Ink "Leningradskaya"

Mascara "Leningradskaya" is a cosmetic product that not only former citizens of the Soviet Union know about, but also modern girls. Surprisingly, unlike many symbols of past eras, this mascara was able to outlive all competitors and even firmly establish itself in the modern cosmetic market. And if before women chose only her because of the lack of alternatives, it is completely incomprehensible why it is still popular. This product is now actively used by both ordinary girls and professional makeup artists. Let's see what is special about this mascara and why it was loved at different times.

Soviet mascara in a beautiful cardboard box used to be the ultimate dream of any fashionista. It has been used and continues to be used for coloring eyebrows and eyelashes. It is easy and convenient to use and it is believed that it is able to paint over the hairs much better than any modern analogue. At all times "native" brush scolded, because it is uncomfortable, sharp enough and does not allow the product to be distributed normally along the entire length of the hair. But, having mastered this Soviet creation, you can create real doll eyelashes that will be beautifully lifted up without being injured.

In Soviet times, this product had only a few competitors - mascara "Terry", "Grim" and "Evening".At the same time, all these funds were scarce and it was extremely difficult to obtain them. As an alternative to real cosmetics, girls and women used hand-made mixtures. based on burnt matches and soot with vaseline. All of these compounds were far from the most useful or persistent, but at least they gave the eyelashes the desired black color.

The carcasses themselves were often produced only in theatrical factories. They were considered exclusively an element of makeup, just like foundation or glue for false mustaches. So it was almost impossible to get yourself a quality product for eyelashes, and those who did have Leningradskaya mascara were considered real fashionistas.

This mascara was produced in a single color - classic black. In times of general scarcity, of course, there was no talk of experimental makeup with purple, blue or bleached eyelashes. Now manufacturers support this tradition by releasing black mascara and retaining even the very first packaging.

Mascara with a beautiful name dedicated to the great city of Leningrad is a special product with a rich history. It was always produced in almost the same format - in the form of a neat briquette with a classic brush that allows you to paint over eyelashes, although not perfect, but not bad.

Not everyone could apply this remedy correctly on eyelashes. The product itself was dry and hard to pick up on the brush. Therefore, almost all the girls, in order to soak this dry mascara, simply spat into it. Then this viscous consistency was applied to the eye. After such staining, the eyelashes most often stuck together, became covered with lumps and looked like spider legs.However, this did not stop the girls striving for the ideal, and they continued to paint with the same mascara, preferring not to notice these shortcomings.

Now this problem is no longer relevant - girls at any time can replace a brush they don’t like or uncomfortable, and they prefer to dilute the mascara itself with eye drops or plain warm water. This is much less damaging to the eyes. And the composition of the product has improved significantly over the years of its existence on the market.

Let's look at the compositions of classic and modern mascara in more detail. You can find a list of all components on the packaging. So if you doubt something, then you can check it yourself.

In the very first "Leningrad" carcass, which was used by women several decades ago, it contained beeswax, petroleum jelly, ceresin, soap, stearin and a fragrance that hides the slightly unpleasant aroma of the product. In fact, the product was natural and did not contain any harmful components. The only negative point is the presence of soap in the list of ingredients. The fact is that it was because of this product that it was worth avoiding getting it into the eyes - otherwise it caused inflammation.

The modern composition is very different from the classic version.

You can find out about this from the list of components. This includes methyl paraben, many chemical components, white wax and other additives. In general, it will not bring you much harm, but it certainly cannot be called natural either.

"Leningrad" mascara, despite all its shortcomings and jokes about the peculiarities of using this product, is still quite popular. And they even create replicas for it.

Therefore, girls leave very different reviews on this product. There are girls who prefer this particular mascara to all others, believing that this is a time-tested and many generations of product that is as good as Soviet ice cream or delicious doctor's sausage.

They argue that if you need to create a high-quality make-up in a short time, then instead of experimenting with a new untested tool, it is better to take one that gives a guaranteed result. In the case of Leningradskaya mascara, these are slightly curled doll eyelashes. It is also often used to create spectacular dark eyebrows, which have recently become more and more popular.

A definite plus for most buyers is the low price of the product. Of course, since the times of the USSR, the cost of such mascara has increased significantly, but still it can be bought much cheaper than similar products from other brands. You can find this product both in simple cosmetics stores and on some sites.

In addition, this tool is still hypoallergenic. So if you have an allergic reaction to almost all other makeup products, then here you can be sure that the product will not harm your eyes. Try replacing your usual mascara with this proven cosmetic product and your eyes will stop getting sore every time you try to do even the simplest makeup.

As for the cons, for the long time of the existence of the carcass, negative reviews remain practically unchanged. Girls still scold the too dry consistency of the product and often cannot evenly distribute the product along the entire length of the hairs.It rolls and sticks them together, so in order to simply paint over the eyes, you have to stand at the mirror for several minutes.

However, lovers of Soviet classics turn out to be very inventive - in order to facilitate the process of creating beautiful makeup with this mascara, they moisten the brush with water before the makeup itself and add a few drops of water to the bottle. This method is much more useful for the eyes and more aesthetic than the one used by Soviet young ladies.

"Leningrad" mascara is popular for the most part because of nostalgia and pleasant associations. Someone uses it out of habit, and someone out of interest. In general, this product, of course, can't be called a masthead, which should be in almost every cosmetic bag, but you can try it out of curiosity. Since this is a budget tool, you will not be too disappointed even if the product does not suit you. And perhaps, after buying your favorite carcass of many Soviet film actresses and singers, you will also be able to appreciate its merits.

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