tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654186745942783056.post2479873345030691783..comments2023-09-02T17:38:27.523+02:00Comments on Beauty and the Bullshit: Deciphering Mascara ClaimsRowenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16533541773055568488noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654186745942783056.post-52671117159303833362014-02-08T13:46:18.028+01:002014-02-08T13:46:18.028+01:00You are welcome Eva, and sorry for this delay in m...You are welcome Eva, and sorry for this delay in my reply.Rowenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533541773055568488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654186745942783056.post-77435182657793671192013-08-18T11:35:28.989+02:002013-08-18T11:35:28.989+02:00Greetings Rowena,
I found myself becoming curious...Greetings Rowena,<br /><br />I found myself becoming curious about waterproof mascara after seeing some old high school friends on their way to attend a friend's wedding. Mind you, I was not really the makeup type of gal until most recently and I was getting some tips about makeup earlier this year with the help of a neighbor. I've been using Rimmel London Scandaleyes Show Off and I haven't had any problems. I wanted to thank you for writing a blog that is not only informative, but entertaining as well. Keep on writing! <br /><br />-Eva<br /><br />P.S. You have scarred me and saved me from sacrificing my lashes ;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01249645796344381831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654186745942783056.post-8045322432047964882011-05-26T15:48:24.643+02:002011-05-26T15:48:24.643+02:00Hi Lisa- Dang those snooty saleswomen!
What i noti...Hi Lisa- Dang those snooty saleswomen!<br />What i notice is they check your bag. When I have my ultra expensive bag with me, even if i look and feel like shit, i get some respect.<br />But if i had my bag made of recycled rice sack on- whoah- i am so not worthy!<br />BTW, i will have posts on these subjects as well in a new sub section-<br />Purse and prejudice!Rowenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533541773055568488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654186745942783056.post-30709136362037972082011-05-26T15:44:49.239+02:002011-05-26T15:44:49.239+02:00Hi Sevara T.
oh gawd, sorry to hear that! you kno...Hi Sevara T.<br />oh gawd, sorry to hear that! you know what else is itchy- those semi permanent eyelash extensions. some glues they use are crap.Rowenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533541773055568488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654186745942783056.post-45748951544866904002011-05-16T13:46:25.498+02:002011-05-16T13:46:25.498+02:00Ah I hate being looked down upon in department sto...Ah I hate being looked down upon in department stores, or worse - spoken to rudely once they realise I'm not buying anything! <br /><br />Do you think that's part of the marketing plan - make you feel worthless without makeup so that once you wear it - 'you're worth it'? :PLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02070590163509866600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654186745942783056.post-89218183735692468912011-04-20T22:56:30.519+02:002011-04-20T22:56:30.519+02:00ya no wonder my eyes water and itch like shit ever...ya no wonder my eyes water and itch like shit everytime I put on a waterproof mascara!!!Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16621156907327188196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654186745942783056.post-19222305714012054132011-03-17T18:41:14.343+01:002011-03-17T18:41:14.343+01:00Hello Music-
Oh yes, hard to win the hot and humid...Hello Music-<br />Oh yes, hard to win the hot and humid game with mascaras.<br />When I am in Asia, i just f*ck it altogether- but then they ignore me in department stores, thinking i am some kind of household help.<br />Ah- how to win this game?Rowenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533541773055568488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654186745942783056.post-24717847571687303982011-03-14T06:55:19.838+01:002011-03-14T06:55:19.838+01:00I just found your blog and having an "aaaaaaa...I just found your blog and having an "aaaaaaah!!" moment upon reading your take on waterproof mascara. For almost a year now I live in a hot & humid place that makes waterproofing everything a necessity. I guess I have to start using my non-waterproof ones.... thanks for the notice anyway. :)Musichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02316034040040305525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654186745942783056.post-63005990679822499722011-02-01T01:59:33.870+01:002011-02-01T01:59:33.870+01:00Hi YallaBambi- first, welcome to the blog!
The US...Hi YallaBambi- first, welcome to the blog!<br /><br />The US just tends to be stricter with the ingredients/colorants that they would allow around the eyes. For example, the sparkles, they are as well strict.<br />First, let me just tell you that I am no chemist- I am just the one who gives a spin to the facts that chemists tell me so that you will buy more. <br />That clarified, I personally will have no qualms about using carbon black. I have read that the ingredient kohl is even much more potent (50%lead content is what my research is indicating but i have to verify that data with my friends at the chemists corner- so do not panic yet). And to think this is a stuff that the Indian mothers apply to their kid's eyes- so, what's courting a little danger?<br />If I may inspire the daredevil in you, I recommend watching this video-<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnmMNdiCz_sRowenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533541773055568488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654186745942783056.post-53671946356799290142011-01-31T02:37:34.752+01:002011-01-31T02:37:34.752+01:00Hi,
can you tell me why the carbon black is banned...Hi,<br />can you tell me why the carbon black is banned in the US?! That's quite scary. I work for a big brand in the UK and I have wondered about this whole carbon black thing for aaaagggeeess. Will deffo not be recommending it now. Is it just too harsh?<br />Thanks,<br />xxxY a l l a B a m b i !https://www.blogger.com/profile/03589957013277841462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654186745942783056.post-83834907949704287042011-01-19T23:13:32.005+01:002011-01-19T23:13:32.005+01:00Haha Frey!
Beauty has its risks!
When we in the &...Haha Frey!<br />Beauty has its risks! <br />When we in the "biz" discuss about animal testing, we would joke (and yes, bad joke)- ah, to die for beauty is the most noble thing.Rowenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533541773055568488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654186745942783056.post-44637981070398514252011-01-19T07:39:38.164+01:002011-01-19T07:39:38.164+01:00Wait. I also SHOULDN'T be coating my hair in a...Wait. I also SHOULDN'T be coating my hair in a non-washable toxic sheath? When will the madness end?? ;) Thanks for the reply Rowena. I do use a primer under said radioac--erm, "harsh" waterproof mascara, so hopefully the barrier btwn the formula and my lashes helps. Or thickens that non-washable toxic sheath.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654186745942783056.post-58075458000715566362011-01-16T16:33:59.782+01:002011-01-16T16:33:59.782+01:00Hi Frey Manthis-
Please relax. Waterproof mascar...Hi Frey Manthis-<br /><br />Please relax. Waterproof mascara is bad shit but it is not deadly shit. <br />It is toxic in the Britney Spears kind of way- not in the Teenage Mutant Ninja turtle kind of way. (Remember, I am a marketing biatch, not Annie Leonard).<br />Your lashes will not start talking to each other and do Ninja moves, your unborn babies will not be gay (that is what the regulations are requiriing companies to test em rabbits for, to not have deadly shit). I am pretty certain though that you will die, but because you are mortal, not because of the waterproof mascara.<br /><br />Have you seen a young woman who has "old hair" because of years of maltreatment? Your lashes are hair! Imagine if you cover your hair with non washable "toxic" coat all the time. <br /><br />But at the end of the day, it is for you to decide. You will know what is best for you. You might have to spend much before you find it, but you will know once you found it.Rowenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533541773055568488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654186745942783056.post-48779451189622471902011-01-16T05:32:20.203+01:002011-01-16T05:32:20.203+01:00Like manths, I'm also reading through previous...Like manths, I'm also reading through previous posts, and . . . and, and, you're kidding about the waterproof mascaras, right? RIGHT??! I ONLY use waterproof because I shower in the middle of my day quite a bit, and I haven't NOTICED the withering, the dying, the radioactive decay of my lashes. Yet. Oh dear. Oh dear oh dear oh dear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654186745942783056.post-89970856284471593702011-01-14T13:51:13.083+01:002011-01-14T13:51:13.083+01:00Reading through all your previous posts (as I am a...Reading through all your previous posts (as I am a new follower) and this has actually scared me quite a lot! I use waterproof mascara EVERYDAY (watery eyes are a bitch!)- and not just for a little while - I think I have been using it everyday for nearly 10 years!! <br />No lack of eyelashes yet but now I'm going to be looking at them, panicking and waiting for the day I wake up lashless!!<br />Damn u for enlightening Rowena! hehe.<br />Sam xmanthshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05223965162395322513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654186745942783056.post-3229723257205229902010-08-16T16:08:33.050+02:002010-08-16T16:08:33.050+02:00Goodness, and to think that I've been using wa...Goodness, and to think that I've been using waterproof mascara every day since the beginning of this year... It's a miracle my eyes haven't fallen out yet!!!<br />Thank you so much for spilling the truth, I'm going out to buy some new mascara RIGHT NOW!!!Veerlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15199829702362096565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654186745942783056.post-73888727427208782112010-08-16T02:49:10.236+02:002010-08-16T02:49:10.236+02:00i SO hope your followers are just multiplying. an...i SO hope your followers are just multiplying. and I'm SO glad that someone logical out there laid out the truths behind cosmetics---esp mascaras. <br /><br />totally didn't realize waterproof formulas were handled so gingerly in the labs. good to know!<br /><br />xoxo <br />Yvonzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14018491646766818482noreply@blogger.com