Mascara holy grail

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I might be asking for too much, please tell me if what I want doesn't exist!
From a mascara I want volume and length, no smudging or panda eyes.
I've tried so many at various price points

Charlotte Tilbury pillow talk -look like kung fu panda within minutes of application and an odd brush that's finicky to get used to.
YSL volume effet faux cils , smudgy went claggy very quickly
Lancome Idole just not great, also smudgy
Glossier lash slick, not dramatic though, I already have quite long lashes and could barely tell any difference with this on
L'Oréal volume million lashes both smudgy and flaky
Too faced better than sex - mascara every wear, too clumpy , smudged terribly
Maybelline lash sensational too wet/smudgy

Benefit They're Real! mascara is fantastic. It doesn't smudge and gives amazing volume; I've had so many compliments. It's the most I've ever spent on a mascara, but totally worth it.

Although, I did find it difficult to remove, I discovered coconut oil just melts it away.

I really like tarte maneater
But I make sure to powder under my eye or any mascara smudges on me, and also use rapid lash for extra lash length

I've only been gone a couple of hours! Now I'm spoilt for choice
Definitely going to try powder under the eye too.

not sure what age you are but only use a tiny bit of powder if you have fine lines or your under eyes are quite dry.

I use eye cream about 20 mins before I do it as well to smooth it all out a bit.

I have used Maybelline Great Lash since I was a teenager when my Dad used to bring it back from US business trips for me. It is the best mascara and that is a hill I will die on

I'm looking for a good matte lipstick that is hydration and not crumbly like Stila. I want a lipstick that stains my lips as it wears off. So not left with a lip ring or dry lips! I found one 2 years ago in Manchester on a day trip but forgot what brand it was. I think it might be Revolution, unsure.
The best liquid lipstick I've found in 2022 is the Wet n Wilds "Catsuit" in DEVIANT colour. Its smooth, hydrating on my dry sensitive Afro skin and doesn't sink in my age lines! This budget brand Wet n Wild is better than more expensive ones like Stila matte liquid, which was all dry and crumbly. I prefer budget ones under £6 due to cost of living increases etc. Forget NARS, Armani, February etc. Any tips? Uk 🇬🇧

I agree with this. Mascara always smudges on me. Tried everything, but this is brilliant. I'm on my fourth tube.

Primark mascara false lash queen....it's the one which comes in a pinky/purply box. It gives so much volume. I absolutely love it and couldn't believe it was so good for the money.

Try essence lash princess (black and green). Don't judge by the price! I have tried lots of high end mascaras and really like this one. There's only a short window of few weeks between it being too wet when freshly opened and drying out but it's so cheap it doesn't bother me.

Ebay has a really good Korean mascara that comes in a mascara and eyeliner set for around £4, in a pink leopard print box. It's cheap, smooth and really black which is a real bargain! It can be smudgy, but the eyeliner is inky black, hydrating and better than High St £5-9 ones! Looks good on my sensitive Afro skin. I'm fed up of paying £5-9 for a mascara that dries up in 2 weeks! I'm after a thick voluminous mascara under £6. Any tips?

Maybelline Great Lash - in the pink and green tube. Not massively volumising but doesn’t flake or smudge. I always go back
to this.

Try a tubing mascara like maybelline sky high

I was plagued by panda eyes!

Tubing coats the lash in a polymer. So it doesn’t smudge off.

Also look at your sunscreen. As they can promote the mascara transferring. Look for a matte sunscreen

Another vote for Dior Pump and Volume. I bought it at duty free whilst searching for the HG of mascaras. I’m on my second tube.
Agree re YSL faux Cils - what an utter waste of money. The worst mascara ever.

For me it's Lancome Definicils. I have quite long lashes anyway, but this lengthens and separates without that thick, volume look I hate. I've gone back to this time and again for 20 years.

I'm NOT an Avon buyer, but my niece started being a rep for pocket money. This is phenomenal. It is tiny, but packs a punch. It stays so well, but no rings/ patches, it just seems to wear off eventually. There is a lip stain one, but my sister said she couldn't actually get it off 🤣🙈.

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100% agree with this!
This budget eye make up remover also removes it really easily www.boots.com/garnier-2in1-eye-make-up-remover-125ml-10169114

Yes definitely just a tiny bit of powder! I only use enough to make it feel smooth rather than sticky/glowy/damp as that's when my mascara smudges

Lancôme Hypnose (standard) is the best mascara in the world. Have been through hundreds, always return to this and will never stray again. I get lots of people asking which mascara i use so must be a good sign too!

If you liked the effect of Maybelline Lash Sensational try Max Factor False Lash Effect. I went in the other direction (MF to Maybelline) because I find the MF too dry but if you think the Maybelline is too wet you might like the Max Factor.

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I’m surprisingly impressed by elf waterproof in the green blue tube. Great volume, no smushing. £7.

*smudging 🙄

Astral is also excellent at removing waterproof mascara.

Using a lash primer makes mascara look so much better.
I use benefit they're team with a primer

Ok so I've been using No7 ultra stay perfect with primer underneath and it's actually pretty good for day to day (got a boots voucher for £10 off) it's not massively dramatic but it doesn't budge at all, but removes easily, I've used Neal's yard rose balm. Even with heavy rain or tears (funeral) I had no panda eyes which is a huge success. This will be my go to for work/day to day now I think.
Lancome hypnose is on my Christmas list!