Makeup - Not Wearing It

[33girl]

Originally Posted by honeychile

I used Max Factor mascara every day until it no longer was available. It was wonderful! Never smeared, ran, or anything. Now that I can't get it anymore, I've switched to Cover Girl, which is part of the same company.

Did you not stock up at the Big Bird? They were selling MF for like 80% off. You can also probably get it online thru a Canadian site.

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Did you not stock up at the Big Bird? They were selling MF for like 80% off. You can also probably get it online thru a Canadian site.

I've run out of my Big Bird stash. I have very pale eyelashes, long, but pale. When your parents make you promise to never go outside without it by the time you're TEN, you know that you need mascara!

But seriously, the Cover Girl seems to be the same formula - I've already gone swimming in it without any smearing or flaking! But you do have to make sure you have the waterproof formula, just like the Max Factor.

I've tried the $$ mascaras, and have never had the luck that MF/CG has given me.

[Parfait]

Someone said it before but http://www.makeupalley.com can be a good resource for product reviews, plus there are message boards there with women from all walks of life and they can be very helpful.
Personally, I adore all makeup from the natural "my face but better" look to a dramatic flair, but for everyday life I go fairly simple. A lot of makeup is trial and error to find what works best for you whether it's high end or drug store. Sephora's return policy is great if a product doesn't work for you or you simply don't like it.

Good luck! =)