So this isn't a new releases from Maybelline but I think it is a reissue. First launched in 2013 it seems to be slightly repackaged and re-promoted so when perusing the isles of Boots this week I thought I would try it out.
I was a big fan of the original The Falsies mascara back in the day but it has been a long time since I have picked one up, instead staying loyal to the brilliant L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara.
The appeal of this one is largely that it seems to be a 2in1 mascara, all the greatness of the Falsies mascara combined with an ode to Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara. Too good to be true right??
The large brush is bristle based with a twisted design to allow length and volume building.
The small brush is much smaller (this picture is possibly deceptive) and is also bristle based. Much longer than the Clinique offering but the premise is definitely there.
This is without mascara. I have naturally quite long lashes but they are very fair and don't show up much without some help. Due to this is tend to prefer a volumising mascara as I don't struggle with length.
This is with two coats of the mascara on the top lashes and a small amount applied to the bottom lashes.
So the verdict? The brushes are good, the idea is good, but the product? It seems very cheap.
I would not describe the actual mascara as particularly good quality, it smelt cheap and applied messily. It does cling to the lashes and i had no problems with length however building volume was a different matter.
It seemed to go from fine and wispy lashes to thick and clumpy very quickly without warning.
So will I persevere? Yes. The idea is a good one and for travel seems perfect. I'm just willing the product itself to be as good as the premise of the packaging.
Will I repurchase? Not likely unless it improves dramatically as the product dries out.
Available from Boots currently on 3 for 2.
Available from Boots currently on 3 for 2.
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