I’ve gone for 3 months now without using a chain, but now that “chain” has been broken. And all for some makeup! For as long as I can remember I’ve used Almay for my eye makeup because my eyes are so sensitive. I’ve tried other brands but my eyes itch and swell.
So, when my Almay mascara dried up I worried, but gamely tried something new. I went to my favorite clothing boutique in town, Orange Blossom, where Pat Fuller the owner also sells a wonderful line of cosmetics called Aloette. I figured I’d try the mascara, which was certainly the most expensive I’d ever purchased! Nope – eyes swelled and itched. But I do love their other products. I purchased the Aloepure Basic Skin Care Value Package with cleansers, Moisturizers, and Scrubs and love them.
So, next I thought I’d try buying mascara at Green Life, the healthfood store in Chattanooga. After consulting with the clerk I chose Larenim mascara that is supposed to be for people with sensitive eyes. Nope. Eyes swelled and itched, but it took a bit longer this time.
So, yesterday I broke down and went into the CVS and bought my old standby Almay mascara that none of my privately owned drug stores carry. I felt awful doing it and I’m sure some of you are wondering why I just don’t go without.
Sorry, just not an option. With my red hair and blue eyes, my eye lashes are a pale white. I look dead without mascara and washed out without makeup in general. I just feel naked if I’m not wearing it. So, the eyes have it and I have found my first failure in the Unchained In America story – mascara.
Have you ever thought about getting your eyelashes dyed?
No I haven’t thought of that. What kind of chemicals are used? It might acutually be the same problem and worse since I can’t take off the dye they use which is no doubt some sort of chemical. But I will check it out with my spa/hair dresser and see what she says and also research it on line. Thanks!