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Brown mascara?

21 replies

EveryChairIsWobbly · 30/07/2025 18:15

Hello folks, I’m blonde and pale and find black mascara too dark. I’m struggling to find good brown mascara anywhere, please can you share tips? I have max factor black-brown but this is pretty dark. I’d like a lighter brown for a more natural look. My eyelashes are thin and short so a bit of mascara helps to define them. Thank you!

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FourEyesGood · 30/07/2025 18:24

I use Lancôme Hypnose in shade 02 (brown/brun). I’ve been loyal to that one for almost a decade now.

Whatareyoutalkingaboutnow · 30/07/2025 18:39

Cheap but good, Collection colour lash mascara is not too dark, and doesn't flake bits. I've had it from Superdrug and Amazon.

woodclover · 30/07/2025 18:47

Boot’s Seventeen Waterproof mascara is fab!

Chewbecca · 30/07/2025 18:49

FourEyesGood · 30/07/2025 18:24

I use Lancôme Hypnose in shade 02 (brown/brun). I’ve been loyal to that one for almost a decade now.

Snap

beadystar · 30/07/2025 18:59

Cheap but good is the Kiko brown one. It can smear a bit though.

ecology1989 · 30/07/2025 19:20

Was also coming on here to say Lancôme Hypnose in Shade 2! It’s been my go to since it launched when I was a teenager and I’m in my mid-30s now!

Nitgel · 30/07/2025 19:24

Clinque black honey is a lovely colour

MiniStormInATeacup · 30/07/2025 20:19

I've recently purchased this one. Seems nice enough. Good colour.

Brown mascara?
hobbledyhoy · 30/07/2025 20:27

Maybelline Sky High, classic for a very good reason. I’ve spent a fortune on high end mascaras over the years, beats them all hands down.

thismumneedssun · 30/07/2025 20:29

Maybelline lash sensational sky high in brown is my go to, not too dark and really natural looking. It's always on some sort of offer on Amazon too!

https://amzn.eu/d/aNLnWWP

Wexone · 30/07/2025 20:44

I use poco beauty in brown-very impressed so far. it's an Irish brand

WildFlowerBees · 30/07/2025 20:53

Elf is good the one with the green lid, makes my lashes really long, doesn’t flake or budge. Lovely in brown.

megacat · 30/07/2025 20:53

Revolution wrap lash is the best mascara I’ve ever used and they have a brown. I even use it on my brows.

EveryChairIsWobbly · 30/07/2025 21:37

Oh fabulous! Thank you all for your replies. Shopping time 🙂

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tarmacpheasant · 30/07/2025 22:57

Quirkswork · 30/07/2025 18:20

I use this. It's not dramatic but it's good. Nice thin brush. This one is waterproof but it's also in normal.

https://www.no7beauty.co.uk/extreme-length-waterproof-mascara-7ml/13425285.html

Red head here. Very fair. Second this one! I grab them on 3 for 2 to have a stash!

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 30/07/2025 23:39

hobbledyhoy · 30/07/2025 20:27

Maybelline Sky High, classic for a very good reason. I’ve spent a fortune on high end mascaras over the years, beats them all hands down.

I agree

Verite1 · 31/07/2025 00:37

FourEyesGood · 30/07/2025 18:24

I use Lancôme Hypnose in shade 02 (brown/brun). I’ve been loyal to that one for almost a decade now.

Yep - same with me. Best brown mascara I have found. I use it during the day but use black for a more dramatic look at night.

SPSN · 31/07/2025 11:02

Glossier lash slick in brown in my favourite. I've found other ones too dark also as a pale skinned redhead.

EllatrixB · 31/07/2025 11:27

Boots No7 have a couple of other brown ones too - I use the brown tubing one, the Stay Perfect one.

I also second someone's rec for the elf one with the green lid - Lash Extend I think. It's also a tubing mascara. (I LOVE tubing mascara!)

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