When I first discovered Yves Saint Laurent’s Faux Cils in Extreme Blue, almost 10 years ago, it immediately became the only mascara I’d ever wear. So after spotting an even more vivid hue on the eyelashes of models at Stella McCartney‘s fall show, I became a bit envious. Is it time to move on to bolder and brighter? Do you wear colored mascara? If so, I’d love to hear your recommendations!
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the colour and detailing of the lashes is quite superb!
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Oooh I’m not really sure about this..whilst it looks great on the runway will it be wearable on the street? I like how it makes eyes pop however!
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I wear YSL’s burgundy mascara and I swear it makes my eyes more blue!
PS- Major envy of your recent Aspen jaunt but loved all the Instagram photos
I saw this trend all over the place during New York Fashion Week, and all the coverage of the shows, and I have to say that this is an “odd” makeup trend that is actually super attractive. It bring so much sparkle and light and interest to your eyes, which let’s face it, is a great feature on just about everybody.
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never tried, but maybe yes…would like to try!
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This looks awesome with the bright minty pink shadow lining the eyes, like in the second picture. Too cool!
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This post has just taken me back to a very funny time in my life. I remember saving up my pocket money for weeks to be able to afford this YSL extreme blue mascara. I must have been about 10 years old.
My mother thought I was totally insane but I wanted it more than I have ever wanted anything before.
I wonder what ever happened to it? I wish I still had it. This look is awesome and thank you for sharing! I may have to save up my money to give it another go!
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I used to wear cobalt mascara in college, too – which I just realized was… 10 years ago – ha. I loved Almay’s. blue mascara! Random/weirdly, the other day, Stefan asked me why I never wear colored mascara. I thought he was joking, because his taste is so conservative! This post totally makes me want to break out the bottle again… so fun.
I have been wearing blue mascara for years. It also makes the white of your eyes pop making them look big and beautiful with less yellow tint.
It is hard to find colored mascara in bright colors. Victoria secret had two great colors in violet and indigo blue , but they discontinued the products. I stock piled my faves from amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Victorias-Secret-Beauty-Violight-Mascara/dp/B00540U0HY/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1331824071&sr=8-2-fkmr1
http://www.amazon.com/Victorias-Secret-Beauty-Mascara-IndigoGlow/dp/B003XS522C/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1331824121&sr=8-5
If you layer in top of black it is more subtle as well. Hope this helps. =)
oooh i love the blue mascara for the summer!!!
I’ve always been a fan of the thicker, basic black lashes myself, but this is stunning! I’m not sure if it’s good for a more conservative office environment but on a weekend with a bare face, I think this look totally rocks. Confidence is key!
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I usually wear dark brown mascara because I’m so fair, but I do occasionally wear this awesome plum mascara. It makes my eyes look even greener, and I’m never opposed to that 🙂
I wear a med-dark blue color sometimes and people don’t notice until they get close to me. When they see it they’re like “wow I just noticed that! It looks cool!” I used some cheap brand I found at Ulta.
This is FANTASTIC. I wear YSL’s navy liquid liner… so fierce. Also contemplating gold, a la Katniss in The Hunger Games… thoughts?
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I LOVE bright mascara, i think it is fantastic. for a more muted take i like black with color just on the tips
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Oh it would be so fun to wear colored mascara on a night out.
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i totally used to do this back in the day… do you guys remember HAIR mascara? so you could to different color strands a la Baby Spice?
a subtle way to wear color mascara is to use it on the top part of your upper lashes and then use your normal mascara on the bottom side of your upper lashes and your lower lashes. there’s a nice surprise whenever you blink.
I have been blue mascara since WAY BACK in the day, Maybelline started it. I ONLY WEAR BLUE it never runs like Black Mascara. It totally compliments brown eyes. HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!!!! BIG FAN………..
Blue eyelashes it’s great. It was fashionable not so long ago. But fashion is back. And once again fashionable blue mascara and blue eyeliner!
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HEMA in Amsterdam makes a solid electric blue mascara…. Dior too! Also loved MAC Cosmetics wonder woman Opulash in green, it was a limited editions. I think just wearing bright mascara is a quick and easy look to wear through out the day. I’m so getting this!!
holy brights that mascara is gorgeous!
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my mother had the greatest collection of coloured mascara that i would play with endlessly as i was growing up. when i saw the makeup for this collection i had such a massive wave of nostalgia! i’m all for it.
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WWWwwoW! the sencond picture eyes are stunning! I love it…
In my humble opinion….to wear anything other than black or brown….you need to have perfect skin, and a young face.
Wasn’t colored mascara big in the 80s??
I love this mascara! So much better than the navy blue from the past. It’s great because you really don’t need anything else with it. Perfect!
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I’m fairly certain Dior makes a blue mascara. I’ve always wanted to try it, but I’d be much more apt to wear something that contrasts with my eye color.
Love love love blue eyelashes. I had the YSL mascara as well.
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This post totally took me back to being 13 years old and using Maybelline’s blue version. Everyone constantly commented on it and I just loved how different it was from the basic.
Hi, I’ve been wearing color since Guerlain le 2 came out. L-O-V-E!
Shu Uemura used to have electric green, but I think they stop doing that (please please please, bring it back!)
YSL is not so bad either
BUT I love Thai brand ‘ Cutepress’ so much, it gives you THAT shade of blue that you don’t really know if it’s blue or if it’s purple. Most importantly, it’s so cheap and water soluble! How awesome is that!
OMG Amazing Mascara…I’m not sure for use…Bur i think is wonderful.
Great info my dear.
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the blue that these models are wearing is totally gorgeous. does anyone know what mascara they’re using?
love the color!!!!!
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This Make-Up is WOW!!! And I really like your blog!
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I love it. Wear what makes you happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m not sure this isnt a bit scary, best kept to the catwalk!
looks really nice 🙂
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I think it’s such a subtle way to show colour. It makes people take a closer look at you because they’re trying to figure out where the colour is. I love it!
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i find this blue color very nice to wear in spring & summer! but i would color just my top eyelashes… i usually use black or brown mascara & i also have a purple one.
YES! THEY ARE BACK!
finally… I love the bright blue lashes!
Great for summer!
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I like Benefit’s Bad Gal lash in plum
Actually, I have (true to color) blue, purple and brown mascaras all from Victoria’s Secret that are pretty cheap and hold up as well as my go-to Maybelline Great Lash. It’s been a year since I’ve worn them, but after seeing this I’m reminded that I love it and since spring is rolling around it’s a great time to dive back into the color!
wow! gorgeous!!!
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Maybelline actually made some colored mascara last year – I couldn’t resist the green one, since I have green eyes. It’s fairly subtle, but adds a hint of color. I think L’Oreal also makes a couple that are tinted, colors like garnet and bronze. I can’t wait to try them! (And I’m 36, so I think as long as you feel you can rock it, you should go for whatever color mascara you want!)
Have loved & worn various shades of blue mascara since I was a teenager – now 59. It is softer and suits my colouring. But it has been soo hard to find in country Australia in recent years. So I am rapt in this post! A hint: pumping the wand allows the mixture to dry out, so I put the wand in a half-glass of hot water, this softens it and extends the life of the mixture.
Bright lashes??? Easy, first of all put a black mascara and then use the colored one…
You can also use special effect top coats, Bourjois has some really vivid top coats for lashes.
DiorShow Mascara in Azure Blue or the colored mascaras from The Make Up Store are very bright too.
Few years ago, Estee Lauder had an special edition of Sumptuous Color mascara, colors were almost fluor, hopefully they come back!!!
Chanel has colored mascaras that are formulated with a black base, lashes look gorgeous but the colors are not really bright.
Dr Hauschka has a very beautiful blue mascara and is an holistic brand…
No matter which mascara you choose, if you really want pop out lashes, try the trick of the 2 steps with black underneath 😉
The electric blue lashes look amazing!
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You’ve ALWAYS loved blue mascara!!
I’ve worn blue mascara since I was 15 years old and I’m now 66. It was hard to find for some years but now there are plenty of choices – I love the look.
I had this thing for make up but I really am not good in putting one in my face. I love the look here! And the blue lashes are perfect! Would love to see this color in mine!
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i actually found an ok one from walmart. hard candy. not as vibrant as stella’s but it does an ok job after a couple applications. i wish to find a blue that vibrant though 🙁
I love coloured eyelashes and this colour is amazing! I’m not sure how it would look on me though with green eyes? I love your blog btw!
I Loooove blue mascara! Purple is also bright….I use both colors. http://www.PrettyEnergy.com
Love this! I’ve only ever worn blue mascara and don’t actually own anything except blue. Maybelline does make some blue, but I don’t like it personally. Sephora carries different colors as well.
The Hard Candy brand also has different colors, which I’ve found to be the brightest blue and that’s what I wear everyday. http://www.hardcandy.com/products.php?cat=12
I always buy blue if I can afford it. My fave is YSL Everlong. Can’t remember whether it is shade 3 or 7. Maybe I like both. I have dark brown eyes and my skin is dark, I find black or brown mascara doesn’t do much for my eyes, so prefer blue.
i think i would say try combinding a light midnight blue with a shady royal purple. when it is completed it looks like a whole new beauty has just entered the fashion world. it looks gorgeous> you got to try it!!!
wow so flashing…
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Really love the blue mascara! Makes a nice change from black mascara! 🙂 I also like purple mascara.
I love blue mascara! I only use the Dior show in #258 blue podium it’s the best! Amazing with just a little light colored eye shadow with no contouring. It instantly adds drama to the eye with little effort. I do suggest using a mascara base so that the color shows up to full advantage. I use 2-3 coats for huge bright lashes
I love those eye lashes.
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Is Yves Saint Laurent’s Faux Cils in Extreme Blue the color that is shown on Stella McCartney’s models from the Fall show? Trying to source that gorgeous mascara, so if anyone knows please do tell 😀
Thanks!
@Casey I’m pretty sure they used a custom blended blue gel mascara. But I can vouch for the YSL’s Extreme Blue as being VERY blue and pigmented. Hope that helps!
so fantastic syle 🙂
I love how vibrant the eyes are on their own, doesn’t need much else to compliment the entire face, maybe a little tint on the lips but they look gorgeous!
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These look fabulous! I’ve added this to my colored mascara roundup. Cheers – glad to have found another beauty blogger!
NYX makes a good blue mascara in that same hue in the picture. i love wearing it out – its a fun summer look. I’ve tried maybelline before, but it’s not as good as NYX.