Mascara (song)

This article is about the Killing Heidi song. For the Deftones song, see Around the Fur.

"Mascara" is the second single released by Australian rock band Killing Heidi from their debut album, Reflector (2000). It was released on 10 November 1999, when their debut single, "Weir", was still on the Australian Singles Chart. The re-release of the "Mascara" single was issued with "Leave Me Alone" as its B-side; it was this version that topped the Australian chart, becoming Killing Heidi's only number-one hit in their native country. "Mascara" was later released in the United States.

"Mascara"
Single by Killing Heidi
from the album Reflector
A-side	"Leave Me Alone"
B-side	"Superstar" (acoustic), "Katrina" (acoustic)
Released	10 November 1999 (1999-11-10)
Length	4:50
Label	Wah-Wah, Roadshow
Songwriter(s)	Ella Hooper, Jesse Hooper
Producer(s)	Paul Kosky
Killing Heidi singles chronology
"Weir" (1999) "Mascara" / "Leave Me Alone" (1999) "Live Without It" (2000)
Music video
"Mascara" on YouTube

In January 2018, as part of Triple M's "Ozzest 100", the 'most Australian' songs of all time, "Mascara" was ranked number 90.^[1]

Chart performance

The original two-track release of "Mascara" debuted on 10 November 1999 at number 47 on the ARIA Singles Chart. After seven weeks, it peaked at number three.^[2] On 2 January 2000, the deluxe single debuted at number one and stayed there for a further three weeks. After a combined total of 23 weeks, it exited the top 50.^[3] The two songs were certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association for shipping over 70,000 copies.^[4]

Music video

The music video for "Mascara" was recorded and released in 2000. It is directed by Paul Kosky.^[5] A music video was not filmed for "Leave Me Alone".

Track listings

Australian original release^[6]

1. "Mascara" (radio edit)
2. "Superstar" (acoustic mix)
3. "Katrina" (acoustic mix)

"Mascara" / "Leave Me Alone"^[7]

1. "Mascara" (radio edit)
2. "Leave Me Alone" (radio mix)
3. "Weir" (acoustic mix)
4. "Superstar" (acoustic mix)
5. "Weir" (radio mix)

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1999–2000) Peak position Australia (ARIA)^[2] "Mascara" 3 Australia (ARIA)^[3] "Mascara" / "Leave Me Alone" 1 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)^[8] 48

Year-end charts Chart (2000) Position Australia (ARIA)^[9] 26

Certification

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)^[4]	Platinum	70,000^^
^^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Version	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
Australia	"Mascara"	10 November 1999	CD	Wah-Wah Roadshow	^[10]
	"Mascara" / "Leave Me Alone"	10 January 2000			^[10]
United States	"Mascara"	23 January 2001	Alternative radio	Universal	^[11]
		5 February 2001	Hot adult contemporary radio		^[12]
		6 February 2001	Contemporary hit radio		^[13]

References

1. "Here Are the Songs That Made Triple M's 'Ozzest 100'". Musicfeeds. 27 January 2018. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
2. "Killing Heidi – Mascara". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
3. "Killing Heidi – Mascara / Leave Me Alone". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
4. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2000 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
5. Mascara official music video on YouTube
6. Mascara (Australian CD single liner notes). Killing Heidi. Wah-Wah Music, Roadshow Music. 1999. 102339-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
7. Mascara / Leave Me Alone (Australian CD single liner notes). Killing Heidi. Wah-Wah Music, Roadshow Music. 2000. 102524-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
8. "Killing Heidi – Mascara". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
9. "ARIA Top 100 Singles for 2000". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
10. . heidirealm.com. Archived from the original on 19 July 2008. Retrieved 31 May 2021. To view information, click Discography.
11. "Alternative: Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1385. 19 January 2001. p. 107. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
12. "Hot AC: Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1387. 2 February 2001. p. 92. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
13. "CHR/Pop: Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1387. 2 February 2001. p. 47. Retrieved 31 May 2021.