Disappointing just doesn't cover it really... (Maybelline Define A Lash Mascara (Waterproof))

Member Name: lil_missgiggles

Product:	Maybelline Define A Lash Mascara (Waterproof)
Date:	23/06/08 (182 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Can't find a single one... but the non waterproof one is excellent

Disadvantages: My lashes look AWFUL - clumps, no length and stuck together!

I did a review a few months ago on Maybellines define-a-lash mascara and spent the whole review raving about how amazing it was and how I would never spend the amount of money I used to on Estee Lauder mascaras as it was as good... if not better! Eventually the mascara ran out (it lasted for ages making it even better value for money) so off I popped to Boots to pick some more up.

Taking the bright green mascara tube out of the pack the next morning, the first thing I noticed was that it had a blue piece on the lid. I double checked the pack that I hadn't picked a blue mascara up instead of black, by mistake, and then noticed that it said "waterproof" in the tiniest writing underneath the define-a-lash logo. I have never been a massive fan of waterproof mascaras anyway but the mascara I'd used last time was so good, and I'd taken it out of the package by now, so I decided to go ahead and use it anyway... I'd just make sure I picked the right one up next time. After all, how much difference would it make?

For those of you that havent read my normal define-a-lash review, the brush on all of these mascaras is a flexible rubber type material. The first couple of times that you use the mascara, it can be quite difficult to apply as the brush bends. After a few attempts I got used to this and actually found it better than a standard rigid brush. It is slightly shaped so it helps to reach all of your lashes with the minimum of efforts and strokes.

When you remove the brush from the tube, the flexible brush is pulled through an internal clump remover. The idea is that the clumps stay in the tube and never reach your eye lashes, therefore no chance of those horrible spidery lashes that happen with so many mascaras.

You can easily apply the mascara layer by layer until you reach your desired effect. Well that is the idea anyway. With the normal mascara I found this really easy and had the most stunning, long, fluttering eye lashes. I couldn't believe it when people started commenting on them. How ever, with the waterproof variety this isn't the case. The first time that I applied the mascara I ended up with clumps all over my lashes. I had to completely remove my eye makeup and start again (and it wasn't easy to remove either!). The 2nd time I applied much less mascara and didn't apply any more layers, therefore having the effect of more or less any mascara out there on the market. I also still had some clumps. This mascara was one of the most disappointing things I'd bought of late. I was even more disappointed as I thought I'd picked up the same one as I did last time and that one was so good! I still can't believe the difference!

I've been using this mascara for a few weeks now, as I refuse to go out and buy some more until I've had a bit of use out of it. Also, I wondered if it would get better. It hasn't. I think I will have to go out and buy the none waterproof variety as there's no way I would want to use this one for a night out. It doesn't give anywhere near the effect I want, or the one they advertise.

All in all this mascara is a massive disappointment. I can't even think of a plus for it to be honest. I think my daughter owns better mascaras than this... and she's 9!! I wouldn't recommend you to buy this one at all. If you're after long, gorgeously separated lashes then I would say to go and buy the normal version of this as it is amazing, but if you need a waterproof mascara then look elsewhere and save yourself the £7.49 it costs!

Just for information the packaging states:
Zero clumps
Perfect definition
Sensuously long lashes

The mascara is ophthalmologically tested and is suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers. Personally I don't think it's suitable for anyone, whether you have sensitive eyes or not and regardless of whether you wear contact lenses. Not recommended.

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Summary: Buy the non waterproof version, dont waste your money on this one!