To start, the packaging is beautiful. I like looking at it next to my other makeup.
It smells very nice too, not like other mascaras that have a more chemical smell.
Application: the brush is nice and thick and soft. It appeared to be slightly concave in the center. The product was smooth and easy to apply. It made my lashes look thicker and a bit longer. It also felt like my lashes were being curled up as well. I applied the product on both lashes and neither set went clumpy or solid. It also dried quickly so didn't need to worry about mascara blink marks.
Wearing: it feels nice and light to wear but also sturdy - kind of like wearing hairspray. These lashes aren't moving anywhere. After a few hours I noticed the product had rubbed under my eye but it was easy to remove. Later in the evening before removal I noticed black marks above my eyelid therefore the product does shift during the day.
Removal: very pleased with the removal. I used Lancome eye makeup remover and it easily wiped away. There was no residue left and in the morning my eyes were clear with no leftover mascara rubbing around.
Overall: I would buy this again. It isn't as fancy as some mascaras I've used but if you need a good everyday mascara that'll look pretty sitting on your desk then this is the product to get.
Excited to try a new mascara as I feel my lashes were started to look sparse and lost. Let's start with the metallic pink packaging. I do like this as it gave it more credibility and looked sophisticated. Once I got the mascara out I knew it was going to make me happy as I love this style of brush. Very easy to apply a rich creamy texture without being overly saturated on the wand. I applied both sides of lashes as you should and was pleased with the coverage. Not too thick, clumpy or looking like spider legs. I must admit day one I tried two coats trying to see how big I could go. A bit clumpy on the ends but I sorted that out. The next day I did one coat and this was better, fast and gave great results. The next test was day time napping. I do like a power nap sometimes and waking up with mascara all down my face is always a problem. Hooray this mascara does not budge or leave crumbly bits all over your cheeks. Final test was ease of removal. I have an all in one cleanser and eye makeup remover for light makeup worn most days. I was really pleased with the simplicity of removal. Always a test is excess mascara under eyes the next morning. Pleased to say eyes were clean and just had their normal bleary lack of sleep look going on. So was I happy overall with my new luscious lashes? Yes and they definitely have given my natural look a boost and looks like I have my young lashes back again.
Tips: Did you know mascara brushes are all patented so you can't copy another brush? So if you find a brush you love and it applies how you want you need to rejoice! I tried one coat vs. two coats. You will need to be careful with two coats as it will clump. A clean old wand will brush out the excess clumps for you. Always cover both sides of your lashes. Most people only cover the underside but once you look down you have a set of uncoated lashes. Colour top side down and then curl up underside.