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Make Up For Ever Smoky Extravagant Mascara in Black ($12)

The long-running Unsung Heroes series here on Makeup and Beauty Blog features some of our all-time favorite permanent collection products.
Price and ease of use: two of the main, biggest things I factor into my makeup buying decisions. If something is way too complicated or doesn?t apply well, I?m not going to use it. And if it?s overly pricey or not worth investing in, I?m not going to buy it, which is why I love both of the two products I?m showing you here. I first encountered Make Up For Ever Smoky Extravagant Mascara a year (maybe two") ago when it was the birthday gift at Sephora. It came in a mini version with a nude lipstick, the shade of which I can?t remember now, unfortunately. I?ve since finished the lipstick, and I?m almost done with that particular mascara, but I also have a second one that I keep in my purse.

So tiny and convenient

This mascara has served me SO well. The mini one has been perfect for my purse (and, let?s be honest, I kind of love the mini versions of most things). It?s great daytime and nighttime looks.
The wand is also a per...