Pourquoi privilégier un mascara brun à un mascara noir ?

Brown or black mascara: what's the difference and which to choose?


Between classic black mascara and the less common brown mascara, which color should you choose to enhance your eyes?

Pomponne highlights the advantages of brown mascara and offers advice on how to incorporate it into your daily routine.

Brown mascara: a more natural and subtle option

Unlike black mascara, which can sometimes be too intense and stark, brown mascara offers a softer, more natural finish while still emphasizing the eyes.

At Pomponne, we recommend it for those who want to define their lashes without achieving an overly dramatic "doe-eyed" effect.

Therefore, brown mascara is perfect for discreet daytime makeup or for those who prefer to avoid overly bold looks.

Which mascara color for your complexion and eye color?

Brown mascara is also suitable for women with a fair complexion and light-colored eyes (such as blue, green, or hazel eyes).

Indeed, this shade, when matched with their skin tone, delicately enhances the beauty of their eyes. Brown mascara provides makeup without overly hardening the gaze or creating an abrupt contrast with their skin color.

For those with brown eyes and/or matte or dark skin, brown mascara can also be a good alternative for a light and natural look, especially during the day.


If your eyelashes are naturally very dark, almost black, the shade of brown mascara may not be noticeable.
You would need to apply a white mascara beforehand to neutralize the dark color of the lashes.

This principle also applies to colored mascaras, to determine the color of mascara to choose according to your eye color.

How to properly use and choose your brown or black mascara?

Once you have chosen between brown mascara brown mascara and black mascara, here are some tips to follow for proper use.

Applying your brown or black mascara optimally

Here are our tips for applying your mascara:

- Start by brushing your lashes from bottom to top with zigzag movements to separate them well and avoid clumps.

- Don't hesitate to apply several coats of mascara, especially if your goal is to add volume to your lashes.

- Don't forget your lower lashes for an even more intense and defined look.

Choosing a brown or black mascara adapted to your needs

Our Natural Lash Boosting Mascara not only enhances and beautifies your lashes with its deep brown shade, but it also has the particularity of boosting their growth and protecting them.

Indeed, its formula is composed of:

  • Castor oil: helps to strengthen and promote the growth of your hair.
  • Eucalyptus: to benefit from the regenerating and stimulating properties for your hair follicles.
  • Tears of mastic pistachio: which will lengthen the length of your lashes.
  • Red clover flowers combined with a patented peptide: allows you to multiply the volume of your lashes and prevents their loss.

Our formula allows you to benefit from numerous advantages in a single brushstroke while enhancing your eyes.

Unlike a classic mascara, thanks to Pomponne, you can enhance your lashes while providing them with genuine care for stronger, longer, and healthier lashes.

Why favor natural mascaras?

We advise you to opt for a natural mascara because it is applied to the delicate eye area, so it is important to pay attention to its composition and avoid controversial ingredients.

Pomponne volume and length mascara has been tested on sensitive eyes, it is non-irritating, does not sting the eyes, and removes makeup gently. It is a delight for sensitive eyes, and many allergic women can wear makeup again thanks to Pomponne's mascaras.

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