A weird title for a mascara review but oh my gosh it smells amazing, like an expensive perfume or moisturizer! I was surprised it smelt so strongly with it being labelled for sensitive eyes but I had no reaction and throughout the day wafts of the scent caught my nose!
The packaging was also surprising, I liked the shiny lid and how that differed to the matte colour of the rest of the product. That colour is amazing. But it feels oddly light and a bit on the cheap side?
The formula is pretty smooth and thin, I found it definitely lengthened my lashes but lacked on volumizing. Almost lump free as long as I didn't have too much on the brush, I do think my lashes looked soft. I always have a problem with mascara leaving me with panda eyes throughout the day, I wore this product on several different occasions and only had a slight smudge at the end of the day so for me this is such an improvement.
I do like this mascara, but would pair it with another product that adds some volume if I was going for anything other than a soft look. Honestly that smell though is making this one of my new favourite everyday mascaras and will most likely repurchase.
I have mixed feelings about the L'Oreal Lash Paradise mascara... it's so close to being perfect but doesn't quite tick all the boxes for me.
Pros: - The wand is nice and dense and grips every single lash, giving a full and fluttery effect. - I get great volume and length when I use this. - This mascara holds a curl like nobody's business. I don't curl my lashes but when I use this my lashes look freshly curled all day long. - The price is decent - it normally costs around $27 which is a steal compared to the high-end mascaras I normally buy.
Cons: - The formula is quite dry and stiff so I don't think it will last long before it's too dry to use. The dryness also means it does flake a bit and I find little flecks of dry mascara that have fallen onto my face. - It doesn't layer well! I usually like to wear two coats of mascara but when I apply a second coat of Lash Paradise I often get clumps, and the product balls up weirdly on the ends of my lashes. I have to take my time when applying this and take care to not end up with lashes that look like actual insect legs.
Final verdict: I wouldn't tell anyone not to buy this mascara because it IS good once you figure out how to get it to work for you. But since it is a bit finicky I think there are other mascaras I'd recommend first. I think the brush is one of the best I've ever used though, so if the mascara was more of a "wet" formula it would probably be my favourite.
Tips: If you experience clumping, try using a clean mascara wand to gently separate your lashes and get rid of that spidery look.