Mascara Showdown: Lancome Definicils Mascara Versus Physicians Formula Talc Free Mineral Mascara

I want Jennifer Lopez's eyes. They always seem to just pop off of any magazine page she's on. Her eyes always have a twinkle and a sparkle to them. After doing a little research, I discovered Miss J. Lo has custom made mink false eyelashes. OK. I still want J. Lo's eyes but, reality check, I can't afford them.

I'm also afflicted with allergies which often make my overly sensitive eyes teary. Finding the right mascara is as difficult as finding the Loch Ness monster. A lot of non-scientific research and trial and error has led me to two favorite mascaras: Lancome's Definicils High Definition mascara and Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc Free Mineral mascara. They each have their advantages and drawbacks.

The Product: Lancome's Definicils High Definition Mascara:

This is Lancome's award winning mascara. It is an Allure Reader's Choice winner and is in the Allure Hall of Fame. Glam.com gave it a 2006 Beauty Award. The main focus of Definicils is creating lashes with superb definition.

The Advantages of Definicils:

Lancome can't make a bad mascara. You'll find any of their formulas to perform beautifully. This mascara has been around for some time and continues to be a best seller for them. They've updated it by giving you a choice in applicator brushes- regular or curved. I'm fond of the classic straight brush. It's easy to apply and gives your lashes a full look. I rarely have to apply more than one coat.

Definicils is ophthalmologist-tested and fragrance free. It's also suitable for contact lens wearers. This formula stays put. It doesn't flake off during the day. I can even sleep in it. I do wake up with a bit of smudge under my eyes but one stroke of an eye makeup remove pad whisks it away. If I only remove the smudge; I don't even have to reapply my mascara. Definicils is that good!

The Drawbacks of Definicils: