Maybelline Pulse Perfection mascara.

Has anyone tried the new vibrating mascara by Maybelline?

I’ve tried dozens of mascaras, but my favorite is L’Oreal Voluminous. I go back to it every time, but I’m always willing to try something new.

The new Pulse Perfection by Define-A-Lash looks interesting. The brush vibrates 7,000 times per sroke.

Of course, the idea isn’t new. Lancome introduced its Oscillation last fall and Estee Lauder’s TurboLash created a buzz a year ago. At $30, I wasn’t too eager to buy into the buzz for those two products. But at $15, I may give Maybelline a try. 

I’ve never been a fan of Maybelline mascara, but maybe this one will be different.

So, have you tried the new Pulse Perfection mascara. If so, share your comments.

L'Oreal Voluminous mascara

L’Oreal Voluminous, my favorite mascara,  has been named best inexpensive mascara by InStyle magazine. I’ve been touting this mascara for years.

Here’s what the magazine had to say — A staple in virtually every makeup kit in Hollywood, this mascara’s “dense black” formula and “easy to maneuver” brush emphasize even the tiniest lash, says Rachel Goodwin, who works with Penelope Cruz and Hilary Duff.

Voluminious retails for about $8.

Benefit BADgirl mascara

I love L’Oreal Voluminous mascara.  When the “best of” mascara lists come out, I sometimes try one of the much-touted brands, but  I always go back to L’Oreal.  My next favorite is Dior Diorshow, even though it’s almost four times more expensive than Voluminous.

Now comes Sephora’s list of its eight most popular mascaras.  Is your favorite on the list? Here they are:

* Lancome Oscillation Fibrating Infinite, $34.

* Bare Escentuals, $18.

* Dior Diorshow, $24.

* Sephora Stretcher, $16.

* Benefit BADgal Waterproof, $19.

* Lorac Special Effects primer plus mascara, $22.

* Clinique High Impact Curling, $14.

* Imju Fiberwig tiny Sniper, $15.

Dazzle Lash features a new smaller brush that separates each lash. The spring loaded attachment keeps each brush fiber separated to prevent clumping while providing plenty of volume and lift.

The cost: $12. This mascara, available in Black Dazzle and Star Brunette, is a permanent addition to the MAC lineup.

Robert Cook, national makeup artist for Lancome, and 11 makeup artists will be doing makeovers from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 17 at Macy’s, Quail Springs Mall in Oklahoma City.

There is a $50 reservation fee, redeemable in Lancome product. For reservations, call 752-4926 or 752-4853.

Lancome’s fall collection is filled with jewel tones, plums, golds and bronzes. Rich color and texture.  What’s more, Lancome recently introduced its new Oscillation vibrating “powermascara” ($34). Might be a good time to give it a try.

There’s still time to enter the drawing for one tube of Cover Girl’s Lash Blast in Very Black.  Lash Blast’s volume-boosting formula and patent-pending brush are designed to max out each and every lash leaving you with the ultimate big lash look.

Just e-mail me at fashionmatters@oklahoman.com. Include your name and address, and I’ll draw the winner from the e-mails. Deadline is Oct. 29.

I’m thinking of offering a freebie every week, so check daily.  Could the next offering be for a designer handbag? Probably not, but you never know what’s just a click away.

With the economy taking a dive, every few bucks you can save adds up.

I’ve got one tube of Cover Girl’s Lash Blast in Very Black that I’ll give to one lucky reader. (Hey, that $7 savings means you can splurge on lunch tomorrow!)

Lash Blast’s volume-boosting formula and patent-pending brush are designed to max out each and every lash leaving you with the ultimate big lash look.

Just e-mail me at fashionmatters@oklahoman.com. Include your name and address, and I’ll draw the winner from the e-mails. Deadline is Oct. 29.

The mascara coats lashes 360 degrees for what the company calls the most fabulous fringe ever.

More than 13,000 beauty fans are already on the waiting list. A limited first-edition supply of Oscillation was available in July and all pieces sold out in one day.

Lancome says the mascara leaves lashes looking extraordinarily extended, separated and multiplied. Simply comb through lashes and get ready for the transformation.

Oscilation is available at all Lancome counters and lancome-usa.com. I checked with the Lancome counter at Dillard’s, Penn Square, and the sales associates are ready to start selling Oscillation first thing Wednesday morning. You can pre-order today if you want to ensure that you get a tube.

Lancome decided to introduce a limited supply of Oscillation in July after Estee Lauder debuted TurboLash ($30) with a vibrating brush that promised to thicken, lengthen and curl lashes.

If you’ve tried either Oscillation or TurboLash, share your thoughts.  Does it live up to the hype? No one wants to pay $30 for a mascara if it doesn’t deliver long, luscious lashes. And it better not smudge either.

Beauty addict’s favorite: Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips ($18).  Mineral-infused lip polish imparts a high shine and keeps lips soft and smooth without feeling sticky.

Cult favorite must-have: Urban Decay Primer Potion ($16). Eyelid primer keeps shadow from doing a disappearing act.

Biggest beauty breakthrough: O-GLOSS Intuitive Lip Gloss With Goji Berry-C Complex ($22). Reacts with your personal skin chemistry to transform from clear into your custom shade of pink.

Best natural wonder: Carol’s Daughter Hair Milk ($12-$18). Infused with a splash of lily of the valley fragrance in a rich base of oils, shea butter, cocoa butter, and vitamins E and C, Hair Milk is ideal for defining natural curls and giving hair shine and bounce.

Best concealer: Bare Escentuals i.d. bareMinerals Multi-Tasking Face ($18.) Covers dark circles and skin perfections for a flawless complexion.

Best foundation: Bare Escentuals i.d. bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation ($25). Made of only pure, crushed minerals from the earth, bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation looks like a powder, feels like a cream and buffs on like silk

Best powder: Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil ($19). Mineral Veil melts into your skin, infusing it with softness and light as it gently absorbs oil and minimizes the appearance of lines and pores.

Best primer: Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer ($36- $42). This silky primer smoothes and perfects skin as it fills in fine lines and pores.

Best tinted moisturizer: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer ($42). Sheer, lightweight moisturizer with SPF 20 sunscreen and a hint of color for radiant looking skin.

Best eyeliner: Smashbox Cream Eyeliner ($22. Smashbox’s signature cream liner goes on best with a brush for a smudge proof lash line.

Best eyeshadow: Smashbox Eye Shadow Trio ($28). These versatile, perfectly coordinated shadow trios take the guesswork out of the picture-perfect, three-color eye.

Best mascara: Dior DiorShow Mascara ($23). Super volumizing, lengthening and curling mascara.

Best lip gloss: Nars Lip Gloss ($23) Highly pigmented lip color goes on smoothly. Best lipstick: Nars Lipstick ($23).  Enriched with vitamin E and promises satin-looking lips with color that stays true.

 Best Blush: Nars Blush ($25). Dust cheeks with translucent and natural shades for the perfect flush.Best bronzer: Benefit Cosmetics Boxed Powder Collection ($28).  Radian powders that deliver a sun-kissed, goddess style glow.

Best eye treatment: Kinerase Intensive Eye Cream ($59). Gentle, non-irritating formula that works to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and improve tone and texture.

 Best face cleanser: Philosophy Purity Made Simple ($10-$32). Rapidly dissolves dirt and makeup for a deep clean.

Best face moisturizer: Philosophy Hope in a Jar ($15-$38). Creates a rosy, glowing complexion.

Best skin savior: Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask ($52), This burst of oxygen delivers the vitamins needed to bring skin back to life.

Best zit zapper: Bare Escentuals RareMinerals Blemish Therapy ($28). Combines the non-irritating, exfoliating properties of 100 percent pure RareMineralsconcentrate with the acne-fighting benefits of natural sulfur to treat acne and blemishes.

Best body cleanser: Philosophy Amazing Grace Bath, Shampoo & Shower Gel ($22). Tthree-in-one bath, shampoo, and shower gel is scented with the lovely Grace fragrance.

Best body moisturizer: Philosophy Amazing Grace Firming Body Emulsion ($34- $41). Helps to purify, moisturize, and revitalize dry and aged skin with a blend of antioxidants and vitamins E and C.

Best tress refresher: Ojon Rub Out Dry Cleanser ($10-$24).  Instantly erases impurities, toxins, excess oil, and product build-up, while increasing hair volume at the root and treating the hair and scalp.

Best tress tamer: Frédéric Fekkai Glossing Cream ($20-$27.50).  A leave in cream that boosts shine and repairs styling damage, while shielding hair from UV rays.

Best sunscreen: Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Cream SPF 55 ($33).  Provides defense against powerful UVA/UVB rays and is formulated with the retexturizing ingredient Xylitol to keep skin looking soft and healthy. Best fragrance for her: Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue ($30-$80). The liveliness of Sicilian citron, the happiness of Granny Smith apple, the spontaneity of bluebells, the intensity of jasmine, the freshness of bamboo, the charm of white rose, the character of cedar wood, the fullness of amber, and the embrace of musk.

Best fragrance for him: Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio Pour Homme ($16-$67.50).  Born from the sea, the sun, the earth, and the breeze of a Mediterranean island.

Best tool: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler ($19). The mother of all eyelash curlers.