A popular brand of mascara in the USSR: its advantages and disadvantages

The most popular brand of mascara in the USSR is the Leningrad mascara for eyebrows and eyelashes of the Grim factory. Of course, someone will say that women in the Soviet Union did not have much choice - the only mascara, of course, is the most popular. But, it is surprising that today, when the variety is so great that it even turns into a problem (what to choose?), This mascara is produced and is in demand!

Why is she so good?

1. Great length and volume! This mascara gives the effect of almost false doll eyelashes. Although, of course, many modern girls condemn such a masquerade result (“Unnatural! As if for a theatrical performance!”), But the vast majority of those who have tried this mascara are ready to throw away their luxury cosmetics - after all, they finally saw their eyelashes really bright and noticeable.
2. Mascara perfectly separates eyelashes. They become fluffy, although it would seem that with such a volume and length bonding is inevitable. She can model eyelashes, creating a beautiful bend.
3. A popular brand of mascara in the USSR was called affectionately by the people - “spittoon”. Because it was a dry briquette of carcass, in which it was necessary to soak something. Modern girls spit disdain and dilute mascara with a few drops of warm water. This would seem to be a flaw? However, it is very convenient, because you can make mascara of any consistency that you need: more liquid, more grub ... Mascara in modern tubes can only be brought to a more liquid state and even this will be difficult to do.
4. It is stored for a long time. As you know, the shelf life of modern carcasses is from 3 to 6 months. In rare cases, you can use mascara for a year. Then it dries up, changes its texture, or simply becomes dangerous to the health of the eyes. A popular brand of mascara in the USSR could be kept for years. It consists of extremely simple ingredients, such as soot or a soap base, that do not change their properties over time. In addition, it can be stored in a dry state.
5. The price of this endless and spectacular carcass is ridiculously low - up to 30 rubles (for comparison: mass segment mascara - from 100 to 400 rubles, luxury category mascara - 1000-1500 rubles)

However, not everything is so rosy. And the most popular brand of mascara in the USSR has a number of disadvantages that are unacceptable for some women:

1. Yes, from afar, the eyelashes are bright, noticeable and seemingly divided, but near these are real “spider legs”, and even with lumps. What the fans object to: “you must be able to paint!” And they really demonstrate beautifully curved and long eyelashes.
2. She crumbles! Although experienced women claim that it will crumble and glue eyelashes only if it is not good enough to dilute it with water.
3. Mascara does not tolerate moisture. The slightest tear, rain, snow, fog - and the mascara will be smeared and flow.
4. The mascara has an unpleasant smell, and is too clearly felt on the eyelashes - they seem to fall from heaviness.
5. Because of the soap in the composition and, consequently, of the alkaline ph, Grim mascara pinches the eyes very strongly. All modern carcasses have a neutral ph. She is easily washed off by herself, but at the same time she eats her eyes very much. Although the carcass fans adapted to wash it off without any inconvenience.
6. Makeup with her takes a lot of time. The point is in the brush, and in the fact that it must first be diluted, and in the fact that when painting, you need to be very careful. Experienced
   
   The ladies take any brush they like from modern mascara or combine Leningrad mascara with regular mascara. For example, they dye the Soviet version of the eyelashes from the middle, not approaching the base of the eyelashes, and then fix the usual lengthwise.

Thus, Leningrad mascara is a very controversial product. However, she is glad that her strengths and weaknesses are obvious and understandable, and every woman can without any hesitation understand whether she needs theatrically bright, very beautiful eyelashes at the cost of mascara that has leaked out in bad weather and irritated red eyes.