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I have a love-hate relationship with mascara.
Channing Smith forAllure
As someone withstick-straight lashes, I find it wildly challenging to keep them from drooping dismally by mid-day.
I tested it for one week to find out if it was worth the hype.
Next is its ability to create the look of lash extensions for a fraction of the price.
Before applying the Thrive Causemetics mascara.
You may be surprised to see its short and dense bristles.
I, too, thought, “How could these possibly lengthen my lashes?”
Spoiler alert: It works.
According to cosmetic chemistKrupa Koestline, themascara’singredient list doesn’t contain anything shoppers should be wary of.
She even goes as far as calling the formulation’s preservation system “very cool.”
Like me, she also appreciates its tubing and volumizing formulation.
Before applying the Thrive Causemetics mascara.
How I Tested It
As a full time work-from-homer, I keep my makeup routine really simple.
Similar to Thrive’s formula, the brand prides itself on creating “baby lash extensions.”
I clearly have a punch in.
Before applying the Thrive Causemetics mascara.
(There wasn’t.)
I felt satisfied with the look of them after two coats.
My lashes were mascara-free in seconds.
After applying the Thrive Causemetics mascara.
My Honest Thoughts
Did my eyelashes lookreallygood?
But Iamamong one of the thousands of people who have given it a five-star rating.
You’ll notice that my lashes are barely visible in the “before” photo.
(For context: I snapped that photo after prepping them with primer and curling them.
This should give you an idea of how straight they really are.)
That said, the “after” is a dramatic difference for me.
I love how they looked defined and curled, yet natural.
Before applying the Thrive Causemetics mascara.
After applying the Thrive Causemetics mascara.
Or, if you’re OK with shelling out a few extra bucks, theBlinc Mascarais another great option.
In fact, it’s theoriginal tubing mascarathat kicked the trend into high gear.
(The brand is direct to consumer.)
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