Secret tales of the lashes of a party girl. (Clinique Lash Power Mascara Long-Wearing Formula)

Member Name: AprilMay

Product:	Clinique Lash Power Mascara Long-Wearing Formula
Date:	22/01/09 (120 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Great longevity, instantly thicker, richer lashes.

Disadvantages: Might damage your lashes in the long run, dries hard.

I trust Clinique as a brand, and although I can't always afford to purchase their products, I find that when I do I am usually satisfied. I had previously had a different Clinique mascara, that I was very happy with, so I was keen to try the long wearing formula from Clinique.

I was therefore quite surprised at first to find that the mascara appeared clumpy on the lashes and I couldn't seem to apply it without getting drops all over my cheeks and upper eye lids.

I soon changed my opinion though.

I think the bottle comes really full, and because this is a long wearing formula designed to really boost the volume and thickness of your lashes, it's always going to go on quite heavily. The trick is to thoroughly wipe the brush on the edge of the tube, especially when you first begin using it and the tube is still really full, and then apply gradually to eyelashes.

I find that only one coat is required to give my lashes a really dark, full appearance. Indeed they do look a lot thicker and more luxurious than normal, which I am really happy about. So if you want to fatten up your lashes I do recommend this mascara.

Another fantastic thing is that it really lives up to its claim of being long-wearing. Once the mascara has dried, which does take a minute so make sure you don't apply it and then run out the door or you might reach your destination to find nice smears around your eyes, it really does stay put. So much so that I have taken to wearing this mascara every time I know I'm going to be staying over at my boyfriend's place. Even through the whole night I wake up the next morning with thick lashes and barely the tiniest smudge under my eyes. Now that's impressive!

On the other hand, I do get the feeling that this mascara is not great for my lashes in the long run. Getting it off can be a bit of a pain. I find that I usually have to do it in the shower, where I let the water soak the mascara for a while before essentially wiping my lashes clean. It's amazing, you end up holding little black tubes that were previously covering your lashes, which just goes to show how much it does thicken them. However, I have noticed that I seem to lose slightly more lashes than normal this way so I'm not sure that I'd want to start wearing this every day. It's more of a special occasion thing for me.

Also, it does dry fairly hard on your lashes, so if you're the sort of person who wants their lashes to feel soft or natural this is NOT for you. This is definitely a high impact mascara that'll last you all night, whether you're out partying or at home having a party for two.

Enjoy!

Summary: Great for those times when you want to make a real impact!