Review: Maybelline Volum' Express the Mega Plush gel/mousse Mascara

"The Mega Plush" - Maybelline

        Whether you're strolling through Sephora or Walgreens, there never seems to be a shortage of mascara. Some, promising longer, doll-eyed lashes, others...thick, lush lashes that frame your eyes like a curtain. While "break-through" advances in the beauty world are constantly popping up and on the shelves, many disappoint. I, myself, have had my fair share of broken promises and when I saw the new ad for this "amazing new gel/mousse mascara", I forgot all my past failures and decided to give it a chance, despite the obviously fake lashes in the photo. In other words, I couldn't resist. Oh, beauty products have always been my weakness, and in this case, how glad am I that it is...

Pros: the "flexor-brush", no clumps, brush size, soft lashes, longer lashes

Cons: not much volume, semi-long dry time

Sure, there are other mascaras that you can angle the brush/head with, however, this was built to be angled and stays in that position until you move it. This not only makes my life slightly easier but also helps reach the small corner lashes too. Along with the new gel/mousse formula, comes the disappearance of clumps. You might get one clump once in a while, but significantly less than with other brands of mascara. I also like the brush size, a lot. It's not too big, but just the right size for me to quickly apply mascara without having it stab my poor eye. (Never a dull day with me, my friends...) The new formula also gives you great, soft supple lashes that aren't flaky or brittle, as promised. While it does make my lashes look longer, I don't really notice a difference in volume and compared to some other brands/types of mascara, the drying time seems a tad bit longer.

My Final Decision: Overall, it's a good mascara. Clump free, long, and soft lashes that will surely make your eyes the focal point. While the volume was a bust, the product itself is not. Yes, my lovelies...I recommend.

xoxo,
TrinaD. <3

Review: 1,000 Lashes: Fiberized Weave Mascara by Hard Candy

       As I was walking down the cosmetic aisle at my local Walmart (I'm all for cheap and effective products!), a certain item caught my eye...

Now, I have to admit, the Hard Candy section is hard to miss with its array of colors and edgy/glam packaging, but with the name "1,000 Lashes: Fiberized Weave Mascara" who could resist, right? Well, I probably should have.

Pros: It's cheap, pretty packaging (however, it cannot stand on its own), adds length, very nice traditional bristle brush (not the rubber or plastic kind that most have), easy to apply, comes in many colors

Cons: Fiber pieces fall into my eyes, smears quite easily, not good for sensitive eyes, flakes & fades away easily, weighs lashes down (a little bit, not as much as some other ones do), not a lot of volume

       So like I mentioned in my "Pros" list, the price is not that high compared to other kinds. It's retailed at $6.00 where I bought it, but prices may vary. The packaging is also really pretty, it almost reminds me of a tube of lip gloss, except my only problem with it is that it cannot stand on its own, since I tend to put the bottle down while I apply mascara. It does add quite a bit of length, but contrary to the name, it does little for the volume of my lashes. The brush is also high quality and applies the product evenly and quickly and the mascara comes in colors ranging from black to blue to pink, etc.

     However, the "fiber" pieces kept flaking and falling into my eyes, causing it to get bloodshot and feel uncomfortable. It also smears very easily so be careful!! Now, I have never really considered my eyes to be "sensitive," but even when the flakes didn't fall in my eyes, the mascara somehow caused an annoying sense of pain or discomfort in my eyes. It's also a little heavy and does not add volume like promised.


My Final Decision: So, considering everything I said, I would recommend it if you are going out for a little errand or for a short amount of time, but be sure to go over it with another brand of mascara to keep the flaking to a minimum. If you plan on using it for a long period of time then I'm sure that there are many other brands that you can go with that will deliver what its supposed to...without the pain.

xoxo,
TrinaD. <3