[Etude House] Dr. Mascara Fixer For Perfect Lash 6ml #01

As the title suggests, I bought this because I ran out of my wonderful Ulta Raincoat Mascara and was looking for an affordable dupe. I have long, healthy lashes but they’re very straight and often resist holding a curl. I’ve tried SO many waterproof mascaras over the years and just haven’t been happy with their curling capabilities. I’m happy to say that this Mascara Fixer has been a perfect replacement and is now a staple for me! It’s easy to apply, holds curl beautifully, is very waterproof, and is slightly lengthening. One thing to note is that it leaves a small amount of white cast on the lashes, which makes wearing it alone really... strange. I personally don’t mind the white cast because I layer colored mascara over it and it helps bring out the vibrancy of the pigments. I have also tried using it on top of mascaras but this never yielded good results for me. For removal, since this is a heavy duty waterproof mascara, I would not recommend using just a plain oil nor a cold cream. It just won’t be strong enough to fully remove this and you may damage and loose lashes trying to get it all off. Instead, I’d opt for a dedicated oil cleaner like the Hadalabo Gokujun Cleansing Oil, which I personally use and it works wonderfully. I’ve seen a few reviewers stating concern about the amount in the tube being minimal; I can’t personally comment on this because I don’t apply mascara daily, but I’ve used this quite a few times since purchasing and I seem to still have a lot of product remaining. All in all, I think this is a great mascara. It does what it’s advertised to do and does it well without charging you an arm and a leg. I will definitely be a repeat customer and I highly recommend it! *This is not a sponsored review. I bought this item with my own money and I’m leaving this review of my own volition.

For the reader's reference, I am Korean with straight and short eyelashes. Therefore, it is difficult for me to find a mascara that is able to keep my eyelashes curled. However, a friend suggested me this product, so I tried it out. This product claims to be transparent and waterproof, while volumizing and helping the lashes stay curled. Below, I will describe each of its function and result. Transparency: Yes! It is completely clear. Waterproof: Yes! (Because it is not water based, this is what enables it to keep the eyelashes curled) Volumize: Yes! Although, I might add that the volume of my eyelashes weren't drastically changed, there was still a noticeable difference. Curl: Yes! It was able to keep my eyelashes curled throughout the entire day. Instructions: use as a base before applying actual mascara Overall, I love this product. It does what it claims to do and it comes at a very affordable price. However, my only warning is that it is VERY difficult to take off; if you use face wipes or oil, it may take a while for it to actually come off. Thus, I suggest a cleansing cream; one that I absolutely love is the Banila Clean It Zero.

I have been using this mascara fixer and it does a solid job keeping my lashes looking good all day. After I put on mascara, I swipe this over my lashes, and it helps hold the curl without making them feel stiff or crunchy. It also stops my mascara from smudging or flaking, which is a big win for me. The brush is small and easy to use, so I can get right to the roots and tips without messing up my mascara. It dries pretty fast too, so I don’t have to wait around before doing the rest of my makeup. I like that it is clear, so it works with any mascara color or style. One thing I noticed is that it does not add volume or length on its own, but that is not what it is supposed to do anyway. it’s just a fixer to keep your mascara in place. Also, the tube is small, but you only need a little each time. Overall, this is a nice little product if you want your mascara to stay put and your lashes to keep their curl without feeling crunchy. It’s simple, effective, and a nice step to add to my makeup routine.

I’m not sure how smudge proof this is on its own because, at least for me, it would still smudge if I put waterproof mascara on top, it will not smudge if I wait for the mascara to dry and put a coat of clear waterproof mascara over it. But a word of advice for those getting super clumpy lashes is to spend more time curling and brushing your lashes out and to also make sure to take excess off the primer applicator by wiping it off the rim. Then just go in with the primer, wait for it to dry for a little bit (I just wait long enough to curl, brush, and prime my other eye) and then apply mascara (make sure to also wipe the excess on the rim if you do use mascaras with brushes that are meant to make your lashes more voluminous like the lash paradise from L’Oreal or the falsies from maybelline) I personally use the waterproof telescopic mascara just to form a base layer and then if I feel like I want a more dramatic lash I’ll go in with a volumizing mascara like the falsies. I then wait for roughly 2 minutes (in this time I apply my lip products or put brow mascara on) and apply a clear coat on top just because I have a hard time with smudges. This primer kept my lashes lifted all day even though buckets of sweat from being outside in the Cali heat. Works great for my Asian monolids and I was able to remove the primer with my Amazon brand eye makeup remover and some ponds cold cream just for some extra measure. I do also deep cleanse with an oil so that might also be a part of it but I get almost all, if not all, of my mascara and primer off with just those two products. I found that holding a cotton round to my eye for a few minutes and then GENTLY wiping it is the most effective and least damaging way to remove it from your skin (please be wary of makeup wipes) and then I go in with my ponds cold cream to get rid of anything else (if you want a cleansing balm like the Clinique one I really recommend the ponds cleansing balm to help remove makeup, it’s my holy grail!) I would definitely recommend this product but just be careful and take good care of your lashes as these products may not be the best for them. But in terms of performance, this primer is definitely a must, especially if you have hooded eyes or monolids!

The tube is basically empty! And when you try to put it on with what little IS there…it’s super clumpy.

I have a monolid, a tendency to sweat excessively from my face and head, and small, straight eyelashes that without a shu uemara eyelash curler and black waterproof mascara, my eyelashes are not very visible. Despite the waterproof mascara and careful curling, I will always end up with smudges under my eyes from my mascara gradually dusting/flaking off. This product has put that to an end. I do my eye makeup like normal, except I do only one or at most two coats of mascara (before I would usually do two or more to plump them up). Then I try to give it some time to dry before using the fixer. I am a bit more detailed in my application to break up any clumps in my usual mascara, avoid creating any new ones with the fixer, and make sure to coat all my lashes thinly and evenly. Extra fixer product causes annoyances later as when it dries, it's their to stay. It is difficult to take off. Eye makeup remover, cotton pads or balls, and gentle patience is a must, but I feel that it's a fair trade for a day of wonderfully fanned eyelashes and smudgefree eyes. Between my NYX liquid liner, whatever drugstore waterproof mascara I'm currently using, and this wonderful stuff, my eyemakeup stays cleanly put through tears, sweat, humidity, and other no cosmetic friendly elements. I wouldn't be surprised if you could swim with this, but I have never tried. A few notes: I put it on after my mascara. Some people do it the other way around, but I can't speak to those results personally. I will say that since I put it on after mascara, it does pick up the pigment even after letting it dry and turns grey/black (I only ever use black mascara). I have used it on its own before, just curling my eyelashes and applying it to clean lashes. It was great for a while, but eventually the product seems to almost accumulate or cake ever so slightly in a clear or neutral color that's a bit odd. Could be I just need to experiment with using less. Anyway, I will be using this forever, and will never wear mascara without it again! Highly recommend for monolids and high risk raccoon eyes mascara wearers!

NOTE: I am Asian and I have the typical short, stubby, hard to curl lashes. Mine do not respond well to many lashes, and because of the eye fat on my eyes, many mascaras tend to droop down by the end of the day. I have tried looking for mascara bases to help with this. I found this one upon a recommendation from an Asian youtuber. - This is better than the PMEL essence mascara base. That one's gel comes out to white and clumpy that it ruins the lashes completely with whatever you put on top. This mascara base is really good, but ONLY WITH CERTAIN TYPES OF MASCARA!! My tried and true is the Heroine Make long & curl mascara and that one is the ONLY mascara that can uphold my lashes throughout the entire day. However, when I use this base with it, it comes out extremely clumpy. I've tried it the voluminous Lash Paradise and it comes out the same way. IF YOU INTEND TO USE THIS, use it with only 'natural' looking mascaras. I have the Glossier Lash Slick, which is considered a more light weight mascara, and using it with this base makes that mascara last WAY longer than it usually does and helps retain the curl. I also have the innisfree skinny waterproof mascara, which works better with this base. This base really only works if you have a mascara formula that is less volume, and more length. - Very little product comes in the actual tube. When I first received it, I was surprised by how much I could squeeze the tube. Felt very airy. There is very little product in here, and I'm almost done with it, considering I've used it only about 15 times. Which is not a lot AT ALL. TLDR: Works better with lengthening mascaras. Very little product comes in it. However, does retain the curl much longer. Good, would probably buy again, until I find a better one worth the money.

I never leave reviews, but oh my god I had to for this product. First of all, if you’re wondering if you should buy it, BUY IT NOW. I have about average length eyelashes that absolutely don’t hold a curl. They droop stick straight after 5 minutes of mascara, even with heated curlers. But with this stuff, 12+ hours after putting on my mascara, my eyes look EXACTLY the same as they did when freshly applied. No flakes, curl held perfectly. I pair it with my L’Oréal Voluminous Carbon Black mascara and I’m genuinely in love. It is a bit hard to remove, but I think if you use makeup remover it’ll come off very easily (I usually just use face wash to remove my eye makeup). This stuff is so affordable and simply a must-have if you have ever struggled with your mascara.

My problem is my lashes touch the top of my cheeks and also my eyelids, so my mascara is always coming off there.. even waterproof leaves marks.. This works great for keeping my mascara on without making my lashes longer. I just used the regular mascara, not waterproof and.. no marks!

It fixed your lashed curled and lifted. Use it after curling your lashes well first, then the lashes stays up and curled all day.

Dieses Produkt ist unfassbar genial ! Ich habe asiatische kurze Wimpern, die nach unten wachsen. Bisher hat keine Wimpernzange, keine Wimperntusche, konnte meine Wimpern oben halten. Ich habe sonst Schwierigkeiten, dass man meine Wimpern überhaupt sehen kann. Durch dieses Produkt bleiben meine Wimpern den ganzen Tag oben und haben einen sehr schönen Schwung. Mit diesem Produkt kann ich auch jede Wimperntusche benutzen, die ich will. Ich habe vorher so viel Geld für verschiedene Wimperntuschen ausgegeben und bin froh, dass es vorbei ist. Der Trick ist auch das Produkt erst trocknen zu lassen und dann die Wimpern zu tuschen. Probiert es ruhig aus, es ist das Geld auf jeden Fall wert! Und benutzt danach make up Entferner mit Öl, dann kriegt ihr es später besser von den Wimpern ab.

Just received. Totally empty tube.. there's a very little amount of the fluid which I could realized after squeezing the whole tube. waste of money.. please don't buy it.

Dura mucho más el rizo de la pestaña.