I wanted a natural mascara... well this one takes the cake! With a coat or two I have very natural very black looking lashes. No clumps. For my taste... it seems almost too tame. I don't like the brush too much... it doesn't seperate my lashes well and it is bendy like Maybelline Define A Lash... a mascara I also didn't like because of the brush. The formula is a little too "gooky"... uh yea... a little jelly-ish. If I try to build it up for a more dramatic look it gets clumpy and gunky. If I try to brush that mess out... it looks like I didn't even bother putting anything on. It does nothing for volume. The only good thing is it holds my curls... works for a super natural look... and it doesn't flake or smudge. I'm not really enjoying this mascara and I don't think I will ever re-purchase. The original Loreal Voluminous is way better.
I really like this mascara because it gives me the "false lashes" eye look. Although I wear false lashes a lot, my lashes are medium and very thin (natural looking) so the mascara makes my eyes pop and opens them up. gives the lash extensions look even when I'm not wearing falsies. Looks great with my black stila eye pencil for a sexy look. it thickens and lengthens the lashes. Love the fat brush
Pros:look of lash extensions and I lOVE the brush Cons:
I wouldn't repurchase this mascara. It did make my lashes look voluminous but I found it too clumpy. The brush is huge and somewhat awkward to work with.
Not a huge fan. Looks beautiful in the commercials, with the gorgeous actresss...but in reality, it is super-clumpy and hard-to-use! Black is not black enough...overall disappointing and kind of expensive!
I got this as a free sample from an Estée Lauder counter. I love this mascara so much! The formula itself is smooth and creamy. I don't get a single clump when I use this. The wand is the right size for my eyes. I get volume and a bit of length with this, and it doesn't weigh my lashes down. The color is a very deep black and doesn't fade. This may very well be my HG mascara! No flaking or smudging throughout the day. It does need a little more effort to wash off, but it isn't super difficult. Just a little stubborn. :) I would definitely recommend this mascara.
Pros:No flakes, no clumps, rich color that doesn't fade, no smears, doesn't weigh down lashes, like the wand Cons:A little stubborn to wash off, and the price is yikes!!
This probably one of the worst mascaras I've tried! It did absolutely nothing for my lashes, and it flaked like crazy. There were flecks of mascara all around my eyes, and it hurt when it got in my eyes! Not pleasant at all. :(
I also dislike the packaging. It's just too bulky.
Ok, so let me start by saying I knew better. I have never been a fan of Maybelline mascaras in the first place, but maybe it was the huge bright yellow tube that enticed me.... I am so not impressed with this mascara. The wand comes out really gloppy, you have to wipe it onto a napkin before you can even get started or it is clump city. The smell was a turn off too, a really strong mix between a sharpie and and scented ink. (you remember those pens and markers that were supossed to be scented like berries and what not when you were a kid? Yeah, those.) I did not like it at all. The formula takes FOREVER to dry in between coats and clumps easy. Overall opnion is save your money, or go with Cover Girl Lash Blast instead. Much better formula.
Pros:none that i can see, maybe the color is a nice dark black? I am really trying to think of something nice to say.... Cons:Super gloppy formula, strong odor, takes forever to dry, clumps easily.
Don't waste your money on this one. It looked like regular mascara when i put it on, it stayed on when I washed my face however i woke up with black bags under my eyes and my lashes where back to normal.
Pros:the idea is good Cons:does not stay on
rubs off in sleep
I was really dissapointed with this mascara. Although it was very black and didn't clump, it didn't lift or curl like it was supposed to which meant that my lashes looked almost invisible. I tried applying lots of layers but still wasn't pleased with the results.
Pros:Is very dark black and gives good colour. Cons:Doesn't lift of curl.
I always wanted to try this brand cause Paula Begoun mentioned it in her book of how superb this mascara is...Well I finally ordered it from Strawberrynet.com. Let me tell you SHE WASN'T LYING...THIS IS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC..IT DOES ALL IT SAYS IN THE DIRECTIONS...I would definitely buy this product again..Just upset that Helena Rubinstein's products aren't sold here in USA..Could say it reminds me of Fibrewig(Imju) Mascara...
Pros:REALLY LENGTHENS... Cons:31.00 is alittle steep. But to me it's worth every dollar.
Tried this in the Phenomen'Black color. The packaging is gorgeous, but the real show stopper is the applicator. It looks like a tiny torture device, but it is surprisingly super easy to use. I didn't get any mascara poop on my lids so that is how simple it is to use. The product just kind of glides on, not clumpy at all. Like really...not at all. lol It most def holds the curl in place without weighing your lashes down. It really does reach every last lash like it says it will. I know some mascaras are scented, but this one seems to not be. If it is, I can't smell a thing. I wear hard contact lenses so I have super sensitive eyes and this mascara is def. safe for contact lens wearers.
Pros:NO clumps, holds curl, gets every single lash Cons:price, limited colors
I got this mascara as a sample. Really love using it. As it says its a lengthening mascara. It gave me A LOT of length. Great definition. No clumps no matter how many coats. Really black. It held my curl well. Only thing I didn't like was it didn't give me any volume at all and a lot of product got on the brush. Maybe because it was brand new. Anyway it would probably be great layered after a voluminizing mascara. It does a great job for what its supposed to do. I just like my mascaras to do it all...
In a word? Hate. I have never used a mascara before that performed so poorly. What a huge let down. I ended up taking this back. The base went on fine, but when I used the comb to add the mascara it turned into the ugliest, clumpiest lashes I had ever seen! I do not recommend this to anyone.
This is my favorite mascara from Lancome. I didn't buy this as a whole tube, but rather got a sample from a gift set. From the first moment I put it on, I loved it. The formula is perfect in terms of its wetness: not too wet so that it never dries, but not too dry so that it hurts your lashes.
I have Asian lashes (which can be very disobedient). Although it doesn't curl my lashes, it does lengthen them by quite a lot and doesn't clump at all. I would recommend getting this mascara instead of Hypnose, because for me, Hypnose is a bit too wet.
Pros:No clump. Great at lengthening. Cons:Price is a bit high. Doesn't curl.
This is a HORRIBLE mascara. I got it as a sample, and didn't like it at all. Using this feels like putting on acrylic paint on my lashes. It has a horrible smell, and it dries your lashes.
I can't believe I used to buy Rimmel clear mascara for my brows when ELF's version was around fro $1!! It is just as good or better and is cheap! They better never stop making this
I bought this in a whim and decided to give it a go.
I personally love the short wand because it grabs every lashes, even the ones in the corner.
It gives volume, but it doesn't give a whole lot of length. Folks complain about clumping or whatever - but clumping occurs when there's too much product on or rushing through application.
Other than that - it's one of favorite mascara and it gives the illusion of false lashes.
Pros:Short wand Cons:has a weird bristle but it's not really a con
