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L'Oreal Paris Paradise Mascara Reviews

L'Oreal Paris Paradise Mascara Reviews
Overall rating from 48 reviews so far:
4.1/5
Would use it again?
4.0/5
Did it do what it said it would?
4.1/5
Would recommend it to a friend?
4.0/5

The soft wavy bristle brush holds the maximum amount of formula and with 200+ bristles, will catch every lash for a dramatic effect.

This volumising and lengthening mascara delivers a full lash fringe that's feathery soft. No flaking. No smudging. No clumping.

Website www.lorealparis.co.nz

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L'Oreal Paris Paradise Mascara Reviews

L'Oreal Paris Paradise Mascara Reviews

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Overall rating:
3.0/5
8th May, 2020
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Satisfied, but not wowed

I bought this following rave reviews by the Youtube Beauty community. I have to say I was "satisfied" with this product. It didn't blow me away, it didn't give me WOW factor lashes, but it definitely gave me a beautiful look. I didn't have any issue with fall out, or it not lasting the distance. Warning: It's definitely not water proof though. If I'm in a hurry, or suddenly run out of mascara, I will nip down to Farmers to buy this one again. But I do have other's that I prefer.

Tips: Try a couple of layers if you're wanting more wow factor, but be aware it may clump on layer 2 if it's a few weeks old...

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Overall rating:
3.0/5
15th April, 2019
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So so

I LOVE mascara, it’s one of my favourite make up products, and I’m a bit of a tough customer. So first impression was that the packaging was a little bit tacky for my liking. I love rose gold but for some reason this tube just didn’t do it for me. Maybe the two types of rose gold.

Anyway, it goes on nice and smoothly. You need to make sure there’s not too much product on the brush and you use a light hand otherwise it goes on too heavily. It increases the volume and length, so does what it said it would do, but there was just something missing.

Colour is a decent black.

The thing I did really like was that it doesn’t smudge like some mascaras do, I get eyelash spots on my brows and under eye smudge with some mascaras, so it was great that wasn’t a problem with this product.

So overall, I’ll keep using it, but unsure if I’d go out and buy it.

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Overall rating:
4.7/5
14th April, 2019
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Loved it!

I was so blown away with this product, I have been using the Too Faced better than sex (non-waterproof) mascara, and I have heard that this L'Oreal one is considered a dupe. It gave me the exaaaact same results as I get from Too Faced, yet this one is so much more affordable! It is also slightly easier to apply, it doesn't require as much time to cover all the lashes. The thing that I enjoyed most about this product is the fact that it is much nicer to remove. I don't like using too much product or pressure on my eyes because: 1 they are sensitive and I can get eczema on my eyes from too much harsh product on my eyes, and 2 who wants to rub their eyes vigorously every night and potentially cause more fine lines around their eyes. This mascara came off so much nicer with my gentle cleanser, and didn't leave me with the dreaded panda eyes. There was no flaking, no clumping or smudging, and the dramatic effect was 100% there. Definitely buying again.

Tips: Curl your lashes first for a smoother application with that dramatic effect!

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
6th October, 2019
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so happy!

i asked for this and BR delivered in the form of putting it in the vault a few moments after. so now i'm convinced i have mind powers naturally, but man i am glad i do because this mascara is AWESOME!

i've seen people compare this to 'cult classic' Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara, and that was one of the main reasons i wanted it. i love the TF mascara, or rather, loved, and i was keen to see how this compared. honestly... this is far superior.

the brush is quite similar to the BTS mascara, in the fact that it is like an hour glass figure, bigger on the ends and thin in the middle. the formulas are very different, this one isn't as wet as BTS (by a lot!) so it applies way easier, smudges less when applying and doesn't cake or weigh down the lash with how wet it is. it makes the lashes longer, blacker and generally more mascara-ed, and i was pleased to see it did add oomphf to my lashes.

i had this on for more than 6 hours, through tears and god knows what else. and this survived. it didn't smudge under my eyes, it didn't flake. to be honest i forgot it was on when i was crying and i wiped some away, but the majority was still there, but don't take that as a "it survives breakdowns!" gospel. it just survived mine.

honestly this mascara is just gorgeous. the packaging, the wand, the formula, the fact it stays on my face... i should stop doubting 'drug store' products, because half the time they're much better than the crud i spend hundreds on!

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MareeB
6th October, 2019

Awesome review Shaz!

Overall rating:
4.3/5
13th April, 2019
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Good but not great

When first applying this mascara I noticed an immediate change in the length of my lashes, they were noticeably longer, great, it's already doing what it said it would do, however I did notice the formula was a little bit thick which resulted in some minor clumping. I tried the mascara again with just one coat and success, no clumping, but another problem appeared, my lashes were not as defined as I usually like, they looked great for an all natural look however I like my lashes to be a bit darker, so I percivared with the clumps (when I say 'clumps' they were not horrendous, probably only noticiable if you were directly face to face with me, but I could see them every time I saw my own reflection). A few minutes after application I touched by lashes, they felt hard and stiff however as time went on wearing the mascara this eventually dissipated. Over all I think this mascara 100% does what it says it will do, my lashes were definitely longer, I just wish the formula was a little bit smoother. I originally thought this would be a special occasion only mascara, however as it tends to suit a more natural look this may become my everyday office mascara.

Tips: Try to keep application to only one coat as I found a double coat resulted in minor clumps and a little bit of stiffness.

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Overall rating:
4.3/5
14th April, 2019
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Perfect all-rounder

I have short, sparse eyelashes with 0 curl so I'm always on the hunt for the best mascara I can get my hands on and the Paradise is pretty up there.

The packaging was nice, did the job, but nothing to write home about.

The wand was easy to use without smearing mascara everywhere (always a plus) and did a great job of separating lashes - I'm not a fan of clumpy looks and this definitely avoided that.

The formula did a great job of thickening and lengthening the appearance of my lashes. It didn't add much curl at all, but paired with a lash curler I was very happy with the look of my lashes - long, voluminous, and nicely separated.

It also definitely stuck to their claim of no flaking or smudging, so overall I'm very happy with its performance.

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
13th April, 2019
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Ticks all of my boxes

The packaging had a lux look - the great thing is this product does not carry the hefty lux price tag. The formula is of the right consistancy - not to dry or too runny I really like the brush as it's easy to use and allows you to coat every lash for full effect. Upon first application my lashes looked so much longer and thicker. It is really easy to layer if you prefer a more dramatic effect but don't want it to clump.

I wore this all day and barely noticed any smudging.

This was easy to remove at the end of the day by using my normal make up remover.

The product claims to give you Length, curl, volume, dark and has a smudge proof pigment.

I can confirm it does all of the above!

I have only been using this product for 5 days but find myself reaching for it over my normal high end mascara I have bought.

I would definitely recommend it. 

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Overall rating:
3.7/5
13th April, 2019
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Lashes with lift

I've used the mascara for a week and surprisingly I really like it, unfortunately however I won't repurchase.

The matte rose gold packaging is refreshing and stands out in my makeup collection. The wand is a full bristled brush that's ever so slightly tapered at the end.

In the first few days of application I wiped off the excess product (there was a lot!) then applied to top and bottom lashes. I really like how much lift it gave to my lashes and made my eyes stand out. I also liked how it didn't leave me with panda eyes at the end of the day!

The rest of the week I applied it straight from the tube. It resulted in my lashes looking like a clumpy mess so I tweaked the application so that I only brushed the wand lightly through my lashes. It worked a treat and I can almost achieve the same look as if I used a thin wand.

My only issue and the main reason I won't repurchase is that it does have a tendency to make my eyes water. Sometimes I even felt a stinging sensation, it would pass after a few minutes but it's not ideal.

That aside, this mascara has helped to turn my average length lashes to lashes that frame my eyes with some lift (pic in photowall). I would still recommend it to others because it does a great job at providing lift.

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Overall rating:
3.3/5
14th April, 2019
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Paradise Extatic Mascara

Thanks BR for letting me be on this trial! It arrived at the perfect time as I had just run out of my then current mascara x

First off, rose gold packaging..rose gold anything is a fave so I was sold straight away with the look of this product. I probably would have been sucked into buying it anyway if I saw it at Farmers! I was slightly confused though of the double up of packaging, the mascara was inside a box which was then inside more packaging...

The mascara packaging is kind of like a tin/plastic and feels really light..doesnt particularly feel too solid but this doesn't bother me but if you like solid hard packaging this doesn't have that. The wand reminds me of Better Than Sex mascara which I seem to always think I dont like those wands but then I actually do. When I first pulled the wand out it was FULL of product then when I put the wand back in the product squished out the top which was a bit messy but that didn't happen the next time around.

The application is super easy and surprisingly feels really soft..did not know that feeling existed with mascara but my lashes didn't feel full of mascara. They felt really light. The wand does grab all of my lashes, lengthens them and gives them volume as the packaging says. I love the look of my lashes after applying this mascara.

I also noticed that the mascara doesnt smudge. I did find some flaking though. Throughout the day, on everyday that I've used it I've found small flakes of mascara under my eyes (usually just 1 or 2). Though it doesn't say that its waterproof I found this doesn't run at all. I also found it's a tiny bit clumpy if you don't press the wand against the packaging while you bring the wand out.

Tips: Wipe the wand on the packaging before applying to avoid clumping.

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
14th April, 2019
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Great mascara but not as dramatic as I expected

I love the packaging for this product its a smooth copper coloured tube making it feel a bit more high-end than the standard drug store tubes. The wand is quite big and reminds me of the 'Better than Sex' mascara wand, it applies easily and catches every lash ensuring they are coated evenly.

The formula of the mascara is quite smooth, not too thick or runny - it will be interesting to see how the formula ages and how quickly it can thicken once opened. The mascara does separate and lengthen my lashes but I didn't find that it did much for volume - it was lightweight on my lashes and didn't go brittle and flake off throughout the day. Even with a few coats being applied in the morning.

After a day of wear it didn't smudge or give me a panda-eye look at the end of the day. Would definitely recommend for a drug-store mascara but prefer my Benefit mascara a little bit more for volume.

Tips: Rotate your wand slightly when applying to ensure the lashes are fully coated.

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