Revlon CustomEyes Mascara

Revlon CustomEyes Mascara is really a unique mascara. When you turn the dial on the cap, the brushes actually move to create the look you want! When the dial is set on setting 1, Length & Drama, the bristles are aligned for long and dramatic lashes. When the dial is set to setting 2, Length & Definition, the bristles are staggered to create long and defined lashes.

I have to admit that I was slightly dubious when I first read the packaging. There have been many products with similar claims, the whole multiple makeup items in one package thing, that haven't worked out so well. However, I was very pleasantly surprised with this. When I first applied it, I did one eye with setting 1 and one eye with setting 2. The difference was obvious...one eye had length and definition, while the other eye had length and a more dramatic effect without looking like clumped together lashes.

One thing I really like about CustomEyes is that is very easy to remove. Some mascaras tend to make a smeary mess all around the eye when you're removing them, but not this one. CustomEyes tends to come off very cleanly with a makeup wipe without making a mess, and you don't have to work at it to get it off.

I have noticed that there are many negative reviews from other beauty bloggers, but I actually liked this one. Perhaps because I have lighter lashes? It seems to be those with darker lashes who aren't loving this. Though, my mom (who has dark lashes) told me she uses this and really likes it, so I guess it's really a personal preference.

So, would I recommend this? Yes. Not only is it very reasonably priced, but it also saves you from carrying two mascaras in your makeup bag. With CustomEyes, you get both a night look and a day look all in one tube. Very convenient!

Almay Get Up & Grow Mascara

First and foremost, here are the packaging claims:

*Instantly lengthens and strengthens lashes every time you use it.

*Anti-breakage pro-vitamin formula defends against damage so lashes continue to grow their longest.

*Unique brush shape fits eye contours perfectly to reach every last lash.

*Clump-free, all day wear.

*Hypoallergenic, ophthalmologist tested and suitable for contact lens wearers.

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Let me just say first, I really liked the brush on this mascara! In fact, I found it to be one of the most effective brushes I have used. It's a bristle brush, rather than the ever popular silicone/rubber brushes that most of the newer mascaras use. It's slightly skinnier in the middle than it is on the ends (see pic above), and it really does do a wonderful job of catching every lash. I was able to reach lashes in the inner corner with ease, and it was easy to get the outer lashes without maneuvering the wand in an awkward direction.

I have fairly long lashes as it is, and Get Up & Grow still managed to add extra length without making my lashes look fake and unnatural. I loved the fanned out effect that it provided, rather than making them stick together even after multiple coats. I didn't feel the need to use a lash comb after application, and there were no clumps whatsoever. It gets an A+ for definition!

As far as smudging and flaking...minimal. I found a few flakes at the end of the day and it did smudge a bit on my oily skin, but most mascaras do. It certainly didn't deter me from using this mascara again. It's also very easy to remove, which is a plus. I removed most of it with a makeup wipe, and the rest came off when I was washing my face. I didn't have to work at it to get it off.

So, would I recommend this? Most definitely! Almay did a great job with this one, and for the price you really can't go wrong. Did I mention I love the brush? :-)