Skin Obsessed Mary has reviewed more than 10 eye makeup products, from mascaras and palettes to lash serums. She came away approving most of them, with an approval rate of 71%. That is a solid record, though a few products left her less than convinced.
What does Skin Obsessed Mary recommend in eye makeup?
Mascaras are where she really shines. She kept coming back to ones that hold up all day without smudging. The Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara won her over because of its stiff applicator and staying power. She said it stays put until you take it off, which matters a lot if other mascaras have been smudging on you. The Benefit Bad Gal Bang Mascara impressed her so much she bought it twice, and the Jones Road Mascara Pitch Black gave her dramatic lashes with barely any effort. The Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara is one she goes through repeatedly, which says plenty on its own. On the palette front, she loved the Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Moonlight Palette for its warm tones, pigmentation, and how easy it was to blend. And the Educated Mess Grow a Pair Lash Serum has become such a fixture in her routine that she takes it everywhere she travels.
In her words
"Look at those freaking lashes, man. You don't even need to do lots of wiggle, you don't need to do lots of anything. [...] Look at the difference in the lashes. I don't even need to go in and get more product, I can tell there's a lot of product on it still. [...] Imagine if you did multiple coats. I'm not like a big massive bushy eyelash kind of gal, [...] but look at that."
"I have the Bad Gal Bang from Benefit and I really really like this. I got this in a kit, the little travel one, I thought it was so good I bought the big one which then broke and leaked immediately and I had to throw it out. I did buy a replacement which I have at home and I wear it all the time. I think it's excellent."
"It has a great stiff applicator which allows me to really hit every single lash, it gives incredible lift and, of course, staying power. I bought this ages ago but for some reason didn't use it every day until quite recently, and that's because I'm finding that every other mascara I have is starting to smudge. This mascara stays put until you take it off. It did take me a while to figure out how to remove tubing mascara, but once I figured it out it changed everything."
"The only other product in makeup that I do tend to finish is my mascara. It is by Lancôme, it is called Lash Idôle, and I can't even say how many of these I've gone through because I go through so many of them. [...] I got another [...] one for Christmas, [...] so I'm back in business and ready to go."
"This is the Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eye Palette in Moonlight, and it did not disappoint. This is completely my color palette because I run warm. So these tones were made for me. There are 12 shades and a mix of different finishes and honestly, there's something for everyone. [...] They're well pigmented, they are blendable, they are buildable, and they're just easy to use, which is key. And I am a serious shimmer girl. So it feels like Christmas morning every time I open this up."
"The one thing I never travel without is my Educated Mess Grow a Pair eyelash serum. It's just part of my routine at this point and it comes with me everywhere."
How many eye makeup products has Skin Obsessed Mary reviewed?
Skin Obsessed Mary has reviewed 14 eye makeup products, for an approval rate of 71%. 10 approved, 3 mixed, and 1 skipped.
What has Skin Obsessed Mary skipped in eye makeup?
Her one skip was the Revive Lash and Brow Stimulating Serum, and the reason was specific. She said it did work, with visible lash growth after about six weeks, but it stung her eyes on application and eventually caused crustiness on her upper eyelids. That combination was enough for her to move on. Anyone with sensitive eyes may want to take note before trying it.
"It does work, it is effective after about 6 weeks I could start to really see the eyelashes growing. But it didn't work for me. First of all I had a real sensitivity in the eyes to this. When I apply it, it kind of stung my eyes, not massively but just enough where I was kind of irritated. And then something that started to happen that by process of elimination I discovered was I started getting kind of a crustiness on my upper eyelids."
What should you take from Skin Obsessed Mary's picks?
Skin Obsessed Mary has a clear type when it comes to eye products: mascaras that do not budge, palettes with warm pigmented shades, and serums she can rely on day in and day out. Her skip of the Revive Lash and Brow Stimulating Serum came down to a real sensitivity reaction, not just preference, which is useful to know if your eyes tend to react. If long-wearing mascara or an easy-to-use warm palette is what you are after, her record here gives you plenty to go on.
Watch Skin Obsessed Mary say it
Every verdict here comes from a video. These are the moments themselves, each one jumping straight to the bit about that product.
- Revive Lash and Brow Stimulating SerumSkipped itWatch at 18:32
- Jones Road Mascara Pitch BlackRated itWatch at 29:17
- Benefit Bad Gal Bang MascaraRated itWatch at 15:30
- Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions MascaraRated itWatch at 4:16
- Lancôme Lash Idôle MascaraRated itWatch at 11:32
- Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Moonlight PaletteRated itWatch at 8:19
- Educated Mess Grow a Pair Lash SerumRated itWatch at 2:49
- Sweed Pro Lash Lift Mascara in BrownRated itWatch at 11:48
- RMS Beauty Highlights Cream Eyeshadow MoondustRated itWatch at 16:01
- Make Up For Ever HD Skin Essentials PaletteRated itWatch at 1:40
- Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing MascaraRated itWatch at 16:00
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This guide reflects what Skin Obsessed Mary said across her videos about 14 products in eye makeup, aggregated by The Guru Index. Sponsored takes are excluded. The approval rate is the share of these products she approved. It is general information, not medical advice.