What: L’Oreal Paris Bare Naturale Mascara in Black Brown

Where: Walgreens

Price: $9.99

Image from L’Oreal Paris.

This is a mineral makeup mascara. I didn’t realize anyone made those. When I think “mineral makeup” I usually think of powdered makeup, such as powder foundation, eyeshadow, and blush. This mascara is supposed to be gentle on the eyes, which I like the idea of.

Fortunately, an 86% natural ingredient list didn’t hamper the performance of this mascara. (“All natural” doesn’t always mean good, you know.) This mascara lengthens and thickens my lashes satisfactorily, though “Black Brown” is definitely more brown than black. I’m okay with that, though, because brown mascara looks more natural on me. It also lasts all day with no flaking or smudging but washes off easily. (I put it on this morning and just snapped that picture at 5 p.m.)

My only gripe with this mascara is that it feels like it takes forever to dry. I have to wait ages before I can blink or open my eyes all the way, or I get dots of mascara all underneath my brows. Once it’s dry, though, I’m quite happy with it. It makes me want to try some more L’Oreal mascaras.