Having pale auburn hair I look as if I don't have any eyelashes & must admit that due to maturing years (I seem to lose more lashes each day!) so a must-have for me has always been mascara. I have tried dozens of different brands with varying results & am always on the look out for a good product with a reasonable price tag.

A couple of weeks ago in my local chemist I spied a dump basket full of goodies including a few Collection Volume Sensation mascaras (black)which had been reduced from £3.49 to £2.09 & as they were sealed I decided to give one a try - I was so impressed I later went back but unfortunately they'd all been sold.

The main thing about the mascara which caught my eye was the size ( 9m - measuring over 5") & the lovely bright coloured tube (as shown in the photo). On closer examination I read that it has a 'super-sized lash-building brush & is 'ultra volumising mascara for a big night out'. I'm not sure tabout the 'big night out' lol but it certainly volumised my remaining eyelashes!

With some mascaras I've noticed that after application my eyes have felt a bit dry & tired but I haven't experienced this when using this product. I found after just 1 application my eyelashes were really well covered, after 2 application I looked as if I'd got loads more lashes & they looked much thicker & I was well happy with the effect.

After undoing the cellophane seal around the top I was surprised to see the size of the brush which is about 1" long & the generous handle allows you to access all the lashes with no danger of poking yourself in the eye.

I did notice a bit of gloopiness on the end of the brush initially but once wiped away none has ever re-appeared. The brush is easy to load & is very easy to apply, gives an even coverage & I've not experienced any clogging in my lashes. It dries quickly so you can re-apply almost straightaway & I've found it doesn't smudge easily. I've noticed that some mascaras smell bad (crazy but true I'm afraid) but this one doesn't have any fragrance which is good.

summary
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- nicely packaged.
- good long handle & generous-sized brush.
- great price compared to many.
- gives good coverage & volumises lashes as stated.
- would recommend giving this a try.