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Thrive Causemetics

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Author: Kaitlyn Short

LAST UPDATED: February 2nd, 2023

Key Details
  • Clean Ingredient Makeup
  • "Beauty with a Purpose"
  • Eyelash and Eyebrow Products

Summary

Thrive Causemetics was founded in 2013 by Karissa Bodnar after a very close friend of hers passed away from cancer. Karissa has worked as a makeup artist for over a decade and formulated and designed many beauty products. The ingredient lists include a combination of natural ingredients including Orchid Stem Cell Complex, castor oil, jojoba oil, grapeseed oil, and shea butter. For every product that is purchased, Thrive Causemetics donates one to a woman going through cancer treatment. This company believes in “Beauty with a Purpose” and that women who are going through cancer treatment shouldn’t just survive, they should thrive. 

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The Good

  • Unique Mission and Products 
  • Bestselling Thrive Mascara
  • Makeup Tutorials
  • Free Shipping on Orders Over $35

Unique Mission and Products 

Thrive Causemetics has a very clear purpose: To make sure all women feel confident and beautiful, no matter their circumstances. This company was founded to help women who have lost their hair, do just that. With every purchase that is made, one beauty product will be donated to a woman who is undergoing cancer treatment. Most faux eyelashes or lash extensions are made to adhere to eyelashes that are already there, but Thrive Causemetics lashes are specially designed for women who no longer have any. Bodnar has developed a variety of other beauty products that include: Infinity Waterproof Eyeliner, Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara, lash adhesive, eye shadow, eye brightener, liquid lipstick, lip gloss, and brow liner to make sure women have everything they need to feel beautiful. While Thrive Causemetics products are designed to help women who have lost their hair, the products work for any woman, lashes, and eyebrows or not. Thrive Causemetics uses only cruelty-free, vegan ingredients. 

Bestselling Thrive Mascara 

Thrive's bestselling mascara is a lash growing mascara that promotes long-term growth and moisture for your natural lashes. It is a tubing mascara, which means the mascara covers each individual lash with a tube-like layer. This product is a more affordable option than eyelash extensions, works well for those with watery or sensitive eyes and is more effective in creating a long lashes look than traditional volumizing mascara alone. The formula can be removed easily with makeup remover and a washcloth or cotton ball. Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara is not advertised as a waterproof mascara but the tube-like fiber layer is water resistant. 

Makeup Tutorials 

There are tutorials offered to help women get the look they want. They are step-by-step instructions for different looks and practices directly from a Thrive makeup artist. These tutorials are helpful to those women who are unsure about how to achieve the look they are hoping for. Thrive Causemetics also offers videos on how to care for the false lashes that are purchased. From fine lines, skin tone, and lip colors Thrive can help you create the look you want. 

Free Shipping on Orders Over $35

Free shipping is offered on all orders over $35. Because their products are high end, most of the orders made qualify for free shipping. Plus the more customers spend, the more products are donated to help those women in need. Thrive also offers free shipping on any returned product, including a postage-paid U.S. return label in each order. They are also willing to fully refund makeup the customer is unsatisfied with, within reasonable circumstances.

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The Bad

  • Limited Product Offering

Limited Product Offering

Thrive Causemetics has a limited product range. They provide customers with eyelashes, eyeliner, brow liner, lash adhesive, Glossy Lip Mark, Lip Mate, Bronzer, Blush, Triple Threat Color Stick, Brilliant Eye Brightener, and eyeshadow. But if customers are looking for any other makeup products such as foundation, perfumes, or other skincare products, they won't find it here. Thrive was founded to provide women with the things they have lost (eyelashes and eyebrows), but foundation and skincare may be provided in the future.

 

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The Bottom Line

This company may not have as much variety in terms of product selection, but its bestselling mascara promoting lash growth sets it apart, and Thrive has a purpose and cause. Thrive Causemetics offers great products while also donating to women in need because every woman deserves to feel beautiful in their own skin.

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Julie Orlando, FL

I received a sample of the Thrive mascara in my Ipsy bag and loved it! I was excited to order the full size version. The first issue is that the 10% coupon code they offer for signing up does not work (for myself or my coworker that I told her to try this awesome mascara) I liked it enough that I could get past the 10%. I had no issues with ordering and it delivered pretty quickly. Now that I have the full size mascara I am having a different experience. You have a small window to apply this and are not able to apply more than one coat before it dries and hardens. I have made the mistake of trying to do the second coat and I end up with tangled, clumpy looking lashes. Once it is on you would need to literally use a make up remover or soap and water to get it off and start again. I am disappointed because I had zero issues with the sample size and everyone told me how great my lashes looked. I am not sure why the full size does not work as well. I see other people are having the same disappointing experiences.

5 years ago

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Mimi Calabasas, CA

I use Thrive’s eyeliner and really like them. However, I feel that their pencil mechanics are inferior. After using it for a while, I am not able to turn the top. By mistake, the bottom portion came out and and exposed internal part of the pencil. There is almost an inch of the product left and totally unusable. I have contacted Thrive multiple times, and they said that that’s normal but they will pass my commments to the upper management. This has been going for a while and nothing has been changed . Hopefully, there’s is place that I can import a picture of my many eyeliners that I can’t use.

6 years ago

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BELINDA SWAN Waynesburg, PA

I AM NOT HAPPY WITH THE CUSTOMER SERVICE. I PURCHASED LIPSTICK, LIP LINER, EYELASH CURLER AND MASCARA. I AM SATISFIED WITH EVERYTHING EXCEPT FOR THE MASCARA. IT DOESN'T SEPARATE MY LASHES AND THE FIBERS GET IN MY EYES AND HAVE IRRITATED THEM. THE AD MAKES THE MASCARA LOOK SO WONDERFUL HOWEVER, NOT TRUE WITH WHAT I RECEIVED. I EMAILED THE COMPANY A FEW DAYS AGO AND HAVE NOT HEARD ANYTHING AS YET. NEEDLESS TO SAY, WITH THIS, I WILL NOT BE ORDERING ANYTHING AT ALL FROM THEM DUE TO THE FACT THAT THEY NEVER RESPONDED TO MY EMAIL. I WILL JUST CONTINUE TO BUY LANCOME MASCARA. IT'S THE BEST. SAME THING WITH ANY OTHER COSMETICS. NO MORE THRIVE FOR ME. TOO BAD SINCE THEY SELL FOR A GOOD CAUSE. GOOD LUCK TO THOSE WHO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THEIR PURCHASES AND TO THOSE WHO ARE 100% SATISFIED..... WONDERFUL FOR YOU.

6 years ago

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Brenda Swank New Albany, OH

I recently purchased the mascara, eyeliner and a lipstick. At first I really liked the products but after some time I realized that the mascara flakes. While at work I kept getting "dust" in my eyes and it finally dawned on me that it is the mascara that is flaking. I don't particularly care for the "texture" of the mascara either. Once you have the mascara and eyeliner on, there is no going back unless you completely wash it off. I have no complaints about the lipstick. I really like the color I chose but I can get a similar color in a different brand the I wear. I will not be purchasing anything more from this company. As a side note, I don't like to pay twice as much for a product just so an additional item can be donated to a charitable cause. The idea is noble but I prefer to donate in different ways.

6 years ago

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Jennifer Mirabito Bloomfield Hills, MI

I wanted to love this mascara. It goes on so smoothly. No clumping or flakes. The length is fantastic and doesn’t smear. I noticed the three days that I wore it my eyelids were insanely itchy. It caused me to rub my eyes constantly and I thought it was bad allergies. This the the way my eyes feel in the spring or if I have just been raking leaves or dusting. The itchiness was relieved as soon as I washed it completely off in the shower and it took a few days for my eyelids to feel less heavy and swollen. It’s a great product if you’re not allergic 😔

4 years ago

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Jo Ann Timbanard Portland, OR

I bought the mascara because of a youtube video by Dominique S., I believe her name was. She raved about the mascara and its natural properties. I am glad I have not had the negative experience other people have had. Thus far, I like it; however, I would be hard pressed to deal with the company again because of all the negative reviews regarding their customer service, which seems to be non existent. Not a good way to run a company, but a great way to run yourself out of business.

6 years ago

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Jill Horner Santa Maria, CA

I’ve purchased two products from Thrive. Let’s start with the eyebrow pencil. IMO, it’s excellent & the best I’ve ever used, albeit expensive. It’s worth the cost. The color, the quality, and the staying power gets five stars each! Now, my experience with the pigmented lipgloss is disappointing. It’s way too expensive and nothing really special that would justify the very high cost. I’d like to add that I’m very impressed with the ingredients in their products.

6 years ago

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Barbara C T

I love the waterproof eyeliner and continue to use that product. The mascara I bought and received dried out quickly and it became clumpy so, while tempted based on some of the great reviews, I don't want to risk that again. I hate wasting money. I do wonder why there seems to be variation in the product line.

2 years ago

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Maryann Amara North Attleboro, MA

I think the product is very good, however, I don’t think customer service is. My order on 5/28 has been sitting in USPS limbo since 6/2. I was told on 6/8 to wait an additional 10 days to see if my order comes. They gave me $6.21 off my order to appease me. No more help till 6/18.

3 years ago

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Sandy Drelich Cape Coral, FL

I was very disappointed with the eyeliner that claimed it stayed on over 24 hours. I couldn't keep mine on more than 2 hours! I tried using it in multiple ways, including using primer and powder and nothing kept it on. The mascara and eye brightener was okay but not good enough to re order

5 years ago

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Vicki Simi Valley, CA

I have been buying this product for awhile now and love the mascara, however I just purchased one and it has no stopper inside so it is useless and I see now way to contact the company to return it, not clear on how their policies work?

5 years ago

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Cindy E Eugene, OR

I purchased 2 of the mascaras. Usually a new tube of mascara in other brands lasts at least 30 days, the Thrive lasted 3 weeks and I had to open my second tube. It was starting to go on spotty and dry. I thought maybe my first tube had something wrong with it but, the second did the same thing. Just doesn't last very long!

6 years ago

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Sylvia Franks Fort Mill, SC

I purchased the waterproof eyebrow 2 pencils 1 in Christina and 1 in Audrey. Colors are not truly as shown. I really liked the one in Audrey but it did not last very long for the price they want for it. By not lasting long I mean the pencil was used up in no time. Won't buy again. I keep looking for a water proof brow product.

7 years ago

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riley smart Syracuse, NY

I love the shades of the brightener but there is so much unusable product that can’t be reached towards the end. I find myself using a q-tip to reach. They need to redesign.

2 years ago

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Phyllis Burch Imperial, CA

The mascara I really liked the way my lashes looked, but I had to quit wearing it because the fiber would flake off and get in my eyes. I just ordered the lipstick I hope I like it

6 years ago

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Terry Indianapolis, IN

I’ve only tried the mascara and I can’t wear it all day it really affects my eyes like they are sore. It removes easily but looks like plastic pieces when you wash it off. It does make your lashes more noticeable.

6 years ago

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Valerie Beus Richland, WA

I’ve only bought one item, the mascara, and it was for my mom. She said she liked it but it didn’t seem too different than other, more affordable mascaras.

4 years ago