Tuesday 20 October 2015

Best Bottom Lash Mascaras

Best Bottom Lash Mascaras
Mascaras in general get discussed a lot amongst beauty blogs and I've got an every growing list of ones that I have tried and ones that I want to try, however I don't find bottom lash mascaras are often specifically spoken about. I believe that my top and bottom lashes have different needs and requirements so therefore warrant the use of a different mascara for each. For my top lashes I want volume, length and curl whilst my bottom lashes simply just need the length and to be waterproof. I've come across two mascaras that fit the criteria for the latter perfectly.
Clinique Bottom Lash  Mascara
There's no guesses as to what Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara is for. It quite literally does exactly what is says on the tin. Specially adapted to the bottom lashes it has a miniature applicator to gently coat the fine hairs. My problem with a standard mascara is that it layers too much product onto the bottom lashes and makes them look thick and clumpy so this small brush enables an even application. It also helps to get to those hard to reach lashes in the corners and it's smudgeproof too.

I've been using this for two weeks now and I have found that despite a few blobs, it's definitely a lot less than a standard mascara. I put this down to being new as I've often found with brand new mascaras that there's always a lot of excess product on the brush for the first few weeks. Hopefully any signs of clumping will reduce more and more after each use. I'll update later! Other than that it separates the lashes and makes them look long and feathery.
Collection Longer Lash Mascara
For a budget alterative, and a mascara that I've been using on my bottom lashes for a number years is the Collection Lash Lengthening Mascara . If you've tried this before and used it on your top lashes, chances are you will have hated it. It doesn't add volume and the formula is quite dry so unless you spend a long time coating your lashes in layers of mascara, it barely looks like you've got any on. For the bottom lashes however, it works perfectly and it's lack of 'wetness' is actually why I picked it up in the first place.

I wanted a waterproof mascara on my lower lashes to prevent any smudging but I decided to go for a cheap brand as I anticipated it wasn't going to coat the product onto my lashes quite as well as perhaps a more expensive version would, which for my bottom lashes is exactly what I wanted. In other words, I wanted it to be rubbish! Maybe a bit strange but it works! It lightly coats the lashes so that they don't look clumpy and its waterproof qualities mean that I don't end up with panda eyes at the end of the day. I've also noticed that despite the Clinque mascara wand being a lot tinier the actual shape of the brushes are similar with very short bristles to really target  the hairs and avoid transferring onto the skin underneath.

Since adding the Bottom Lash Mascara to my collection it's the one that  I reach for the majority of the time but if you want a cheaper option then at £2.99 the Collection Lash Lengthening Mascara is  great alternative.

Have you tried either of these mascaras?

love Katya x
 
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  1. I love the Clinique bottom lash mascara, it's amazing!

    A Little Dose of Makeup

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  2. I have the Clinique one and I find it to be so messy, so I'm dying for it dry up a little! I think I might try the Collection one as it sounds fab! xx

    Gemma ♥ Miss Makeup Magpie

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    1. I do think it'll be even better once it's dried up a little! Defintiely recommend trying the Collection one too, it works a treat and not expensive at all!

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  3. Such a great post, I never think to even look for bottom lash mascaras. Love the look of the collection one!

    http://www.alifeofacharlotte.com/

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    1. Thank you. I've found using two different mascaras for top and bottom makes such a difference!

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  4. I've been using the Clinique bottom lash mascara for the longest time and I love it. It's great for me especially since it isn't irritating at all.

    http://perfectshadeofmauve.blogspot.com

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    1. It's a great mascara isn't it! I can imagine I'll be using this for a long while!

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  5. Anything from Clinique is ah-mazing!
    xo
    http://natbeesfashion.blogspot.com

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  6. How interesting! I haven't tried either of these, but I love the idea of using a different mascara to suit the bottom lashes differently. Great post!
    xo Kiki
    http://colormekiki.com/

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    1. It makes such a difference, I definitely recommend trying it. Thank you!

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  7. Sounds like a great mascara - I really have such minimal bottom lashes so maybe this would work for me. Thanks for the review!

    Rae | Love from Berlin

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    1. Oo hopefully either of these will enhance your lashes for you then!

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  8. I don't have a bottom mascara but would love to try it out as i bet it reaches those small lashes so well!

    Abigail Alice x | Travel, Fashion & Beauty

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    1. It makes getting to those tiny lashes so much easier!

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  9. I've completely forgot about the Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara, I had this a few months back & absolutely loved it so I must repurchase it again soon x

    Beauty with charm

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  10. I've never tried Clinque Bottom Lash but I really want to, I find it so hard using big wands to coat my bottom lashes! Great post!

    Bea | thebeacollective 

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    1. This makes such a difference, I really recommend it! Thank you!

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  11. I've been wanting to try that bottom lash mascara from Clinique for a while now! I definitely need to get my hands on it!

    Paula
    Thirteen Thoughts

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  12. I so wish we got Collection here!

    Sarah | More Than Adored

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    1. Maybe one day! It's not at all bad for a budget brand!

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  13. I used the clinique bottom lash one before, lately I've been using a Benefit mascara for the top and bottom but I may look back into that!

    xx Chelsea
    www.organizedmessblog.com

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    1. Clinique differs from the rest because the brush is so tiny but I do love Benefit mascaras too!

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  14. Ooh I will definitely try Collection's! I really like the Seventeen Falsifeye HD for bottom lashes but I definitely need to purchase a new one so maybe this can be next :) xx

    Jasmine Talks Beauty

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    1. Oo I have the Falsifeye Mascara but haven't used it on my bottom lashes so I'll have to give that a try!

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  15. I love the Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara but find it dries very quickly so to keep repurchasing it does get a bit pricey, it's great that the Collection one does the same job, I will have to try this out soon as my Clique one is drying up again! xx

    franklyflawless.com

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    1. Oh no I hope this doesn't dry up too fast! The Collection is a great alternative though!

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  16. I'm really interested in trying the Collection mascara now. I've had the Clinique Bottom Lash on my wish list for a while but could never justify paying so much! x

    Jordan Alice

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    1. You should definitely give the Collection mascara a go if the Clinique is too expensive, it does such a brilliant job!

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  17. It's seems SO simple now, but it never occurred to me to use a waterproof mascara on my bottom lashes - as I get really watery eyes sometimes, I'm definitely trying this out :)

    Claire | Stylingo.co.uk | xx

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    1. It's a really great trick, and helps to avoid panda eyes!

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  18. Great post! :)

    http://sbr-fashion-fashion.blogspot.com/

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  19. I love the clinique bottom Lashes!

    INTO MY JEANS

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  20. I've tried the bottom lash mascara from Clinique and liked it, but I have to say my favorite bottom lash mascara would have to be MAC Extended Play Gigablack lash. So good!
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    Caked To The Nines

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