L’Oréal Paris Volume Million Lashes Balm Noir Mascara

I usually buy cult favourites of mascara like better than sex or Jeffree star mascara so to try one you can just grab from the chemist or supermarket was awesome. I’m really impressed with this mascara really fans the lashes out while giving length and volume. Not clumpy or spider lash giving. Does not transfer to eyelids or go everywhere smudge etc. I would definitely buy this one again

Unfortunately a pretty disappointing mascara from start to finish. The tube is nice enough, but comes with a sticker on the wand handle which is impossible to remove without leaving sticky residue behind - a real pet peeve of mine.

The short bristles made the mascara fairly difficult to apply without getting the whole wand right up in your lash line, resulting in a lot of mascara on my eyelids that needed to be tidied up. While this is absolutely at least partially down to my lack of finesse, I don't have nearly as much trouble with other mascaras, including similar wand styles albeit with longer bristles.

The coverage and effect of the mascara itself was actually quite nice. It was a fairly clump-free formula which was great. Not much curl so definitely use with a curler if you have pin straight lashes like mine, but plenty of definition and not bad length.

However, the absolute failing point that makes me unable to keep using this mascara is how insanely wet the formula is. I applied my mascara 5 minutes before heading out the door to work and it was STILL WET when I got to work an hour later. Because of this it smears EVERYWHERE if you aren't careful. Even when it does seem to be dry, smudging and fallout are a real problem throughout the day.

The Packaging on this Mascara is very luxe looking and feeling. Its heavy and feels like Glass with a gold handle and gold writing, it feels very high end.

The Brush and bristles are very nice, I like how bendable the wand is and was able to get all of my lashes without covering my face in it.

The colour of the mascara was a beautiful deep black. It claims to give 7x more volume, I have to say it really delivered on that. I usually struggle to find a mascara that gives me length and volume, I really loved the way this looked my eye lashes were so think and full and not clumpy even with a couple of coats.

Now to the clain that it lasts all day, within 6 hours I have panda eyes and flakes coming off, I have combo oilly skin, and work as a vet nurse so getting hot and moving around alot. the first time I had tried using two coats, so the next day I tried just one- it still looked lovely but again within 6 hours panda eyes and flakes.

I REALLY wanted to love this and on first application I thought this may be my new holy grail.

so hence the low rating- perhaps if you have a sedentary job or more of a dry complexion this may work better for you

I'm always up for trying a new mascara, and so was excited to trial the L'Oreal Paris Volume Million Lashes Balm Noir.

First of all, I like the packaging. In black and gold it's very chic looking. The wand is fabulous, and it separated my lashes and layered the product on perfectly. (And the in-built excess wiper really does do the trick!)

This mascara made my lashes look super pretty - long, fluttery, black. Unfortunately, after the four hour mark it flaked and I ended up with panda eyes, more so than what I see with my favourite mascaras. I also found after cleansing my eye area I would still have panda eyes the next day.

I do love that this mascara uses 99% natural ingredients and that the wand is sourced from recycled plastic, but unfortunately the formula wasn't my favourite. Would I recommend it to friends? I would, because not everyone has as oily lids as mine. Would I reach for it again? Yes, but only if I was needing an eye look for an hour or two. What I will do though is keep the wand once the product is used up or expired, as the wand worked magic and will be great for separating clumpy lashes in the future.

I generally struggle with finding eye make up that will suit my sensitive eyes. I was excited to trial L'Oréal Paris Volume Million Lashes Balm Noir Mascara for that very reason and also because it has 99% natural origin ingredients.

The package and tube is like a typical mascara.

I loved that it was easy to apply, it just glided on and did not clump.

I got just the right amount on and instantly volumized my lashes.

I like that it's fragrance-free and after having it on all-day , it did not cause my eyes any irritation. It was quick and easy to remove at the end of the day.

I would definitely recommend it and purchase it again, it certainly gave my eyes a pop and perked up my face.

Let’s start with the packaging… sleek, smooth with no plastic in sight. The mascara fitted perfectly in the box and there was no cardboard wastage.

The mascara itself was easy to use and gave me brilliant results. I didn’t have to wait for it dry and then layer more on like other mascara because it gave me the lashes I was after. I was complimented on my makeup and it really took no effort at all. I would definitely recommended this product and once I run out, I think it’s going to be my go to from now on.

The consistency is really nice, and it goes onto lashes easily. The built-in wiper works well to remove excess off the brush except the tip, so if you use the tip to get into corners be prepared with a lash comb to remove excess product.

It didn't smell of much which is nice and it didn't irritate my sensitive eyes. I didn't test it with contacts so I can't say if it works well with them.

It stayed put pretty well through the day with no panda eyes, although there was some flaking that I had to wipe off. It removes pretty well at the end of the day with just cleanser, minimal panda eyes the next day.

Pros: Easy to apply and remove Separates lashes really well Stays put without panda eyes No fragrance or irritation

Cons: Doesn't provide masses of volume Flakes a bit

I really loved the idea of this mascara, and it has definitely lived up to my expectations. I wear mascara almost everyday and have quite sensitive eyes and definitely notice if a new mascara is causing irritation. I didn't have any problems with this at all! After a few days of using this I've definitely noticed that my eyelashes feel really nice. It doesn't clump and adds volume so well!

Thank you Beauty Review for sending this mascara for review. I absolutely loved trying the L’Oréal Paris Volume Million Lashes Balm Noir Mascara. The fragrance-free, hypoallergenic and sensitive eye friendly formula proved to be such a great option to use in conjunction with my daily contact lenses.

The balm formula lends a beautiful natural look to the lashes and the anti-clump wiper mechanism really helps to evenly distribute just the right amount of mascara for optimal separation and a wispy look.

I enjoy wearing this mascara to work and even on days off for a polished, your lashes but better look. I was impressed to see a short ingredient list, low irritant formula perform so well and last throughout the day with minimal flaking. Thank you again for this amazing opportunity! :)

This mascara is quite thick which I am often a bit cautious of because I don’t want clumpy lashes, but it didn’t really clump at all which was great. The applicator brush is great and easy to use, it has quite short bristle but that wasn’t a problem. It took a bit of extra effort to get all my lashes coated because it’s quite thick mascara, but once it was on they looked great! Unfortunately throughout the day I would notice little specks of it around my eyes as it started to crumble off which is not ideal at all. Overall I think it’s a fairly standard mascara, I think it’s easy to apply, and added great depth to my lashes, but didn’t last super long. So not bad at all, but not wonderful either.