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Mascara wands are like skirt hems, they oscillate between thick/longer and thin/short by trend it seems. One that is concentrating on getting every lash even at the base of the lashes is IT COSMETICS’ Tightline Lash Line Black Mascara Primer.

What it is: an ultra-skinny wand so you can coat lashes starting at the root of the hairs next to the lid. It’s also like using an eyeliner in that it deposits the black color on the skin, filling in areas in between the hairs or where hairs are missing. It also has the word primer in the name but I’m not sure how that play into this one. Hmmm…

My take: Not just for the base of the lashes; I bring the wand the whole way through lashes. I loved their mascara here and this one probably uses the same great formula. 

I see these sell as a duo only @ qvc.com for $29.

Why am I super surprised when I come across a mascara that actually works? I guess because I try so many out that well, suck. The one I’m touting as yeah is BEAUTY ADDICTS Show Off Mascara ($20 @ beautyaddicts.com). I’ve only met two people in my life who are fine with just there lashes and just giving them a small boost. Most want wah-wah-wow lashes and I fall into that category.

The result reminds me of this one as it gives long, defined lashes and the formula contains Argan Oil to condition the hairs. Ok, that’s a first.

It clumped a little when I was putting it on but I was able to work those out with the curved brush. It didn’t flake off or smudge and I got about full evening (3 different times) of wear before it started to fade off. This one comes in Jet Black. Thanks BA!!

Disclosure: A sample of this item was provided for review purposes.

The PIXI BEAUTY line just came out with some new eye products, my favorite category of makeup, under the Make Up to Wake Up Collection called The Pixi Trio. Let’s investigate!

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I must admit I was a little perplexed when I first saw POP BEAUTY’s Peak Performance Mascara as it is totally untraditional. The application “wand” looks more like a venus fly trap but it’s pretty easy to use – just click the bottom of the pen to bring the color to the top, wiggle the comb from the root to the tip of the lashes a few times, and voila, mascara'd lashes; essentially you are just combing through the lashes with color. For the middle lashes, just re-angle the comb and proceed the same as the outer lashes.

So how do I like it overall? Click after the jump!

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In addition to having an outstanding formula, you must have a wand that also not run-of-the-mill. Yes, we all want length, volume … we want it all and while the wand itself wasn’t changed for many years, it seems to be a tad tweaked with every new mascara that hits the shelves.

The latest one I tried is getting some big raves from me. I think IT COSMETICS has found a way to achieve the best of both worlds when it comes to the mascara wand – they’ve incorporated the cool ball that the Givenchy mascara uses, calling it the Lash Ball Detainler, on the tip of a regular, well, maybe not regular, but more normal looking mascara wand and call it Hello Lashes! I think because if you couldn’t even see your lashes before, hold on because this one will make them so long, you’ll be saying Hello Lashes!

They call this is a 5-in-1 Treatment Mascara that is voluminzing, conditioning, hydrating lash primer, lash-enhancing serum, lash tint and lash comb/curler. Hmm, not sure about some of those but I do know it makes my lashes very defined and really long. Great product! $20 @ itcosmetics.com.

If you’re looking for super length in your lashes, you might want to check out DOLCE & GABBANA’s Intenseyes Black Intensity Mascara from their new Lace Collection. Co-developed by Makeup Artist Extraordinaire, Pat McGrath, this formula uses ultramarine pigments to really make this one blacker than black; kind of like putting the volume of the stereo up to 11 (yup, Spinal Tap reference). The buildable formula really made my lashes super long, which I like, but it didn’t do much to increase the volume, I noticed.

It keeps it real using a regular mascara wand and nothing fancy looking. Overall, I’d give this a B+. $31 only @ saks.com.

Disclosure: A sample of this item was provided for review purposes.

So how excited are you for the new Snow White & The Huntsman movie? My BF has June 1^st circled on our calendar and I know I will have to go with him. Somehow I’m more excited about this set that BENEFIT COSMETICS just put out for the movie. It’s called their Rare Beauty Snow White & The Huntsman Makeup Kit and let’s check out whatchu get!

• Full size BaDgal Lash Mascara
• Full size POREfessional
• Deluxe size benetint
• Deluxe high beam

The POREfessional and BADgal mascara are $29 and $19 respectively, so you are already getting a deal plus add the two deluxe sizes and the cute zippered pouch and you’ve got a winning set. $45 @ benefitcosmetics.com.

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Kiss Me Mascara aka now Blinc Mascara – Hall of Fame Worthy?

Pros – tubs the lashes so never any flaking off. Stays on all day.
Cons – price

Does it stay in the Hall of Fame?

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Every once in a while a mascara comes along and knocks my socks off and that’s just what happened with Big ‘n Black Mascara from ADDICTION NV COSMETICS. It really gives lashes a lot of volume but I have to ask, is it the brush? Or is it the formula? Or a little of both?

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I love to give the gift of BARE ESCENTUALS. They really put mineral makeup on the map and I love all their sets they come out with for the holidays. Here are few I’m recommending for the beauty lover on your list.

R.S.V.P. Collection ($54) – this one includes the mother load! It includes: SPF25 Mineral Veil finishing powder, Prime Time Primer Shadow in Golden Peach, After Party Eyecolor (size small), Celebration Blush (size medium), Round the Clock Waterproof Eyeliner in 7M (rich brown), Double-Ended Flawless Definition Mascara in Black, Pretty Amazing Lipgloss in Rowdy (glazed plum), Tapered Shadow Brush, Soft Sweep Cheek Brush.

And I’m still a firm believer in their Get Started Kit ($60) for the beauty lover in your life that maybe is interested in mineral makeup but doesn’t know where to start. This one contains all the essentials: two shades of bareMinerals Original SPF 15 Foundation (size medium), Original Mineral Veil (size medium), Warmth All-Over Face Color (size medium), Full Flawless Face Brush, Maximum Coverage Concealer Brush, How-To DVD, Bonus gift of Well-Cared For Brush Conditioning Shampoo (full size).

Both available @ bareescentuals.com.