all and comes off easily. Makes my lashes look lush without the clumping AND it comes in other colors besides black and brown!

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XxRosaliexX on 9/3/2011 1:38:00 AM more reviews by XxRosaliexX

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

This mascara worked quite well with me, the only problem was that it gave now volume to my eyelashes

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daffodile on 2/11/2011 5:58:00 AM more reviews by daffodile

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

it is waste of money. yeah it is cheap but if there is a mascara named lancome virtose ,eyes absolutely worth it...I hated this product...

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gottfrie on 3/30/2010 7:59:00 PM more reviews by gottfrie

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

My reason for trying this was the ingredients- it is purportedly "all natural." I am trying to switch over to products without all the chemicals and crazy ingredients. Anyway, I am pleased with the packaging and the brush. I also like the formula, which is on the drier side (my HG used to to be Definicils). My thought is that when one is looking for natural products, one has to compromise in some ways usually. I find that this mascara is good for what it is--- are there better ones out there? yes, but they may be full of all types of crazy chemicals, which I do NOT want!

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PanPan70 on 3/23/2010 7:59:00 PM more reviews by PanPan70

Age: 36-43   Skin: Very Oily   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

I have this in Bronzo and I have mixed feelings about it. It has a very subtle color and although I like that I think the formula is kind of clumpy and thick and negates the subtle, natural effect that the color is supposed to provide. It's yucky 90's mascara and they should reformulate it.

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maquillaje8 on 7/24/2009 10:34:00 AM more reviews by maquillaje8

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

I am a Mascara lover. I wear mascara all the time, (except for the beach and/or pool). I took a chance to try Borghese superiore mascara, purchased at a half of the price, and i really like it for daytime wearing. Easy aplication, no clumps, no flakes, you got separated and long eyelashes but looking very natural, almost like you are not wearing mascara. My eyelashes look moist, and it so light that you dont feel like you are wearing mascara. So i think i am going to buy this again for daytime / daily use.
My eyelashes look better with Rimmel London Magnifier, in less timing aplication, but once it dries, lashes are a little bit hardened. That's the difference besides Borghese Superiore, soft, natural looking, and healthy eyelashes.

My Favorite mascaras are:
1) Estee Lauder (Magnascopic: to truly get magnascopic eyelashes, and Sumptuous: for separate,long and easy to the sides eyelashes) Both mascaras are light on the eyelashes, not heavy.
2) Rimmel London: Magnificent for big, separate, fan looking perfect eyelashes and saving money, little stiffness but not a big deal.
3) Borguese Superiore Mascara ( i think i am going to use this instead of Rimmel Magnificent)

I didn't give Borguese Superiore Mascara 5 points, because: no volume, no thickness, is more like a daytime mascara like i said.

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*TOP REVIEWER* aline26 on 7/6/2009 7:18:00 PM more reviews by aline26

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry, Olive, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Black    

I got two nice deluxe sized samples of this mascara in a goodie bag and I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked it. First off, it does have quite a few short-comings pertaining to the things I look for in a mascara - one of the most important being that it doesn't lengthen AT ALL. It doesn't really volumize either, but at the same time it is absolutely clump free. Used by itself it can't hold a curl, but with my Shiseido Base it has become my go-to mascara for day-to-day understated looks. It does require a couple coats to get it to my level of liking, but on the plus side - it would be pretty hard for you to get the spider lash look with it. All in all, it is a decent, everyday mascara, but if you're looking for one to enhance what you have you should look elsewhere. The price-tag is a little steep considering the results it delivers, so I'm not really sure if I would purchase it again.

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*TOP REVIEWER* mmarrs on 5/13/2009 11:17:00 PM more reviews by mmarrs

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

Better than most mascaras for me but not perfect. Im still searching

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*TOP REVIEWER* h2okolor on 3/25/2009 12:07:00 PM more reviews by h2okolor

Age: 56 & Over   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I think I've finally found a replacement for my adored, beloved, no-longer-available Dior MaximEyes. After trying a gazillion in ALL price ranges, this one is doing the trick for me. Goes on a little wet but not so much so that I have to use a lash comb (thank god!). Lashes stay soft. Washes off easily. No flaking or smearing. No odor. Decent price. Outta' site packaging (!!). Nice deep rich black. Yep. I'm hooked.

Later: there's better. this clumps (HATE THAT!) and globs (HATE THAT!!)

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*TOP REVIEWER* Roxyroxx on 7/22/2008 10:03:00 PM more reviews by Roxyroxx

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

I was really excited about this mascara, waiting with bated breath for a couple of weeks for it to arrive from StrawberryNet. The packaging is gorgeous, a silver tube with swirls that looks more like a Parker pen than a mascara. However, that's where the compliments stop and the complaints start. The mascara is still too wet for my liking - a month and a half later the formula hasn't dried at all, so Great Lash lovers out there (all five of you, hah!) will like it, but this retails at about three times the price of Great Lash! I think I was paying for the tube rather than its contents. Serious eyelash combing is required for separation, otherwise I end up with five large spikes for lashes. The brush is a good size for me, a fuller size but not too fat or too long, similar to Max Factor's 2000 Calorie if I recall rightly. I've found it works best when the wand is wiped to within an inch of its life with a tissue as the tube leaves far too much product on the wand - but this is a gyp because most of it gets wasted on tissues instead of my eyelashes! Once dried (about three minutes, too long for my tastes) it holds out for four to six hours, a bit longer if I've powdered my lashes beforehand. If I rub my eyes it smudges like hell but that's par for the course with non-waterproof. It's a natural look mascara, as long as you comb out the spikes. Dramatic lashes require at least three coats but then the combing rigmarole for this is enough to make impatient gals have a conniption in the bathroom and reach for trustier steeds like Masterpiece Max. Extra coats can take you into Shirley MacLaine in 'Terms of Endearment' territory. I would not repurchase and I'm relieved I bought it on sale instead of paying full price.

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icinml on 7/15/2008 1:33:00 PM more reviews by icinml

Age: 44-55   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Other    

This is a favorite of mine, I use it in Black-01, non-waterproof in the silver fluted tube with a gold ring around the opening. It gives really great volume & is a very dark rich black color. Also, I can really pack this on & it is so smooth and clump free that I rarely have to use a lash comb between coats. Another plus is that with multiple coats it stays very soft & flexible ( I hate that crunchy lash feeling ). Two thumbs up.

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*TOP REVIEWER* JudgeJudy41 on 3/15/2008 10:24:00 AM more reviews by JudgeJudy41

Age: 44-55   Skin: Very Dry, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

This was the only mascara, I would wear years ago. I would order two every time off ShopNBC ( back then $18.00 tube ). Anyway, I loved the silky application and how it wore without, any clumps or flaking. Removing it at night time was a breeze. I'm thinking, Borghese used a silk powder ingredient in their mascara. I could be wrong, but don't think so.


I have used Costco's Borghese mascara, but there is a distinct difference in the formula's. The Kirkland formula is a little drier and clumps more. ShopNBC seems to be phasing the Borghese line out. I noticed Borghese is getting less air time. So, my new choice for mascara is Mary Kay's Ultimate mascara.

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ohh_you on 2/22/2008 10:04:00 PM more reviews by ohh_you

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium   Hair: Other   Eyes: Green    

I got the "Say no to clumps, Say yes to volume" mascara in jet black, and it is the best mascara I have ever owned. It stays put through out the day, even during allergy season. It holds curl really well and gets every individual lash. I love it!

PROS: Long wearing, rich colors, doesn't clump at all.

CONS: Kind of expensive at 14 dollars, has a comb brush which some people have issues with (I don't mind it at all personally, I think it works better than a brush,) not available in waterproof.

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michelleevette on 11/10/2007 9:29:00 PM more reviews by michelleevette

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Olive   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

This is the best mascara I have ever used EVER. It comes on so smooth and thick it is perfection.

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tanno123 on 9/14/2007 10:15:00 AM more reviews by tanno123

Age: 36-43   Skin: Oily   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Very nice mascara!
Super soft luxury brush and you can put loads on. I like the packaging as well!

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loogie on 9/9/2007 6:27:00 PM more reviews by loogie

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

This is a good mascara. It lengthens and thickens. The problem is that it takes a while to get those results since the brush is big and bushy. There also is a ton of excess mascara on the tip of the brush each time I take it out of the tube. I would say this mascara is worth a try even though there are others I like better.

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VanilleLaCouere on 7/29/2007 5:47:00 PM more reviews by VanilleLaCouere

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

This is a great mascara. It really makes my eyelashes look longer and darker than they are. I got it free w/my job, but it's pricey otherwise. Still, really enjoy this one, and the packaging is cute.

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scarlet347 on 7/26/2007 2:28:00 PM more reviews by scarlet347

Age: 56 & Over   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

I also bought this at Costco and was pleased to find it at such a reasonable price. However, I found that it smudged really badly and applied with a lot of lumps. What I do now is to apply it with a Defenicils brush and then apply a second coat of an older Shiseido mascara. That seems to work. But it is very difficult to remove. I am going back to Shiseido mascara.

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