Takes getting used to but is worth it
Written: Jan 07 '06 (Updated Jan 07 '06)
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Pros: Volume. Long and thick lashes from a tube. Primer is awesome.
Cons: Price; You have to practice awhile before you get the hang of using the applicator
The Bottom Line: The old adage "Practice makes perfect" is true in this case. The final results are worth the effort.
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| kandcats's Full Review: Loreal Volume Shocking Mascara |
I like to try new mascaras that claim they are going to add volume to my lashes. I never expect the results that I see in the mascara ads because I've read that they use the mascaras on false lashes to make them look so dramatic.
My lashes are short and they are stick straight - they don't take a curl well with an eyelash curler either but they are all I have and I try to do what I can with them. I saw the ads for the Loreal Volume Shocking Mascara, I knew that I wanted to try it. I picked it up at a local Walgreens and paid almost $13 for the tube. I think that is pretty expensive for a drug store mascara personally, but I paid for it anyway and took it home to try it out.
The first impression of the tube is that it is totally different from anything else out there. It reminds me of the Ying and Yang circle that has been stretched out. It is 2 separate mascara tubes that have been stacked together so that it is double wide and the end caps on opposite ends of the tube are triangular.
The applicator brushes are short, approx 2 ½ inches each. The applicator brush for the primer coat is nice and full and the applicator brush for the mascara is what they call a "perfect dose comb" which is essentially a double comb with short teeth that has a reservoir between the two rows of teeth that holds the mascara.
My first time using the Loreal Volume Shocking Mascara was a total disaster. I curled my lashes and applied the primer. I could actually see where the primer was on my lashes which was very helpful in applying it. The short applicator brush is perfect for me because I like to anchor my pinky at the corner of my eye and I could do this and apply the primer with a slow and steady hand. The triangular lids worked well for me as well because they are flat on the two thicker sides and I could grip it on one side with both my middle and index finger and my thumb on the other side. I felt like I had a good grip and a lot of control over the brush. The primer went on smoothly and beautifully. So far so good... I then got the mascara wand out and I got the mascara all over the place because I tried to use the comb like a traditional mascara brush. I ended up with thick gloppy lashes.
I did not give up right away though - with practice I have come to love this mascara. It took about 4 or 5 times before I got the hang of it. I use a light hand when applying the mascara and take my time applying it. If I try a quick sweep, I get too much on too quickly. Slow and steady works for me as I can build it up gradually and my lashes remain separate, not clumped together. For a most natural look, I'll go over them with a lash comb that will take away some of the thickness but leave the length. At night, I skip the comb and I have a dark thick lash that really is dramatic.
The mascara wears well and doesn't flake off or smear on me throughout the day. All in all, I am very pleased and I recommend patience and practice - I think the results are worth the extra effort.
Recommended:
Yes
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