NATorigin Lengthening Mascara, Anthracite 6 g

This is one of the best mascaras I have ever used - and I've been through a few over the years; both high-end and drugstore. I used to love Lancôme Hypnose. I've also used Benefit's They're Real; Soap & Glory Thick & Fast; Origin GinZing; all types of Maybelline; No7; Rimmel. The list is almost endless. However, a year or so ago, I started trying to switch to more natural products - especially eye makeup.I did a lot of online research before choosing Natorigin - and it seemed like the best choice, as a lot of the natural mascaras just seem to get such bad reviews in terms of performance and smudging. Round about the same time, I'd already bought another one (Kajer Weis) that was a whopping £32 for a very small tube. It under-performed, was difficult to build up, had an off-putting scent and, generally, was unimpressive (and all the more so because of how much it cost). So, anyway, I didn't want to get stung again and read a lot of reviews before opting for the Natorigin.Well, I wasn't disappointed. This one is up there with some of the best in terms of build-ability. It has a lovely shaped wand that seems to pick up just the right amount of product and helps to give a winged-out effect to the lashes. In terms of longevity/smudging, it does last but, yes, it can smudge a teeny bit (but nothing terrible). If worried, I wouldn't wear it on the bottom lashes. Some people have oilier skin and mascara can smudge more under there. However, given that this is a totally natural mascara, the performance is very impressive and I've never experienced panda eyes with it. I think if you go into it appreciating that you're putting the health of your eyes before faultless performance, then you won't be disappointed. Yes, there are mascaras out there that are utterly smudge proof (although there are few, I think, that make eyelashes look as good as this one). However, there is always a compromise when it comes to moving over to makeup products that are more natural. Choices are limited (if you stick with buying only natural) and, often, the makup is more expensive. However, I do feel that this particular mascara is amazing, not only because it hasn't got any nasties in it, but also in its own right. Also, it's not ridiculously expensive either when you consider that some drugstore mascaras are now hitting the £10 mark.For the money, I'd say it's well worth a go.

I loved the colour, being very fair and finding the ubiquitous black too strong for my complexion. It is easy to apply, doesn’t clump, seldom smudges and stays on all day. I’m very pleased.

I have been sceptical in the past of products that are 'natural' as this can mean a lower quality product unfortunately -But this is not one of those times!I use only natural products on my skin, my hair and my face. Therefore it was only 'natural' that this extended to my eye make up.I used to come home from work with irritated, red eyes and I could not work out why this would happen.Ever since switching to this mascara, I no longer have this problem.Pros:1. Long, lifted eyelashes.2. Brown colour gives eyes 'softer' appearance (compared to black mascara).3. Lasts all day.4. Perfect for my sensitive eyes.Cons:1. Mascara has begun to dry out prematurely in the bottle.2: Product wastage: design of bottle also means that too much product ends up on the end of the brush and does not go back in to the bottle.Pros weigh out the Cons, and therefore will repurchase in the future.

I have used his product for one month now and it feels very clean to apply and does not clump. I find it requires a couple of applications to make the lashes look full and coated, but this is not a problem. It may not plump your lashes up as much as standard pharmacy mascaras, but I find this gives an overall more natural appearance.I purchased this product as I was in search of an organic and vegan alternative and I am very happy with the result. I feel comfortable knowing it is not going to irritate my eyes and has not been tested on animals.

This is a natural mascara that looks as good if not better than 'standard' ones and as such, is worthy of praise. The black is thick and goes on easily creating a solid look. When I first put it on I am *very* impressed.However, sadly it shreds and shreds quite easily....PANDA EYES! Every day by the afternoon I have shreds of black under my eyes and it just doesn't stay on. The packaging is also naff - cheap plastic and not exactly attractive to take out of your bag and the very slim design means that the mascara gets gloopy around the top and there's wastage as this has to be removed in order to effectvely get the brush back in without smearing it up the wand/top.Haivng said that, after many hours of research on natural mascars I've not found one that didn't mention shredding so I think is is to be expected without chemicals to keep standard mascara in place so if you want a mascar that looks great when applied this is probably the best out there.

I have very fair eyelashes. I've always worn brown mascara as that was all I could get, but the result was always heavy and unnatural looking. This grey mascara is a revelation. It emphasises my eyes without making them look odd and the product itself is gentle and non-irritating. The overall effect is lovely. So glad I tried grey!

Great mascara for people qoth sensitive eyes. Great colour and lasts well too.