L'Oreal PRO XXL EXTENSION MASCARA

I’ve never used a mascara like this before, and have always used fake lashes for that *extra* look so wasn’t too sure what to expect. This mascara has definitely exceeded my expectations by a mile. Using this, I was able to get the fake lash look without mucking around with glue etc. The 2-step method works so well, but the primer builds enough length that you could use it on its own without needing to apply the building fibres. I prefer to use both solutions as I’ve come to love the length I’ve gained using this. There were a couple of issues however. If you want lots of volume, I wouldn’t suggest this first as it’s definitely more for length. When applying, you have to work quickly as the formula dried out pretty quickly so the first couple of times using it I was left with long, clumpy lashes. I used a lash seperater wand to sort this out, but found it was less clumpy the quicker I worked. Overall, I’m super happy with this mascara and will happily buy this again for everyday use.

I have been using the L’Oreal PRO XXL Extension mascara, this mascara involves two steps via two different wands.

Step one is the volume primer - this layer applies easily and looks great. Step two adds the fibres for lengthening (the wand is curved) - this layer also applies nicely. I found it better to add the second layer straightaway (before layer one dries).

I found the mascara sat neatly on my lashes and lasted well all day. The mascara made my lashes nice and fine/wispy without clumps or flakey (bonus!)

I did struggle to remove the mascara completely at the end of day, as I had black eyes in morning!

Overall, I found this mascara left my lashes looking great!

The only downside is whether I could be bothered with two steps every morning

I’m always saying this… buuuuut…. I am a natural redhead and devoid of eyelashes and eyebrows. I don’t like having to faff around getting them dyed or extensions etc etc. This is my solution- finally!! The difference is absolutely definitely noticeable. Product is in an attractive tube. Nice and slim to fit in my makeup holder. Step one is an different style of brush head that I’ve never used before and I did struggle at first to get my flow on. But after a bit of practice I got the hang of it.

Step two wand is very easy to use and really defines and extends lashes.

No odour and does not sting if you accidentally poke your eye… (don’t recommend trying that though)

I am a runner and after a 10km run my mascara is still looking ship shape with not a smudge to be seen. Washes off well with standard face cleanser.

A massive plus is the affordability of this one! Retails around $27. This will be my new go to mascara.

I'm a die hard two step mascara gal, primer always! I usually have two separate products, primer and mascara - so I was excited to see this mascara is a dual ended with both products in one. Hooray to one less product in my makeup bag!

The formula of the primer (1) is similar to a thin mousse. I was worried that it wouldn't stick to my lashes since it seemed slightly dry, but it did stick giving them a really light coat. The mascara end (2) is a much wetter formula, darker and contains fibres. It layers on top of the primer really well with one coat. A second coat adds a lot more length and volume, without being clumpy. I was cautious that the fibres could make the lashes look too clumpy, but as I kept adding layers, the lashes got longer, not clumpier. I was extremely impressed! The mascara definitely lives up to its claim of 'providing a lash extension effect' and for this reason moves into second place in the rankings of my All Time Mascara Favs.

Applicator - The primer applicator is a nice hourglass shape that allows for a light application. The mascara side is curved which really helps with applying more product, giving curl and volume, and getting to the inner and outer lashes. Wear time - It lasted throughout the whole day, smudge free! I did notice a slight drop in the curl of the lashes around the 4/5 hour mark, but the length wasn't effected. Then, I put it through the sleep test. Yep, I slept in it! There was no smudging, but there was a bit of flaking. The lashes didn't hold their length (I'm guessing the flaked bits came from the length of the lash) but my lashes were still black and coated when I woke up. Tear test - Thanks to Aunt Flo and the PMS that comes with it, I put this mascara through the tears test. It held out pretty well, but it's definitely not waterproof. The wearability reminds me of a tubing mascara as it tends to come off in flakes rather than black smudges down the face. Don't get me wrong, there was definitely still a bit of smudge when the lashes got wet but it was a lot less compared to traditional mascaras.

I was really impressed by this product and it will take a permanent place in my makeup bag. I would repurchase it based on how it makes my lashes look as well as value for money. I would recommend it to a friend, as well as all mascara fans who have managed to get this far through my review. Go grab yourself a great mascara gals - run, don't walk!

I love this mascara! It gives me great length and volume as it says it would. Both the wands have this almost grip like design so it really seems to grab each eyelash and coat it with mascara. The second wand has a nice curve to it to help curl your eyelashes but I would still curl my eyelashes beforehand. The only thing I don't like about this is that the ends are not flat so I can't stand it up when I'm applying the mascara; I'd have to hold it or put it on its side. It doesn't budge much but the end of the day there might be a tiny bit of transfer. I will definitely be repurchasing this when my one runs out!

I’m always on the lookout for lengthening mascaras that are long-wearing and smudge-proof - really important in the Auckland humidity. I have fine lashes which are also short and straight so I want a formula that’s buildable allowing me to adjust the volume and length of my lashes with each application. L’Oreal have brought out a new 2 step mascara, infused with super fibres, which gives a lash extension effect and up to 20x buildable volume. There are hundreds of options on the market, with various combinations of benefits like length, volume, curl and so on. After trialling L’Oreal’s Pro xxl extension mascara I think I’ve found the Holy Grail of mascaras. A huge plus is that its been ophthalmologist-tested, great for those with sensitive eyes. The mascara comes in a bright purple tube meaning you’ll always locate your mascara in your makeup bag. Step 1 is a lash primer coating. L’Oreal have helpfully numbered a primer side and a fibre side so there’s no confusion. Woohoo the primer is black! This is so great as the usual white primer can give patches and leave specks of white where you’ve missed with the mascara wand. The slimline shape of the wand was wonderful for accessing the hard to reach lashes and was easy to operate with no clumping and gave an even spread.   The formula itself is easy to apply; it’s quite wet which means one coat covers each lash. The thin brush ensured I could work the formula close to the base of my lash line. Step 2 is the actual mascara which is applied on top of the primer. The curved brush helps to get to every lash with good lash separation. It was easy to use and it coated mascara onto my lashes evenly with no clumping.  The mascara formula is buildable so you can customise your lash look from natural to a false eyelash effect. One coat was all I needed to give a super intense inky black finish and a good definition to my eyes. I absolutely love this mascara, I was really impressed by how long and defined my eyelashes were after applying this product!  A lot of mascaras that aren’t waterproof smudge easily on me. I didn't notice any flaking, smudging or fallout of fibres throughout the day and no transfer to my eyelids. I use a gel-based eye makeup remover just to make sure my lashes are thoroughly cleansed.  In spite of the two step process, the application is very easy and quick. It requires under a minute more time for the primer. I've been trying to find the "perfect mascara" for me. This one so far is definitely it!

I like simple makeup routines so I wasn't too keen on a 2-step process for mascara but the results from this product is worth it!

Step 1 is the volumising primer that has an hourglass wand. The wand is not saturated with product so you spend less time fiddling with how much you should apply. At first I thought I started with the wrong side of the mascara because I noticed the lift in my lashes just from the primer. If I'm rushed for time, I'd be happy to just wear this alone..but I will make time just because step 2 packs a punch.

Step 2 is made up of the fibres on a curved wand. The application is just like any mascara that I almost don't notice the fibres. It's mess free but does dry faster than I'd like so I need to work fast so that it doesn't look clumpy. I only need one layer which lasts a good 9 hours with no flaking however after that I start to notice smudging.

This is a mascara that is already on my repurchase list because it adds volume and adds length that's actually visible. This product has bumped my holy grail to number 2!

Side one definitely plumped up my lashes and made them dark and thick and side two lengthened my lashes. I was pretty impressed after a couple of coats of each.

I did feel like perhaps some of the fibers irritated my eyes later in the day? Not sure if it was an eyelash or the mascara.

Only down side was - by having it a two sided wand it was ‘back heavy’ when using each side. It Meant I had to balance it more in my hand when applying which would take a little getting used to.

This is by far the coolest mascara I have ever used. It’s a 2 step mascara consisting of 2 brushes, one straight and the other a curved brush. First apply the straight brush to add volume and then apply the curved mascara to get an amazing lift. It’s quite light, unlike some mascaras that feel very heavy. It’s very easy to apply, and not clumpy at all. It lasts all day and does not flake at all. It’s by far my favourite mascara to date. I would definitely recommend it as a one stop shop to get a salon like length and lift.

I was fortunate enough to have been given this mascara to trial. I was initially surprised to find that the 1 half of it was black, rather than the white serum that most split mascaras come with. The 1 section appeared to work as volumizing for your lashes, as the 2 part had small particles in it to lengthen them. The end results was great! It really made my eyes pop and gave a nice even coat.

At some point during the day I forgot I was wearing mascara and rubbed my eye, I quickly checked in the mirror and there was a single black flake, which is less that most mascaras. I never noticed any flaking other than this time that I rubbed my eye.

I tested how waterproof it was at the end of the day and it stood-up to the challenge, this was after surviving a 4km hike as well, without any smudging. It was easy to remove with my make-up remover. One of the big things for me, is that it didn't make my eyes flare up. I suffer from blepharitis, which is inflammation of oil producing glands on the eyelids - these are often where the lashes meet the eyelids. As I result I usually try not to wear mascara except for special occasions, however I suffered no issues at all with wearing this multiple times in a week, which really impressed me.

Overall, I was really happy with the product, it was easy to apply, looked amazing, but almost felt light enough for me to forget I was wearing it. I feel I really put it to the test and it passed with flying colours.