Does semi-translucent mascara exist??

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I find normal mascara too dark, heavy & clumpy, and was wondering if there's a lighter semi-translucent kind? I can't seem to find any.

I usually do a layer of clear mascara first to sort of water down the black mascara.

How about brown mascara instead?

You can buy clear mascara. Maybe you could mix a bit of black into it?

I know what you mean. I don’t like the clumpy look and have always been after one that just makes my eyelashes glossy and defined.

Avoid mascaras with "Volume" in the description. Look for ones that are described as lengthening, glossy or separating. L'Oréal telescopic mascara, the original one gives great separate but defined lashes. I have a Korean brand, Judydoll Iron curl mascara, it coats lashes with a fine layer of product without clumping.

The 1999 lash tint from Space NK is a very subtle look

I stopped wearing mascara for this reason and prefer the subtle look of eyelash tint and lift. I do mine myself with a kit now but have had them done in a salon too. It gives a really nice natural effect I find. Then I just brush them upwards with oil if I want to perk them up.

Ooh thanks, super useful! The Judydoll wand looks interesting.

This doesn't help you, OP, but Clinique used to do a 'Naturally Glossy' mascara that was not at all clumpy, just added a tiny bit of gloss and oomph to your lashes but still left them looking natural.

I mourn it's demise almost daily....

Inspired by this thread I decided to try my Rimmel brow mascara on my eyelashes and it's great! No flaking, minimal smudge, subtle colour.

Wipe the wand with a tissue before applying, or get a tint and use clear mascara.

My sister uses Featherfix brow gel on her eyelashes for a natural but enhances look.

https://victoriabeckhambeauty.com/en-gb/products/featherfix-liquid-brow-gel?variant=42537922461730&country=GB&gadsource=1&gbraid=0AAAAACvJGyTAa0dFSp6uGR3zwIj4NU046&gclid=Cj0KCQiAlsy5BhDeARIsABRc6ZtffwvEqve6KBkJv0-MctjVkJum17VftPQyMnvTekIvHucsbXUD7IaAhEsEALwwwcB

Oh I was going to suggest this! I had it years ago, shame it’s gone.

Have a look at the Lash Beats mascara from elf, that looks very understated

this discussion on Reddit may be helpful. Lots of recommendations for elf Lash n Roll for a natural look. Also for using a clean mascara wand each time so there’s no build up on it (silicon washable one for example)

You need to replace mascara regularly. Clumping can be a sign it’s too old

A drop of baby oil revives mascara.

Might something like Glossier's Lash Slick work for you? https://uk.glossier.com/products/lash-slick?srsltid=AfmBOoraId6sT8jGJEA4_bahLIvFOG2fW5pO7HOp6O7MDdcxbw2mLAUD

The demise of said Naturally Glossy caused me to do a search which brought me to this thread today!

I used it for years, it had no fibres so suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.

Why on earth did Clinique let this one go?

Why on earth did Clinique let this one go?

I don't know! I miss it all the time. It was the perfect everyday, not so dramatic mascara, imo.

I did read recently someone recommend Pixi Beauty Double Brush mascara as an almost identical dupe. Haven't tried it (yet), though.

The Glossier mascara is similar to the Clinique Natural Glossy and is all I ever use now. I hate the clumpy look and with the Glossier one I feel it just enhances my lashes and I don't really know I'm wearing mascara

I've just bought the Glossier brown lash slick and really like it

It used to exist - it was called "barely there" mascara, and No7 made an awesome one in brown black.

But when I asked for something similar in Boots more recently the orange faced girl blinked her heavy black eyelid brushes in confusion.

Bought the Glossier Lash Slick following recommendations on here. It gives a lovely natural looking finish, no clumping.

Influenced! Thanks for the Glossier tip!

I've also just bought the Glossier Lash Slick thanks to these recommendations and its exactly what ive been looking for! Not heavy, and i like the brush. Thanks all!