Eyelash Update
March 30th, 2007 @ 9:24 am by Mrs. Plumeria
So, remember my eyelash post a long while ago? The general consensus from the comments (thanks everyone!) was to go for the faux lashes. While I really liked how they made my lashes extra long and flirty, I did notice that the density of lashes at the band really changed the whole look of my eyes in general… and not in a way that I necessarily wanted. Even more of a deterrent in the case for the falsies was Mr. Plumeria’s immediate reaction: “Ew. You look so much better without them. You look like a doll in those pictures.” *sees my face sort of fall* “Well, I mean, it’s really up to you and what you feel would look best. Do whatever you want.” Then, inserted hastily: “But, ew!”
I had a sinking feeling right away that they were not going to work, no matter how dramatic they might look, because I do NOT want to walk down that aisle to him with him thinking that I look like plastic. In the end, I don’t mind so much because I’m not quite expert at applying them anyway… and I can always save them for a night out sometime.
So I embarked on a journey to find the perfect mascara to give me some length, but without the unnatural look of the false lashes. The main requirements? Absolutely smudge-proof, even through potential tears, and absolutely clump-free as well: the two reasons I had liked the false lashes. If I could find a miracle mascara that could do both of these, then there would be no reason to wear fakes.
Well, I think I’ve found it! An observant reader noticed Mr. Plumeria’s curious accessory in one of Miss Snow Pea’s earlier posts - a Sephora bag! And inside that bag is the best mascara I’ve ever tried: Imju Fiberwig.
[Image from Sephora.com]
For someone who doesn’t even wear mascara daily, I have tried way too many mascaras, both high-end and drugstore brands, and I have never found a mascara that works as well as Fiberwig. The concept behind the Japanese best-seller is to create “paint-on false lashes.” The formula coats lashes and binds the thinnest of fibers to their tips, creating length, and dries to form tubes which encase lashes and hold a curl. Removal is easy - with a combination of water and pressure, the tubes slide right off - and yet, it is completely smudge-proof through an entire day, even on me (I normally get dark smudges under the eyes even with waterproof formulas). All in all, it is very similar to Blinc’s Kiss Me mascara, another top contender that I’ve also tried, except it has the added fibers in it. Here are my results with it: still adds a bit of drama to my everyday look, but it’s very natural as well.
Anyone else find a brand worth mentioning?
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29 Responses to “Eyelash Update”
i had a trial at a a dior counter and their mascara was worth mentioning. i think there are probably several versions tho and i don’t know which one i used. it was lengthening, i think.
If you wanted to use the fake eyelashes I would recommend using the individuals. I am asian and have no eyelashes to speak of and when I went for my makeup consultation I asked her to apply the fake eyelashes. She recommended the invidiuals and only put about 4 on the ends and it looked pretty natural because they were straight across. Of course, if you see me on a daily basis it may be something that sticks out but they look great in pictures and it wasn’t TOO noticable. I loved them and plan on having them put on for my wedding day.
kevin aucoin mascera. LOVE it! can’t live without it. i get the curling one in the black.
you really should try thi cosmetics’ fake lashes!! (i think one of the bees posted on them earlier) they were developed by an asian makeup artist and they are AMAZING! they come in two lengths and they look extremely natural, even on asian eyes. the individual lashes are bound in a way that they don’t have the black dot at the end so common with other individual fake lashes. try them!! http://www.thicosmetics.com
Miss Plumeria, you are so cute! hehe =)
I have been debating the whole false eyelash thing too. Thanks for the mascara suggestion, I have the whole smudging/racoon eye problem as well! And I KNOW I’m gonna cry on my wedding day! hehe
i am absoloutely obsessed with Dior Show mascara. It makes my lashes longer and much fuller. I def agree with Benny to try individual falsies. I use them if I’m going out and just want an added kick without looking too crazy. Also, you might want to try looking at MAC’s fake eyelashes. They have a tons of different styles. If you go to a counter they will even trim them to you’re eye for you!
http://www.maccosmetics.com/templates/products/mp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY15100
I’m glad you posted this, I need to find a non-smudging mascara. I have eczema under my eyes, so the least little thing will bother them (especially washing off the smudged mascara). I haven’t worn it in years and now the prospect of trying to find something that won’t smudge is scary. I’m going to go to sephora and try your suggestion Miss Plumeria!
i’ve been using lancomes definicils for over a decade because it’s the most anti clump-free formula so i keep coming back to it. but i’m ready to try something new so love these suggestions!
i’d definately recommend trying out the individual lashes. they’re much more subtle than the full strip ones. they’re trickier to put on but once on your lashes just look very naturally lush. makeup artists recommend the ardell brand that you can find in cvs. (Ardell Duralash Individual Lashes Flare Short Black) and then use the ardell adhesive (Ardell Lashtite Adhesive Clear). i used them for my sister’s wedding and they looked really good. i’d actually wear them everyday if i wasn’t so lazy =P
oh i posted/used the short ones b/c i have skimpy asian lashes.
I LOVE the Imju Fiberwig mascara. I love the dramatic eyelash look and use it on both top and lower lashes. I use 3 coats of it and top them off with a coat of the Cover Girl Volume Exact Mascara. I would probably have to go for the false eyelashes for my wedding though, since I wear so much mascara everyday already.
I use DiorShow with a coat of Max Factor’s Lash Perfection, looks amazing for that dramatic false eyelashes look.
l’oreal lash architect. under $10 too.
I love diorshow, but I use the regular so it would smudge if you start crying. They make a waterproof version though.
Waterproof diorshow is awesome!
oh, bummer! i was inspired by miss plumeria’s original post about false eyelashes! i bought some false eyelashes and was going to try to put them on and wear them around the house this weekend. i wonder how my fiance will react when he notices =P
What about Taylor Pham’s line of Thi Cosmetics? I hear her lashes are the best
i love katie b’s faux lash mascara..waterproof, and it makes it look like you’re wearing false lashes..super long and thick =) it’s my daily staple since i have short asian lashes.
I’m a mascara fiend because I have kind of short lashes being asian and all. I use a japanese brand called kate…their Dollish Long mascara is fantastic. I’m not exactly sure if they sell it in the states but it’s probably the best mascara I’ve tried thus far. It doesn’t smudge and it doesn’t give you the raccoon look and it makes your eyelashes look so lush and long heh.
i think you looked perfectly stunning with the faux eyelashes… 
do you need to curl your lashes with a curler before applying the mascara?
Well ive tried everything under the sun for my eyelashes…even revitalash and jan marini’s eyelash growth serum…BOTH didn’t work. I have really blond eyelashes that are short and go down kinda. MASSIVELASH worked the best. Made my eyelashes darker and WAY LONGER. It was amazing…even thicker. Now i call my lashes Daddy long leg lashes. TRUST Me it works. I dont even need to wear mascara! Check it out…worth a shot b/c you can get your money back if it doesn’t work…i think is like 3 months or something!?!?
Wow.
Saw your wedding pictures. You looked FAB. You mean you didn’t use fake eyelashes in the end? Cos your eyes were amazing. My wedding’s two weeks away and I am still undecided about fake eyelashes. We don’t have sephora or Imju here but am going to pop down to Sasa to buy a mascara (Dejavu) that sounds like it does exactly the same thing. Maybe same product, different brand name? Fingers crossed.
Congratulations by the way, and thanks for posting on this topic. It’s definately helped me a lot.
Ele: thanks!! 
Actually, I have yet to blog about it but I did end up using some individual falsies. I think in the end I didn’t want to worry about lashes in general. With the fake ones in place (I got them done for $20 a couple of days before the wedding; the cosmetologist said they’d last up to two weeks so two days before was definitely okay), I only had to curl my own, much less wear mascara on top, and any risk of smudges was completely obliterated. In the end, it was perfect - the perfect cross between a full strip of fake lashes and possibly too-subtle-just-mascara. Thanks for your compliments!! http://www.sephora.com also has that mascara I listed above though, or you could even try Ebay!
I need to find someone to thread my eyebrows and facial hair.
No one does that in New Orleans
i love katie b cosmetics’s faux lash mascara. it’s the best mascara i have ever used and i will not try any other mascaras. this one is the best mascara because it holds the curl in our asian lashes. every other mascara that i have tried makes my lashes go straight and katie b’s doesn’t! also her mascara makes my lashes look sooo dark. faux lash mascara is amazing and is THE best mascara. it’s a must try!!! you can check it out at katiebco.com.
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Mrs. Plumeria, San Francisco
Age and Occupation in 06: 22, Graphic Designer
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, High School Teacher
Engagement Date: December 30, 2005
Wedding Date: May 12, 2007
Venue: Hotel Ballroom
About Me: I love all things artsy and unique, and it has become a passion of mine to incorporate these attributes into my wedding (and become DIY royalty in the process). Other than dreaming up projects for the wedding, my latest hobbies include working on my computer, playing with my cute pet bunny, or shopping at Target/Barnes and Noble with my fiance.
try the maxfactor silicone wand. there is no clump whatsover. i love it!!!