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L’oreal Voluminous Mascara, Carbon Black, 0.26-Fluid Ounce
- The unique maximizing formula quickly thickens, up to 5X their natural thickness, and builds lashes in a single application for a full and dramatic look
- The Volume Maximizing Brush thickens lashes evenly and smoothly, leaving them soft with virtually no flakes, smudges or clumps
- Ophthalmologist and allergy-tested; suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers
- Fragrance-free
- Washable mascara
Voluminous Volume Building Mascara is uniquely formulated to resist clumping, soften and build lashes up to 5X their natural thickness. -The unique maximizing formula quickly thickens and builds lashes in a single application for a full and dramatic look. -The Volume Maximizing Brush thickens lashes evenly and smoothly, leaving them soft with virtually no flakes, smudges or clumps. Clump-resistant. Fragrance-free. Ophthalmologist-tested and allergy-tested. Suitable for sensitive eyes and contact
List Price: $ 5.99
Price: $ 5.89
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|Works nicely, if you learn how to use it,
After reading about it online, I’ve found some tricks that have helped me:
* The first few days that this mascara is brand new, it’s really liquidy and gives you spidery lashes. If you can make it past those first few uses, the formula thickens.
* If the brush has a lot of product on it when you take it out of the tube, brush the excess off onto the top of the container or use a paper towel to wipe it off.
* You need to work *slowly* with this mascara. Start by wiggling it into the base of your lashes really slowly and coat the bases well. Then, slowly work it up through your lashes.
* Since it dries quickly, I’ve found that I can’t alternate between eyes for a second coat, but stay with one eye to do two coats, before moving on to the second eye.
* The Carbon Black color is really deep and intense, and it can be tricky to remove it from your lashes at night. I’ve found that I have to wash my eyes twice (once with cold cream) to really remove this mascara, or else I have black smudges that look like black eyes all around my eye socket.
Although this mascara seems like a pain to use (and the reason I gave it four stars instead of five is that it requires a bit more work than other mascaras), it’s not bad once you get the hang of it, and it makes for the deepest, darkest lashes you can imagine. Since it’s a volumizing mascara, it won’t do much in the way of length, but really makes your lashes look super lush and full. It’s perfect for a smokey eye look, or even with lighter eye makeup, if you like more noticeable lashes.
I’ve already ordered this on Subscribe and Save, and will definitely be re-purchasing this instead of those more expensive brands that I had been using!
UPDATE ON 3/23/11: I originally gave this 4 stars, but just downgraded it to 3 stars. While I really like this mascara, it’s practically impossible to remove! I’ve had to use two different removers each time I use it to get it off, and even then I’m still left with lots of black streaks around my eyes that I can’t seem to get off. I hate the idea of tugging on the delicate skin around my eyes to remove this, so I won’t be re-purchasing.
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|BEST Drugstore Mascara,
the color is very rich. when I apply it, it coats every strand with its dark, beautiful goop that makes my eyelashes look sexy, long, and full. maybe not a word someone uses to describe mascara, but it is very creamy, not dry like some mascaras are (even when first opened). when I take it out, the tip contains a tiny bit of mascara on it or in other words, the tip contains more of the ‘goop’. this works for me because I use that to apply it to the edges, making my eyelashes appear even fuller and resulting in a wing tip sort of look (for the eyelashes).
in beginner hands, I can see how that would pose a problem. I have never had an issue with clumping or my eyelashes looking like they have fused into two pointy lashes. we all know that when applying mascara, you have to wiggle it all the way through to avoid clumps. with this mascara, 1-2 coats is enough because with the first coat, it gets the job done. want even fuller darker lashes? do a second coat BUT don’t forget to wiggle the brush and to not wait too long in between coats. applying a second coat on dried lashes is a BAD IDEA.
as for makeup remover not removing the mascara. again, that was not a problem for me. I don’t use eye makeup remover to remove my eye makeup. I use baby shampoo (it is really cheap compared to eye makeup remover and it is safe and gentle to use on my eyes). it removes all traces of my makeup, mascara and all.
it does not wear off throughout the day, does not smear, and even stayed put through a very vigorous workout in a non air conditioned place. my face sweats a lot, compared to the people around me (even in 75 degree weather), and never has my mascara smeared or came off as a result of that. take it from someone who applies mascara every day, has fallen asleep in it (by accident!), has worked out, cried, and hooked up in it. it is aaaamazing.
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