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Chichi vs. simple: Mascara

5/14/2008 4:19PM by Cat Lincoln


It's time again to replace our mascara, and once again we are struggling with the decision: drugstore or luxury?

Today's choice is between a return to the reliable and affordable Maybelline Great Lash in Blackest Black, under $5 everywhere, or upping the ante with a trip to Sephora for Dior Show Black Out Limited Edition, almost five times as expensive at $24?

Everyone knows that you should put out as much as you're comfortable spending on high quality base/concealer/face make up. But mascara is open to discussion. Some experts say buy cheap and often, others say that the only way to avoid Liza-like raccoon eyes (assuming you're not going for that look -- sometimes we are) is to splurge on a big name.

Which way do you sway?

Chichi or simple mascara?
I know and love my drugstore brand106 (65.0%)
I swear by my designer lashes40 (24.5%)
Mascara is for chumps, I tint and/or have lash extensions1 (0.6%)
Bah on mascara, I never wear it!16 (9.8%)

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