I have recently finished the last of my Lancome Hypnose Drama mascara, and after feeling a little disappointed that I had come to the end, I decided it was time to share my thoughts. This mascara is a sleek black tube of luxury. The packaging is plain, functional and there is something special about using a high end mascara. Inside is a twisted, curving brush, unlike any other mascara I have used previously. The brush is on display at any Lancome counter, and it is thinner than it appears in the image.
This brush is a secret weapon for long lashes, volume and the perfect amount of curl. The impact that can be achieved is impressive, however this isn't a quick, one step process. I use each aspect of the brush to achieve this final result - twisting and turning multiple times to create length, volume, thickness and curl. The brush is magic - but you must be patient and determined if you want miracle lashes.
The formula is the perfect consistency for achieving great lashes, however I find that it comes off a very light shade of black. I personally would create fabulous lashes with this mascara, and then deepen them with another. I like dark, bold, black lashes, and the Lancome Hypnose Drama mascara didn't do that for me. It stays in place all day, with no smudging or drop down (aside from a tiny bit of dropdown when I came to the end of the tube), however I have never had an issue with smudging with any mascaras. It removes easily with my ZA cleansing oil at the end of the day.
Overall, this is a great mascara, but not my miracle mascara. For $55 I will not be repurchasing at this stage, but I may use the brush with a darker formula.
I love this mascara havent used anything else for couple of years now because i just like what this does. It volumises easily has a nice dark black formula doesnt clump on my eyelashes and can be built up for dramatic effect or left quite natural with just a couple of sweeps of the brush. Does last well in the tube too without drying out to fast.
Tips: Buy this at Farmers when they have the little bottle of Eye make up remover Bi-Facil and sometimes a free black eyeliner then it makes it more worth it for the price.