One of my oldest, very affordable favourites. It gives me more of a dishevelled look of a lot of lashes compared to Pupa Vamp!, but it creates a lot of volume and it holds my lashes in place all day. But for me the minus is the big, clumsy brush.
This is a better version of I <3 Extreme. It didn't impress me when it was freshly opened, but with time it became a top performer. Waterproof mascaras often have dry formulas that don't create much volume, but this one rivals regular formulas. It adds plenty of volume, even more length and defines the lashes, though when it was new it was definition where it performed poorly. It holds my lashes curled well. Formula is very similar to Essence's I <3 Extreme formula, but the brush is smaller and that makes all the difference. | video |
Another great waterproof formula, similar to Essence one and it manages to stay fresh for a long time, which is a plus since waterproof formulas tend to be drier. It creates a good amount of volume for a waterproof formula, as well as adds length and it's defining enough. Only the price isn't as friendly as Essence's.
A gold standard. This creates a classic nice effect of enough volume, length and definition, it just makes the lashes look their best. Sadly that only goes for the regular formula that doesn't have hold for my lashes, while the waterproof one fell short of my expectations, since the formula isn't as thickening and is too dry. The packaging is a bit different now and I have the new version somewhere too. By the way, this is the mascara I keep in my bag (just for some quick framing of eyes without all the curling hassle, which mostly can't be done on the way. It's also afforfable if I accidentaly lose it).
PUPA Vamp! Mascara Regular and Waterproof
This one is more expensive, but the effect it creates is so beautiful. The regular formula is better, as it creates big lashes that are nicely fanned out and separated fast. The waterproof version is a touch less volumising because it's drier, but it's still creates a great effect and it keeps my lashes curled.
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REVLON ColorStay Xtensionnaire Mascara
A very impressive formula, even for a regular one when it comes to my lashes that don't hold a curl. It adds a lot of length with one coat, it's also nicely volumising and it's very decent at definition because it has good hold. It can make the lashes look big and "glamourous". It can even hold my stubborn lashes up a bit, which I appreciate given that it's a regular, washable formula.
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This one is quite similar to Max Factor's 2000 Calorie and it's a mascara that's capable of defining my criss-cross lashes and fanning them out nicely. It doesn't hold my lashes curled, since it's a regular formula, but it's light enough to not drop them like a rock. It gives plenty of length and some volume, though this is more of a natural-effect mascara. This formula leaves the lashes still soft even with two-three coats, which is great if you have long lashes like me that hit the glasses. It also claims to tint the lashes black with frequent use, which might be interesting to blondes.
- nedelja, maj 18, 2025
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