Customer Reviews

Physicians Formula Organic Wear Mascara, Ultra Black Organics 1062

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

This is a great mascara. Another reviewer claimed it never dries completely. I wouldn't go so far as to say NEVER, but it does take longer to dry than the "normal" chemical-laden garbage we've been putting on our eyes for years. I would say, however, that it still feels pliable after it dries, and maybe "moist" in comparison to the stuff that gets so dry that it makes your lashes feel brittle. This mascara certainly has a different feel to it than anything else I've ever put on. I can still move my lashes around once it's dry. It IS more likely to smudge, though, but a dusting of translucent powder around your eyes (or even whatever shade of eyeshadow you're wearing, or your regular face powder) should help prevent that. It works for me.

The color is rich, is separates lashes nicely, and even adds length. My only complaint is that because it separates so well, it doesn't do much in the way of fullness, and I have sparse lashes. I compensate for this by applying a few times, and brushing through with a good lash/brow brush. I think if they changed the applicator, it would help.

On top of this product performing well, it supports organic farming, (which is good for everyone)and is free of the disgusting, irritating, and harmful chemicals in other stuff on the market.

I have also noticed a change in the health of my lashes since switching over to this mascara. My lashes aren't nearly as dry as they used to be, and they don't break off anymore, so they've gotten longer! Hurray!

I only wish they made it in brown.

I bought this mascara after reading the ingredients and not finding any particularly offensive ones (although some, I am admittedly unfamiliar with). I was impressed by the fact that it is made in this country and contains no parabens, though I was and am still skeptical of its organic claims.

As for the practical use, the mascara has an unusually thick consistency, and either this consistency or the brush itself make application a bit difficult if you want more natural, less clumpy lashes. A lash brush helped.

This slightly annoying detail would have been totally workable to me, but what was not was the intense burning in my eyes once the mascara began to run a little. Even after flushing my eyes and removing every visible trace of the mascara, the burning continues an hour or more after removal.

I've worn this mascara maybe three times. This last time I developed a stye the day after I wore it that I believe is related to the irritation from this product. I'll be throwing it away and searching for something new. The packaging and claims lend themselves to a convincing argument for a safe product. The burning in my eyes and the stye I developed speak otherwise.

If you are prone to sensitivities with make-up, I wouldn't waste your money on this product. It does not seem to be truly hypoallergenic.

I bought this mascara because my eyes are super sensitive to normal mascaras. (I think because of the harsh chemicals, etc.) I love the mascara, but it seems to not dry completely. It doesn't clump, has nearly no smell, and is a great color for my lashes. I would highly recommend it to people whose eyes can't handle regular mascaras, just be careful with the fact that it doesn't completely dry. My eyes were never irritated from the actual mascara formula, however, things have been getting stuck in my eyelashes since I've started wearing this. (Small dirt particles from the wind, pollen, and even cat and dog hair!!) I love this product, just not sure I can continue to use because of the strange consistency it has.

Don't make the same mistake that I did by thinking that this product is 100% organic. It is not!
What a complete waste of my money. Which the company does not want to refund.
I believe that the label is very misleading.

I like that it doesn't make your eyelashes feel 'cripsy' like every other mascara I have ever used, and it also makes my eyelashes look natural and non-clumpy. That fact that it does not dry (completely?) makes your eyelashes far more flexible and natural feeling. This mascara washes off easily with plain water. In fact, it washes off so well that I cannot go out in the rain, cry one tear, or even be in high humidity without it liquifing and going right into my eyes. And then it burns like a SOB far more than anything I have ever felt. It feels like I have a serious scratch in both eyes and I end up rushing to the nearest sink to flush my eyes out. Unfortunately, this is going in the trash and I must search for a new mascara. Do not buy this if you have watery eyes or live in a humid climate. I'm not sure what could possibly be in this mascara to make my eyes hurt so bad since it is organic, but it does. Day-um.

I thought this would be good because it's supposed to be all natural, but my eyes were so itchy every time I wore it. And because I'd have to itch my eyes, I'd get it smudged all over. It smudged way more than any mascara I've ever used. Threw it out. I use Origins mascara now, it's a little more expensive but it's great.

I was really hoping this would be a great organic mascara as advertised but unfortunately, it didn't deliver. The brush is very thick and the product seemed to clump on the brush. I gave it a couple of days use but I had to constantly check my eyes to see if the product was flaking off and it was. I wouldn't recommend this product. I have used other products from this company with success but I would steer clear from the mascara.

I have gone through just about every mascara on the shelves and elsewhere trying to find one that I can wear on a regular basis. About 15 years ago, I started to develop a sensitivity to mascaras and always ended up with red itchy eyes the next day. Even the regular Physician's Formula mascaras irritated my eyes. After seeing this new one in the store I figured I might as well try it but expected to have the same results as all the previous mascaras. When I woke up the next day, I noticed no itchy eyes! I wore it several days in a row...no itchy eyes! I can finally wear mascara again and for someone with blond eyelashes, that is a big deal! It may not be as thickening and lengthening as the others and that's why I only gave it 4 stars, but it doesn't hurt my eyes. This one's a keeper in my make up drawer.

I love the consistency of this mascara.....and with a couple applications, thickens and lengthens lashes. The only 'draw-back' is that is comes off too easy (?).....any tears or watering, and it's running. I never wear waterproof, but this one can run easily....and my eyes don't burn!

I've never had a problem with this mascara being flaky or smudgy--but then again, I only have to use one coat on each eye to get my desired look. It adds length and separates better than any of the better known harsh mascaras on the market! This is definitely a staple product for me.