Maybelline Colossal Up To 36H Waterproof Mascara

I used this Maybelline Colossal mascara once on a work day before going into lockdown and it lasted the day and overnight with no problems. It didn't really add much volume compared to other Maybelline mascara I have used, but it gave enough coverage and at the base of my lashes was still coated the day after (I didn't wash off to see how it lasted the night). It also didn't give me panda eyes by sleeping overnight with it still on.

I really love this Mascara ! Its a lovely dark black colour and the brush attachment makes it very easy to apply. It glides on my lashes evenly without any clumps and makes them look a lot longer then they actually are. The Mascara stays on all day without any smudges or flakes dropping off and was easily removed at bed time with my usual eye makeup remover . I will 100% be purchasing this mascara when this bottle is empty and will be recommending to others i know struggling to find a long lasting Mascara.

I was stoked to get a Maybelline Colossal Waterproof Mascara to trial, thanks BR! The packaging is classic Maybelline: bold, bright and chunky enough to find at the bottom of your handbag. The outside barrel is a little weird in that the top doesn't sit flush with the bottom so there's an odd gap. With all the money these companies spend on marketing, I would imagine the gap is supposed to subtly influence buyer behaviour in some way but to be honest, it just looks like the top's about to come off. There's nothing special about the brush either; it's the kind of close bristle round brush that you'd find on most everyday-wear mascaras. The thing that stands out about the Colossal, is the formula. Creamy liquid, deeply pigmented, and boy, does it last. It's smudge-proof if you rub your finger across it, as I did, and the formulation doesn't turn your finger black. It's cry-proof - feel free to apply just before your favourite weepie on Netflix, no ugly-crying here! And it's pillow-proof if you happen to fall asleep wearing it. (Naughty! You don't do that, do you??) It is however, not twenty-minute-hot-shower-proof: you WILL step out of the steam looking like a seductive panda. I didn't test it for a full 36 hours, but I bet it probably would stay on that long if you applied two coats and didn't shower - perfect for camping and music festivals :) All in all, another decent product from Maybelline, and a nice price point too.