Review: Maybelline Volum' Express The Mega Plush Mascara

Dear beauties,

Today I'm back again with other beauty product review. I've been eyeing this product for quite long ago and managed to get it last month. This product is Maybelline Volum' Express The Mega Plush Mascara and has been my everyday mascara ever since. For me, mascara is my staple eye make up I should wear every time I went out. It just simply makes my eyes appear wider and more awake. That's why when I heard good review of this mascara I can't wait to try it on.

Product Details

Maybelline Volum’ Express has extended their line with the new Mega Plush formula in Summer 2012.

Why You'll Love It?

• It is Maybelline's first gel-mousse mascara with 40% less hard waxes for massive volume with a supple touch

• Extra-soft, patented Flexor Brush caresses lashes

• Lashes never brittle or flaky

• Available in washable and waterproof formulas

For Best Results

Apply the Flexor Brush against the lashes and sweep from root to tip until a full plush look is achieved. Do not let dry between coats. Removes easily with soap and water or Expert Eyes® 100% Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover.

(Info taken from maybelline.com)

Ingredients

Formulation

As this mascara is their first gel-mousse formula, I was a bit hesitate at first whether I'd like this new formula or not. And I'm really glad that I decided to try it out. In fact, I like that the formula is super light and it doesn't make my lashes all hard or brittle. The gel-mousse formula definitely leaves natural look to my lashes, feel like not wearing any mascara. The shade I got is also a very rich black.

Brush and Application

Brushes always drew the most attention of any mascara component. Up to now, there are many different types of mascara brush available in the market. For this particular mascara, I found it is pretty simple to apply. The brush has large and soft bristles that comb through and separate my lashes pretty well. However you should be careful especially on the lower lashes application considering the brush is kind of big. Sometimes when I applied my lower lashes, I accidentally touched my under-eye skin and left a bit of mascara goop behind.  

Maybelline Volum' Express The Mega Plush Mascara also has a flexor or flexible brush, which is specially made to move freely and reach the root of the eyelashes deeper than the normal straight wand. I admit that I don't really make use of it because I already could reach the root of my eyelashes without wriggling the brush too much.

Results

Maybelline Volum' Express The Mega Plush Mascara on the upper lashes

This mascara definitely gives decent length and soft touch to my lashes. However, if you expect to have super voluminous lashes, like what they claimed in the packaging, you might be a little disappointed. It adds pretty decent volume to the lashes, but certainly not a mega or massive volume one. Whenever I had a special occasion or just felt like to have more dramatic look, I normally layered two mascaras. I applied this mascara first considering it nicely separated and gave a darker and longer lashes, then I layered it with my other Maybelline mascara, Maybelline Volum' Express The Hypercurl.

I did get the waterproof version and it obviously lasts longer and doesn't have to be reapplied as often. It also doesn't smudge easily. With this mascara, I don't have any flaking issues either. Somehow I found it is a bit trickier to remove than what they claimed, you definitely require a good eye make up remover. 

Overall Thought

I really like this product. It is definitely a good everyday mascara. It is easy to apply and results of separate, longer and darker lashes without making it all hard and gross. I could not ask more for effortlessly soft and naturally awesome look lashes. This mascara is retailed at $7.99 in Drugstore right now. 

On the contrary if you're looking for a dramatic look lashes with a lot of volume, this mascara alone would not do justice for you, but you always could layer it up with other mascara.

So, would you like to give this mascara a try?? And let me know in the comment section below what is your favorite mascara of all time??

Amour, 

Review: Relian Mascara Leopard

Hi lovelies...

This time, I would like to do a review of Relian Mascara Leopard, which I got recently. I heard a lot of good review of Relian mascara. Therefore, I was really excited to try this mascara on as soon as I got it.

First of all, I would like to say that the packaging is really fashionable. The case looks so luxurious with the "Leopard" print on it. For me, the size of the case is also not too big, and really handy to bring around. It's also completed with a small mirror for touching up.

They said that this mascara has falsies effects, which mean you do not need anymore fake eyelashes and extension. When I first heard about it, I was quite fascinated, but still persistent not to be influenced by advertising. Later on since I was in need of new mascara, I remembered of Relian. Then I decided to  give it a shot. Then, voila.... I love it!!!

This mascara totally proves it!!! It really gives great effect of lengthen and thicken your eyelashes instantly, as you can see the difference below:

Before using the product

After using the product (upper lashes)

Left: use Relian (upper lashes) ; Right: no mascara

Relian Mascara Leopard comes with two different tubes. First tube is the volume mascara, and the second one is the fiber mascara, used for lengthen and thicken every single of your eyelashes.

How to use:

1. Apply volume mascara

2.  Follow by the fiber mascara 

3. Then reapply the volume mascara.

4. Repeat the same procedure few times until getting the look you want.

I highly recommend this mascara since it really works on me. It takes only few seconds to get full awake eyes on you. This mascara is also waterproof, but doesn't mean it's hard to be removed. It's totally easy removal.

What I don't really like about this mascara is the fibers. The fiber is easy to chip (a bit too flaky), and it's kind of sticky among my eyelashes when I apply it. Consequently, I need to brush the flake out gently, before I reapply the mascara. However, after all it's still worth it compared with the result.

That's all for the review, and please let me know your opinion of this mascara if you decide to get one!! Besides, I think it will be a lovely gift for your besties too <3

C'est fini...xoxo