Would You Wear Colored Mascara?

Picture 3.png Someone recently asked me if I ever change my look, hair and make-up speaking. I was a little taken aback until I realized that I really don’t - I’ve been doing the “natural” thing my whole life, using only neutral makeup.

So I decided to make a few changes:

First, inspired by Marni’s runways, I purchased a pink lipstick, and even wore it during the day. Then I even threw on some sparkles a la Zac Posen for effect.

Now I’m thinking about buying a bright mascara instead of my usual black.

Colored mascara’s been popping up on the runway for a few years now, starting with blue at Dior, gold at Gucci and this season’s white lashes at Erin Fetherston.

MAC has a bright teal that would be perfect for spring, and I’ve read a billion times that blue mascara is supposed to “make eyes pop” as it’s always put, but I can’t help but feel like I might end up looking like a little raver who forgot that she’s supposed to be at work.

Would you wear colored mascara? Or is this just too out there for everyday life?

posted by Laia

Jan 15, 2008 2:34PM

Blue mascara is my go-to when I don't feel like putting on makeup but want to look a little done up. I have the Green and Pink Maybelline one, it's great and a little subtle. I always always get compliments when I wear it.

posted by guest

Jan 15, 2008 2:53PM

definitely love wearing blue mascara!

posted by GQDetails8604

Jan 15, 2008 2:56PM

I agree with Laia, when I see a girl with anything other than black mascara and it looks good, I feel like she knows how to put herself together. Subtle colors lightly applied to the eye is a great alternative to looking like a goth raver especially for spring and summer months.

posted by socialitedreams

Jan 15, 2008 3:03PM

I use blue, green, and purple mascaras. Neutral "natural" looks bore me to tears and show no creativity, so I always spice things up with pretty colors.

posted by Rose

Jan 15, 2008 3:20PM

Bright blue, caboodles-style, reminds me of grade 8. Navy blue, however, is wonderful!

Jan 15, 2008 3:25PM

Oh by the way, I wasn't saying I have green and pink mascara from Maybelline, just that that's the kind of Mascara I use, the one that comes in the green and pink packaging. God forbid anyone thinks I wear pink mascara!!!

posted by hilaryy

Jan 15, 2008 3:27PM

I've been thinking about purple mascara lately and the next time I'm out I think I'll pick some up. My friend was wearing it and it's a really unusual touch (in a good way).

posted by gen

Jan 15, 2008 3:33PM

I don't like brightly coloured mascara, but I adore aubergine-coloured mascara. Mavala does a terrific one...right now I use YSL's one though. It sits really nicely against blue eyes, looks subtly surprising and just... works. Hate electric blue, but I'd like to find a good, warm indigo - something very definitely blue, not navy or bluey-grey [as some blues tend to be.]

posted by staceyy

Jan 15, 2008 3:43PM

I can't stand colored mascara.
Maybe if it is super super subtle it would look nice.

But it just screams junior high to me.

Jan 15, 2008 6:10PM

I like purple mascara, but I generally stick with boring black.

I'm sorry, but that model looks like she has a terrible eye infection.

Jan 15, 2008 6:23PM

i'm not a fan of colored mascara...i feel like outside of cosmetics ads, it looks too odd against the natural color. if you want a pop of color, try dotting on urban decay's 24/7 liner in a bright color (i use covet)over your normal liner...it catches the light without being too obvious.

posted by Perry

Jan 15, 2008 7:18PM

I wear Benefit's blue BADgal mascara alot and it gives me the perfect amount of dark blue/navy color so that I have a little color on my eyes but not so much that I'd have people staring at me. Plus side: it's supposed to "make eyes look whiter and brighter!"

posted by aninnka

Jan 15, 2008 8:01PM

colored mascara reminds me of junior high too, nothing wrong with that! but white colored mascara screams Ganguro girl!! :P

Jan 15, 2008 10:26PM

I just got Chanel's new dark blue mascara... It is lovely.

Jan 15, 2008 10:29PM

try black mascara in all your lashes and blue just in the end of them

Jan 15, 2008 11:58PM

I love it. I love the bad girl blue -- it's subtle but it works -- and honestly and perhaps surprisingly Sephora's store green goes on really nicely, color but not too gauche. (I have brown eyes and green looks great; blue sometimes looks a little strained.) I like it with a really classic look otherwise for everyday wear, although I will admit that when I am out on the town I use it for drama and glitz.

Jan 16, 2008 1:08PM

I use a dark green mascara from sephora, and a navy blue one from max factor. but i have in the past used a bright green one from sephora. always looks pretty good

posted by mmechou

Jan 16, 2008 1:51PM

I LOVE colored mascara! It adds a subtle edge to any look. From teal, to blue, to purple and even gold - AbFab. And while the formulas aren't always the best for length or volume...Va-va-voom!

posted by neenersh

Jan 16, 2008 7:32PM

I've always wanted to try it but haven't invested in it yet. I don't want a cheapy one and I'm not sure what color to get either.

posted by beccaeve

Jan 21, 2008 12:06AM

I used to have this amazing purple mascara. It was quite subtle, but you could tell it was purple. Unlike the neon mascara I had in junior high, this purple could be worn in more normal settings. I'd like to find some more like that.