For about a month or so (on and off) I have been using the Laura Mercier Full Blown Volume Lash Building Mascara:
I was excited to try this because it of the name (doesn't it sound like it would make your lashes fab?) and the description:
"dramatically thickens, lengthens, curls and sculpts lashes with each stroke. The lightweight, nutrient-infused formula leaves lashes super-shiny, soft and clump-free all day long."
I think the mascara has potential, but needs some work. I like the brush because it is full and thick, but the mascara formula itself is very goopy. It is thick and clumpy on the brush, on the tube, and on my lashes. I am embarrassed to show you this, since I am very particular and clean with my makeup products, but this mascara just gets all over the place...check out the tube after only 15 or so uses:
Once on my lashes, it does a good job of holding curl and defining the lashes, but it does not thicken or lengthen my lashes at all. Also, since the formula is so clumpy, I have to brush through my lashes with a lash comb EVERY time I use this mascara. Annoying.
Lashes curled with no mascara
With one coat of the Full Blown Volume Lash Building Mascara
If this wasn't so goopy, it might be ok. In that case I would even consider layering 2 or 3 coats, which might give a little more ooh-la-la to my lashes.
In other news, are you attending any fashion related events in your city? It is currently Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Week in NYC, and there are tons of fashion related events happening here in Philly. Most of them are open to the public and there is a good chance there are similar events occurring in other US cities. I went to one fashion show at my local Macy's and I will be posting about that soon.
So disappointing. For $24 you'd think LM would do better.
ReplyDeleteI actually live in NYC, but I did not go out for Fashion Night Out! I live right near Soho, too. It's terribly shameful, I know. :P