L'oreal false lash telescopic mascara. Before and after photos

I've reviewed this mascara before (linked here). I just wanted to update with some before and after pictures because the results this mascara gives is truly magnificent. As you can see, I have nearly non existent and very straight lashes in my before picture but afterwards I can really liken the look to me, wearing fake eyelashes. 

I use the waterproof version of the mascara for ultimate hold and honestly the results (volume and curl) last all day. It is also 100% waterproof and even though it has micro fibres in the formula, they stay put instead of flaking away during the course of the day. 

Before: Taken in dim light... I'm very tired today

After: Taken yesterday when I was more awake

Although I purchase and try new mascaras all the time - this is 

the ultimate holy grail. 

Maxfactor clump defy mascara review

Maxfactor clump defy is part of the false lash effect collection. This mascara in particular promises "volume whilst still maintaining beautifully defined and separated lashes without clumping". Apparently this is all thanks to the brush, it's revolutionary technology (rolls eyes).

It's had a lot of positive reviews but as we all know, mascara is different for each individual as with all products. Despite not liking any of the Maxfactor mascaras I have tried (masterpiece, 2000 calories, false lash effect), I am a sucker for an offer. It was a few weeks back and actually as products go is nearly always on offer, for £7.99 - a grand total of £3 saved. Alas, it isn't quite the mascara for me, so a grand total of £7.99 in the bin then.

Yes, this product doesn't clump (currently, as it's new). Yes, my lashes are separated. Here it is, the however... For me, it doesn't create any volume whatsoever. In spite of it being waterproof and therefore should be more waxy - it doesn't hold a curl; not even for a minute! After application, my lashes started to droop. Also, I think the waterproof claim is a bit of a stretch. It was a bad day to test this mascara.. or a good day in terms of how you look at it. I cried incessantly that evening, I think I was watching soppy clips about babies being adopted on Youtube or pets missing their owners lol. Well anyway, point being I cried and unlike my normal mascaras which hold up a stiff upper lash (hehe), clump defy streamed down my face. I also found that even subtle changes to the weather and my body temperature can make this mascara smudge.

This mascara does not create lashes - so if you have more genetics like myself, with non existent lashes this is not for you. If however, you were blessed with the beauty stick and have Cheryl Cole lashes with falsies on - this is a good product to enhance what you already have. However you must take your chances and judge carefully if it is going to be a tearful day. Smudge. Smudge. 

Revlon Lash Potion Mascara review

Revlon's new lash potion is part of the grow luscious range of mascaras. I'm not sure why it is in the same range, there is no mention about the mascara formula having benefits like lash growth. The mascara only expresses that it is a volume and length waterproof mascara. The one I bought is in waterproof, which was such a surprise when I saw it, as Revlon rarely releases waterproof versions in the UK.

The brush as you can see is packed densely in three areas, sort of creating a triangle shape brush. The bristles are extremely hard and scratchy, this is what I presume creates an illusion of length in the lashes by combing out clumps. 

And voila,  this is the look I achieved on my lashes. My lashes do look lengthened and there is a satisfactory amount of volume for day time use. The cons for me, is that it's not very black and that I prefer my Loreal telescopic mascara so much more. It took me several coats to achieve the above look because the mascara formula is quite weak, I don't think it's possible to build more volume, as the mascara dries quite hard and could see it starting to clump. 

This mascara is average for Asian lashes. I think it would be much better for those with thicker longer lashes - to enhance their lashes; than for those who have lashes like mine - who want to create them. 

L'oreal False Lash Telescopic Mascara Review

Hands down this is the best mascara ever and every Asian girl or any girl with non existent, straight, sparse lashes should give it a go. It is one of the only fiber mascaras in the UK market that really does work. The plastic brush, ensures that the lashes don't clump and if you buy waterproof, it holds a curl extremely well. 

This mascara works best in the middle of its lifespan. At the beginning, it's a bit too watery and therefore lacks volume; at its end, clumping can be more of issue as it tends to thicken quite quickly.

 ...and here is my scarey eye as proof!You can really see the fibers at the end of my lashes, normally my lashes end at the crease of my eye. 

Mascara review

Mascara is one of the most essential parts of my make up routine. Some people have flawless skin that doesn't need to be enhanced by foundation. Some people have amazing brows which doesn't need any penciling... Some people have amazing eyelashes... which can always be enhanced by mascara. MASCARA IS ABSOLUTE LOVE! It's essential, unlike blush and foundation which have other meanings, mascara has one meaning and it's so special and universal, it's defined in the dictionary... Come on, you wouldn't find 'brow pencil' in there would you?!?

Lets start with my preferences. I have classic oriental lashes, little of them and short. So, when I look for a mascara, I want volume and length, hold, absolutely no smudging or budging. A lot to ask right? AS, you will notice, all my mascara is waterproof. Waterproof mascara have more hold (wax), so it will hold a curl better than a washable formula. If a new mascara with amazing claims come onto the market, I will not buy it until a waterproof formula comes out.

Maybelline lash stilleto
Although, this is the only maybelline product I feature, I LOVE nearly all the maybelline mascaras I have purchased (I hate one by one). This is my favourite one because the brush is thin and I can zig zag through my lashes without printing it on my eyelid. Like with all mascaras, its a bit watery for my liking but after a good few uses, the formula will start to thicken and give lots of volume.

Eyeko Skinny mascara
This is a cult product and I haven't a clue why. The wand gets so much product on it, I end up with three eyelashes. The end.

Suki 3D
This was purchased in Hong Kong for the equivalent of five English pounds. The formula is a gel type consistency and the wand is plastic, with two types of combs on either side. Its the classic Japanese type formula, where it's water poof but can be removed with hot water, very practical!! The mascara performs only adequately for me, I get separation but little length or volume.

Lavshuca curl mascara
Again purchased in Hong Kong for around £10. Its got the same wand as Maybelline lash discovery (Discontinued US product) whereas that one was great for building volume, this mascara performs poorly. Very disappointed and only exists in my current collection because the packaging is rather pretty.

Maxfactor 2000 calorie
Again, rather disappointing. Like Benefit Bad Gal, this waterproof formula has a different wand to the washable formula. Instead of the nice thick fuzzy wand, you get a bog standard one like how you may expect from a £3 mascara. The wand on the original washable formula is what made lashes boom with volume, as it coated and coated every lash. The formula on this waterproof mascara is also not as thick and creamy as the washable one.

Loreal lash architect
Lovely thick formula, doesn't require lashes to be curled, creates loads of volume however I can only really have 3 coats before it starts getting clumpy. It also smudges a hellalot even though its supposedly waterproof...

Loreal volume million lashes
I hate plastic wands but thought I would give this a try. Its ok for definiton thanks to the tube removing excess product but volume? not quite so much. However it does layer very well, so you can coat until your heart desires.

Clinique high impact
Remember this mascara when it launched? It claimed you did not need to use an eyelash curler. Wrong!! its watery, so tiny straight lashes like mine, you definitely do! The curved brush also doesn't perform great as it's hard to get the lashes on the inner and outer of the eye without poking yourself. Again, has the Japanese type formula, which can be removed with warm water.

Clinique lash building primer
It doesn't really do anything...

Some past mascaras which I absolutely loved but aren't featured in my collection are:
Maybelline falsies
Maybelline collosal
Canmake fur mascara

I'm looking forward for the Maybelline illegal length fibre mascara to hit the UK!