Is Fiber Mascara worth it? (Younique Mascara)

FIBER MASCARA WILL NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVERRRRRRRRRRRRRR
compare to eyelash extensions.

Now, some fiber mascara wearers that are "die hard," usually have a slight to curly lash base. With this being said, most of these fiber mascara followers, usually, have a very good lash base. Most clients that I have had over the years predominantly get lashes are because they have no curl, darkness, or volume to their natural lashes.
Or because you dont want to have flaking, clumps, or to add more every other day.

Younique Fiber Mascara

So in my opinion, I'll tell you why I think Fiber Mascara is just downright awful.

Sure, it's a bit biased coming from my point of view, since I am a eyelash extension technician. But just because I am a lash tech, doesn't mean I don't do my research on products, ingredients, lashes, and have my interactions with the product. I do my homework, and try numerous things in order to compare to lash extensions.

With this being said, i've touched based on this subject before, but I'll add and touch base on one of the best selling Fiber Mascara's on the market: Younique Fiber Mascara.

So first off lets start off with some pictures i've pulled from Pinterest. You can tell the difference between someone who has a good base, vs. someone who doesn't. Just because someone looks good in a t-shirt, doesn't mean it will look good on you, and you'd know that because of your body type, fit, etc. This is a similar situation. Just because someone is preaching about fiber mascara, doesn't mean it will work for everybody.Lets see if you can see the diffrences.

good lash base, has a god ash curl, needs less product.

not a good or bad lash base, but has slight curl. Needs more product.

not a very good lash base. (short, little to no curl, etc.) Needs more product.

 Unless your ok with looking like you have spider legs, heavy mascara, or clumps than be my guest. But lets go over the pros and cons.

Like Younique, most fiber mascaras claim to last anywhere from 8-12 weeks in a bottle, depending on how many passes you are applying. though you have to apply it just like mascara every day. If you apply once, you could extend the longevity or your product 8-12 weeks, but if you applying 2-3 coats a day, you now cut the longevity in half 4-6 weeks. I don't normally use mascara, but when I use to be a heavy mascara wearer, I never  went through a tube of mascara in a month, and I always did 1-2 passes.
But regardless, you have to apply 2-3 coats of mascara.Which leads to my next issue. Since there is so much product being applied, the lashes are given a "heavy" mascara look, or they can somewhat resemble as spider legs.

I'd like to supersize my mascara please.

The fiber mascaras usually come in a package of 2. One is the mascara, and the second tube is the fiber "lashes" The fibers are usually nylon, and are loose or packed together. Once applied the mascara, fiber lashes, and mascara they can "gunk" or "bunch" together, creating difficulty for the consumer,and since there is a lot of product applied, it's impossible to get a simple natural look.  Some of the mascara wand packaging can also have difficult shaped brushes/wands for the application.
Application should be a easy process, and there are multiple youtube videos on "how to apply." But like i've said, depending on your natural lash growth and pattern, this can vary.

Now it says that these can be water resistant, and can be applied every other day on top of what you have on. Um.......for health reasons, please please please wash your face/eyes. Some people think, " Oh, okay, I don't have to do anything to my eyes, cool." Doesn't mean you should skip hygiene. Besides, they will start to flake off a bit, just like normal mascara within a few hours to 1-2 days. 


 Speaking of.......
Ever try washing these products off? Its next to impossible. If you have never tried them, imagine trying to get waterproof mascara off. It pretty close to that hassle.Warm water is what is recommended, but oil based products may be more helpful to get them off. These mascaras claim to be waterproof and or water resistant, but the problem is that mascara will run, and you'll still end up with racoon eyes. Even humidity can effect the product, making the nylon and mascara heavy, droop, and run. The nylon fibers and mascara can leave signs that it won't be evicted, even after scrubbing!

Got a little carried away, did yah?

 Some reviews and people I have talked to about the product, have such a hard time for removal, that they even pull lashes out! The fibers are a big problem with this. Depending on what your using, or brand, like Younique, these can be rough, hard, and solidify against your natural lashes. So if they aren't coming off during removal, than a lot clients, refer to plucking, pulling, and yanking the lashes off. This can leave you with premature balding of lashes and or damage of the natural lash cycle. The nylon fibers can create discomfort or itiching if applied to close to the skin. The fibers and mascara can than stick to the bottom lashes, creating annoyance for the consumer. Another problem with these fibers, is that humidity or if you move the ashes around, the clump together, droop, or don't last as long.

for $30.00-$50.00 a bottle, depending who you purchase the mascara from, may not be worth it, considering how long it may last, results, maintenance, time and cost. Especially since it's as much s a lash fill every 2-3-4 weeks.

Might make you think twice.

That's all for now. I'll add more to this, have any questions? Leave us a note or message! 

xo Holly