L'Oreal PRO XXL EXTENSION MASCARA

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.

I have short, stubby, dead-straight eyelashes so finding a mascara that looks natural-ish, adds heaps of volume and length without clumping, and is light enough that it doesn't weigh down my lashes can be a tall order.

I was tempted by the lift version of this mascara, but figured I usually curl my lashes anyway, so the extension seemed more my speed. I tried it once without curling my lashes, and this formula has pretty much no lift, so isn't suitable for straight lashes without a curler.

On curled lashes, it gives a good amount of extra length, great definition, and plenty of volume without clumping. Overall, I don't feel like it gave quite as much of an extension effect as it promises, but still very good.

Strictly in terms of looks, it doesn't outperform my all time favourite mascara, Perversion by Urban Decay, but coming in a solid $10 cheaper means it's pretty good bang for buck if you're looking for a good mid-range mascara and can't quite justify the $46 for Perversion.

Most impressive, though, is its staying power. It lasts through the day very well, and even when I slept in it (oops!) it still looked pretty good the next day and most importantly there was no smearing or product drop on my lower eyelid. I was super impressed by how well it lasted, and for this reason alone would definitely keep using it. The fact that it is also a pretty good mascara overall is fab.

If I had to name one makeup product I couldn’t live without it would be mascara. I love trying out new mascara and love it even more when it stacks up to the hype and delivers on what it says it would.

I loved that this mascara did live up to its name.

Step one gave me the best results, my lashes appeared longer which I loved.

Step two was supposed to apply fibers to give extra length but I didn’t really notice a difference with this step.

I found the formula to be on the drier side, I would’ve liked it to be a bit more wet as I feel that applies better.

I loved the shape of the wand and found it coated the lashes nice and evenly.

The best part of using this was that it didn’t clump my lashes together as most mascaras do especially when applying two coats.

It was handy to have the primer and fibre in the one tube of mascara as this saves space in the makeup bag and saves time with application.

All in all it’s a great mascara and I’d happily continue using it.

This mascara certainly adds volume, I can't say I really noticed much of a difference in the length. I'm nearly sold on it, but I still find it clumps quite a bit, which isn't a look I'm particularly fond of. I was surprised it didn't come in a sealed tube - I'm not keen on buying a product that might have already been opened in a store - even a security sticker to stop it being opened would be nice The tube is dual ended, the first end being a primer which adds volume (worked really well) the second being the lengthening which contains lots of little fibres. I wasn't so keen on that bit - maybe with some practice it might be better?

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 really love this PRO XXL EXTENSION MASCARA, the length is incredible! My lash volume increased and they looked much fuller but the length was even more amazing. I found it goes on nicely and isn’t flakey or clumpy which I have found with some similar fibre mascaras. I used two coats on each eye and that was perfect. It is easily removed with makeup remover wipes. I found it lasted all day and I had several compliments with friends asking what mascara I had on. I would definitely buy this mascara and use regularly. The only thing that was a little annoying is it being a two step mascara, if you’re pressed for time it can be quite time consuming.

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.

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!

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!

Having "barely there" lashes mascaras are an absolute essential item and so when I was selected to trial the Loreal Pro XXL Extension mascara I was super excited so thank you BR team!.My first impression was where is the packaging? I was surprised to find my mascara arrived without any packaging which would of included directions and a list of ingredients which I usually check to make sure there is nothing I could be allergic to eg: wheat however a quick google search and I was reassured the product was safe for me to use.The masacara is rather bulky in size but don't be fooled by this because the brushes were perfect to coat every lash including those wee annoying ones in the corner of my lower lashes.I found the mascara very easy to use by first applying the primer which is clearly labeled the number 1, giving my lashes several coats because I didn't feel they looked coated enough next I applied the fibres marked the number 2 on the other end of the mascara,just a couple of coats.I didn't see much volumn but it definitely lengthened them considerably.I felt the formula was on the dry side although not a bad thing because I didn't notice any smudges or panda eyes while wearing this all day.I did notice a slight fibre fall under my eyes but it was only minor and easily brushed away.I would of preferred a more intense black colour to really make my eyes pop because although my lashes were very long they were lacking in standing out and not seeing hardly any volumn was a bit dissappointing too.I did love that the mascara is buildable without any clumps and how my lashes looked lifted and curled but I also noticed my lashes had that "spider leg" look going on and personally I am not a fan of this.It definitely has lasting power and my lashes did not feel stiff or brittle while wearing this I also found it very easy to remove just by washing my face with my usual face wash and I did not notice any loss of eyelashes or irritation to my eyes which some mascaras tend to do to me.Would I use this again? Possibly if they bring in a more intense black and it is quite an affordable mascara similar priced to other drug store brands.