Makeup by Hawiza

I love Josie Maran GOGO Instant Natural Volume Argan Mascara!!!It is a NATURAL mascara. It dries quickly without smearing, smudging, clumping, or flaking. It is also infused with protein-rich Argan Oil which conditions and supports hair growth for lush, supple, healthy lashes.

This mascara is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Synthetic Dyes
- Petrochemicals
- Phthalates
- GMOs
- Triclosan

It is also a mascara with a good cause! Josie Maran has also teamed up with City of Hope. For every mascara you purchased, Josie Maran will donate one mascara to a City of Hope cancer patient or survivor.

This mascara is $22 and you can purchase it at Sephora.

Josie Maran GOGO Instant Natural Volume Argan Mascara Black

Looking for a great mascara?  Can’t decide which one to try but don’t want to spend too much money on a product just to find out that it is not the right one for you?  Try  Sephora Favorites LashStash Mascara Deluxe Sampler ($104 Value) .

The set includes:
- 0.16 oz Hourglass Superficial Lash
- 0.09 oz Urban Decay Skyscraper Multi-Benefit Mascara
- 0.13 oz Korres Abyssinia Oil Volumizing and Strengthening Mascara
- 0.14 oz Benefit A Little Bit BADGal Lash Mascara
- 0.2 oz Smashbox Lash DNA
- 0.03 oz Laura Mercier Thickening and Building Mascara
- 0.07 oz Fresh Supernova
- 0.1 oz Sephora Lash Stretcher
- 0.14 oz Tarte 4 Day Stay Lash Stain
- 0.12 oz Cargo LashActivator

Cost – $39.00

The winner is…LOLA! Congratulations!!!

Mascara X builds dramatically longer, thicker and glossier looking lashes. The softer fiber of the football-shaped brush delivers maximum payoff on the lashes. Mascara X doesn’t clump or smudge, is ophthalmologist tested and designed to be long-wearing. It builds and strengthens lashes with a vegetable derived protein and contains Panthenol to condition the lashes.

How to enter:

• Leave a comment, name and a working contact email by 11:59 PST on Sunday, 02/28/2010.
• You must live in the United States
• Post this giveaway on Twitter to get an additional entry!

The number 1 question I get from my clients on beauty products is, “What is you favorite……?”.  Every makeup artist has their favorite products and most of them will tell you that they do not stick to just one brand.  I definitely don’t just use one brand.  I use everything from e.l.f to MAC and to Christian Dior.

Let’s talk about mascaras…

When it comes to mascaras, I am very picky!  I want the right formulation, the right brush, the right color and will it be right for that particular client.  I have tried tons of mascaras in the last 7 years and have found lots of great ones but currently, these are my favorites.

5) Maybelline Great Lash – The Great Deal

In my opinion (and a lot of other makeup artist), this is the best drugstore buy.  It has been around for a long time and it is classic and known in the industry as one of the best waterproof mascara.

$4.89 at Drugstore.com

4) MAC Mascara X – The Great Brush

It promises to build longer, thicker and glossier lashes and I have to agree that it does.  The best part about this mascara is the football shaped brush.  It doesn’t clump and it gives great separation.  It is a great mascara for those who like to layer their mascara.

$13.00 at Maccosmetics.com

3)Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Singulier – The Great New Mascara

This mascara promises to give you volume, curl and length.  My favorite product from YSL is Touche Eclat and I am adding this mascara to that very short list.

$30.00 at Sephora.com

2) Benefit BADgal Lash Mascara – The Great Color

The name says it all. If you are a “sexy BADgal” who wants a blacker, thicker and bodacious lashes, this mascara is for you.  This is the mascara that I use when I want dramatic eyes without any eyeshadow.  A BADgal and a red lipstick are all I need when I am in the mood for a little adventure.

$19.00 at Sephora.com

1) Dior DiorShow Mascara – The Great NO eyelash curler needed mascara.

LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! Glamorous!  It promises to thicken, lengthen and curl.  I use this mascara on more than 75% of clients.  It works on just about everyone.   When I want a mascara for myself, 90% of the time this is what I use.  I have short and straight lashes and this mascara works wonders.

$24.00 at Sephora.com

Tips – Clean your brush and wand after every use to avoid the clumps.

Tricks – Use an eyeliner brush to use your mascara as an eyeliner.

Happy lashes!

On the next makeup blog  – Top 5 foundation!