About the Mascara

The award-winning Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara from Thrive Causemetics makes a bold claim: to create the look of lash extensions, without the ACTUAL lash extensions. It also claims to enhance your own natural lash health, all in an easy-to-remove formula that leaves you free of flakes, smudges, or clumps.

The product comes in both black and brown/black, costs $24 per tube, and is vegan. Added bonus: for every purchase, Thrive donates to a woman in need.

My Experience

Like I said, I’m a lash purist. My natural lashes are pretty short and straight, but I’ve never loved caking on product just to essentially scrape it off 12 hours later. (Plus, I have allergies, so I’m constantly rubbing and scratching my eyes.) 

In the past, my favorite mascara has always been the Milk Makeup Kush Mascara. It doesn’t provide much by way of length, but it’s highly volumizing and holds a curl well. Unfortunately, it’s a bit flaky, but it’s easy to remove.

I heard about the wonders of the Thrive mascara through a few friends and other publications (and through my mom, who was desperate to try it herself). Though somewhat loyal to the Milk variation, I decided to give it a purchase (and my mom bought one too!).

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