Hello, hello!
Today I have a little review of another mascara from Essence – The False Lashes Mascara Extreme Volume & Curl. [info in italics is taken from their EU website]
extra volume, extra curl. the curl fiber brush ensures maximum volume and curved lashes with a false lash look.
My lashes are long and stick straight, so I have to curl my lashes before I apply mascara or else it looks like I don’t have any lashes. As well, my eyes are sensitive so many mascaras irritate my eyes.
I have seven requirements for a mascara:
1. waterproof
2. smudge-proof
3. non-flaking / non-clumping
4. must be DARK black (not blackish, not brown black, and definitely not grey black)
5. volumizing
6. must hold a curl
7. non-irritating to my sensitive eyes
So how did this mascara measure up?
The False Lash Mascara is not a waterproof formulation, but despite this, I found it to be fairly water-resistant and smudgeproof for my eyes. If you don’t blot off the end of the wand before applying, you will get clumps. But over all I don’t find it to be overly flaky or clumpy. That being said, I don’t wear more than two coats of mascara – I think that three coats would not work well for this one.
Colour-wise, it is super, mega, dark black – my absolute favourite. And it is definitely volumizing and holds a curl well for me. And most importantly, it did not irritate my sensitive eyes.
It is a little difficult to remove than some non-waterproof formulations, but since I usually wear waterproof mascaras, it is nothing that a bit of coconut oil can’t remove.
Overall I would rate this one at 6.75 out of 7 – even higher than the Essence Lash Stylist 18H Curl & Hold Mascara (review is here).
What is your fave budget friendly mascara? For less than $5, I think that Essence mascaras are a great choice.
Thanks for reading and have a beautiful day!
Disclosure: I purchased this!
a brash attitude 
OK I really really really need to try these Essence waterproof mascaras!!
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This one isn’t waterproof formulation but it stays put with my watery eyes, so it seems to be water resistant.
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Ah right, I misread. Still sounds great!
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I keep hearing a lot about Essence mascaras lately and I’ve never really tried any of their products, seriously need to get on it! Loved reading this x
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They are great budget friendly mascaras, lots of different formulas. 🙂
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Essence mascaras are surprisingly good! I still love the Lash Princess ones.
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That was the one that I meant to get, but it was out of stock, so I tried this one instead!
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I saw there’s a Lash Princess one now that comes in a tube with purple trim. I think it’s a curling one.
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Cool. thanks, that would be the one for me 🙂
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I love essence mascaras I don’t think they get as much credit as they deserve.
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They are so good, and less than $5 – I’m a huge fan!
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Nice one😍👌
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Thanks!
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