No, the white color will show so you do need mascara.

I would recommend using a mascara over it. It goes on white, and stays white. If you just wait 5-10 seconds and throw some mascara on over it, it covers all the white and really boosts your lashes.

Yes of course the white will show. I would never use this product on its own and I never use my mascara without this primer either :)

You would defnitely want to put on mascara after using this, otherwise you have white lashes. I don't think it's meant to be used without mascara, it's more of a mascara base.

this product is designed to be used with mascara, not alone.

The base coat has white but allows you to see where you have gotten or need to get still. I love this product. I would recommend this product to any woman who is aging and their eyelashes need a boost, so to speak.

Definitely the CILS Booster XL!

Cils Booster is definitely better. I just received dior primer and I like Lancome's much better. You dont get that false lash look with dior that you do with Cils booster. Plus you only need one coat of cils booster to get the look compared to dior where you need at least 2 for it to look a little amplified. Dior is just average. I bought this after reading all the hyped up reviews about it. Im going to exchange it tomorrow.

CILS by a mile. See my review.

I'm debating between the two too... but the answers to this question depends on which product's page you are asking this question on. The people on the Lancome mascara base say this is better; the people on the Dior mascara primer says Dior is better.

I've always come back to the CILS BOOSTER XL. I've tried almost every base out there and they either flake or smudge by day's end. Not this one! I've been a repeat buyer at least 10 times through the past years.

I've used Dior's mascara (which is the worst), so I won't try any other eye products made by Dior. THis is just as comparable to Armani's Primer.

I apply it, then immediately use mascara.

Apply the booster and then apply mascara. Allowing it to dry is okay but it could clump depending on the quality of the mascara.

I tried to put my mascara on before it dried, and it ruined the mascara. I'd wait until dry. I don't have any patience either ;o)

i like to let mine dry first because i don't want to mix the primer and my mascara together.

The choice is all yours. Some like to let it dry and some apply their masacara while the primer is still wet. Either way, Cils Booster XL enhances the benefits of your mascara.

Yes, I do believe so. The mascara is white and will not automatically turn the color of your lashes unless mixed with mascara.

Cils booster is a wax. If you apply a white wax to dark lashes it will show up. Even a light coat of brown mascara would be better.

Hi,

You do need a mascara over this. Although it did nothing for me, I can see that it may work for other people. What's really important is that you wait until it's definitely dry before applying mascara so it doesn't mix with the mascara and end up in the mascara tube (via the mascara wand/brush).

Follow the directions for best results.

yes since this is not a clear color it's white.

You definitely want to wear mascara over this as it is a light washed white color on your lashes.

Cils booster is applied and when both eyes are done start putting your mascara on. No need to wait. If you do wait you may cause clumping depending of course on the quality of the mascara you chose.

I don't let mine dry - I usually wait a couple of seconds but not enough to really let it dry, just enough time for me to find my mascara on my vanity and apply it. I like the way it looks without letting it dry, and I find that it's difficult to apply the mascara if the primer has already dried.

yes, wait like 15 seconds.

I apply my mascara right after applying the base. If you wait too long it dries and gets a bit hard, at least it did for me.

I do apply the cils booster xl and let it dry before I apply mascara.

I have used this product for years. I think it's harder to remove mascara without it, but it doesn't make mascara run at all.

I have not noticed any difference in removing my mascara at the end of the day

I just use my Sephora eye makeup remover as usual and it comes off fine.

It probably makes a difference because it makes my mascara last longer. But it is still easy to remove anyway.

My eye make-up always comes off easily with either Cetaphil or CeraVe cleanser. This product does not make any difference regarding ease of getting the mascara off!

It is basically all of the above. Before i used this base and just used the mascara by itself, i noticed that my eyelashes were becoming more sparse than it already is. After i used this base, i noticed that some of my eyelashes came back, and it stayed that way. So for my experience, it does protect your lashes, and it lengthens, defines, and volumizes your lashes (: hope this helped!

This is to nourish the lashes and help them have more effect after application. Try Tartes Lights Camera Mascara and this seems to do both in 1 and has no gross ingrediants (in my opinion).

All of the above! Read my review, it'll explain.

It helps make mascara last longer, adds a volume boost. I also am convinced it helps make non-waterproof mascaras pretty resistant to water...not sure why, but that's just been my experience. Do you put a base coat on your nails before polish? Same idea :)

The reason I buy this product, and cannot live without it, is because I have very fine, thin lashes. Cils Booster immediately adheres to my lashes, giving a perfectly smooth base for mascara. It definitely lenthens, and does thicken, but not in that awful, heavy, clumpy way that looks so fake, like thickening mascaras. It will not dry you lashes or irritate your eyes. Excellent product--lasts 8or9 months so it is well worth the money.

I don't believe it does but my daughter claims hers are longer since she's been using it. She has always had great lashes but she is 45 now and our lashes thin with age.
I think CILS really enhances and conditions natural lashes and I know for sure you can use less mascara and still get a great effect.

No. It uses fibers to make the lashes LOOK longer, but does nothing to help condition or enhance growth.
I returned this and bought Dior's Maximizer Serum, which is amazing and got my lashes back to their natural length in 2 weeks, after having been damaged by extensions.

This product simply "waxes" your lashes allowing them to extend to their fullest. It's easy to apply and there are no side effects. Lenth extending serums have side effects such as darkening the eyelids brown, spots, etc. that are permanent. Buy the heat eyelash curler after the application of mascara just to the base of the lashes and you will get even more extention.

No, it's just a topical product, but it works wonders and you avoid the potentially nasty side effects of those lash medications/serums!

I don't think it will help your lashes grow. But it's really good about plumping up what you've got! If you've got a small start, it will make a big finish!

If you use it everyday, about 3 months.

The Cils is a base coat so it stays on as long as the mascara you have applied over the top stays on. It washes off easily if you have a washable mascara. This is applied each time you apply mascara. It does seem to condition the lashes and it certainly doesn't hurt the lashes.

Mine last forever and don't really seem to run out, though they definitely work better when they're new. For safety's sake, I try to replace mine at least every 6 months. I don't know whether it has any lash conditioners, but since this works so well, you probably won't need them. ;)

It definitely outlasts a new tube of mascara. The product says it conditions and helps them grow, but I have never noticed it. I just love it because it adds volume to my lashes.

I use it daily. It last for 3 months. Would probably go longer, but I toss it when I renew my mascara at 3 months.

Personally I cannot use Clinique products, they cause irritation. I would go with Lancome. Next time your local store has a gift, with purchase, see if the Cils Booster is one of the gifts and try it. Or go to your local Macy's (or other fine store) and ask for a sample of both.

I've never tried Clinque Primer. Lancome always worked great for me and there was no need to try a different product.

Lancome is the best. Hands down :)

Lancome, definitely.

Lancome primer - #1 hands down!