Mascara is pretty much a part of my daily routine and it was one of the first beauty products I ever bought. I've pretty much tried almost all drugstore mascaras so when I saw the ad for the Mega Plush Mascara by Maybelline I knew I had to try it.
The ads promised lashes that were flexible to the touch, voluminous and non-flaky. I was excited. As a be-spectacled young lady, flexible lashes meant that my lashes could bump my lens without flaking and breaking like crusty dried up matta. Score!
I purchased it in 'Black' at Chesterfield Pharmacy Beauty Counter and ran home to try it. I eagerly unscrewed the cap and was promptly disappointed. The wand was one of those bend-y wands which, in my experience makes wiggling the wand through your lashes that much harder. The formula was also pretty wet which means a longer drying time. Now, this could be good news if you enjoy putting on more than one coats of mascara but since I have the particular problem of the corners of my top and bottom lashes sticking together (even without mascara) I would have to refrain from blinking for a full 60 seconds to let the coat dry to not have my lashes stick together the entire time.
That aside, I applied the mascara. After one coat, I did notice a bit of lengthening and some slight curling. However, nothing fantastic. I waited for it to dry and I checked it. No difference. I applied one more coat to the underside of my top lashes and noticed some clumping on the ends of the lashes. I let that dry then combed through the lashes with a lash comb and waited...
After about five minutes, I noticed that the ends of the lashes had gotten a bit fatter (read: voluminous) but that was it. Needless to say I was not impressed. I went back a third time - can you tell I was getting desperate? Because really who has time for three coats!!? - I went through my lashes from the top side wiggling the brush through the lashes and rotating the wand. (Getting real technical and all). The only difference was the slight wilting of the lashes.
So here's my breakdown:
Price
This can be bought in Jamaica from $600 to $1100 depending on where you buy it.
Packaging
The bright blue packaging with the purple metallic trim and lettering is attractive and functional but not classic. The handle is pretty bulbous and is a tad more awkward to work with than a cylindrical tube but not anything to really complain about. The weight is pretty light.
Wand
As I've said, the wand is one of those bend-y ones which I am not a fan of. I'm not really sure how bendy wands benefit persons with natural lashes. If you wiggle the wand that hard, your lashes will probably fall out. This kind of mascara is probably better suited for blending your natural lashes into false lashes. So no-go for the average woman.
Brush
The brush is spider-y. It actually reminds me of the bottle brushes you use to wash out baby bottles. My lashes are longer on the outer ends and shorter towards my inner eye and so are most of the women I know. So I'm not sure how tapering on both ends is supposed to be better. I found myself using the tip and middle of the brush only.
Formula
This is a wet mascara. This means that you will be able to build coats to fatten up lashes but it will not separate your lashes. I prefer a voluminous fanned out look to a super-long spider-legs-y look so this is not my favourite formula. True to its claim, it did not flake at all and I was super impressed by this but this is the only thing that distinguishes this mascara from any other.
Results
Have you tried this mascara? Do you like it or hate it? Do you have a product you want me to try to see if it's worth your money? Leave me a comment and let me know.
Till later.
**Jane
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The ads promised lashes that were flexible to the touch, voluminous and non-flaky. I was excited. As a be-spectacled young lady, flexible lashes meant that my lashes could bump my lens without flaking and breaking like crusty dried up matta. Score!
I purchased it in 'Black' at Chesterfield Pharmacy Beauty Counter and ran home to try it. I eagerly unscrewed the cap and was promptly disappointed. The wand was one of those bend-y wands which, in my experience makes wiggling the wand through your lashes that much harder. The formula was also pretty wet which means a longer drying time. Now, this could be good news if you enjoy putting on more than one coats of mascara but since I have the particular problem of the corners of my top and bottom lashes sticking together (even without mascara) I would have to refrain from blinking for a full 60 seconds to let the coat dry to not have my lashes stick together the entire time.
That aside, I applied the mascara. After one coat, I did notice a bit of lengthening and some slight curling. However, nothing fantastic. I waited for it to dry and I checked it. No difference. I applied one more coat to the underside of my top lashes and noticed some clumping on the ends of the lashes. I let that dry then combed through the lashes with a lash comb and waited...
After about five minutes, I noticed that the ends of the lashes had gotten a bit fatter (read: voluminous) but that was it. Needless to say I was not impressed. I went back a third time - can you tell I was getting desperate? Because really who has time for three coats!!? - I went through my lashes from the top side wiggling the brush through the lashes and rotating the wand. (Getting real technical and all). The only difference was the slight wilting of the lashes.
So here's my breakdown:
Price
This can be bought in Jamaica from $600 to $1100 depending on where you buy it.
Packaging
The bright blue packaging with the purple metallic trim and lettering is attractive and functional but not classic. The handle is pretty bulbous and is a tad more awkward to work with than a cylindrical tube but not anything to really complain about. The weight is pretty light.
Wand
As I've said, the wand is one of those bend-y ones which I am not a fan of. I'm not really sure how bendy wands benefit persons with natural lashes. If you wiggle the wand that hard, your lashes will probably fall out. This kind of mascara is probably better suited for blending your natural lashes into false lashes. So no-go for the average woman.
Brush
The brush is spider-y. It actually reminds me of the bottle brushes you use to wash out baby bottles. My lashes are longer on the outer ends and shorter towards my inner eye and so are most of the women I know. So I'm not sure how tapering on both ends is supposed to be better. I found myself using the tip and middle of the brush only.
Formula
This is a wet mascara. This means that you will be able to build coats to fatten up lashes but it will not separate your lashes. I prefer a voluminous fanned out look to a super-long spider-legs-y look so this is not my favourite formula. True to its claim, it did not flake at all and I was super impressed by this but this is the only thing that distinguishes this mascara from any other.
Results
My lashes were slightly lengthened, definitely darker and slightly fatter. There was no flaking and though they did not feel soft to the touch they were flexible as promised. After wearing this for about six weeks, I would give this a 6 out of 10 and I probably will not re-purchase this unless they make some changes.
Till later.
**Jane
ps - I got instagram! Follow me : @janekoysen
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/janekoysen
