Just For Redheads Mascara Review

It's no secret that black mascara is just a little too harsh on redheads, and honestly I won't lie, I wear it all the time, because it's the most accessible. Even a good brown mascara can be a challenge. But sometimes I want a more natural look and trying to use black mascara for that simply doesn't always work.

I first tried Just For Redheads mascara in high school and I loved it right away and I even intend to wear a Redhead geared mascara for my upcoming wedding. However back in my high school days you may have seen me talk about this company since it is marketed towards women with red hair and fair complexions and it sells mascaras colored to match the vast array of ginger hair colors allowing us to create a more natural look. Since Just For Redheads is a brand that I've used before I can tell you with confidence that the makeup I've tried has been well loved and very high quality. I've also used up and hit pan on many items in the past. So how about we get onto the whole purpose of this review...THE MASCARAS!

Left:Mascara Supreme -- Right: Mascara Naturelle

Shipping: Can I just say that this is probably the fastest standard shipping I've ever experienced. I've always been very impressed with this, I think it was only two or three days after I received confirmation of shipment that I opened my mailbox to this little delight of a package.

Customer Service: The couple of times I've dealt with customer service it's been positive experiences, so I don't seem to have a whole lot of anything to say, it's just been an all around good experience.

Just For Redheads Mascara Supreme (Sensitive Eye):
"When only the best will do...JFR has created two very special formulas to address two very special needs redheads may have. The first is a truly waterproof mascara and the second is a mascara for extremely sensitive eyes.
Both of these outstanding special formulas create visibly longer and fuller lashes." -JFR Website

Retail Price- $19.99

Formula- This seems to be a volumizing formula. The application is smooth and the mascara is comfortable on the eye and not too heavy feeling. The product seems to evenly distributes on the brush, it's dries down quickly, but not so quickly that it's hard to apply a second coat. I like the darker color selection for a more dramatic look and I'll definitely have to purchase the waterproof version in the future.

Wear- As for the wear of this it seems to be a good everyday mascara, it's not waterproof so I wouldn't go around crying or sweating and expect it to be in place at the end of the day, but it did stay on and it wasn't difficult to remove with a basic makeup remover wipe.

Color Selection- This particular mascara only has one or two color options depending on the formula, unlike many of it's counter parts, One color is offered for the Waterproof version (Spice) and two are offered for the sensitive eye version (Henna and ginger-brown) I received the Ginger-brown shade.

Packaging- Oh my gosh, I just have to point out how crazy luxurious this packaging feels, its weighted nicely giving it an expensive feel, and the brush is a simple basic, tried and true soft bristle spoolie. But do keep an eye out because occasionally I do get a little excess product on the brush, it's an easy fix though.

Left: Mascara Supreme -- Right: Mascara Naturelle

Mascara Naturelle:
"Softer More Natural Look...Now available in 8 shades, JFR Mascara Naturelle will help you discover your natural beauty-because no two redheads are exactly alike!
Now even more supple to create an even more natural eyelash enhancement.
Water-resistant and clump-proof, this is like no other mascara you've tried before.
Ever since the legendary makeup artist Tina Earnshaw selected JFR Mascara Naturelle for use in the movie Titanic, it has been a worldwide top seller." -JFR Website

Retail Price- $10.99

Formula- This formula is really just the epitome of a basic mascara which I actually feel is a wonderful addition to their line of mascaras, it doesn't claim to add volume or anything like that, it just does what a good old fashioned basic mascara should do, darken and create the illusion of length. I'm actually in love with this formula because it does one thing really well...gives color to my very blonde eyelashes without looking harsh. I don't feel the need to wear liner, shadow or anything else with this (except maybe my brows which are also very blonde) which I think makes it a great mascara for someone who;s just starting out with makeup, or someone who prefers a more simple or natural look.

Wear- Like the last mascara I feel this is best suited for day to day stuff, so I wouldn't recommend it if your'e going to be crying but other than that it stays on great and comes off easily.

Color Selection- So as previously mentioned this comes in 8 colors. Ginger Brown (the color I received), Ginger Cocoa, Ginger Almond, Ginger Red, Ginger Carmel, Ginger Auburn, Ginger Bronze, and Ginger Chocolate. which proves to have a shade for everyone.

Packaging- Though this doesn't feel as expensive as the last, it does have a very simple clear package and a chic design. It seems to have the same kind of spoolie but the packaging that controls the amount of product that stays on the brush seems to be better for whatever reason.

As far as marketing goes I spoke to Paula from Just for Redheads and asked who their products are mainly marketed towards and she replied with this: "All ages -- from young teens who love our lightest mascara -- GingerCocoa so they don't have to wear black mascara at such a young age -- way too harsh.  I wish I had products when I was growing up.  To the very old. " Which I think was a great response.

I also asked about animal testing and I'm pleased to report her answer to this as well: "All our products are animal friendly." So if any criticism there it's that you should definitely make that more widely known because that is a great quality for a company!

There you have it folks, those are my thoughts on Just for redheads mascara, so I'd like to give a big thank you to Paula from Just For Redheads for sending me these products for review and of course I do want to let you all know that I reached out to them about this and I wouldn't have done so if I didn't support and love this brand. 

I have more product reviews coming up as well as the relaunch of my and John's youtube channel where I will be doing some tutorials for several looks including a bridal look that I will be wearing for my wedding!

xoxo
Courtney