"Mascara" is the second single released by Australian rock band Killing Heidi from their debut album, Reflector (2000). It was released on 11 October 1999, when their debut single, "Weir", was still on the Australian Singles Chart. A re-release of "Mascara" was issued as a double A-side with "Leave Me Alone" in January 2000; 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 in 2001. In January 2018, as part of Triple M's "Ozzest 100", the 'most Australian' songs of all time, "Mascara" was ranked number 90.
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. On 24 January 2000, the deluxe single debuted at number one and stayed there for three weeks. After a combined total of 23 weeks, it exited the top 50. The single was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association for shipping over 70,000 copies.
Music video The music video for "Mascara" was recorded and released in 2000. It is directed by Paul Kosky.Mascara official music video on YouTube A music video was not filmed for "Leave Me Alone".
Track listings Australian original release "Mascara" (radio edit) "Superstar" (acoustic mix) "Katrina" (acoustic mix)
"Mascara" / "Leave Me Alone" "Mascara" (radio edit) "Leave Me Alone" (radio mix) "Weir" (acoustic mix) "Superstar" (acoustic mix) "Weir" (radio mix)
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2000)Peakposition
Year-end charts Chart (2000)PositionAustralia (ARIA) 26
Certification
Release history RegionVersionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Australia"Mascara"11 October 1999CD"Mascara" / "Leave Me Alone"10 January 2000 To view information, click Discography.United States"Mascara"23 January 2001Alternative radioUniversal5 February 2001Hot adult contemporary radio6 February 2001Contemporary hit radio
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