Eastern Experiments: Maybelline Volum Express Turbo Boost Waterproof Mascara
November 21, 2008 by Sasha Manuel
Filed under Makeup
When I started using makeup (this was way back 1995 but only started on my makeup stash 1999), one of the staple beauty brands you can find sitting atop my vanity table would be Maybelline New York. I’ve considered it the more affordable makeup brand without sacrificing quality too much. I’ve used their eyeshadows, powder foundations, eyeliners and their waterproof mascaras have been a former favourite.
A recent trip to a local beauty shop PCX Boutique over at Power Plant Mall in Rockwell, Makati City had me reminiscing hence the purchase (well, apart from the fact that I failed to put on mascara that morning and wanted to apply one badly). After a short chat with the sales person about the current mascara selection from Maybelline wherein she patiently pointed out the main differences among the ones on display and highlighted the function of the one I chose.
Maybelline Volum Express Turbo Boost Waterproof Mascara boasts an instant 5x volume upon application and promises no clumps.
The brush is slightly curved, which makes application a bit easier. It’s true that I was able to thicken lashes in just a single coat. I opted to get the brown shade. It’s a good choice for an everyday mascara. It looks very natural and hardly noticeable, which is good on instances when I just want that simple look, i.e. makeup only consists of mascara, liner and lip gloss.
In terms of clumping, it still happens if you spend too much time on a particular portion of the lash OR if you fail to tap the tube (something that I’ve grown accustomed to doing) before using it. It’s like my way of making sure that the mascara gets on the brush equally (well, ideally), know what I mean?
I’ve also noticed that I don’t need to use a lash separator when I use it; only when clumping occur.
Anyway, I’m pretty satisfied with this mascara. As I’ve said, it’s quite decently priced for what it promises to deliver. So, if you just want an everyday sort of mascara, this one’s a good buy. It’s even a good gift idea this Christmas. Priced at Php 399.00.
Photo © 2008 Sasha Manuel
Thanks for this review, I’ve used so many Maybelline mascaras and I can’t keep track which works and which doesn’t, I’d love to give Maybelline mascara a try again after I finish my current mascara stash
I also use Maybelline mascara, but not this one. Mine is almost gone so I think I’ll try this one next.