L'Oreal PRO XXL EXTENSION MASCARA

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?

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.

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.

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.

The first thing I noticed was the cheap looking finishing on the product packaging. Some of the silver coating in the center was already chipping off when it arrived - not really what I expect from a brand new product.

The application was simple enough, coat with a swipe of step 1 then a coat again with step 2. The curved brush shape seemed to give good coverage and make it easier to get those corner lashes.

But the application was not clump free as claimed - it wasn't terrible but definitely made a few clumps on my lashes. I also found the mascara took quite a while to dry, bits coming off on my top eye lid and sticking top and bottom lashes together in the corners which is never a great feeling.

I think that the design of the bottle could be improved too as it felt like the wands should be screwed in the opposite way (ie with the product in the center and the wands coming off rather than the other way around). As the packaging is all curved it doesn't feel safe to put the mascara down as you apply, so I could only use one hand. It made me feel worried that I was going to absent mindlessly drop it and torch something else and and get mascara everywhere.

Wearing the product was the real disappointment though. After 4 hours of not leaving the house and only working in my home office, I looked in the mirror and the mascara was already flaking off, giving me that grey under eye smudgy look that we all try to avoid. I tried again the next day, this time I went and worked at a cafe, but when I got up and looked in the bathroom mirror I was so embarrassed by how bad it looked I thought stuff this - never wearing this again! Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but it's a NO from me!

This mascara works great if done in fewer layers, and can give a false lash effect if applied correctly!

The curved end works amazing if an eyelash curler is applied beforehand. I had comments on how long my eyelashes looked, although one downfall is that it can go quite clumpy if too many layers are applied.

The more straight end gives a nice voluminous look, but again with fewer layers. Less is better!

Two mascaras in one! Extremely convenient.

The mascara colour on both sides is a nice, rich black.

I prefer both the mascara and the brush on side 1, but paired with side 2 or makes quite the lash statement.

I found using side 1, then side 2 and a final layer of side 1 to finish it off. It gave me thicker and longer lashes with no clumping or mascara crumbles. It was extremely long lasting and removed nicely.

There was no overly harsh chemical smell, like I have found with other mascaras.

I really like using this mascara and would probably buy it again!

I would recommended thie mascara. The two step process is easy and compared to other mascara this one doesnt leave fibre residues afterwards. It makes your eyelashes appear longer which i like. The curved tup allows every eyelash to get a coat. Overall i was very happy with this product.

This is such a nice Mascara. Its easy to apply, and easy to take off. Doesn’t clog your lashes together. I had a couple of friends asking me what Mascara I am using, which is definitely a sign it’s doing what it should. It doesn’t smudge, and there is no residue left on your lashes once removed with make up remover.