Review: Lily Lolo Vegan Mascara

There are a lot of great vegan mascaras out there, but most of them have a very soft, natural finish. This seems to satisfy a large number of consumers who seek out these products due to allergies or environmental concerns. However, as a makeup artist and beauty fanatic, I like a mascara with a little more "oomph:." I want one that lengthens, thickens, and helps define lashes - one that provides a more bold look. Enter Lily Lolo, a U.K. company. They offer a vegan mascara that not only looks snappy but instantly gives you that extra boost.

Pros:

• Volumizing formula
• Beautiful packaging
• Gentle ingredients
• Gluten-free and vegan
• Provides a bold finish

Review: Physician's Formula Organic Wear Lash Boosting Mascara

When I am asked about some of the best drugstore mascaras, sometimes I am conflicted. There is one brand (E.L.F.) that offers vegan products that are fairly gentle, but the ingredients are hard to pronounce. Then there is Physician's Formula Organic Wear, which offers mascaras with beeswax, but also include a few other organic ingredients. They offer several gentle mascaras, including the Organic Wear Lash Boosting Mascara.

Pros:

• Great applicator brush
• Attractive packaging
• Retail availability
• Affordable
• Helps lashes appear thicker and fuller
• Easy to remove
• Gentle formula
  

Cons:

• Contains beeswax (not vegan)

Summary:
I love how I can recognize most of the ingredients on an Organic Wear product label. I've tried two of their mascaras, including this one and the Natural Origin mascara, and both of them have wonderful mascara applicators. The brush is great for separating individual lashes and giving them a natural coating of color. This mascara goes beyond the natural origin mascara to provide more of a lengthening, thickening, and volumizing effect. You may have to apply several coats to see a very dramatic difference, but I definitely felt it had a bolder application from the start. I was glad to see that it rates a very low 1 on the EWG Skin Deep database. I'd love to see it in a vegan formulation. If you're looking for a gentle mascara and don't want to mail order, this is a great affordable option.

Also available on Amazon.com.

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Disclosure notice: This product was purchased by the reviewer. No compensation was accepted and the opinions are my own. Please verify any claims with the manufacturer, especially if you have any allergies or concerns.

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Review: Manic Panic Creature of the Night Eye Wear Glossy Mascara

UPDATE: This line has been discontinued.

A common misconception regarding vegan cosmetics is that they are expensive products made for "hippies," and will likely not perform as well as traditional cosmetics.  Fortunately, there are some fun companies who package and market their products in creative ways.  Manic Panic is one such company, as they have rock star style and cool packaging.  Below is a review for their Creature of the Night Eye Wear Glossy Mascara.

Pros:

• Great volume (only needs one good application)
• Fun packaging
• Won't flake
• Nice rich black
• Affordable ($10)