Maybelline Colossal Up To 36H Waterproof Mascara

This product lives up to its name. Though, one thing that I couldn't put to the test was the claimed longevity of 36 hours...

The claims of being smudge-proof, clump-free and waterproof are all proven correct although didn't fully test out the waterproof in actual water but i am a chronic eye area toucher and at times smudge and unknowingly remove my mascara (when I am wearing it..) by constantly rubbing my eyes....

Just also reading up on the other claims that it would look "just as bold" and voluminous as when I first put it on... not particualrly true, for me anyway. I can still feel and see some of it but... it is not as voluminous 10-11 hours later, unfortunately.

Other than that, it is a great mascara that will most definitely last the whole day and not clump or smudge and possibly last through a little random Auckland sun shower !

If you're after for a hard-working mascara, look now further than Colossal Up To 36HR Mascara. This beauty stick like the proverbial to a blanket. I have naturally long eyelashes, and pretty much every mascara will leave little blink marks on my cheeks. Not this though. It applies easily, with no clumps and dries quite quickly. It doesn't curl, but it definitely made my eyelashes look fuller. I found I did need a few layers to get the full effect, but I didn't mind that. I'd rather than than a thick, lumpy fluid. I did a trial to see how long it really lasted, and two showers, two sleeps later it was still hanging on. No flaking. No smudging. I'm 99% sure it'd last you through a marathon if you so desired! It came off easily with an oil-based cleaner. I liked the size of the product too - slightly smaller than my other mascaras, it'd be great to chuck in a handbag etc. Although, you don't really need to as you won't need to reapply it. I have quite sensitive eyes, often with eczema on my eyelids, and this product didn't irritate me at all. I'll definitely be looking to purchase again (I was part of the trial team). With masks now putting the emphasis on eyes, rather than lipsticks, a good mascara is a must. This ticked the boxes for me.

I went into this review with a history of using their mascaras, and all being super clumpy and staining.

Maybelline have upped their game on this one. This mascara is definitely clumpless as they claim. You can youse a few coats to build up. When used on my lower lashes the brush is a big for them. This means that doesnt coat the ends of my lower lashes that well. It’s okay with me though because that helps prevent smudging.

It definitely lasts all day and appears to be pretty waterproof! Yes I have cry l-tested this.

I use a rosehip makeup wipe to remove my makeup and it took most of it off, and then in the morning there are remains. Thats why they recommend using an oil based makeup remover.

Overall I thtink this is a great dupe for Benefit’s Better Than Wet Mascara.

Love the bottle in black and yellow and it has a lovely thick fluffy brush. This mascara certainly has great very long lasting staying power, no smudging, or flaking and easy to remove with makeup remover. It gave great thickness but not length which is a shame as length would be a bonus. A nice rich thick black which dries quickly. Overall I really liked it.

If you're looking for an extremely long lasting mascara or one that doesn't run from water, this is definitely the mascara for you. Even when using an oil based makeup remover and having a warm shower, this mascara was still wasn't completely removed from my lashes. I didn't wear makeup for three days at one point and still could see it on my lashes, even after multiple showers!

The brush on this mascara wasn't my favourite. I had to use a lot of pressure to get the product through my lashes. Once the product was on I did like the appearance. The product is very black and pigmented. It didn't clump or streak and did coat every part of my lashes.

I didn't get the length that I get from some other mascaras with this product, however I did get volume. Overall, I did enjoy this mascara and would purchase it again. If you're looking for a long lasting mascara definitely give this one a try.

This mascara genuinely surprised me, I have gone through so many high end mascaras ranging from too faced, Dior and benefit and in my opinion this has preformed just as well if not better then most of them.

Brush- the brush is super large but unlike most large brushed mascaras it goes on without clumping your lashes together, you get really good separation. The only downside is it does make it hard to get the corner lashes me as there on the curlier side

How it wears- This mascara absolutely stands up to its long wearing name, and will stay on all day including when the wearing decides to switch up on you. In terms of transfer I did get a little on the lower lash line however this was after wearing it for about 8 hours.

The mascara drys down quickly and does not have any strong smell, it’s comfortable to wear and doesn’t feel chunky.

The Maybelline Colossal waterproof mascara definitely did what it claimed to do. The mascara lasted a long time - so much so that I found it difficult to remove at the end of the night. Like most mascaras it was really easy to apply. The wand made it easy to apply to both the upper and lower lashes to get that really long thick look. I only had to apply once on top lashes before the effects were seen - they were much darker, thicker and longer and there wasn't any clumping. At the time of writing this review, the mascara is around the $25 mark. I would buy this again purely as it did what it said it was going to and the price point is good.

I was stoked to get a Maybelline Colossal Waterproof Mascara to trial, thanks BR! The packaging is classic Maybelline: bold, bright and chunky enough to find at the bottom of your handbag. The outside barrel is a little weird in that the top doesn't sit flush with the bottom so there's an odd gap. With all the money these companies spend on marketing, I would imagine the gap is supposed to subtly influence buyer behaviour in some way but to be honest, it just looks like the top's about to come off. There's nothing special about the brush either; it's the kind of close bristle round brush that you'd find on most everyday-wear mascaras. The thing that stands out about the Colossal, is the formula. Creamy liquid, deeply pigmented, and boy, does it last. It's smudge-proof if you rub your finger across it, as I did, and the formulation doesn't turn your finger black. It's cry-proof - feel free to apply just before your favourite weepie on Netflix, no ugly-crying here! And it's pillow-proof if you happen to fall asleep wearing it. (Naughty! You don't do that, do you??) It is however, not twenty-minute-hot-shower-proof: you WILL step out of the steam looking like a seductive panda. I didn't test it for a full 36 hours, but I bet it probably would stay on that long if you applied two coats and didn't shower - perfect for camping and music festivals :) All in all, another decent product from Maybelline, and a nice price point too.

I really love this Mascara ! Its a lovely dark black colour and the brush attachment makes it very easy to apply. It glides on my lashes evenly without any clumps and makes them look a lot longer then they actually are. The Mascara stays on all day without any smudges or flakes dropping off and was easily removed at bed time with my usual eye makeup remover . I will 100% be purchasing this mascara when this bottle is empty and will be recommending to others i know struggling to find a long lasting Mascara.

I used this Maybelline Colossal mascara once on a work day before going into lockdown and it lasted the day and overnight with no problems. It didn't really add much volume compared to other Maybelline mascara I have used, but it gave enough coverage and at the base of my lashes was still coated the day after (I didn't wash off to see how it lasted the night). It also didn't give me panda eyes by sleeping overnight with it still on.