Ink "Leningradskaya"

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

Soviet mascara in a beautiful cardboard box used to be the ultimate dream of any fashionable woman. It was used and continues to be used to paint eyebrows and eyelashes. It is easy and convenient to use and it is believed that it is able to paint 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 tool to be distributed normally over the entire length of the hair. But, having mastered this Soviet creation, you can create real doll cilia, which will be beautifully lifted up without being injured at the same time.

During Soviet times, this product had only a few competitors - the ink “Terry”, “Grim” and “Evening”. Moreover, all these funds were scarce and they were extremely difficult to acquire. As an alternative to real cosmetics, girls and women used hand-made blends. on the basis of burnt matches and soot with vaseline. All these compositions were far from the most useful or persistent, but at least they gave the desired black color to the eyelashes.

Carcasses themselves were often produced only in theater factories. They were considered solely as an element of makeup, just like the tonal framework or glue for the false mustache. So it was almost impossible to get a quality product for eyelashes and those who still had Leningradskaya ink were considered to be real fashionistas.

This mascara was produced in a single color - classic black. In times of total shortage, of course, there was no talk of experimental make-up with purple, blue or bleached eyelashes. Now manufacturers maintain this tradition, releasing black ink and retaining even the very first package.

The 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 your eyelashes, although not perfectly, but not bad.

Correctly apply this tool on the eyelashes could not all. The tool itself was dry and hardly collected on the brush. Therefore, almost all the girls, to soak this dry mascara simply spat into it. Then this viscous consistency was applied to the eye. After such staining, the eyelashes were most often glued together, covered with lumps and looked like spider legs. However, this did not stop girls seeking the ideal and they continued to paint themselves with the same mascara, preferring not to notice these shortcomings.

Now this problem is no longer relevant - the girls at any time can replace not liked or uncomfortable brush, and prefer to dilute the mascara itself with eye drops or plain warm water. It hurts the eyes a lot less. And the composition of the product over the years of its existence on the market has improved significantly.

Let's look at the compositions of classical and modern carcass in more detail. Find a list of all the components on the packaging.So if you doubt something, you can check it yourself.

In the very first "Leningrad" carcass, which was used by women several decades ago, the composition included beeswax, petroleum jelly, ceresin, soap, stearin and perfume, which hides the slightly unpleasant scent 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 precisely 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 learn about it from the list of components. It contains methylparaben, many chemical components, white wax and other additives. In general, it will not bring you any special harm, but it cannot be definitely called natural either.

"Leningrad" ink, despite all its flaws and jokes about the features of the use of this product is still quite popular. And they even create replicas on it.

Therefore, the comments on this product girls leave the most different. There are girls who prefer this particular mascara to all others, believing that this is a time-tested and for many generations product that is as good as the Soviet ice cream or tasty doctor sausage.

They argue that if you need to create a quality make in a short time, instead of experimenting with a new unverified tool, it is better to take the one that gives a guaranteed result. In the case of mascara "Leningradskaya" these are slightly curled doll eyelashes. Also, it is often used to create spectacular dark eyebrows, which have recently become increasingly 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 a carcass has increased significantly, but still you can buy it much cheaper than similar products from other brands. You can find this product both in simple cosmetics shops 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 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 no longer be inflamed with each attempt to make even the simplest makeup.

As for the minuses, for the long times of existence of the ink negative reviews remain almost unchanged. The girls still scold the consistency of the product too dry and often cannot evenly distribute the product over the entire length of the hairs. She rolls and sticks them together, so in order to just paint over her eyes you have to stand by the mirror for several minutes.

However, the lovers of the Soviet classics are very inventive - in order to facilitate the process of creating beautiful makeup using 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 ladies.

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

And, finally, a short video about the hero of this article.