I was super excited when Beauty Review asked me to trial this mascara because mascara is one of my favourite cosmetics to use! That being said, I also have very high expectations and am very fussy when it comes mascara. I know what I like and I tend to alternate between 2 different brands which I consider my holy grails.
Let’s start with the packaging. To be honest, I thought a box inside of another form of box was a little excessive but I liked the copper/rose gold tube itself and thought it looked quite luxe.
The wand is a thick hourglass shape which I don’t normally like but this one is surprisingly easy to manoeuvre around the eye and does a great job coating every individual lash.
The first time I was used it, I was a little disappointed as I didn’t notice much difference in my lashes after one coat but 2 coats was definitely much better! However over the next couple of days as it “dried out” a little, I was pleasantly surprised by the intensity of the colour, length and volume that were added to my lashes. I still prefer 2 coats but I like my lashes to be bold and voluminous!
This mascara claims to provid intense volume and spectacular long lashes which I agree which for the most part, for me that takes two coats which isn’t too much of a hassle. My lashes look thick and luscious with no clumping which is a big tick for me. The formula also contains castor oil which is supposed to make your lashes feel feather soft without any flaking and I would also mostly agree with this. I haven’t noticed any difference in the texture of my lashes but I haven’t had any fall out when removing my makeup and the only flaking I’ve experienced is when I’ve been wearing my glasses which isn’t unusual for me as I’ve been blessed with naturally long lashes and they always rub against the lenses!
Another huge bonus for me is that this mascara DOES NOT SMUDGE on my lower lash line! Hallelujah!
All in all, I was pleasantly surprised by this mascara. Its lived up to its claims and it’s just as good as similar mascaras from “high end” brands but for a fraction of the price. I would like the formula to be a little thicker to avoid having to double coat but that’s a personal preference and I’m sure many people would be impressed with the results after one coat! A slightly slimmer wand would probably make this a ten out of ten in my book.
Definitely give this one a try if you are in the market for a new mascara that makes your lashes look bomb and reach for the heavens!
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!