Maybelline Volum'Express One by One Mascara

I love make-up, I can get extremely excited about a new eyeshadow, lipstick, blush, etc. If I feel sad, the best way to cheer me up is by buying make-up and one of my favorite things to buy is mascara. I have a lot of them, high end, budget and everything in between.

Today I want to show you a mascara that is (well, was, because I've been testing it for quite some time) new to my collection.

When I was on holiday, I was getting ready for a night out and applied my eyeshadow, eyeliner, etc. I really liked how it turned out and I reached into my make-up bag for my mascara to finish off my eyemake-up and my heart stopped. I packed everything, but I left my mascara behind!

I think almost everybody who wears make-up agrees with me that mascara brings everything together and is an absolute must! So off to the store I went! I wanted to get another mascara, but they didn't have that one, so I opted for Maybelline Volum'Express One by One Mascara in Satin Black.

The packaging is like all the other Maybelline mascara's, just in a different color, a very nice coral with sleek black lettering. Maybelline has some great things to say about this mascara:

Finally, bold volume without any of the bulk.
• Patented Lash Catcher™ brush has 3 bristles per lash to make every lash count
• Catches, coats and de-clumps each lash to make them all fatter and flirtier
• Instant clump-free volume
• Contact lens safe and ophthalmologist-tested
• Washable, also available in Waterproof formula

 

For Best Results: 

Sweep brush upwards from root to tip to add volume to each lash. Continue building lashes until you reach your desired look. Do not let dry between coats. Removes easily with soap and water or Expert Eyes® 100% Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover.

Sounds nice, but does it deliver?

The brush is really big and I'm not a big fan of big brushes, but this one handles really nicely. It gives my lashes length and seperates every single lash, without clumping or flaking. I have really light lashes and this, so I love how black this mascara makes my lashes.

I didn't really notice any big volume. It does give a you a bit, but I like my mascara to give me a lot of volume!


Naked lashes

2 coats of One by One

Overall I really like this mascara! I always use this if I want a more natural look. This does the best job at seperating my lashes and coating each and every single one of them. I would definitely recommend this if you are looking for a lengthening mascara.

If you live in The Netherlands like I do, you're in luck!
Kruidvat is having a buy one get one free offer on all Maybelline products, including this great mascara.

What's your favorite mascara?

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Miners MAXI Mascara Waterproof

Today I have a mascara review for you. I received this mascara in my June Beauty Box and was very eager to try it out. I love mascara, can't live without it and am always on the hunt for the best one.

So to find the Miners MAXI Mascara Waterproof in Black in my box, was very exiting to me. The only thing I was worried about, was the fact that this is a waterproof mascara and they tend to sting my eyes. This is the reason I never wear waterproof mascara (and the fact that it's really hard to take off). But I gave this a go anyway.



Overall, I'm very happy with the results. It didn't sting my eyes, which is a BIG plus in my book. It didn't clump or transfer on me. The consistency is fine, not to wet, not to dry. It stayed on my lashes all day and even after a good Piloxing workout with a lot of sweating, it stayed put.

The wand is nothing special, it handles nicely, but I found the mascara tends to clump up at the tip of the brush when you pull it out of the tube.



As I said before, I love mascara and usually wear about 2 -3 coats of it, depending on how much it lengthens and volumizes my lashes. I do want my mascara to do a great job at both. Demanding, I know :D

This mascara did both, but not to the extend I would have liked. It seperated my lashes and coated every single one, but I felt I had to work to much to get my lashes black enough. Because I was testing it, I only did 2 coats, but next time I wear it, I'll do at least 3 coats, maybe even 4.



Naked Lashes

2 coats of mascara

If you like a more natural look, this is a great mascara for you!
If you like dramatic lashes, you might want to skip this one.

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