If you’re a loyal reader (thank you!) then you know I am obsessed in love with almost any and all beauty products. I’ve mentioned it on Feel Good Fashion and here on Chic Shopper Chick several times, but my one true obsession love is mascara. I currently have 3 different tubes of it in my makeup bag, and I’m not a bit too happy since I came down with pink eye on Monday and now need to throw them ALL out. If you’re a beauty fanatic like I am, you are probably aware of the high-end mascaras that have come out with vibrating varities in the past year or so. However, to date, there has been no “drugstore” version available.
My favorite mascara EVER was actually Maybelline’s Illegal Lengths mascara with a curved brush, but for some (*gasp*) unknown reason to me, Maybelline discontinued it. To make it up to me Thanks to my role as one of Walmart’s ElevenMoms, I was able to try out Maybelline Pulse Perfection (their new vibrating mascara) before it ever even hit shelves (can you tell I felt kinda cool?) According to Maybelline, Pulse Perfection delivers 7,000 vibrations per minute in 7 synchronized actions so lashes are transformed to perfection. Ok, so I know what you’re thinking “… hmm … why do I need vibrating mascara?”. My friend, you have come to the right place, because I have my own personal opinion on the matter! You see, I was taught to apply mascara starting at the base of my lashes, wiggling the brush back and forth until I reach the tips of my lashes. This helps distribute the product at the base (which gives your eyes a much more defined look) and just gives you better distribution of the mascara all around. Pulse Perfection takes the wiggling work out of your mascara routine for you!
Ok, so for the big question…does it work? My answer is YES! I plan to make you a video to show you how much I actually really like it, but alas, I have pink eye, and that video? Well, it would be not-so-hot. So, when I’m looking a little less…erm…pink around the eyes…I’ll make a video to show you why I like this product. However, in the meantime, here is my take on it! The vibrating takes a little getting used to for first time users (or the klutzy variety, as in my case) but it allows the mascara to go on quickly and nice and thick. Quick is definitely a plus for those 5 minute beauty routines! It elongates and thickens my lashes without a doubt, and I really like the way it looks. My only caveat: apply your second coat of this mascara before the first one is completely dry. I waited for them to dry the first time around and ended up with spider lashes. And as my friend Jillian would say, “nobody likes spider lashes!”. However, when you apply both coats after the other, the result is among the best I’ve gotten from any mascara on the market.
This product is not out in stores yet (this is, again, where I feel really cool for getting a sneak preview), but you can find it nationwide starting on May 28th for $14.95. Until then, you can purchase it exclusively from Walmart.com for $12.95. Honestly, I know that $15 for Maybelline mascara seems like a lot, but when you consider that other brands cost up to 3 times as much, plus you can grab it for $13 online? Well, I think it’s really a heck of a deal.
Would you like a chance to try out Maybelline Pulse Perfection Mascara before the masses as well? Thanks to Maybelline I have two tubes of it to giveaway to two very lucky Chic Shopper Chick readers! To enter to win, leave a comment here telling me what beauty product you just cannot live without! After your initial comment, every other (pertinent) comment left on this site on other posts from now through May 28th will count as an extra entry each. You don’t need to come back to this post and tell me you commented on another post, I can stalk track you via your email/IP address. As usual, the following extra entries are also available: blog this contest with a link back to this contest, stumbling Chic Shopper Chick (leave your stumble name), subscribing to my site, tweeting about this contest, following me on Twitter. That’s a ton of ways to win, so good luck! http://bit.ly/12IiYz
US and Canadian entries only, winner will be chosen via random.org at the end of the contest. Winners are posted here, please leave a valid email address or blog address if you’d like to be contacted should you win. Winner has 72 hours to claim their prize. This contest ends at 11:59 pm CST on May 28th, 2009.
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I can’t live without my mascara!
I can’t live w.o my MAC Dazzle Glass lip gloss!
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I agree with you, I hate my life without mascara… and actually mine has gone MIA :( It’s good I’m barely going out lately…
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Blistex Ultra Defense. it goes on like butter and makes lips super soft!
I’m a subscriber via email.
I can not live without my moisturizer, definitely not in the Summer. Thanks for the great giveaway.
I love my lip gloss!!
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I love Oil of Olay!
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I need my lipstick.
The beauty product I can not live without is a good moisturizer. My skin is excessively dry. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this giveaway!
My moisturizer is my most important beauty product.
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I cna’t live without my Max Factor base!
I HEART MY LIP GLOSS:)
I can’t live without my Shu Uemura eye lash curler.
I follow on twitter.
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I can’t live without some color on my lips, via lipstick or lip gloss. Gotta have it!
I cannot live without my eye makeup primer. I currently use Urban Decay, but I also hear that Too Faced is good.
i can’t live without my tarte blushing bride cheek stain.
Love Maybelline eye products this mascara would be for looks and to enhance healthy eyelashes; a definite plus; many thanks SW
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I can’t live without some gorgeous bright eyeshadow!
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I can’t live without my mascara- don’t have any particular brand – I need it because my lashes are so short
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Can’t live without Bare Minerals… definitely.
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I can’t live without my Victoris Secret Amber Romance lotion
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i never leave the house without eyeline if i dont wear it my eyes look really beady :(
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I subscribe.
I can’t live without my foundation!
I can’t live without my Bobby Brown coverup.
I can’t live without chap stick.
I subscribe via Google Reader :)
I can’t live without what I call my desert island stick–two-sided mascara and lip gloss!
I never go anywhere without mascara (which is why I love this giveaway!) My lashes are blond and pretty much invisible. Without mascara, I’m washed out and freckle faced.
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Hmm well if I were to only be able to have 2 items in my possession for prettying up… I’d have to have my tinted moisturizer and mascara. I can go a long while with just wearing that as my bare essentials :)
I am SOOOO impressed to hear you say you were going to throw out your eye make-up D/T coming down w/pinkeye! Can’t tell you how many people have RE-infected themselves because they were too cheap (or STUBBORN!) to get rid of the stuff they were using when they came down w/it. So, KUDOS to you for today :) :) !!!
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I have tried this mascara and its great. it doesn’t smudge and lasts a long time. I love it.
Actually, mascara is my must have product. I have some at home and a tube in my purse. My eyelashes are non existant without it.
I would love to try this.
I would really love to try this!
I need my eyeliner
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I can’t live without my lip gloss
i can’t live without st ives apricot scrub.
I can’t live without my facial moisturizer with sunblock in it! I put it on everyday no matter what!
I can’t live without my black eyeshadow.
I always smudge it in the corner of my eyelids and
fill in with a pop of color.
I wear mascara every day to open up my eyes.
I cannot live without my estee lauder maximum cover.
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I cannot live without my Neutrogena concealer kit. No one wants to see my undereye area on its own!
I can’t live without my Maybelline Pure Makeup foundation. If I put that on, I feel like I’m not as scary-looking. :-)
I now cannot live without my Max Factor Vivid Impact Lipstick in Vegas, Baby
I can’t live without lip gloss!
I cannot live without my mascara! I have red eyelashes and it’s not very pretty without mascara. That’s why this giveaway especially caught my eye (no pun intended!). Thanks for the review!
i subscribe
mascara is the one beauty product i have to have.
Concealer is a must!
I would love the chance to win, thanks.
i have to have my mascara even when i skip using my lipstick.
I could not live without loose powder!
I follow on twitter 4boys4now
My eyelashes are so light I cant live without mascara! Although I really love me some lotion too cause im DRY skinned!
I would like to try this.
I subscribe with iGoogle!
Mascara is the only product I can’t live without! I don’t wear any other makeup…heck, I don’t even know how to apply anything else!!
I need new makeup (durn 14 year old) so this would be a great start.
would be great to try this
I would love to try some good quality mascara! Mine is not the best! (Dollar Store stuff)
I can leave the house when I’ve applied mascara and sheer foundation like olay infinity
I can not live without my cover girl lip shine. My lips feel naked without it.
I don’t go anywear without putting on my mascara.
I subscribe.
I can’t live without Dimitri James’ SKINN face care line.
i can’t live without mascara!
I subscribe.
i can’t live without my covergirl wetslicks amazement lip gloss.
I’m a no-fuss kind of gal. Lip balm, mascara, and hair band are a daily must in my purse.
I can’t live without my flavored lip gloss. I love it so.
I can’t live without my Burt’s Bees lip balm!
Im a subscriber too!
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I love my bare minerals and mineral veil!
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I cannot live without lipstick but I love all makeup.
I subscribe.
I can’t live without concealer!
I am a email subscriber
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I cant live without my covergirl foundation,been using it for so many years,its my staple
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I cannot live without blush!
I have to have mascara – usually Max Factor auburn because I can’t find that color in any other brand.
I can’t live without lipstick! Great prize, mascara is a close second. Hope I win :)
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My favorite beauty product is Lush’s sea salt scrub but I cannot live without tinted sunscreen!
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i couldn’t live without my organic lipstick!
i would love to win this prize
Face powder!
I need my lipstick at all times.
I cannot live without my concealer.
I cannot live without my entire make-up kit, really, but most important of all are my eyeliner, my Smashbox Halo mineral powder, and my mascara. I could make do with just those three, though to be honest I use a LOT of stuff on my face! :)
I am a subscriber.
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I can’t live without lip gloss.
I can’t live without my Burt’s Bees lip balm!
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I can’t live without lip balm! I HAVE to have it. :-)
I’m already subscribed.
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So the mascara…..vibrates? Haha. Sounds cool, makes sense. I’ll try it.
I cannot live without My lash blast mascara. The wand is like a freakin’ pinecone! I hope they always make it.
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I can’t live without mascara actually. It makes my eyes look so much bigger and more awake!
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My burt’s bees chapstick. no lie! if I leave the house without I go somewhere to buy another one!
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I love my makeup, but the one thing I can’t live without is my chapstick!!! Thanks for the great giveaway.
I love anything by Jurlique, especially their Purifying Mist. :)
I subscribe.
Anything Origins, especially Nude & Improved foundation
Maybelline Great Lash Mascara. Thank you!
Mascara – but not brand loyal yet
Can’t live without a concealer or mineral powder.
Can’t live without my mineral powder for my oily skin!
I must have my primer!
subscriber too!
My sunscreen! It is a must have…with foundation or not!
I LOVE maybelline and their mascara is the best stuff! I can’t go out the door without putting my mascara or concealer and powder on!
i have to always wear mascara.
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I cannot LIVE without Mascara.. I am a mascara junkie. and I love to try ’em all! I love makeup in general. But I have no lashes so I try every mascara on the market hoping I will find “The One” that will make me gorgeous!
Thanks for the chance to win!!
Leslie
Oh…. another thing I CANNOT live w/out if my SPF with UVA/UVB coverage….I’ve learned my lesson!!!
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I’m a subscriber! :)
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Can’t live w/out my lip balm, and eye make-up!
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I am fascinated by all these ‘occillating’ mascaras, would love to try one – maybe it would help my aging eyelashes!
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I can’t live withou my concealer, but I haven’t found the perfect one yet. :P
I subscribe also.
I can’t live without lip balm and lipstick. As my mother says, “Lipstick fixes everything.”
I’d have a hard time living without my Outlast lip color. I’ve gotten so used to it, I’d probably forget to reapply.
I’ve got to have mascara-my eyelashes are nonexistent without it. Thanks!
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i can’t live without my chapstick and coverup….i’d love a chance to win the mascara! thanks, rachel
I can’t live without my concealer.
if my name is picked you can give pick again, i can’t wear mascara…every time I do it ends up under my eyes!
I tweeted http://twitter.com/juan_hurrican/status/1870418986
I follow you on twitter (juan_hurrican)
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I’d definitely need my moisturizer (with SPF) and my lip balms. I’m so not myself without them
I cannot live without under-eye concealer. I have such bad dark circles!
I can’t live without Great Lash mascara.
I can’t do without my concealer
would love to try this mascara
I must have Almay TLC foundation. Thanks for the chance.
I need my concealer
I tweeted. https://twitter.com/meredycat/status/1869448419
I follow you on Twitter under @meredycat.
I cannot live without mascara and my pulsing Lancome costs a hefty $34! I’d love to try this.
Can I give you two? I can’t live without concealer or mascara. But considering what time it is, maybe if I just got more sleep I wouldn’t need the concealer. :)
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my origins eyebrow gel ….
I subscribe
I can’t live without my blush. Even if I dont have time to put full makeup on, I will always use blush.
I absolutely cannot live without my eyebrow pencil since I’m fair haired and they are almost invisible lol
looks great would love to try
I follow you on Twitter.
I subscribe!
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I cant live without my philosophy kiss me lipgloss!
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I subscribe :)
I can’t live without my Physician’s Formula Bronzer, I LOVE it!
I can’t live without my simple chapstick! My lips are always soft because of it.
I am so glad that I am not the only mascara junkie around here. I would so love to try this.
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I would love to try this product! I’m very curious about these “action” mascaras!!
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thank you!!!
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thakn you again!!
I subscribed to your site:)
thanks!
I need mascara…I feel almost naked without it!
This one sounds great:) I’d love to win it!
thank you!!
Oooo…oooo…this looks fabulous!
I don’t wear, nor have time to apply(mom to 2 small children), anything other than mascara & a little lip gloss. Therefore, my #1 is, absolutely, mascara!
P.S. Sorry about the “pink eye”. Hope it gets better soon!
Good luck fellow mascara lovers!
It’s actually Pampers Baby Wipes! Aloe, unscented removes mascara like nothing else! Love, love, love them and they’re so much cheaper than eye makeup remover in a bottle or in wipe form.
I’m already a subscriber :-)
I already follow you on Twitter! (HipMom)
I tweeted the giveaway!
I am following you on Twitter! DanielleLo
Well, not to be redundant, but mascara is the one beauty product I really cannot do without.
I love lipgloss, but if I have to choose between mascara and lipgloss, I’ll apply the mascara and get a lipbalm instead.
I love my bronzer/all-over face color, but being in the open can also give you a nice flush, as can a nice workout, a good yoga session, and some other…ehm – activities.
I also love powder eyeliner for that smoky eye look, but without mascara? Please.
So mascara is definitely the winner!!
I am a subscriber!
The beauty product I can not live without is Burt’s Bees Lipgloss and Lipbalm.
Email subscriber!
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I tweeted @ImmaDiva
http://twitter.com/ImmaDiva/status/1865588425
Mascara is the one thing I absolutely wear every day! Pulse perfection looks fun!
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I’m an email subscriber :)
I cannot live without PRESTIGE INTENSITY EYELINER! It’s a must for anyone who loves dark liner!
I cannot live without mascara and eyeliner and eyebrow pencil—I am a natural blonde and look pretty sickly without it. My lips chap easily so I like to use chapstick or some kind of covering for my lips. Thanks for the giveaway!
I love my lip balm from bath and body I have every flavor I think!
I’d love to try this too!
I can’t live without my NYX Tinted Lip Spas! They’re sheer & very very moisturizing so I don’t need other lip balms!
I also tweeted here :)
http://twitter.com/HAZELNUTPOCKY/status/1865449592
Thanks for the giveaway!
I couldn’t live without my bare minerals. It makes my skin so perfectly creamy, without which it is most certainly not!
Mascara is my #2 for sure. I wear it, even if I don’t wear my bare minerals. I’m hoping by drawing attention to my eyes, you won’t notice my uneven skin tone or blemishes. Maybe mascara really is my #1.
hmmmmm.
I would like to try it too!
I can’t live without Victoria’s Secret clear sparkle lip gloss – I love it and I always have at least 2 tubes handy!
I would really like to try this…sounds cool.